Luke Thompson, political consultant and co-host of the National Review podcast Constitutionally Speaking, joins us for a discussion of the world of consulting in politics, the 2020 presidential, and what Constitutional history can show us about modern politics.

Wondering what the latest news out of the U.K. really means? Bracewell Partner and Londoner Olivia Caddy chats with the Lobby Shop team about the political climate across the pond, what Brexit means for international trade arrangements, and what it's been like living through Brexit as a French national in London.…

Today we're joined by PRG Principal Caitlin Sickles, who leads digital and social for our strategic communications practice. Caitlin covers recent advocacy work done for childhood cancer legislation, the power of an influential social media strategy, and much more.

We're joined this week by New York Times National Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin (@JMartNYT) for a discussion of the 2020 Democratic field, how the various potential Mueller investigation outcomes could shape politics, and all things college basketball.

This week we're joined by Seamus Hughes, Deputy Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, an expert on terrorism, homegrown violent extremism, and countering violent extremism (CVE). We discuss Seamus' headline-making work, the research tools and skills it takes to accomplish that work, and how his political career b ...…

Josh, Liam, and Paul discuss what's been going on in their worlds this week, including Democratic Presidential hopefuls, CPAC, and what the Cohen hearings tell us about the new class of Congress.

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Bracewell Partner and chair of the firm’s national white collar defense practice, Stephen Braga. Braga talks to us about the wonder that is white collar crime, one of his most interesting pro bono cases, The West Memphis Three, and the Lord of the Rings character named after him.…

This week we're joined by Mandy Gunasekara, Founder and President of Energy 45 Fund and former Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the EPA. We talk Green New Deal, catching the "Potomac Fever," and the future of energy and environment legislation.

This week we're taking the show international with featured guest Alexander (Sasha) Kravtsov, Director General of Nexus Eurasia in Moscow. We discuss Sasha's experience representing Russian clients in the U.S. and U.S. clients in Russia and the former Soviet Union; how advocacy and strategic communications compare between the East and West; and ...…

If January set the tone for 2019, we're in for a wild year! On today's episode, the team chats with David Drucker, Senior Political Correspondent at the Washington Examiner, about the shutdown ending, what could happen when the three weeks runs out, and what this means for the political landscape in the new year.…

2019 is shaping up to be a strange year in Washington, and today's episode is here to answer all your questions on the government shutdown. Our guest this week is FBI Agents Association President and FBI Special Agent Tom O'Connor, who weighs in on how this shutdown is impacting national security.

This week, we’re joined by JJ Green, National Security Correspondent at WTOP and host of the Target USA podcast, to discuss national security issues and what they may look like in 2019. We also cover the government shutdown as the news has changed hour-to-hour this week.

This week, our hosts interview the PRG bullpen, consisting of our fall semester Interns and 2018-2019 Fellow. Topics include how the youngest Millennials will continue to shape politics and advocacy, misconceptions the team had about lobbying before joining PRG, and what it takes to thrive in a DC internship.…

After a brief break from talking trade, Paul and Josh's favorite subject is back. Our guest this week is Stephen Pavlick, former Deputy Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs at the Treasury Department and current Washington Policy Analyst for Renaissance Macro. We discuss tariffs, NAFTA and the new USMCA, and Trade War strategies.…

The Lobby Shop is back from a quick Thanksgiving break with the federal budget and immigration at the forefront of DC news. We welcome Todd Schulte, President of FWD.us, to the show to discuss the politics and history of immigration reform in the U.S. and what the future of the issue looks like for a post-Midterms America.…

After last week's Nevada Blue Wave vs. Whole Foods Wave (ding!) feud between Josh and Liam, it was time to bring in a real Nevada politics expert: Jon Ralston, founder and editor of The Nevada Independent. #WeMatter

Our hosts debrief on the Midterm election and what the results mean for the next two years of politics in Washington. For a deep dive into industry-specific policy assessments of Midterm results, check out our episode published Wednesday that features the full audio of the PRG team's morning-after analysis webinar.…

On the morning of November 7, the PRG team hosted the fourth installment of its award-winning post-election analysis series. Here is an enhanced version of the full audio, featuring the following topics and speakers: - An overview of the results by PRG Co-Heads Scott Segal and Dee Martin - An interview with Brian Wolff, Executive Vice President ...…

Our guest this week is Sean Trende, Senior Elections Analyst at Real Clear Politics, and today it's all Midterms all the time (plus a bit of Halloween candy rankings and college basketball discussions).

