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Historian and author Greg Grandin joins us to discuss his new book America, América: A New History of the New World, which looks at the five century history of colonization & conquest of the New World, and how North & South America developed their distinct identities through a long history of mutual interaction and opposition.  We also catch up with Greg for his takes on the death of Pope Francis, the state of American empire at the start of the second Trump term, the U.S.'s lack of a forward-looking political horizon, and what possibilities we might see in the future of Latin America.  Buy America, América: A New History of the New World online here, or wherever you get books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747326/america-america-by-greg-grandin/

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3.  Listen in as they discuss the current macroeconomic environment and its implications for the crypto market, four of the most positive fundamental trends in crypto, how stablecoins are creating new source of demand for U.S. government debt, the onchain gold and FX markets setting record highs in activity last week, the underlying economics for stablecoin issuers and their experience back in the zero-interest rate (ZRIP) era, the launch of the world's first Solana ETFs in Canada, an update on the SX Network following its best month in history, and more.

Buy America isn't just a slogan — it's a lifeline for U.S. manufacturers and local communities. No one knows this more than Hollie Noveletsky, CEO of Novel Iron Works in New Hampshire. Hollie shares why strong Buy America policies are essential to leveling the playing field and how they reinvest public infrastructure dollars into local jobs and communities. Photo courtesy of Hollie Noveletsky

Elon Musk is taking over and shutting down chunks of government with help from his merry band of young mega nerds. What's going on? And why is nobody stopping him? And Trump is talking about yet more expansion for the United States, now turning his focus to Gaza. Why's he pushing for a new frontier?   Back us on Patreon – we need your help to keep going. Get ad free episodes, extra bits and merch: patreon.com/americanfriction  This week Chris and Jarv are joined once again by Casey Burgat, author of We Hold These "Truths": How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back – who is their very close second favourite American, Nikki's still first.  Plus new guest Greg Grandin, Yale professor and author of the upcoming book America, America: A New History of the New World, joins to talk through the history of American imperialism and expansion.  Buy We Hold These "Truths": How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund American Friction by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Buy America, America: A New History of the New World through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund American Friction by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Follow us on Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/americanfric.bsky.social  We're now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFrictionPod  Follow us on social media:  Twitter Instagram  TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones and Jacob Jarvis. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by Dani Simons, currently of Alstom but formerly Assistant to the Secretary and Director of Public Affairs at USDOT, to take a look back at how Biden Administration policies evolved from ideas to bills such as the IIJA and Inflation reduction act. We also discuss Buy America, the impacts of outside criticisms from different sides of the political spectrum, and the importance of storytelling. +++ Follow us on Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

In this episode, Brad Hine interviews Lori Adams from Nokia at Mountain Connect 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Lori provides key updates on Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance and its implications for manufacturers, state governments, and applicants of the BEAD program. She explains the recent NTIA guidelines on self-certification, reporting requirements, and compliance enforcement, sharing Nokia's approach to meeting these standards. Lori also discusses how BABA impacts project costs, labor availability, and timelines, providing valuable insights for those navigating the complexities of federal broadband programs. Click now to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. To learn more: https://pages.nokia.com/T009BA-build-america-buy-america-what-you-need-to-know-today.html

The trend is reversing. China is no longer considered the better option across the board. Reshoring to the US and especially nearshoring to Mexico are becoming more and more popular. The post Build America, Buy America Act: Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing [Podcast] appeared first on Prince Manufacturing.

President Joe Biden has made clean energy and infrastructure programs a major focus of his reelection campaign, but those ambitions are hitting a major headwind: his Buy America agenda. POLITICO's James Bikales breaks down how these priorities are clashing and the potential consequences for the president's reelection bid. Plus, EPA's Inspector General has found that the agency still isn't ready to swiftly alert the public about surges in lead contamination in drinking water.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:  https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO.  Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

In this episode, Brad chats with Lori Adams, Vice President of Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy at Nokia. With over two decades of experience in telecommunications law, Adams spearheads Nokia's Buy America compliance for the BEAD program. She brings expertise in business development, regulatory matters, and grant funding to her role. Click now to listen. Also, subscribe to the Broadband Bunch on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. Lori's Article: https://www.telecompetitor.com/understanding-the-complexities-of-buy-american-vs-build-america-buy-america/ Nokia BEAD Resource Center: https://www.nokia.com/networks/rural-broadband/us-government-broadband-funding-opportunities/bead-applicant-resource-center/

The Federal Highway Administration is proposing to discontinue its more than 40-year old general waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products and, in doing so, require FHWA recipients to start applying Buy America requirements to such products.

