Anchored Podcast Ep. 271: From the West Wing to the Riverbank: Rahm Emanuel on Fly Fishing and Public Life

Rahm Emanuel is an American diplomat, politician, and former White House Chief of Staff. He served as the United States Ambassador to Japan, appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021. Rahm previously held office as the Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019 and was a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton before serving as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois. Outside of public service, Rahm is a dedicated fly angler who finds solace and clarity on the water. Fly fishing has long been one of his favorite pastimes—a balance to the intensity of his professional life and a testament to his appreciation for patience, nature, and precision. In this episode of Anchored, we learn more about his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Anchored Podcast Ep. 271: From the West Wing to the Riverbank: Rahm Emanuel on Fly Fishing and Public Life is an episode from Anchored with April Vokey by Anchored Outdoors.

This episode is 71:42 long.

This episode was published on Jun 14, 2025.

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