Best Cfius Podcasts (2024)

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The purpose and scope of CFIUS 41:57

12d ago41:57

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This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Tim Keeler, partner, and co-head of the International Trade team at Mayer Brown. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) plays a critical national security role regarding the industrial base. Keeler details the inter-agency structure, purpose, and scope of CFIUS, and explains the proces…

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What are China’s global ambitions? 35:55

27m ago35:55

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China is growing in prominence on the world stage, highlighted by its leadership roles in international forums like the United Nations, peacebuilding efforts, and pioneering of economic relationships through the Belt and Road Initiative. Though China’s development offers new opportunities, its rise is also seen by many as a direct challenge to the …

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Trends in GSA's Multiple Award Schedule program 50:19

6d ago50:19

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The Gormley Group’s Sean Nulty and Andrew Sisti join host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for a deep dive into current trends shaping the contract negotiations and administration under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Nulty is a managing consultant and director of DC Operations & Training, and Sisti is a principal consultant …

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Trends in the federal procurement market 42:00

6d ago42:00

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This week on Off the Shelf, Moshe Schwartz, president of Etherton and Associates, examines the economic, technological, and geopolitical trends that are shaping the federal market. Schwartz highlights the accelerating strategic competition among major powers which is reflected in current federal procurement and budget priorities. In this context, t…

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On This Ag Perspectives Podcast- Michael Kelsey Offers Legislative Session and June Primary Review- AND Previews the 72nd Annual Convention of the OCA

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Ron Hays and Michael Kelsey talk politics, elections, regents and other fun stuff in and around state government- and also preview the 2024 OCA Annual Convention coming in July It’s a wide ranging conversation that Radio Oklahoma Ag Network’s senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays has with the Executive Vice President of the OCA, Michael Kelsey…

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Should the U.S. Decouple from China? 9:47

10d ago9:47

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In 2022, the trade volume between the United States and China topped $750 billion dollars. Despite the deep economic interconnection between the two largest economies, both countries have been taking steps to separate their supply chains from each other—a process known as decoupling. What is the drive behind the U.S. desire to decouple from China a…

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On Our Latest Ag Perspectives Podcast- Lance Zimmerman with Rabobank Talks Global and US Beef and Beef Cattle Outlook

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Ron Hays talks with Lance Zimmerman of Rabobank- June 21, 2024 Rabobank’s senior beef analyst, Lance Zimmerman, talked in depth with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays about the Global and Domestic beef and beef cattle marketplace- they covered topics like current price outlook, heifer retention, consumers and their current love affair with the high q…

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On Our Latest Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays talks with Chelsea Good of Livestock Market Association in OKC Ahead of Their 2024 Meeting

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Ron Hays talks with Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association in OKC about policy issues LMA has prioritized in 2024 The LMA Convention & WLAC is happening in Oklahoma June 12-15, 2024! The convention will be held in Oklahoma City at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, and the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship will be held at Oklahoma Nat…

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Key trends in audits and investigations 42:07

29d ago42:07

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This week on Off the Shelf , Jonathan Aronie, partner at Sheppard Mullin, updates his leukemia journey since his last year’s appearance on the show. He is now back to work full-time and as such the conversation quickly turns to key trends in investigations and audits. Aronie outlines the spectrum of “reviews, investigations, and audits” that are pa…

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High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy 28:38

27d ago28:38

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In High Wire, Angela Zhang explores how China regulates its tech sector. By analyzing the incentives and interactions among the key players, Ms. Zhang introduces a dynamic pyramid model to analyze the structure, process, and outcome of China’s unique regulatory system. She showcases the self-regulatory tactics employed by Chinese tech titans to sur…

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A break down of the proposed CIRCIA rule 43:56

1M ago43:56

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This week on Off the Shelf, Townsend Bourne, partner at Sheppard Mullin, shares her insights regarding the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA’s) proposed rule implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). At over 400 pages, the proposed CIRCIA rule is a daunting read. Bourne breaks…

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Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power 38:36

1M ago38:36

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There is wide bipartisan agreement that Asia belongs at the center of U.S. foreign policy. What has been achieved since the Obama administration announced its “Pivot to Asia” in 2011? Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine argue in Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power that although the pivot made strategic sense, there h…

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Divided Paths: Europe’s Divergent Approaches to China 37:12

1M ago37:12

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In the wake of Xi Jinping’s first visit to Europe in five years, the European Union and China continue to navigate an increasingly challenging period in relations. Concerns over growing trade imbalances, unfair subsidies in key industries, high-profile espionage cases, and China’s continued support for Russia and its war on Ukraine place increasing…

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Balancing Economic Prosperity and National Security 1:04:29

1M ago1:04:29

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The U.S.-China bilateral relationship is a competitive one, from economics to security, diplomacy to geopolitics, technology to the oceans and deep space. It is subject to varying degrees of tension, punctuated by intermittent cooperation and now, a resumption of selective dialogue. Each side views the other with suspicion and the policies of both …

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Is the U.S. or Chinese military bigger? | U.S.-China Counterpoints 24:38

1M ago24:38

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The military force of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is the largest standing army in the world. However, the United States maintains the highest military expenditure in the world. How can Americans evaluate whether the U.S. or Chinese military is bigger? In an interview conducted on April 15, 2024, Isaac K…

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Is it possible to win the U.S.-China trade war? 34:00

2M ago34:00

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A full-out trade war erupted between the United States and China during the Trump administration, increasing tariffs on Chinese imports in dozens of sectors and leading to rising business competition and costs to consumers. How has this ongoing trade war impacted everyday U.S. and Chinese citizens? And how will the Biden administration handle the c…