Sean and Joey talk about Vom Wafer and Jose Calderson, and then more importantly we hear an EXCLUSIVE TRACK from the album of the summer, America's Uncle Dad by Sean Keane! coming this Friday 3/15. Pre-order it here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/americas-uncle-dad/1727652251SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/roundrockpodTWITTER: @RoundRockPodE-MAIL: RoundRockPod@gmail.comPHONE: 323-682-0342ALBUM: www.roundballrock.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Pumps & Systems Podcast, we're speaking to Adam Stolberg, executive director of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) and David Williams, Director of Engineering at Liberty Pumps and president of SWPA. They're going to discuss the outlook for the pumps industry in 2024, including trends, the impact of Build America, Buy America, supply chain issues, and more. They'll also be telling us a little about the SWPA training being held in Chicago this April. Tune in the first Wednesday of every month for new episodes of the podcast! Pumps & Systems YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PumpsandSystemsMag To learn more about SWPA or register for the 2024 SWPA Pumping Systems and Controls Training Seminar taking place April 16-17 in Chicago, visit https://www.swpa.org/. Pumps and Systems Podcast homepage: https://www.pumpsandsystems.com/pumps... Pumps and Systems Magazine: http://www.pumpsandsystems.com Opening music: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios Closing music: Freeling - Lauren Duski #pumps #integritytesting #heatexchangers #podcast

FFB Episode 164 - NTIA Build America, Buy America (BABA) Final Waiver – What You Really Need To Know by Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton

Today's 20-min top headline news brief includes: [3:10] -Newsmax host and Texas resident Chris Salcedo dissects the Texas/White House border conflict. [Chris Salcedo Show] [11:32] -From Rob Schmitt Tonight: “It's terrifying that these people are in charge.” [Rob Schmitt Tonight] [16:44] -Donald Trump testifies in defamation case. Former Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses “Extraordinary abuse of judicial power vs. Trump.” [Wake Up America] [20:16] -Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro sentenced to four months in prison. [Chris Salcedo Show] [21:57] -Why would President Biden veto a BIPARTISAN resolution aimed at protecting his BUY AMERICA requirements for EV chargers? Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  • Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX  • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel has agreed to a daily four-hour humanitarian cease-fire starting today. U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Israel has pledged to announce the window at least three hours in advance each day. Senate Democrats are considering subpoenas for a pair of influential conservatives with ties to Supreme Court Justices. The Senate voted 50-48 to retain “Buy America” requirements for government-funded electric vehicle charging stations. The 50-48 vote overturns President Joe Biden's decision to waive some requirements. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

When Team AAM spoke with members of the United Steelworkers union this past summer during the Rapid Response conference in Washington, D.C., these hardworking men and women shared how integrally their communities are tied to manufacturing and why a policy that reinvests tax money back into communities is vital to their livelihoods AAM photo

Vice President Harris encourages NAACP members to keep up the fight, U.S. military promotions remain at a standstill over one Republican senator's abortion protest, and Senate Democrats promote “Buy America” policies.

Scott Lincicome is the director of general economics and trade at the Cato Institute. He recently coauthored and edited Empowering the New American Worker: Market Based Solutions for Today's Workforce, which we talk about today. In light of “Buy America” and continuous calls for bettering the position of the American worker, what really is the state of the American worker today? Who is the American worker? Lincicome answers these questions and more as we explore policy areas that hinder workers when they were intended to help. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Scott Lincicome is the vice president of general economics and trade at the Cato Institute. He recently coauthored and edited Empowering the New American Worker: Market Based Solutions for Today's Workforce, which we talk about today. In light of “Buy America” and continuous calls for bettering the position of the American worker, what really is the state of the American worker today? Who is the American worker? Lincicome answers these questions and more as we explore policy areas that hinder workers when they were intended to help. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Recorded live at Capitol Counsel's office in downtown D.C, episode 74 features a conversation with Clint Robinson, partner at Capitol Counsel. This wide-ranging discussion will be a treat for political junkies and those interested in how legislation is made in Washington. We discuss the challenges of a divided Congress, the emerging comprehensive energy bill, the debt limit, the potential impacts of the “Buy America” sentiment, and Clint's time on the Hill and with RIM/Blackberry. We also talk about the Presidential primary season and Clint suggests an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club that is right on point.

