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Episode 344 - Middle East Deals, Reconciliation, and Birthright Citizenship

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 29:43


As Republicans continue negotiations to finalize the reconciliation package and the Supreme Court takes up oral arguments on birthright citizenship, Trump heads to the Middle East to pursue a series of economic deals—from AI chips to a Qatari jet. Featuring Public Strategies' Patrick Martin, Towner French, and Meagan Foster.

Episode 343 - From DC to City Hall to the Vatican

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 27:17


The Public Strategies team breaks down New York's response to the federal landscape—from congestion pricing and the SALT cap to the high-stakes mayoral race. Plus, a look at the global stage: what the appointment of the new American Pope means for U.S. influence in the Vatican and beyond. Featuring insights from Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Towner French, and Jamie Ansorge.

Episode 342 - An unprecedented beginning

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 26:37


Back in office with the energy of a first term and unburdened by the political considerations of a second, Trump has acted with urgency to do what he said he was going to do on the campaign trail, deploying a high-stakes tariff strategy, shrinking the federal government, and enforcing strict immigration policies. But with bold action comes complexity, and the administration must try to manage a delicate economy and a changing world order. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 341 - The State of Play on Tariffs and Taxes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 34:42


President Trump is leveraging bold strategies to pursue his economic and fiscal agenda. With Republican control of the executive and legislative branches, the party is pursuing symbiotic priorities: tariffs and tax cuts. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 340 - US Tariffs Spark Global Backlash, Economic Uncertainty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 35:14


Trump's tariff announcement disrupted global markets, catching international leaders and the business community off guard and fueling economic anxiety. Why the surprise? How can they still engage the administration productively? The news of the tariffs, along with elections in Wisconsin and Florida and Senator Booker's marathon speech, gave Democrats a chance to show momentum. Did they present a fresh vision or fall back on the usual anti-Trump narrative? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Patrick Martin.

Episode 339 - The Shutdown That Wasn't

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 35:03


The first quarter of 2025 has been a wild ride in Washington, from the government shutdown that wasn't to a shifting political battleground between the executive branch and the courts. Featuring Public Strategies' Patrick Martin, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 338 - Fast and Furious Tariffs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 42:16


Both the Republican and Democratic parties have consistently failed to meaningfully address the growing national debt and deficit across multiple administrations. Has this ongoing fiscal neglect paved the way for movements like MAGA to present alternative solutions aimed at restoring economic competitiveness? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French.

Episode 337 - The (Not-So) State of the Union?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 39:37


Between Trump's Address to Joint Session of Congress, his fluctuating trade and tariff policies, and the threat of a government shutdown, politicos question whether the president's actions are more performance than policy. With no clear leader or unified message, how much longer will Democrats remain disorganized? And, are Republicans stuck in a “team mentality,” prioritizing loyalty over scrutiny of DOGE? Featuring Public Strategies' Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 336- The Cost of Musk's Efficiency Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 25:38


Most Americans agree the federal government overspends and our debt is unsustainable. But Elon Musk's approach at the Department of Government Efficiency is challenging assumptions—not about the problem, but the execution. Instead of the usual bureaucratic reshuffle, he's taking unprecedented action, with ripple effects reaching localized federal workers. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 335 - Where are the Democrats?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 37:30


President Trump appears to be following through on his promises, while the Democratic Party seems unprepared to effectively counter his actions. The question arises: who will step forward as the leader to challenge this trajectory? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 334 - DOGE: A New Age of Intentional Disruption

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 29:15


As the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency work to streamline the federal government by reducing its size and workforce, their actions are increasingly colliding with a mountain of lawsuits. Featuring Public Strategies' Mark Alderman, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 333 - Federal Agencies Under Siege?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 20:57


he Trump administration has frozen federal government operations and is systematically dismantling agencies, sometimes acting as a wrecking ball and other times using a strategy of gradual erosion. Will Congress step up to check the executive, or continue to rely on the courts? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 332 - Trump's Second Week: From Order to Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 30:32


Trump's return to the White House began with a decisive policy rollout but quickly unraveled amidst confusion, uncertainty, and tragedy. A hastily issued OMB memo freezing aid to 2,600 programs—only to be swiftly reversed—sparked confusion and concern. This was compounded by Trump 2.0's first major crisis with the tragic commercial aviation disaster on the shores of the Potomac. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, Towner French and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 331 - Trump 2.0: Rebranding America

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 35:41


Trump's second inauguration and the signing of over 40 executive actions signal the administration's ambitious vision to rebrand America as a "winning" nation. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 330 - Trump is Back in Town: What to Expect on Day One

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 23:52


Donald Trump returns to Washington as the 47th President of the United States. Explore what to expect on day one, including the inauguration ceremony and anticipated executive actions. Key areas of focus will likely include deregulation, immigration, and tariff policies, as his administration sets the tone for its priorities and approach to governing. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French.

