The Lobby Shop
Bracewell
The Lobby Shop lets listeners tune in to conversations between Washington insiders who are directly involved in the biggest political and policy issues of our day. Hosted by Josh Zive, Liam Donovan, Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Dylan Pasiuk of Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group in Washington DC, this weekly podcast dives into the most recent news from Capitol Hill and beyond with input from foremost experts in their respective fields.
Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send your feedback, thoughts, and suggestions to thelobbyshop@policyres.com.
Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send your feedback, thoughts, and suggestions to thelobbyshop@policyres.com.
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2018 • 11min
45 - A Very Good Friday
Happy Passover and Happy Easter weekend! Ezra Louvis, Research Specialist at PRG, joins The Lobby Shop for the first time to discuss the National Debate Tournament and the world of policy debate, a competitive activity that is a feature on the resumes of many Congress Members and top lobbyists. Josh also peppers in quick updates on the newly imposed steel and aluminum tariffs, which we'll cover in-depth in the coming weeks.
Mar 23, 2018 • 24min
44 - The 2018 Midterms: Taking America's Political Temperature
Josh and Liam take a look at last week's special election in Pennsylvania and the success of Democrat Conor Lamb to discuss the current political climate in America and how it will likely impact November's midterm elections.
Mar 16, 2018 • 22min
43 - Special Elections, Shake-Ups, and Hot Rolled Steel
The past week in politics has been busy, and Josh, Liam, and Paul are here to break it down for you. We talk about the Pennsylvania special election and Democrat Conor Lamb's apparent victory, staff shake-ups in the Administration and the likelihood of more, and the exclusion/exception rules for impending steel and aluminum tariffs.
Mar 9, 2018 • 23min
42 - Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: A Breakdown
Liam takes the driver's seat this week to interview our resident trade law guru, Josh Zive, on the proclamations released by the Administration yesterday for steel and aluminum tariffs. We explore exactly what these proclamations say, what they mean for international relations and the American economy, and how they will impact domestic businesses.
Mar 2, 2018 • 27min
41 - Trade Wars: "Easy To Win"?
Josh, Liam, and Paul react to the tumultuous past 24 hours of on-again-off-again steel and aluminum tariff announcements from the Administration. We break down the context and history of the proposed tariffs and the President's tweeted claims that trade wars are "easy to win."
Feb 23, 2018 • 29min
40 - Trade, Trends, Tariffs, and T'Challa
Paul Nathanson swings by The Lobby Shop to talk with Josh about trade policy news. First up is a discussion of proposed steel tariffs and their potential to hurt American industry, then an update on NAFTA and Canada's interest in removing ISDS provisions, something that could impact the Administration's interest in renegotiating the trade agreement, followed by a quick look at the recently instated solar tariffs and their impact so far, and wrapping with some blockbuster reviews.
Feb 16, 2018 • 25min
39 - What's in Our Wallet? Balancing a National Budget
From the passage of the 2018 budget deal to the President's FY19 budget proposal announcement, there has been a lot of talk in Washington about federal money and where it should go. Josh and Liam sit down with two lobbyists who have significant experience in this complicated area of government, Ed Krenik and John Lee, to discuss the political context for these events, how they differ, and what they mean for policy going forward.
Jan 31, 2018 • 29min
38 - State of the Union Power Half-Hour
Josh is joined by Liam Donovan, Scott Segal, and Anna Burhop to discuss last night's State of the Union Address, what President Trump's speech did (and did not) mention, and what that tells us about policy priorities in 2018.
Jan 26, 2018 • 35min
37 - Off the Hill with Stoney Burke
Josh and Scott interview the newest member of the PRG team, Stoney Burke, who comes to us from the Hill where he served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23). We dive into Stoney's unique perspective on what 2018 holds for US policy and politics, the value of solution-driven lobbyists, and the upcoming State of the Union Address on January 30.
Jan 12, 2018 • 13min
36 - A Crash Course on What to Watch with NAFTA & Trade
This week, Liam takes a turn as host for a brief conversation with PRG's trade expert and most familiar voice, Josh Zive. We cover the history, context, and recent developments surrounding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other impending trade policy.
