The Political Life

The Political Life


Latest Episodes

Which Lobbying Firms are the Largest? Rich Gold Returns to discuss that and much more!
January 27, 2023

This week Jim welcomes friend of the show back to the pod to discuss the work of lalrge lobbying firms as well as the current state of affairs now that the dust has settled on a new Congressional cyc

Meet a Capitol Hill Expert!
January 20, 2023

This week Jim chats with , the Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at , about current events on the Hill. Ryan Shay is a Capitol Hill veteran and former legislative director with t

The Global Business Alliance Represents Some of the Largest 200 International Employers in the Country
January 13, 2023

This week Jim chats with Meredith Beeson, the Senior Director of State Affairs at In her role at GBA, focuses on educating state and local elected officials about the role of foreign direct investme

Hear from an Expert on Natural Gas
January 06, 2023

This week Jim chats with Amy Andryszak from about the short- and long-term concerns regarding the significant role of natural gas as a major resource for the foreseeable future in this country. was

Michigan has a Democratic Trifecta! Peter Ruddell Explains
December 30, 2022

This week Jim chats with Peter Ruddell from about the makeup of the Michigan legislature heading into the 2023 session. is an accomplished attorney and government relations advisor with more than t

Want a Job on Capitol Hill? Hear from the Expert who Knows what Jobs are Available
December 23, 2022

This week Jim chats with Tom Manatos from Block about his oversight of his noted D.C.-area job aggregator website as well as his tips for networking in the Capitol. Job Site Article: Email for To

Are Pyschedelics Coming to a State Near You? We hear from Sarah Mercer and Steven Stenzler of Brownstein
December 16, 2022

This week Jim chats with Sarah Mercer and Steven Stenzler from Brownstein about the recent legalization of psychedelics in Colorado as well as recent legislative trends in California, Colorado, and st

WASRG - Inside the Dome in Person! With Sarah Mercer, Brian Bautista, Peter Ruddell, Chris Hosek and John Holub
December 09, 2022

This week we are happy to present an incredible panel from moderated by Jim! featuring on-the-ground consultants from high-impact states giving their candid insider insight on the impact of the N

Werewolf or Vampire? The Latest from Georgia with Howard Franklin
December 02, 2022

This week we once welcome back Howard Franklin to the podcast to provide yet another critical update on the runoff Senate race in Georgia. is the President and CEO of Ohio River South, a high-stakes

Fiscal Note is Taking Political Intelligence to a New Level – Meet Josh Resnik
November 28, 2022

This week we welcome Josh Resnik back to the podcast to discuss the recent developments at FiscalNote in Washington, D.C. Josh is FiscalNotes President & Chief Operating Officer with more than twenty