This week we're joined by PRG co-head Scott Segal to discuss climate change and how it is likely to impact Midterm voting.

Josh sits down with Dee and Paul to discuss the events of May 9, 2017, the day President Trump fired the Director of the FBI, James Comey. The team recalls the chaos of that day, reflect on how the FBI and the Agents Association have done in the year since, and talk with a special guest calling from the road, FBIAA President Tom O'Connor.…

At 12:01 am on Tuesday, May 1, the temporary tariff exemptions on nations that provide 76% of American steel and aluminum imports will expire. Our trade experts Josh and Paul are operating hour to hour as we wait for something from the White House to stay these exemptions - tune in to hear the latest.…

It's been busy here in DC, but we're back to talk about the latest and biggest news coming from the Capital. On the docket for discussion today: this week's roll-out of #TariffsAreTaxes coalition to fight steel and aluminum tariffs, the "generic ballot" and what it tells us about Midterms, and a special 4/20 topic: federal decriminalization of ...…

Josh and Liam discuss the latest news on steel and aluminum tariffs and trade war threats as well as what these tariffs mean politically, specifically for the upcoming Midterms in November. We wrap up on the lighter topic of baseball season and breaking out binders of trading cards.

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 im ...…

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.

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.…

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.…

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."

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 agree ...…

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 c ...…

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.

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 ...…

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.

Welcome to 2018! After a holiday hiatus, we're back in The Lobby Shop with Liam Donovan to discuss the wrap of the tax reform bill, upcoming goals for Congress, and what the new year holds for US policy and politics.

One of the latest additions to Bracewell's DC team is Angela Styles, prominent government contracts lawyer and heavy hitter in Washington. From the Departments of Defense, Energy, Interior, Homeland Security and Veteran Affairs to the General Services Administration (GSA), Angela has assisted companies with issues ranging from procurement integ ...…

It's been a hectic few months in Washington, and this week was no exception. With that in mind, here is a bonus episode featuring PRG's resident tax expert Liam Donovan on the latest in tax reform and what's up next for the Conference Committee, final vote, and beyond. Tune in for a look behind the scenes and lots of seasonal analogies.…

This week, The Lobby Shop was honored with a visit from the President of the FBI Agents Association, Special Agent Tom O'Connor. We discuss developments within the Bureau and FBIAA since we last heard from Tom after Director Chris Wray's nomination, how FBIAA is able to support active, retired, and deceased Special Agents and their families, an ...…

PRG Co-heads Dee Martin and Scott Segal, recently named Top Lobbyists of 2017 by The Hill, stop by to talk about what its like to lobby in Washington, what it takes to be an effective lobbyists, and how they got into the world of lobbying.

Josh and Liam explore what's coming up for tax reform in light of this week's Senate tax plan and its differences and similarities compared to last week's House bill. We also discuss the news surrounding Roy Moore and how the allegations could impact tax reform's outlook, recap the results of the 2017 election and parse what they reveal about t ...…

Josh snags a few minutes with PRG's resident tax expert Liam Donovan for a quick, cursory discussion of the House's freshly released tax bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Josh and Liam cover the highlights of the bill, predictions on votes and potential controversy, next steps in the House, and what's coming up in the Senate.…

Josh and Liam revisit the Friday Five format for this week's episode, discussing tax reform and yesterday's budget adoption by the House, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and talk of US renegotiations and/or withdrawal, Congressional retirements and Senators Corker and Flake, the state of the GOP, and the outlook for Midterm elec ...…

Josh sits down with Paul Nathanson, George Felcyn, and Frank Maisano to discuss the U.S. International Trade Commission's controversial Section 201 solar imports case. From the history of Section 201 petitions to the motives of this case's plaintiffs to the sheer impact of the proposed tariffs, our team breaks down this complex subject. To lear ...…

Josh and Liam discuss the latest developments at the EPA regarding the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan (CPP) with our Bracewell colleague Jeff Holmstead, former assistant administrator of the EPA for Air and Radiation and current head of Bracewell's Environmental Strategies Group. Jeff lends his expertise to help explain the background ...…

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 bi ...…

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 ...…

The newest addition to the PRG team, Anna Burhop, comes to us with an extensive background on The Hill and more.

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 ...…

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.

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.)…