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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Oct 5, 2017 • 26min
25 - Budget on the Brain
Welcome to October! Tax reform is the name of the game in Washington right now, so today Josh sits down with new PRG team member and tax policy expert Liam Donovan to break down the process, budget challenges, the latest updates, and his projections for the future. For Liam's "No Budget, No Tax Bill" article referenced in this episode, visit bit.ly/2fUclaX
Sep 21, 2017 • 15min
24 - Capitol Chatter with Liam Donovan
Josh Zive chats with Liam Donovan, DC political commentator and tax expert, on the Capitol climate, what's on the minds of Congress members, and how those assessments fit in with our earlier predictions for September. Peppered in are college basketball opinions, a tragic lack of Game of Thrones content, and the latest fashion tips from The Hill. #neversocks Follow us on Twitter: @policyrez, @BracewellLaw, @jczive, @LPDonovan
Sep 12, 2017 • 13min
23 - Introducing Anna Burhop
The newest addition to the PRG team, Anna Burhop, comes to us with an extensive background on The Hill and more.
Aug 31, 2017 • 29min
22 - One Last Tax Talk with Curt Beaulieu
Frequent Lobby Shop guest and tax expert extraordinaire Curt Beaulieu is leaving the PRG family this week, so as a token of our appreciation for his work here and to say farewell to a great friend, Josh Zive gets a few last takes on what's coming down the pike for Congress on tax reform, learns more about the Gang of Six and the reconciliation process, and - of course - discusses Curt's predictions for the next season of Game of Thrones.
Aug 25, 2017 • 29min
21 - The Friday Five: See You in September
Josh Zive chats with Scott Segal in this week's Friday Five episode of The Lobby Shop about Congress's September to-do list, Charlottesville and classifying domestic terrorism as a federal crime, Secretary Pruitt's EPA, what's on the minds of energy companies lately, and, of course, Game of Thrones.
Aug 10, 2017 • 33min
20 - And Now Their Watch Has Ended: Reflections from PRG's Summer Interns
Josh Zive interviews PRG's summer interns on their penultimate day in DC about their experiences, the unique opportunities this city offers, and words of wisdom for anyone considering a DC-area internship. (Also, for the second week in a row, we must warn you that the end of this episode contains slight Game of Thrones spoilers. We're huge fans.)
Aug 4, 2017 • 24min
19 - Friday Five with Khaleesi
Josh Zive talks with Dee Martin about the top five topics of the last week: what happens during Congress's August break, newly confirmed FBI Director Chris Wray, updated leadership within the White House, sanction legislation for Russia and Venezuela, and from the grab bag: Game of Thrones! (Light spoilers for the July 30 episode)
Jul 28, 2017 • 35min
18 - The Friday Five: From McCain to The Mooch
Josh Zive talks with Paul Nathanson and Curt Beaulieu about the top five topics of the last week: Senate health care votes, Attorney General Sessions' job security, declaring policy via Twitter, Senior Advisor Scaramucci and defining "the record," and upcoming tax reform efforts.
Jul 20, 2017 • 20min
17 - Congress After Health Care
Our host Josh Zive talks with Curt Beaulieu about the Congressional timeline for health care and the ins and outs of what follows on the docket: tax reform.
Jul 11, 2017 • 23min
16 - The Role of New and Social Media
Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, making her The Lobby Shop debut, and host Josh Zive explore the role of new and social media in advocacy, crisis and politics.