Episode 329 - Remembering Steve Cozen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 45:50


With the recent passing of Cozen O'Connor founder and chairman, Steve Cozen, our team reflects with gratitude on the privilege of knowing and working with Steve, a visionary leader who had a profound impact on our firm and the community. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Kyle Anderson.

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Episode 328 - The Road Ahead: Searching Beyond the Beltway

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 34:56


With the 2024 election in the rearview, what's next for a Republican-controlled Washington? We look beyond the Beltway to purple states like Pennsylvania and the 2025 off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey, seeking insights that could shape the nation's political future. Featuring Public Strategies' Towner French (Washington, D.C.), Kyle Anderson (Pennsylvania), and Julia Hammond (Virginia).

Episode 327 - “Move Fast & Break Things”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 35:24


What will Trump 2.0 look like? Central to the incoming administration's vision is the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), designed to streamline federal operations and eliminate bureaucratic roadblocks. What challenges could derail these ambitions? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French.

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Episode 326 - The Trump Nominations: Is This What Americans Voted For?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 28:53


As Trump's personnel announcements continue to roll out, Americans are given a glimpse into his vision for the next four years. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 325 - Trump's Return: The Power of Listening in Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 49:41


On Tuesday, voters sent a clear message to Washington: the country is on the wrong track, and they're looking for solutions in an ever-changing world. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, Towner French, Julia Hammond, and Meagan Foster.

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Episode 324 - 2024 Election Forecast: Divided Government on the Horizon?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 38:52


With the election just days away, the Public Strategies team predicts key race outcomes and discusses whether divided government will continue. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 323 - “Is the Cake Already Baked?”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 38:00


With early voting underway, it raises the question: “Is the cake already baked?” Are there still undecided voters out there, or are we just waiting for the remaining ballots to roll in? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

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Episode 322 - Madam President or 2016 Redux?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 39:53


As the gender gap continues to widen at the top of the ticket, it is crucial to understand how gender and their roles are impacting the 2024 election. Women constitute a large and influential voting bloc, and their participation in the election could be decisive. How candidates address key issues — like reproductive rights, economic uncertainty, and child and elder care — could tip the scales in swing states. Featuring Public Strategies' Meagan Foster, Jessica Monahan, and Julia Hammond.

Episode 321 - Messaging Is Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 38:10


The Harris-Walz campaign has focused heavily on one message: vote against Trump. Will relying solely on an anti-Trump message carry enough weight to win this time? Will voters cast their ballots based on their real interests — or merely the perception of those interests? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 320 - VP Debate: Midwest Nice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 33:58


The vice presidential debate was marked by a civil tone, characterized by politicos as 'Midwest nice.' While the Vance-Walz debate may not significantly impact the November election, Senator JD Vance's polished style contrasted sharply with Governor Tim Walz's rusty performance. As the Washington echo chamber anticipates a Harris victory, some are feeling an eerie sense of déjà vu from 2016, when Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton hit an electoral ceiling. Instead, the question becomes: have roles reversed, will Trump hit a ceiling this cycle? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 319 - A Local Pulse on the National Election

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 33:46


State-level political commentary often functions as an echo chamber. As red pockets emerge in traditionally blue states like Illinois, New York, and Virginia, it becomes crucial to analyze and compare the local political dynamics, pressing issues, and recent events driving these shifts to build a meaningful national narrative. How will these local challenges shape federal outcomes? What factors are energizing voters at the grassroots level? And what predictions, if any, can be drawn from these local trends for the top of the ticket? Featuring Public Strategies' John Dunn (Illinois), Rose Christ (New York), and Julia Hammond (Virginia).

Episode 318 - The Donut Test: How 2024 Stacks Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 39:23


As the 2024 election approaches, the rise of populism has intensified the divide between leadership, policy, and public sentiment, exemplified by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. Is this election driven more by emotion than logic? And could it all come down to something as simple as the "donut test"? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Towner French, and Jamie Ansorge.

