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The Newsroom – Episode 2, ft. Nate Penrose & Imaginery

By Lewis on March 13, 2019 |

The Newsroom podcast was produced by NationStates Today, and it is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. The views of the guests and the hosts are their own, and do not represent the views of NationStates Today.

Lewis

Lewis is a former citizen of The Communist Bloc, having been so for nearly 4 years, and has been playing NationStates for nearly 5. During his time in the Bloc, he served in the executive branch in a multitude of positions, including as General Secretary. Lewis has also served as an important member of the legislature, drafting well over 30 legislative instruments, including major constitutional restructurings. He currently serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NationStates Today.

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