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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Rahm Emanual's appearance on The View, where he hinted he was “in training” for a presidential run. Also, a new poll by the polling firm co/efficient shows that 26 percent of voters believe that no one is the face of the Democratic Party, tied with 26 percent who believe is it New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They also talk about today's Supreme Court hearing on whether federal judges can restrict the Trump Administration's restrictions on the mandatory right to citizenship for all children born in the U.S. Plus, they chat about 3 Yale professors who say they're moving to Canada because of President Trump and Bruce Springsteen berating Trump as he starts his “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour in England. Next, Carl talks to Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, about President Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, nuclear negotiations with Iran, and the idea of a “freedom zone” in Gaza administered by the U.S. And finally, Andrew talks to John Feehery, former press secretary to House Speaker Dennis Hastert, about the internal politics behind the current Congressional budget negotiations and whether the GOP will hold the House in the 2026 midterms.
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest John Feehery. John is a sought-after political communications strategist – columnist -- television pundit – author - and a longtime dear friend. John has had an incredible career in the nation's capital – starting as a researcher and speechwriter for House Minority Leader Bob Michel, to a communications director for House Majority Leader Tom Delay, and then as a press secretary for Speaker Dennis Hastert. Fast forward to several private sector jobs, and now John is a partner at EFB Advocacy - a boutique lobbying and communications shop. John has consistently been rated as one of the top lobbyists by The Hill newspaper -- and is widely quoted around the world because of his deep knowledge of the legislative process -- crisis communications - and politics. He blogs at the Feehery Theory and is also a columnist for The Hill newspaper.Join us at the delicious Claudio's Table for a very fun and wide-ranging conversation about John's start in DC, Capitol Hill, policies, politics, covid, Ireland, and much much more!Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts and, in the meantime, Peace, Love and Lunch!
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, RCP Contributor Richard Porter and White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today's fiery Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky regarding the rare minerals deal and Russia's war against Ukraine. They also talk about today's nationwide protest where consumers were asked to boycott big box and online stores. Also, the Supreme Court's reacts to arguments over a reverse discrimination case brought by a an Ohio woman who claims she was passed over for a promotion and demoted in favor of gay coworkers. Next, John Feehery and Andrew Walworth discuss whether Speaker Mike Johnson will be able to shepherd a budget deal through Congress, and whether spending cuts advocated by DOGE will be reflected in the final budget. And finally, Carl Cannon interviews RCP contributor Sam Jeffries. Sam is a freelance writer who wrote a piece for RealClearBooks about September 5, the movie about the Palestinian terrorists who murdered Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games.
Andrew, Tom and Carl discuss Monday's decision to dismiss Special Counsel Jack Smith's cases against Donald Trump, and President Biden's proposal to add Medicare and Medicaid coverage for Ozempic and other weight loss drugs – a move opposed by Trump's HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kenney Jr. They also talk about reports that longtime Trump insider and aide Boris Epshteyn is the subject of an internal probe by Trump's attorneys for trying to sell access to the President Elect. Plus, a look at repercussions from Trump's plan to place a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP senior elections analyst Sean Trende about whether the 2024 results were “Trump-specific” or reveal a long-term trend within the GOP, and why California takes so long to count votes. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Republican strategist John Feehery about how Speaker Mike Johnson will lead given his slender majority in the House, and what the nomination of former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary will mean for public sector unions.
Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss Donald Trump's press conference from Mar-a-Lago and Kamala Harris' confrontation with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a campaign rally in Detroit. They also talk about the important role of undecided voters in presidential elections and President Biden's interview with CBS News that will be released this weekend. Next, Andrew talks to Republican strategist John Feehery about Tim Walz' congressional record and whether he helps the Democratic ticket in the critical swing states of the upper Midwest. And winding it up, Carl talks to Luke A. Nichter, professor of history at Chapman University on the 50th anniversary of Richard Nixon's resignation in response to the Watergate scandal.
Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss today's meeting between President Biden and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and the announcement of a 10-year US/Ukraine security arrangement. Also, they have a discussion of last night's Congressional Baseball Game, which was disrupted by climate protestors. Plus, they also talk about Hillary Clinton's endorsement of Westchester County Executive George Latimer for the New York congressional seat held by Representative Jamaal Bowman and they chat about new polling that reveals Donald Trump is making significant inroads with younger voters, including a New York Times/Siena poll that shows Biden with only a 2-point lead over Trump with voters between the ages of 18-29. Next, Andrew Walworth talks with Republican strategist John Feehery about Donald Trump's return to Capitol Hill, where he met with GOP House members and senators. Then lastly, Carl Cannon talks with Richard Benedetto, remembering President George H. W. Bush on what would have been his 100th birthday.