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America's leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss: 1. "The Biden Administration Issues Standards for American-made EV Chargers" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan) 2. The Biden Administration's Approach on EV Chargers is Helping to Turbocharge Growth in this Manufacturing Sector (from Scott Paul Twitter thread) 3. The Columbus Dispatch: "For good of Ohio, Biden, government must give teeth to Buy America" (Opinion piece by Scott Paul) 4. NBC News: "'A serious committee': Lawmakers have high bipartisan hopes for China panel as tensions rise" For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org 2. Please join us in telling your state transportation officials to make sure that our new infrastructure is Made in the USA! Take action by visiting TinyURL.com/EnforceBuyAmerica TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM

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How will Biden's “Buy America Act” impact Canadian trade? Guest: Peter Clark is President of Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, Limited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Canada has been talking about how to streamline access to care using queuing theory for more than 20 years. Centralized wait-lists have been proven to work. So why isn't Canada using them in health care across the country? GUEST: Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers - Canadian manufacturers are concerned about a promise made by U.S. president Joe Biden in his state of the union speech Tuesday evening, pledging to use only American materials in infrastructure projects. GUEST: Jack Jedwab, President of the Association for Canadian Studies - At the last NATO summit in Madrid, leaders of the Western military alliance ordered the conversion of battle groups in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to full combat brigades with anywhere from 4,000 to 6,000 troops each, depending on the availability of equipment. Getting there is proving to be a struggle, according to two recent reports — one from the U.K. House of Commons, the other from a Warsaw-based international affairs think-tank. Since that June NATO summit, journalists have been asking Canadian politicians and military officials when the Canadian-led brigade in Latvia will be created and what it will look like. Their responses have been vague. GUEST: Thomas Hughes, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Canadian Defence and Security Network

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Kellie Meiman, Managing Partner at McLarty Associates and former USTR for South America, and Juan Carlos Baker, Mexico's USMCA negotiator and former Under Secretary of the Economy. They discuss the importance for the three North American countries to abide by USMCA rules and commitments to create the needed certainty to unfreeze nearshoring investments and succeed in creating a more competitive region. They also speak about the competitive advantages Mexico brings (or could bring) to the table, “Buy America” and the U.S.'s recent industrial policies, and how energy is the missing link that could unlock the region's full potential.

In 60-seconds, find out why it makes more sense to buy TraffiCalm products - The Build America Buy America Act is serious business and TraffiCalm is certified!

Rebuilding from Hurricane Ian will require a lot of construction materials, from sheetrock to electrical systems to plumbing fixtures. Much of it will come from China. Returning manufacturing to our nation is the most important step we can take to balance China's growing influence and power, both economic, military and political. Also will Putin provoke WW3 or just catastrophic damage to Ukraine? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we talk with Joshua Frank about the Buy America Act and the significant changes that have taken place over the last couple of years. We also discuss the Berry Amendment, the Trade Agreement Act (TAA), and the non-manufacturer rule (NMR). This is a basic overview of each of these as well as some nuanced discussion about how they apply to government contractors. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 100 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

Spend a minute and find out why it's important to Buy America and understand why "Made in the USA" mean so much to manufacturers this year. TraffiCalm Systems is well positioned to gain even more market share due to the new federal requirements.

The Federal Highway Administration proposed a waiver of the Build America/Buy America requirements for EV chargers with comments due September 30, 2022. The proposed waiver would include scheduled increases to the US content requirements throughout 2023.

Join us live on Thursday, July 21st, at 5pm ET for the latest episode of the Connect This! Show. Co-hosts Christopher Mitchell (ILSR) and Travis Carter (USI Fiber) will be joined by regular guests Kim McKinley (UTOPIA Fiber) and Doug Dawson (CCG Consulting) to talk about all the recent broadband news fit to print. This […]

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Bluefield's Reese Tisdale, Eric Bindler, and Greg Goodwin discuss the Build America, Buy America Act and its implications for the water sector in the U.S. While designed to create an opportunity to increase domestic manufacturing, support the creation of jobs, and strengthen U.S. supply chains, it arrives at a time in which inflation and supply chain… Continue reading Build America, Buy America: What Does It Mean for the Water Sector?