Episode 317 - Cats, Dogs, and Taylor Swift

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 42:17


Did the minds of any voters change after the Harris-Trump debate? Does the debate matter for down ballot races? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

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Episode 316 - < 60 Days Out: An Unprecedented Election

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 36:04


The media's narrative has Democrats viewing the presidential race through rose-colored glasses, but this election will be decided by razor-thin margins. While the Harris-Walz campaign positions itself as the “changemakers,” many Americans are still unsure what their vision of “change” truly means. Tuesday's first Harris-Trump debate gives former President Donald Trump a critical chance to redirect the conversation from personality politics back to policy. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer and Mark Alderman.

Episode 315 - LIVE at the DNC

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 35:52


As Vice President Kamala Harris clinches the Democratic nomination for president this week, the Public Strategies team reports from Chicago, site of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, providing a bipartisan analysis of the current state of play. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 314 - Special Edition: Meet Coach Walz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 35:08


Hailing from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Governor Tim Walz joins Vice President Kamala Harris as her Democratic running mate in her bid to secure the White House this November. But who is Tim Walz? Can the Harris-Walz ticket secure the blue wall? How will he govern as Harris' number two? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and John Reich (Minnesota).

Kamala Harris: A Choice for Double-Haters?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 48:29


With Vice President Kamala Harris rising to the top of the Democratic ticket, the “double-haters” now have a choice this November. The shift from President Joe Biden to Harris has energized the Democratic base, bringing young voters back into the fold. What role will gender and race play in the election? Who will she select as her running mate? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Patrick Martin.

Episode 312: The Last Biden v. Trump Edition of the Beltway Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 45:20


This RNC is being hailed as one of the best stage-managed conventions ever. All eyes now shift to see who comes out of Chicago as the Democrat nominee. One thing is certain, this will not be a normal August. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French.

Episode 311: The Clock's Ticking: Will Biden Step Aside?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 48:18


Concerns over President Joe Biden's age and fitness are shaking up the Democratic Party, leaving his nomination hanging in the balance. As the party evaluates his viability against Donald Trump, a critical question emerges: who has what it takes to defeat the former president? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Presidential Debate or Debacle?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 31:25


As Americans watched the first televised presidential debate, it became clear that American politics had hit a new low in its political discourse. Between President Biden's inability to set a narrative and pace, and former President Trump's rapid-fire barrage of false statements, it resembled more of a debacle than anything remotely presidential. Featuring Public Strategies' Mark Alderman, Towner French, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 309: Migrant Crisis: National Issue, Local Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 31:43


As droves of migrants arrive at the Southern Border, the consequences of the federal government's inaction on immigration profoundly affect major cities like New York City and Chicago. Members of Public Strategies' Federal, New York, and Chicago teams discuss the national perspective and the localized impact, emphasizing the need for comprehensive federal immigration reform and support to alleviate the burdens of the migrant crisis on urban areas. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Towner French (Federal), Katie Schwab (New York), and John Dunn (Chicago).

Episode 308: The Politicization of the Bench

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 35:43


Returning to Capitol Hill for the first time post-presidency, Trump found support among Republican leaders and members aiming to emulate the party's 2016 success. Immigration and economic challenges remain top concerns for American voters, mirroring the recent rise of the far-right in Europe. Shifting focus to the Supreme Court, concerns about judicial politicization, ethics, and impartiality underscore the need for reform to preserve the system's credibility. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Patrick Martin.

Episode 307: Biden's Age Concerns: GOP Deflection or Democratic Panic?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 28:04


With the Trump hush-money verdict in, Trump supporters are more emboldened than ever in their backing of the former president. Meanwhile, concerns are reignited over Biden's age — is this merely a Republican deflection, or are Democrats genuinely panicking? In an effort to rally support, Biden might be playing politics at the Southern Border with his latest Executive Order restricting immigration, but is it too little, too late? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, the Hon. Rodney Davis, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 306: The Vilification of Politics

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 33:05


The vilification of politics creates a perception that nothing gets done in Washington. While Congress often appears dysfunctional, it continues to govern, quietly advancing bipartisan, critical pieces of legislation. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French.

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Episode 305: “It's All About Clicks & Eyeballs”

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 31:51


As Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene attempted to oust Speaker Mike Johnson through a motion to vacate, Democrats calculated that the public's frustration with Washington dysfunction could harm their electoral prospects. Meanwhile, at the forefront of the campaign trail, the competition narrows between Biden, Trump, and the couch. From the hush-money trail to college campus Israel-Hamas protests to concerns about the economy and immigration, voters who harbor discontent toward both candidates, often termed 'double-haters,' face a pivotal choice. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 304: Navigating Big Tech's Regulatory Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 21:58


Having once sat on a pedestal, big tech finds itself grappling with a maze of state and global privacy and data security regulations. Now, some major tech companies are asking Congress to force privacy standards. With the unveiling of a new bipartisan, comprehensive data privacy framework, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the question arises: will this be the year Congress finally acts on privacy legislation? Featuring Public Strategies' Patrick Martin, Madison Smith, and Meagan Foster.