Our reporter Carole Coleman talks to Washington DC based Republican strategist John Feehery and we get analysis from Niall Stanage, White House columnist at with The Hill.
Our reporter Carole Coleman talks to Washington DC based Republican strategist John Feehery and we get analysis from Niall Stanage, White House columnist at with The Hill.
Seemingly in a twist of political fate, Republicans initially steadfast against supporting ex-President Donald Trump now seem on the verge of rallying behind him again, come November. This changing disposition is triggered by a perceived need to prevent President Biden from achieving a second term. Eric Levine, a respected Republican financier and formerly a diehard Nikki Haley fan, expressed his defiance to Fox News Digital, asserting that his support for Trump, although not enthusiastic, was a choice born out of necessity. Levine, renowned in the Grand Old Party (GOP) for his capacity to raise funds, candidly shared his viewpoints in a recent essay sent to his extensive network of fellow GOP donors. In this piece, he admitted that his firm determination not to back Trump post-Jan. 6 Capitol riots had unexpectedly altered. He confessed that he was facing the surprising reality of needing to vote for Trump once more, against his earlier convictions. GOP consultant John Feehery proposed that whether 'never-Trump' Republicans swing back to Trump would strongly depend on their level of alarm about Biden's decisions. Levy echoed this perspective, stating that his choice was driven more by his profound disapproval of Biden than by any renewed affection for Trump. Interestingly for individuals like Levy, their quandary was not about choosing between Trump or Biden. It was more of a question of whether they would participate in the election process or abstain completely, thereby indirectly giving their endorsement to Trump by not voting for Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's podcast - Andy Carl and Tom discuss Biden's latest polling numbers after his State of the Union speech, how abortion bans are effecting voter turnout, and the House passing a bill that could lead to the ban of the Chinese social media platform Tik Tok. Next, Andrew interviews columnist John Feehery and then Carl speaks with his old friend Patricia Murphy who is a journalist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. They discuss Biden's Atlanta rally and his popularity.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, September 12, 20234:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins the show for his regular visit with Rod about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the directive from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to launch an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden.4:38 pm: Carolyn Phippen, Executive Director of the Freedom Front of Utah, joins the program to discuss what can be done about Utah's $130 million budget shortfall.5:05 pm: Susan Shelley, a Columnist with the Southern California News Group joins Rod to discuss her piece about why an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden is needed.6:05 pm: Madeline Fry Schultz, Contributors Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss her piece recapping a Slate writer's reaction to some of the graphic novels showing up in school libraries in America.6:20 pm: John Feehery, a blogger and partner at EFB Advocacy, joins the program to discuss his piece in The Hill urging the House of Representatives to begin acting like they have the majority.6:38 pm: Congressman Burgess Owens joins Rod to further discuss Joe Biden impeachment inquiries that have been launched by Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
John Howell is joined by John Feehery, EFB Advocacy and writer at TheFeeheryTheory. Feehery discusses his piece on how Ron DeSantis can take down Trump in order to secure a place at the head of the GOP and on the ticket in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Howell is joined by John Feehery, EFB Advocacy and writer at TheFeeheryTheory. Feehery discusses his piece on how Ron DeSantis can take down Trump in order to secure a place at the head of the GOP and on the ticket in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, October 14, 20224:20 pm: Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera joins the program for a conversation about the fentanyl trends that are popping up across the valley4:38 pm: Rachel Bovard, Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute joins the program for a conversation about the Republican Party's refusal to move on from policies popular in the 1980s6:05 pm: Washington Examiner Commentary Editor Conn Carroll joins Rod to discuss his piece about why liberal women are so unhappy6:20 pm: John Feehery, a blogger and partner with EFB Advocacy joins Rod to discuss how crime and punishment is atop voter minds going into the election, and how that doesn't bode well for soft-on-crime Democrats6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Heather Mac Donald of the Manhattan Institute on how the original war on drugs – marijuana in particular – was about public health and not about criminalization as Democrats would like you to believe, and (at 6:50 pm) with Jon England of the Libertas Institute on how opposition to school choice is crumbling
*Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman joins the program to discuss Salman Rushdie and the defense of hate speech. *John Feehery speaks about Democrats and the "dead cat bounce." *Steve Bernas joins the show to talk about fraud happening in the rental market & other things to watch out for. *Stephen Moore comments on the American Dream. *Ted McClelland answers the question: is Darren Bailey helping or hurting the IL GOP? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman joins the program to discuss Salman Rushdie and the defense of hate speech. *John Feehery speaks about Democrats and the "dead cat bounce." *Steve Bernas joins the show to talk about fraud happening in the rental market & other things to watch out for. *Stephen Moore comments on the American Dream. *Ted McClelland answers the question: is Darren Bailey helping or hurting the IL GOP? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Even a year later, most Americans cannot agree on what to call the events that took place on January 6, 2021, at the US Capitol. The Democratic Party and most media call it an “insurrection", an attempted coup against a democratically elected government. Most Republicans reject that designation, admitting it was foolhardy, but not worthy of exaggeration. But does the acrimony and mistrust between Americans threaten future elections as well? Host Steve Clemons speaks with Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, who barricaded himself in his office on that day, and Republican strategist John Feehery about the lasting effects of January 6.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, December 3, 20214:20 pm: Gary Gygi of Gygi Capital Management joins Rod for a conversation about the November jobs report, the worst report since Joe Biden took office4:38 pm: Katherine Doyle, White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, joins the program to discuss the high amount of staff turnover in Kamala Harris's office and the pending resignation of her top spokesperson and adviser6:05 pm: John Feehery, a partner with EFB Advocacy and a contributor to The Hill joins the program to discuss his piece on why Democrats, including Joe Biden, are now historically unpopular6:20 pm: Susan Madsen, founder of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, joins the show for a conversation about the group's recent study on why Utah is ranked as the worst state for women's equality and some of the things that can be done to remedy the issue6:35 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with bestselling author Alex Berenson on his new book “Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights and Lives,”, and (at 6:50 pm) with Pete Eliadis, CEO of Intelligence Consulting Partners about the growing number of smash and grab robberies in the U.S.
On top of tackling some of the biggest political conspiracy theories out there, John Howell also welcomed a full-slate of guests: *Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times shares how the Facebook outing reminded him of how we really don't need it. *John Feehery, partner at EFB Advocacy and thefeeherytheory.com discusses why a GOP Congress is desperately needed. *Mike Emanuel of Fox News takes on the debt ceiling debate and the battle between Bernie and Manchin. *Bill Scher of Politico Magazine wonders if the Progressives actually won anything last week. *Plus, Sun-Times sports columnist Steve Greenberg previews the White Sox upcoming playoff series against the Astros.
The California recall election, this week on ‘America: Changed Forever.' What does Gavin Newsom's victory mean for the 2022 midterm elections? Host Jeff Pegues speaks with Democratic political strategist Nayyera Haq and Republican strategist John Feehery. And a discussion with Matt Braynard, the organizer of this weekend's J6 rally on Capitol Hill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On Today's episode of Policy and Pound Cake, we chat with veteran legislative and political strategist John Feehery about his recent commentary, COVID IS THE NEXT AFGHANISTAN. We also tackle political fashion, the California recall and we unveil THE LATEST MERCH!!WARNING...This post will be flagged for simply suggesting we have a common-sense conversation about COVID. #FreeSpeechFreePeople #GetTheVaccine #WearTheDamnMask...IfYOUWANTTO #AttackPolicyNotPeopleYou can read John Feehery's full commentary on his blog The Feehery Theory: https://thefeeherytheory.substack.com/.../is-covid-our...You can get the latest merch by visiting the Bass Public Affairs or Policy and Pound Cake Websites.https://www.basspublicaffairs.com/merchhttps://www.policyandpoundcake.com/merchIf you enjoy #CommonSense conversations, be sure to like, share and follow.
