The Lobby Shop gives listeners an opportunity to tune in to conversations between Washington insiders who are directly involved in the biggest political and policy issues of our day. Hosted by Josh Zive, Liam Donovan, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles of Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group in Washington DC.
Political Grab Bag: Cancelled Recess, Midterms and ALL CAPS
Josh and Liam talk about a variety of political topics, and Josh frets about Washington sports.
STARs Align: Childhood Cancer Bill Passed by Congress
Josh is joined by Caitlin Andrews and John Lee to talk about their work on behalf of pediatric cancer research.
Prepping for a Long DC Summer
Josh and Paul go over critical policy issues ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
Cocktail Party Crash Course: NAFTA
Josh and Paul celebrate episode number 50 by giving us a crash course in NAFTA.
Midweek Minisode 1: MIT’s Jeremy Gregory on Hurricanes & Hazard-Resistant Buildings
Frank Maisano talks to Jeremy Gregory of MIT about research on ways to help communities withstand natural disasters.
The FBI One Year After Director Comey’s Firing
Dee, Paul and Josh reflect on the firing of James Comey, one year later.
Waiting Til the Midnight Hour
Josh and Paul talk about the expiration of temporary tariff exemptions.
4/20: The Politics of Legalizing It
Josh and Liam discuss the coalition to fight steel and aluminum tariffs, as well as the federal decriminalization of marijuana.
Trade Wars and Trading Cards
Josh and Liam talk tariffs and what they might mean for the Midterms.
A Very Good Friday
Josh talks to Ezra Louvis about policy debate, as well as newly imposed steel and aluminum tariffs.