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The Beltway & Beyond
If you’re looking for a political podcast that goes beyond the national headlines, tune in to The Beltway & Beyond. Each week, a bipartisan group of former federal, state, and local elected officials, senior administration appointees, legislative staff, campaign strategists, and lobbyists from across the East Coast and Midwest share boots-on-the-ground perspectives on the issues shaping Washington and communities nationwide. We don’t just analyze politics—we live it. The Beltway & Beyond…
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The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 388 - Blue Tsunami: What We Saw & What Comes Next
Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate and scored major victories in governors’ races, delivering a forceful rebuke to President Trump. Historic…
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Episode 387 - In-Conversation: Jen Daulby on Rebuilding Trust in Congress
Jen Daulby—CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) and a longtime congressional leader—joins Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public…
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Episode 386 - The Midterm Mood
With Election Day approaching, the polls tell a story of a frustrated public. Our team discusses the voter sentiment, turnout, and candidate dynamics, and what…
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Episode 385 - The Cost of Health Care: Affordability, Trust & the Midterms
Health care is increasingly at the center of America’s affordability crisis. As families face rising premiums, prescription drug costs, and out-of-pocket…
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Episode 384 - The Midterm Sprint
With three weeks until Election Day, the battle for control of Congress is entering its final stretch. Our team examines the closely contested Senate races…
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Episode 383 - From the Beltway to City Hall: The Expanding Reach of Government Investigations
Government investigations are no longer just a Washington story. From city councils to state attorneys general to Congress, oversight is becoming more…
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The 2026 Midterms: A Battle for the Senate and Both Parties’ Futures
With early voting approaching, the 2026 midterms are emerging as a consequential test for both parties. Our team examines the closely watched Senate races, the…
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Budget Season Wrap-Up: What States Can Tell Us About Governing
Budget season offers a window into state priorities, policy choices, and the challenges lawmakers are working to address. As state negotiations wrap up in…
The Beltway & BeyondAmerica 250: Can the American Experiment Endure?
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we step back from the daily headlines to examine the state of the American experiment. From the 2026…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 379 - In-Conversation: Judd Kessler on Hidden Markets, Incentives & the Systems Shaping Society
Judd Kessler—author of Lucky by Design, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, and a leading voice in behavioral economics—joins Howard…
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Episode 378 - Inside Cities’ World Cup Preparations
As New York and Philadelphia prepare to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, local leaders are treating the tournament as more than a sporting event…
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Episode 377 - New Jersey’s Energy & Affordability Crisis
Rising utility costs and affordability concerns are reshaping the political conversation in New Jersey. As residents grapple with higher energy bills, housing…
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Episode 376 - In-Conversation: Susan Eisenhower on Ike from D-Day to the White House
What does it actually take to lead at the highest stakes moments in history — and what can that teach us about leadership today? Susan Eisenhower, founder of…
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Episode 375 - The Road to 2028 Starts Now
With 36 gubernatorial seats up for grabs, the 2026 elections will shape policy outcomes and political momentum heading into 2028. Key battlegrounds like…
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Episode 374 - In-Conversation: Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh on Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World
Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh—the first Druze woman elected to the Israeli Knesset and the first non-Jewish anchorwoman to broadcast Israel’s main evening news in Hebrew…
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Episode 373 - Tax Policy in 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Know
With Tax Day approaching, Sean Clerget, former chief tax counsel to the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee and a recent addition to DC Public Strategies, breaks…
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Episode 372 - In-Conversation: Michael Gips on Navigating Risk in a Polycrisis Era
Security and risk expert and author Michael Gips joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for a conversation on…
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Episode 371 - Priced Out: Inside America’s Housing Crisis
America is facing an affordable housing reckoning. With home prices and rents still elevated nationwide, states and cities like New York and Philadelphia are…
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Episode 370 - In-Conversation: Kathryn Lowell on Leadership & Presence in Turbulent Times
Executive coach, image consultant, and author Kathryn Lowell joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for a…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 369 - Spanberger’s Virginia: Can the Moderate Line Hold?