Republican strategist John Feehery says "Bitcoin will soon become the reserve currency of the elite. It is perhaps the most sophisticated ledger of value ever developed in the history of the world." Compass Mining has signed a 20-year deal with nuclear fission startup Oklo under which Oklo will supply the bitcoin mining and hosting company with 150 megawatts of energy in the US. Last quarter, Bit Digital shipped 14,500 Bitcoin miners to the United States. Brazilian securities regulator approves Ethereum ETF. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushed a decision on WisdomTree's bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to the autumn. A new bitcoin (BTC, +1.06%) law expected to be introduced into Paraguay's legislature tomorrow will require cryptos to be registered with the country's Undersecretariat of State Taxation, Decrypt reported Tuesday, citing a draft of the bill it said it obtained. Visa to approve Bitcoin spending card for Australian startup CryptoSpend.Alex Mashinsky Interview - https://youtu.be/J3xW5I_s77kHester Pierce Interview - https://youtu.be/_qihfMbIk_g
4:20 pm: John Feehery, a partner at EFB Advocacy, blogger and contributor to The Hill joins Rod to discuss the many reasons Joe Biden should accept the bipartisan infrastructure deal4:38 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the Democrats' Voting Rights Bill6:05 pm: John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, joins Rod for a conversation about his piece in Townhall where he says if Republican voting reforms are anti-Democratic, then all of Europe is anti-Democratic6:20 pm: Larry Gelwix of Columbus Travel joins the show to discuss the rising costs of taking a family to Disneyland, and if the Magic Kingdom is pricing out most American families6:35 pm: Barrington D. Martin II, founder of the United Alliance PAC and a former congressional candidate in the state of Georgia joins the program to discuss his piece for Newsweek in which he outlines why some black parents are outraged by critical race theory
John Feehery of The Hill argues that almost no other elected leader in the world has handled the coronavirus as well as Ron DeSantis has in Florida. Claiming that there is ample evidence that Team Biden is growing increasingly nervous about DeSantis, Feehery ponders if he could make a run for President
Will the face of the Republican Party change in the wake of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene? Anchor Gil Gross speaks with political strategist John Feehery. Plus, we talk to Drew University immunologist, Dr. Brianne Barker, about how COVID-19 is changing & look at the new variants.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, January 28, 20214:20 pm: Heritage Foundation Chief Economist Steve Moore joins Rod for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation’s economy4:35 pm: Dr. Scot t Atlas, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, joins the show to discuss his recent piece in Real Clear Politics about whether the real truth about the effect of Covid restrictions will prevail5:05 pm: Representative Brady Brammer joins the show to discuss his bill that would allow unwed pregnant women to seek 50% of the out of pocket pregnancy and delivery costs from the biological father of the child6:05 pm: Dave Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance, on the negative effects of oil and gas lease bans on federal lands on the American economy6:20 pm: University of Utah Law Professor Amos Guiora joins the show to preview tomorrow’s “Armies of Enablers” conference at the U which will discuss the sexual abuse of athletes and those that turned a blind eye to the abuse.Here is a link to more information about the conference: https://law.utah.edu/event/armies-of-enablers-deconstructing-sexual-abuse-of-athletes-and-bystanders-who-perpetuated-a-culture-of-turning-a-blind-eye/6:35 pm: John Feehery, a partner with EFB Advocacy and a blogger, joins Rod to discuss his piece about how the Republican Party is here to stay and rumors of its downfall wildly inaccurate6:50 pm: Abigail Hall, research fellow at the Independent Institute and an associate professor of economics at Bellarmine University joins Rod for a conversation about the temperature of the political climate could be lowered with a more dedicated commitment to federalism
On January 6, 2021 - a day that will be marked in the history books - supporters of Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. That morning the outgoing president had fired up his supporters during a rally called Save America, by repeating his promises to “never concede” election defeat and demanding that his devotees “show strength.” So what do recent events mean for Trump's political future? Congressman Joaquin Castro (Democrat-Texas) and Republican strategist John Feehery tell host Steve Clemons that it may not be worthwhile to remove him from office in his last days. But will Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party continue? And is civil disagreement still possible in today's United States? - - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
The Hill Columnist John Feehery joins John Howell to discuss America's response to Covid-19 and how the "best and brightest" have been wrong before such as with bloodletting that killed President Harrison.
A conversation with Paddy Harte, Chairman of the International Fund for Ireland (IFI). Show host John Feehery, appointed by the Trump Administration to serve as a U.S. observer at the IFI, is a partner at EFB Advocacy in Washington D.C. The United States of America, the European Union, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are represented by their international observers at meetings of the IFI Board. https://www.internationalfundforireland.com/
In episode 14 of 80-Proof Politics, we're joined by John Feehery, Partner with EFB Advocacy, at The Boxcar Tavern. John talks about how his rich history of working for the Speaker of the House, other politic leaders, and even the Motion Picture Association of America taught him not to fear the media -- or the Cubs.