Last November, President Biden signed a law that injected $108 billion into public infrastructure projects including clean energy targets. Birgit Matthiesen speaks with AFS Government Contracts Partner, Travis Mullaney, about how this law impacts the Buy America and Buy American Act. Sound clip via The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2022/

New Hampshire is poised to join dozens of other states and the federal government in passing legislation that would reinvest taxpayer dollars into local workers and communities. State Sen. Tom Sherman shares how the bill has bridged the partisan divide in its aim of cultivating a more robust and independent domestic manufacturing base for the state's most vital infrastructure. Getty Images

The differences between Buy American Act (BAA), ‘Buy America' Rules, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Made in USA. Listen on today's Two Minutes In Trade for more

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Russia sanctions, trade policy in the China competition bills coming up in Congress, and the new Buy America guidelines.

Buy America Regulations for government procurement are being modified to require 75% US content by 2029. Listen for more details on today's Two Minutes In Trade.

Evan Solomon and Steve Day, former CANSOF commander, discuss whether a “no fly zone” over Ukraine is something NATO should consider as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters day 6.  On today's show:  Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg anchor of the podcast Taking Stock, on US President Biden's ‘Buy America' plan and the Bank of Canada increasing the interest rate.  Paul Workman, Chief International Correspondent for CTV National News, joins us live from Lviv, Ukraine.  Steve Day, former Canadian Special Operations Forces Commander, weighs in on whether a “no-fly zone” over Ukraine is a good idea.   The War Room with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair and Zain Velji. Kevin Caspersz, Senior Associate Lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP, on an Ontario judge ruling a couple's kids should not be vaccinated. Don Cavers, a 77-year-old man from British Columbia who spent five-and-a-half days trapped on a raft on the Caribbean Sea.

The burning of fossil fuels has warmed our planet, polluted our air, and poisoned our water. On top of all of that, fossil fuel companies require billions of dollars in subsidies just to stay alive, and even with those government handouts they were on their last leg in 2016. So why did the Trump Administration focus so much of its efforts on bolstering the dying industry? And what are the long term effects of the pro-fossil fuel administration? This week, we speak with Dr. Shanti Gamper-Rabindran about her new book "America's Energy Gamble". Dr. Gamper-Rabindran is an associate professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. Buy “America's Energy Gamble" Subscribe to our Substack newsletter "The Climate Weekly": https://theclimateweekly.substack.com/ As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Join our Facebook group. Check out our updated website!

Joining the podcast is David Gallagher. David is a partner with the firm's D.C office. He specializes in all aspects of public contracting, including advising domestic and foreign companies on issues relating to compliance with U.S government procurement regulations such as subcontract and supply chain management, country of origin requirements under the Buy America Act, and other infrastructure projects and requirements unique to small businesses selling to the federal government. He also regularly teaches training courses and conducts internal compliance reviews to help companies know and understand the regulatory requirements, including whether their manufacturing process has satisfied the various Buy America regimes.    What We Discussed in This Episode:   What do we mean when we talk about the Infrastructure Bill? What are Buy America provisions, and what is their purpose in the Infrastructure Bill? What are things that foreign companies need to keep in mind regarding these provisions when wanting to invest or develop a project in the U.S? If a company is looking for a traditional transaction or project development what are some factors they should consider in relation to the Buy America provisions? Has the Biden administration discussed the long term effect this may have on the supply chain issues? What is the long term trend we'll see with the Biden administration? Do you see this as a springboard for other initiatives?   Contact Information:   David Gallacher  https://www.sheppardmullin.com/dgallacher Hosted by: Sarah Ben-Moussa Sheppard Mullin French Desk  Co-Chair - Valérie Demont  Co-Chair: Christine Hoefliger Hourcade

President Biden's first trade action was to tighten rules on what imports the US government can buy.

President Biden's first trade action was to tighten rules on what imports the US government can buy.