Episode 303: Hold Your Nose & Vote

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 28:03


In recent years, the Philadelphia suburbs have emerged as a bellwether for presidential elections. With national voter enthusiasm at an all-time low, is the Commonwealth's senate race overshadowing the presidential election? The fate of the nation hangs on the smallest shifts in historical voter demographics, encompassing critical issues such as the border crisis and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, the Hon. Rodney Davis, and Kyle Anderson.

Episode 302: Trump's Criminal Trial: A “Stormy” Day in NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 34:39


As norms and institutions encounter scrutiny, the political pendulum remains in motion, illustrated by the foreign aid discussion on Capitol Hill, the contentious discourse surrounding the Middle East conflict on college campuses and in major urban centers, and the unfolding of Trump's first criminal trial in New York City. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 301: Politics of Choice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 34:01


State supreme courts have become as political as courts get. Could the recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling on reproductive rights cost Republicans the November election? Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and Towner French.

Episode 300: Biden Walks the Political Tightrope: The Economy & Immigration

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 31:05


The intricate interplay between economic perceptions and immigration places President Biden in a delicate balancing act with swing state voters. Given the outcomes of the past two elections hinged on this pivotal electorate, the prevailing political polarization and prominence of these issues could be enough to tip the scales. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and the Hon. Rodney Davis.

Episode 299 : 2024 Turnout Tactics: Messaging Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 27:09


As 2024 shapes up to be a turnout election, both Democrats and Republicans are working to fine-tune their messaging to mobilize voters. Can President Biden reshape the economic narrative effectively? Will the "uncommitted" movement, fueled by progressive concerns over the Israel-Gaza conflict, influence the outcome? How are Republicans reframing their discourse on abortion? Featuring Public Strategies' Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, and the Hon. Rodney Davis.

Episode 298 : “Double-Hater” Voters to Determine the 2024 Presidential

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 37:39


Following Super Tuesday and President Biden's State of the Union address, Public Strategies teams up with Cozen O'Connor's state attorneys general (SAG) practice to discuss key races and issues ahead of November. From presidential to congressional to gubernatorial to state attorneys general races, they dissect the looming specter of aging presidential contenders, the economic pulse, immigration, discourse surrounding abortion rights, and Israel-Gaza conflict, among other pivotal issues. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer and the Hon. Rodney Davis and SAG's the Hon. Jerry Kilgore and Stephen Cobb.

Episode 297 : A Leadership Shuffle: The “Three Johns” Eye McConnell's Seat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 36:04


As Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader of the Senate GOP, announces his planned resignation from leadership, all eyes turn to the “three Johns” – Barrasso, Cornyn, and Thune – each plotting to fill McConnell's shoes. Coupling this leadership shake-up with the potential for a second Trump presidency, the Public Strategies team navigates turbulent political waters, exploring the normalization of impeachment and the events of the January 6th insurrection. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, the Hon. Rodney Davis, and Towner French.

Episode 296 : The Ebb & Flow of Capitol Hill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 31:16


Despite the influx of dollars into Nikki Haley's campaign, the South Carolina primary could mark its end of the road. But, until the financial well runs dry, will Haley power through in the off-chance Trump's court cases take a political toll? Looking to Washington, the Public Strategies team analyzes the ebb and flow of Capitol Hill over the last decade, including a loss of bipartisan socialization, a degradation of party unity, and a consolidation of executive power. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Towner French, and Kaitlyn Martin.

Episode 295 : “Are Washington and Lincoln turning over in their graves?”

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 34:23


As we enter President's weekend, would the former leaders be disappointed we aren't further along in our nation's trajectory? Is the end of American exceptionalism closer than we know? Join Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Towner French as they look back at our country's historical struggles, discuss whether Tom Suozzi's win is a good omen for the Democrats in November, and ask whether the absence of a clear foreign enemy today is at the root of all this internal dysfunction.

Episode 294 : The 2024 VP Choice Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 34:57


The special counsel report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents reignites doubts about his age and mental fitness as he seeks reelection. With no clear Democratic alternative questions are swirling about Biden's ability to finish out a second term. Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, political greed derails the bipartisan border deal, cementing immigration as the new third rail. Featuring Public Strategies' Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and the Hon. Rodney Davis

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