John Feehery goes one-on-one with Irish Special Envoy to the United States, John Deasy.
The one year anniversary of the Feehery Theory Podcast. 42 episodes in 52 and the gang is still going strong. I mean, why wouldn't they be? The pace and tone of American politics is in uncharted territory these days. John Feehery, Adam Belmar and John Easton offer insider perspective on the midterm primaries, the so-called blue wave and the very serious diplomacy and politics surrounding President Trump's upcoming North Korea Nuclear summit.
John Feehery is joined by legendary journalists Carl Hulse of the New York Times and Paul Kane of the Washington Post for a far reaching, candid and funny conversation about covering the news in our nation's capitol. This special episode was taped live at EFB Advocacy on Capitol Hill before a live studio audience of communicators from the United States Senate.
The Feehery Theory Podcast: Winter is Staying, State of Disunion, and Super Smith. PLUS bonus discussion about emotional-support peacocks!
John Feehery is joined by EFB Advocacy Partner Adam Belmar and special guest Brett Palmer, President of the Small Business Investor Alliance, The group takes on the following topics: Unleash the Animal Spirts! Do You Mind if I Dance with Your Mandate? A Powerful Thirst.
Special guest Mike Viqueria joins the John Feehery and the gang for a lively discussion about Alabama Republican Senate Candidate Roy Moore, the dismal election results this week for the GOP and President Trump's historic trip to Asia.
Louisiana Congressman Garrett Graves joins John Feehery, John Easton and Adam Belmar for discussion about the release of the GOP's Tax Reform package and it's potential impact on Louisiana residents and businesses. Other topics include disaster preparedness and why Congress is getting a bum rap!
John Feehery and EFB Advocacy partners John Easton and Adam Belmar discuss this week's push back on President Trump by former President's Bush and Obama, the Gold Star Mess and Trump's movement on the issue of healthcare reform.
John Feehery and EFB Advocacy partners John Easton and Adam Belmar are joined by Gayle Osterberg, Communications Director for the Library of Congress. The discussion focuses on the LOC, the roll-out of #TaxReform and the return of Rep. Steve Scalise to the House of Representatives after being shot earlier this year at a Congressional baseball practice.
John Feehery welcomes respected journalist Jon Ward to the broadcast as the group discusses the Republican primary race in Alabama between former state Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore and Sen. Luther Strange for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by now Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Adam Belmar and John Easton of EFB Advocacy round out the panel.
John Feehery, Adam Belmar and John Easton are back from EFB Advocacy World Headquarters on Capitol Hill to tackle the week in politics. Feehery drives the train and the conversation towards disaster relief, Trump's brilliant deal with the Ds and what might really have been at the heart of the DACA decision.
In this episode, Angie and Haley explore their political mental models in order to question their own assumptions and ideologies. They also share clips from past guests, John Feehery and Spencer Gerrol, regarding presidential power in the USA. Additionally, they discuss some helpful resources, like the quiz on isidewith.com, to help increase awareness of the complexity underneath most political “talking points”.
In this episode, Haley interviews Republican strategist, columnist, and part-time lobbyist, John Feehery, on the complexity of politics in the United States of America. John describes his political outlook and shares how and why democracy requires a lot of personal accountability from all American citizens.
Republican strategists John Feehery and Rory Cooper fundamentally disagree over Donald Trump: Feehery supports him, and Cooper definitely does not. They meet in the studio to talk (and occasionally shout) out their differences over the GOP’s presumptive nominee and their party's future. Feehery is the QGA public affairs president and former press secretary for Speaker Denny Hastert. Cooper is the former communications director for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and a senior adviser to the Never Trump PAC.
John Feehery and Jim Long are our guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: January 5, 2013 on SiriusXM "POTUS" Channel 124. Polioptics airs regularly on POTUS on Saturdays at 6 am, 12 noon and 6 pm. Follow us on Twitter @Polioptics Listen to the show by clicking on the . . . → Read More: Episode 84, with guests John Feehery and Jim Long
John Feehery, Jim Manley, and Paul Conway are our interview guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: July 16, 2011 on SiriusXM Satellite Radio “POTUS” Channel 124. Listen to the show by clicking on the bar above. Show also available for download on Apple iTunes by clicking here. This week . . . → Read More: Episode 18, with guests John Feehery, Jim Manley and Paul Conway, president Generation Opportunity