The Political Life

This week Jim welcomes friend of the show Rich Gold back to the pod to discuss the work of lalrge lobbying firms as well as the current state of affairs now that the dust has settled on a new Congressional cycle. Rich Gold is the leader of the Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and...

This week Jim chats with Ryan Shay , the Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at Faegre Drinker , about current events on the Hill. Ryan Shay is a Capitol Hill veteran and former legislative director with the policy experience, political insight, and relationships in the legislat...

This week Jim chats with Meredith Beeson, the Senior Director of State Affairs at Global Business Alliance. In her role at GBA, Meredith focuses on educating state and local elected officials about the role of foreign direct investment as well as advancing policies that ensure fair treatment of U.S...

This week Jim chats with Amy Andryszak from Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) about the short- and long-term concerns regarding the significant role of natural gas as a major resource for the foreseeable future in this country. Amy Andryszak  was appointed President and Chief Ex...

This week Jim chats with Peter Ruddell from Honigman LLP about the makeup of the Michigan legislature heading into the 2023 session.  Peter is an accomplished attorney and government relations advisor with more than two decades of experience around state government, public policy, and elections. He...

This week Jim chats with Tom Manatos from Block about his oversight of his noted D.C.-area job aggregator website as well as his tips for networking in the Capitol. Job Site  https://tommanatosjobs.com/ Article:  11 Networking Tips For Your DC Job Hunt Email for Tom Manatos - tmanatos@gmail.com Tom...

This week Jim chats with Sarah Mercer and Steven Stenzler from Brownstein about the recent legalization of psychedelics in Colorado as well as recent legislative trends in California, Colorado, and states in the Western U.S. more generally. Steven Stenzler is a Policy Advisor in the Sacramento offi...

This week we are happy to present an incredible panel from WASRG's first ever in-person Inside the Dome – moderated by Jim! – featuring on-the-ground consultants from high-impact states giving their candid insider insight on the impact of the November elections and the major legislation expected in...

This week we once welcome back Howard Franklin to the podcast to provide yet another critical update on the runoff Senate race in Georgia. Howard Franklin is the President and CEO of Ohio River South, a high-stakes strategy firm rooted in the New American South and led by professionals from governm...

This week we welcome Josh Resnik back to the podcast to discuss the recent developments at FiscalNote in Washington, D.C. Josh is FiscalNote’s President & Chief Operating Officer with more than twenty-five years of experience as an executive, attorney, and business leader in both startup and establ...