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During the 2008 crisis, he was all over the airwaves touting a "Buy America" mantra.  Today, however, he's silent. This is what I found out. The post What's Eating Warren Buffett? appeared first on Steve Pomeranz.

Episode SummaryChuck Blanchard gives us a primer on the relationship between the military and politics by recounting his experience as General Counsel of the Air Force and Army and almost becoming a Congressman. He speaks candidly about being a clerk of the Supreme Court under Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and how the Court functions from an insider's view. If you've ever wondered how the government really works then don't miss Chuck Blanchard on The Sydcast. Syd Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Charles BlanchardCharles Blanchard, who previously served as the General Counsel of the Air Force and the Army, works with clients in the contracting and national security communities, drawing upon his experience in government and private practice, providing unique insights into doing business with the federal government. He represents major US and foreign defense and aerospace companies on a wide range of national security and government contracts issues, including bid protests, transactions, internal investigations, cybersecurity and sensitive national security issues. This has included representing several companies in bid protest matters, advising companies on the unique issues raised in acquiring companies that do highly classified work for the government, bid protests, data rights disputes, Trade Agreements Act and Buy America advice, suspension and debarment defense, CFIUS and global foreign investment review advice, and advice on compliance with US government cybersecurity and supply chain requirements.Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Blanchard served as General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer for the US Air Force (2009-2013). In this role, he provided oversight and guidance for legal advice provided by more than 2,600 Air Force military and civilian lawyers worldwide. In addition, he served as General Counsel at the US Department of the Army (1999-2001). Mr. Blanchard's other government experience includes serving as Chief Counsel to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (1997-1999), and as a two-term member of the Arizona State Senate. In 2003, he served as Interim Homeland Security Director for former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano. Mr. Blanchard was also formerly a partner in private practice where he focused on complex commercial litigation, antitrust, state constitutional law, and election law. Upon graduating from Harvard Law School, where he graduated first in his class and served as an Articles Editor for the Harvard Law Review, Mr. Blanchard served as a law clerk for DC Circuit Judge Harry Edwards (1985-1986) as well as US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (1986-1987). Mr. Blanchard also holds a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.Insights from this episode:Details on the relationship between the military, political parties, and their appointees and how things aren't always what they seem to the public.Strategies employed by political parties to solidify power and how those machinations can be used for good. Benefits of being a law clerk for Sandra Day O'Connor, the mentorship she provided, and her views on the role of the Supreme Court. Secrets behind how the Supreme Court decides which cases to hear, how decisions are made, the role of the Chief Justice, and how personalities affect working relationships.Details on the impact to the military justice system caused by the Executive Order voiding military convictions and the potential long term fallout to military justice. Quotes from the show: “One of the great wonders of the United States military is that they truly are non-partisan and they truly do respect political appointees.” – Chuck BlanchardOn Justice O'Connor hiring law clerks non-ideologically: “It made her a better justice having people on the right and the left of her to keep her grounded in the arguments she would face.” – Chuck BlanchardOn Justice O'Connor's approach to rendering decisions: “She had a very pragmatic approach to the law, realizing that people rely on [those] decisions and it's better off not making grand pronouncements that are beyond what you need to say to resolve that case.” – Chuck BlanchardOn politics in the Supreme Court: “It's less Democrat and Republican and more different judicial philosophies.” – Chuck Blanchard“The entire country has become more polarized in almost any dimension you want to look at.” – Syd FinkelsteinOn how the Supreme Court decides which cases to hear: “In some sense, what's happening in the larger culture can have a big impact on what the [Supreme] Court decides to take or not take.” – Chuck Blanchard“The trick is to try to write an opinion that will meet the needs of all of the majority.” – Chuck Blanchard“There are norms in international law that this country, not only has agreed to, we were advocates for creating them in the first place [to establish] how we fight war.” – Chuck BlanchardOn the effects of President Trump's military intervention: “The disrespect that was shown to the military justice system will hurt the military.” – Chuck BlanchardOn President Trump voiding the convictions of members of the military: “A code has been broken here, one that really should not have been broken.” – Syd Finkelstein Stay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The Sydcast Charles Blanchard Website: Arnold & PorterLinkedIn: Charles BlanchardTwitter: @FmrAirForceGCSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

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