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, the first woman to hold the office, is just weeks into her first term and already facing a high-velocity legislative…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 368 - Mamdani First 30 Days & Key NY Congressional Races
30 days into the Mamdani administration, New York City finds itself blanketed in snow and ice as early signals from City Hall begin to take shape. The New York…
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Episode 367 - In-Conversation: Jamie Metzl on the Superconvergence of the AI, Biotech & Genetics Revolutions
Technology and health care futurist Jamie Metzl joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for a wide-ranging…
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Episode 366 - ‘Twas the Night Before 2026
In this holiday special, our hosts look back on the 2025 federal landscape the only way that feels appropriate, through seasonal song parodies paired with…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 365 - In-Conversation: Annie Duke on the Science of Better Decisions
Bestselling author, decision strategist, and former professional poker player Annie Duke joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor…
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Episode 364 - Federal Power vs. City Streets: A Constitutional Showdown
From Chicago to Portland to Charlotte, President Trump’s deployment of immigration agents to Democratic-led cities has sparked a nationwide debate over the…
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Episode 363 - In-Conversation: Steve Kornacki on Data, Democracy, and Decoding America’s Elections
Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst of NBC News, joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for a conversation about…
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Episode 362 - Off-Year Election Readout
From Virginia and New Jersey to New York City and beyond, the 2025 off-year elections offered a glimpse into the political landscape heading toward 2026. What…
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Episode 361 - Virginia’s Election & the Road to 2026
All eyes are on Virginia. As the election nears, our political insiders unpack the campaigns, candidates, and key issues driving the race—and what these…
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Episode 360 - In-Conversation with Kathy Wylde on NYC Business & Government
Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, joins host Howard Schweitzer to reflect on her decades leading one of the nation’s most…
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Episode 359 - Trump’s Global Footprint & America’s Shutdown
From hostage negotiations in the Middle East and peace talks in Ukraine to strikes on suspected cartel vessels off Venezuela’s coast, President Trump appears…
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Episode 358 - Peace Abroad, Tensions at Home
From a breakthrough in Middle East diplomacy to the deployment of troops in Chicago, President Donald Trump’s recent moves highlight the complexities of…
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Episode 357 - From Washington Gridlock to New York’s Mayoral Shake-Up
With the 24 hours of the government shutdown underway, Washington is on edge—but is the rest of the country paying attention? In New York, Mayor Adams’s sudden…
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Episode 356 - On the Frontlines of Shutdown Politics
How will shutdown politics shape Virginia’s elections? Will the state serve as a litmus test for the 2026 midterms? Can Democratic messaging around threatened…
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Episode 355 - Politics, Power, and the Price of Speech
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension has reignited debates over free speech, cancel culture, and political power. The episode breaks down all things Jimmy Kimmel—what his…
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Episode 354 - Two Realities, One Nation
America faces unprecedented division. With citizens operating from two incompatible sets of facts and losing any sense of common ground, the dehumanization of…
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Episode 353 - Landing the Economic Plane
Eight months into Trump’s presidency, Washington faces shutdown politics, shaky economic signals, and questions about his legacy. As recession fears grow and…
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Episode 352 - In-Conversation with Media and Tech Exec. Peter Cherukuri
Veteran media and technology executive Peter Cherukuri joins host Howard Schweitzer to reflect on his career at the intersection of media, policy, and…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 351 - In-Conversation with RealClearMarkets Editor John Tamny
RealClearMarkets editor John Tamny joins host Howard Schweitzer to share his counter-conventional thinking on today’s most pressing economic debates. From…
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Episode 350 - The State of the Governors in Trump’s America
Today, Public Strategies takes the Beltway Briefing outside the Beltway to explore Democratic and Republican governors' relationships with the second Trump…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 349 - Summer Snapshot: Epstein, AI and Public Trust
What’s top of mind for voters this summer? While the Epstein files dominate airwaves, pocketbook issues remain center stage. How are leaders leveraging…
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Episode 348 - The Trump Agenda Six Months In
Episode 348 - The Trump Agenda Six Months In by Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
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Episode 347 - Political Upheaval in the Capital of Capitalism
New York Democrats nominated a Democratic socialist in the Democratic primary for mayor, sparking national debate over the future of the Democratic Party, its…
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Episode 346 - In-Conversation with the Wall Street Journal's Gregory Zuckerman
Award-winning Wall Street Journal writer Gregory Zuckerman joins host Howard Schweitzer to explore how today’s political landscape is shaping global markets…
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Episode 345 - The NYC Political Season Heats Up
With New York City’s primaries just weeks away, the political season is heating up. Who are the key candidates in the mayoral, comptroller, and city council…
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Episode 344 - Middle East Deals, Reconciliation, and Birthright Citizenship
As Republicans continue negotiations to finalize the reconciliation package and the Supreme Court takes up oral arguments on birthright citizenship, Trump…
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Episode 343 - From DC to City Hall to the Vatican
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…
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Episode 342 - An unprecedented beginning
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…
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Episode 341 - The State of Play on Tariffs and Taxes
President Trump is leveraging bold strategies to pursue his economic and fiscal agenda. With Republican control of the executive and legislative branches, the…
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Episode 340 - US Tariffs Spark Global Backlash, Economic Uncertainty
Trump’s tariff announcement disrupted global markets, catching international leaders and the business community off guard and fueling economic anxiety. Why the…
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Episode 339 - The Shutdown That Wasn’t
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…
The Beltway & BeyondEpisode 338 - Fast and Furious Tariffs
Both the Republican and Democratic parties have consistently failed to meaningfully address the growing national debt and deficit across multiple…
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Episode 337 - The (Not-So) State of the Union?
Between Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress, his fluctuating trade and tariff policies, and the threat of a government shutdown, politicos question…
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Episode 336- The Cost of Musk’s Efficiency Revolution
Most Americans agree the federal government overspends and our debt is unsustainable. But Elon Musk’s approach at the Department of Government Efficiency is…
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Episode 335 - Where are the Democrats?
President Trump appears to be following through on his promises, while the Democratic Party seems unprepared to effectively counter his actions. The question…
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Episode 334 - DOGE: A New Age of Intentional Disruption
As the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency work to streamline the federal government by reducing its size and workforce, their…
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Episode 333 - Federal Agencies Under Siege?
The Trump administration has frozen federal government operations and is systematically dismantling agencies, sometimes acting as a wrecking ball and other…
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Episode 332 - Trump’s Second Week: From Order to Chaos
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…
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Episode 331 - Trump 2.0: Rebranding America
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…
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Episode 330 - Trump is Back in Town: What to Expect on Day One
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…
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Episode 329 - Remembering Steve Cozen
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…