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How is China promoting peace? 17:58

2M ago17:58

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China was able to broker a historic global security agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, changing not only the Middle East’s regional dynamics, but also China’s position on the global diplomatic stage. China performs a balancing act between being a responsible stakeholder in world affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars, and…

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Should the U.S. give more support to Taiwan? 12:00

2M ago12:00

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Official U.S. policy towards Taiwan focuses on developing robust non-state relations with the island while advocating for a peaceful resolution to the cross-strait conflict. When considering American policy towards Taiwan, is more U.S. support good for Taiwan and regional peace? Sara Newland, Assistant Professor of Government at Smith College, disc…

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The federal government's cybersecurity framework 46:33

2M ago46:33

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Bob Metzger, shareholder at Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, joins Off the Shelf this week and provides his incisive analysis and insights regarding the federal government’s cybersecurity framework. Metzger outlines the complex, ever-changing threat environment facing government and industry. From near peer adversaries to independent criminal elements, he …

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A Look Inside China's Emissions Trading System 42:54

2M ago42:54

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China is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, making its carbon abatement plans crucial to the future of global climate change mitigation. The country’s flagship climate goals aim to peak carbon levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 (“30-60 goals”). China has moved more slowly in developing its emissions trading system (…

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Conserving China’s Wilderness 14:51

2M ago14:51

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In a nation famous for its megacities, it’s hard to grasp that China is the world’s third most biodiverse country and 42% uninhabited wilderness. Yet protecting wild Chinese flora and fauna is crucial to preserving a healthy climate. How does China interact with the wilderness on their doorstep, and how are conservation efforts bridging the gap bet…

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What will a potential TikTok ban mean for Chinese tech in the U.S.? 10:47

2M ago10:47

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A TikTok ban moved one step closer to reality when the House passed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” in March 2024, and then moved to package the Act with foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan in mid-April. Though not yet a law, the bill draws attention to the deepening tech competition between the…

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The future of U.S.-China climate diplomacy 33:32

3M ago33:32

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On November 14th, 2023, the United States and China jointly issued the “Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis” which introduced several areas for U.S.-China climate cooperation. The statement aims to increase activities between states, provinces, and cities in the two countries, and to restart Track 1, 1.5, and…

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The history of eCommerce 42:39

3M ago42:39

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This week on Off the Shelf, Alan Thomas, founder and chief strategist at Alpha Tango Strategies, examines the history of the eCommerce platform and shares his thoughts on the acquisition and policy history of the CPI as well as prospects for growth now that the eight follow on contracts have been awarded. Thomas highlights the outreach role GSA has…

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Trends in federal procurement 43:00

3M ago43:00

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This week Jason Miller, executive editor at Federal News Network, joins Off the Shelf, for a wide-ranging discussion of the policies, regulations, legislation, trends, and programs shaping the federal procurement market. Topics include the FAR at 40 years, the new part 40 of the FAR, GSA's commercial platform awards, GSA's new policy on SaaS and ad…

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell: CHINA Town Hall 2024 47:54

3M ago47:54

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The 2024 CHINA Town Hall program took place on Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, with featured speaker Dr. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State. Missed the event? Watch a recording of the livestream here. CHINA Town Hall (CTH), a two-part program that provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship and examines how th…

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A policy update for government contractors 43:19

3M ago43:19

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This week on Off the Shelf, Jason Workmaster from Miller Chevalier provides a legal and policy update for government contractors. Topics include key provisions in the 2024 NDAA impacting procurement and the industrial base, the DFARS commercial item rule and regulatory creep, the impact of a recent federal circuit decision on EULAs and third party …

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Healthcare and its impact on the VA's mission 40:03

3M ago40:03

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This week's guest on Off the Shelf is Anthony Principi, principal in the Principi Group, and former secretary of Veterans Affairs in the President George W. Bush Administration. His discussion with host Roger Waldron focuses on the evolving healthcare environment and the implications for the VA's mission. Principi highlighted the advances in medica…

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Living U.S.-China Relations: From Cold War to Cold War 32:56

3M ago32:56

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David M. Lampton’s new book addresses a core critique of the management of Sino-American relations across eight administrations: that naïve American elites conflated their hopes for democracy and a globally responsible China with the actual prospects for those ends, and, in the process, traded away American interests, competitive position, and nati…

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On Our Latest Ag Perspectives Podcast- Dr. Mark Johnson Reviews the 2023 Cattlemen’s Conference- and Previews the 2024 Edition

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Ron Hays talks with OSU’s Mark Johnson about last year’s Cattlemen’s Congress and previews the 2024 Version Cattlemen’s Conference is a type conference based around building and crafting the right kind of cattle. 35 years ago, cattle industry leaders came together and held the Blue Print for the Right Kind of Cattle Conference, focused on building …

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Has engagement with China failed? | U.S.-China Counterpoints 21:12

3M ago21:12

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At the height of the Cold War, the United States made a bold political gamble to engage with an underdeveloped and politically isolated China. Engagement policy transformed not only the Cold War political landscape, but the trajectory of history: China is now one of the largest and most powerful economies in the world, and is widely considered by A…

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#7 Two Giant Neighbors of the Pacific Islands: U.S.-China & the World 16:22

3M ago16:22

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U.S.-China & the World is an interview series investigating how the U.S.-China relationship impacts societies, economies, and policies around the globe. Through short interviews with local experts, this series takes a closer look at the countries and regions affected by and navigating through U.S.-China tensions—and ultimately, how the United State…

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