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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:48:55 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Democrat David Thomas &amp; Republican Bruce Mehlman are back with a new high-energy podcast reviewing the 2025 policy and political landscape in 25 minutes.  Where are we going?  Where have we been?  Our enthusiastic experts assess Trump Administration successes, expectations for trade and legislation and Democratic hopes for political rebound.  And you won’t believe who they’ve signed-on to introduce them this time.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to level set the trade situation and forecast Congress' return from recess with a long, hot Reconciliation Summer ahead. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to level set the trade situation and forecast Congress' return from recess with a long, hot Reconciliation Summer ahead. </p>]]>
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      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to level set the trade situation and forecast Congress' return from recess with a long, hot Reconciliation Summer ahead. </p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! 2025 In 25 Minutes: Liberation Day! </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to breakdown all the happenings in the first 10 Weeks of the Trump Administration. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to breakdown all the happenings in the first 10 Weeks of the Trump Administration. </p>]]>
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      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to breakdown all the happenings in the first 10 Weeks of the Trump Administration. </p>]]>
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      <title>I Have A Cunning Plan: The Logic Behind Trump Chaos</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down Trump's Joint Address to Congress, the looming government shutdown, and the (maybe) plan behind all the chaos. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down Trump's Joint Address to Congress, the looming government shutdown, and the (maybe) plan behind all the chaos. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:09:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down Trump's Joint Address to Congress, the looming government shutdown, and the (maybe) plan behind all the chaos. </p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! 30 Days at the Speed of Trump- It's All Happening! </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to reflect on the month that was and how to manage risk at the extraordinarily fast pace of the Trump Administration's start.  </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to reflect on the month that was and how to manage risk at the extraordinarily fast pace of the Trump Administration's start.  </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:46 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to reflect on the month that was and how to manage risk at the extraordinarily fast pace of the Trump Administration's start.  </p>]]>
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      <title>Trump and the Senate with James Wallner</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his good friend and former Senate colleague James Wallner to discuss the Senate under new management and what President Trump will encounter as he looks to populate his administration and pass his agenda.</p><p>Wallner is Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute and a Lecturer at Clemson University’s School of Political Science.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his good friend and former Senate colleague James Wallner to discuss the Senate under new management and what President Trump will encounter as he looks to populate his administration and pass his agenda.</p><p>Wallner is Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute and a Lecturer at Clemson University’s School of Political Science.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:48:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his good friend and former Senate colleague James Wallner to discuss the Senate under new management and what President Trump will encounter as he looks to populate his administration and pass his agenda.</p><p>Wallner is Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute and a Lecturer at Clemson University’s School of Political Science.</p>]]>
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      <title>EARTHQUAKE(s)! Trump Transition, Lame Duck, and Election Review!</title>
      <itunes:title>EARTHQUAKE(s)! Trump Transition, Lame Duck, and Election Review!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss the incoming Trump Administration, pick through the aftermath of the elections, and look at the lame duck congress wrap-up. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss the incoming Trump Administration, pick through the aftermath of the elections, and look at the lame duck congress wrap-up. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:34:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss the incoming Trump Administration, pick through the aftermath of the elections, and look at the lame duck congress wrap-up. </p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! Down The Stretch They Come! Election Predictions! 5 Questions That Pick the Winner! </title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! Down The Stretch They Come! Election Predictions! 5 Questions That Pick the Winner! </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to give their closing views on Election ’24. They answer the 5 questions that will determine the next President and decide Elon Musk is no Ed McMahon. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to give their closing views on Election ’24. They answer the 5 questions that will determine the next President and decide Elon Musk is no Ed McMahon. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:09:46 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to give their closing views on Election ’24. They answer the 5 questions that will determine the next President and decide Elon Musk is no Ed McMahon. </p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! All The Polls From Coast to Coast w/ Logan Dobson</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by campaign and polling guru Logan Dobson of Targeted Victory. They break down the polling of this incredibly tight election for White House, Senate, and House. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by campaign and polling guru Logan Dobson of Targeted Victory. They break down the polling of this incredibly tight election for White House, Senate, and House. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:03:48 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by campaign and polling guru Logan Dobson of Targeted Victory. They break down the polling of this incredibly tight election for White House, Senate, and House. </p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! Hustling to the Hustings! Congress Leaves Town and Election Endgame Begins!</title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! Hustling to the Hustings! Congress Leaves Town and Election Endgame Begins!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas for a rundown of where the elections stand on the eve of October; as well as the unfinished business Congress left behind.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas for a rundown of where the elections stand on the eve of October; as well as the unfinished business Congress left behind.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:40:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas for a rundown of where the elections stand on the eve of October; as well as the unfinished business Congress left behind.</p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! The Morning After: Trump v Harris Takes Center Stage! AND Congress Sprints for the Hustings! </title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! The Morning After: Trump v Harris Takes Center Stage! AND Congress Sprints for the Hustings! </itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the presidential debate and where we go from here. They also discuss what Congress can get done before hitting their own campaign trails. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the presidential debate and where we go from here. They also discuss what Congress can get done before hitting their own campaign trails. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:13:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the presidential debate and where we go from here. They also discuss what Congress can get done before hitting their own campaign trails. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Will Biden Survive? The Hatchet Returns! Dem Ballot Logistics! </title>
      <itunes:title>Will Biden Survive? The Hatchet Returns! Dem Ballot Logistics! </itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas for a spirited discussion of the only issue anyone can talk about: Biden's Future on the Ballot. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas for a spirited discussion of the only issue anyone can talk about: Biden's Future on the Ballot. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:23:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1412</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas for a spirited discussion of the only issue anyone can talk about: Biden's Future on the Ballot. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes! Prepping for Policy in ‘25! The Warmed Over Pudding of POTUS Debate! Congress Closes Out Summer! </title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes! Prepping for Policy in ‘25! The Warmed Over Pudding of POTUS Debate! Congress Closes Out Summer! </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean, Bruce, and DT talk scenario planning for whoever controls Washington in ’25, debate the upcoming presidential debate, and take a look at Congress wrapping up for summer. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean, Bruce, and DT talk scenario planning for whoever controls Washington in ’25, debate the upcoming presidential debate, and take a look at Congress wrapping up for summer. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:01:38 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1441</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean, Bruce, and DT talk scenario planning for whoever controls Washington in ’25, debate the upcoming presidential debate, and take a look at Congress wrapping up for summer. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes: Trump On Trial But Biden Being Tried! The Kumbaya Congress Rolls On!</title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes: Trump On Trial But Biden Being Tried! The Kumbaya Congress Rolls On!</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:duration>1436</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Campaign ’24: All the Polls From Coast to Coast with Logan Dobson</title>
      <itunes:title>Campaign ’24: All the Polls From Coast to Coast with Logan Dobson</itunes:title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 11:07:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3816</itunes:duration>
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      <title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes! How the House Became the Senate…Dead Sprint to August…Who Ends Up in the Gravel Pit?</title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes! How the House Became the Senate…Dead Sprint to August…Who Ends Up in the Gravel Pit?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://mehlmanconsulting.com/podcast/new-2024-in-24-minutes-how-the-house-became-the-senatedead-sprint-to-augustwho-ends-up-in-the-gravel-pit/</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to look at what Congress has to do when they get back from Spring Break, the Speaker’s challenges, and how the presidential election is shaping up.</p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! 2024 in 24 Minutes! SOTU Preview…Hill Outlook…SUPER? Tuesday…End of the McConnell Era! </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas with a forecast of tonight’s State of the Union Address, all the other doings on Capitol Hill, and the implications of Leader McConnell ending his reign in the Senate. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas with a forecast of tonight’s State of the Union Address, all the other doings on Capitol Hill, and the implications of Leader McConnell ending his reign in the Senate. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:55:03 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW! 2024 In 24 Minutes: Tears In The New Hampshire Snow! The Tax Bill Cometh! Senate Up For Grabs!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:28:13 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>2023 In 23 Minutes: TRUMP’S ROCKIES REJECTION! &amp; The ’24 Hill Outlook</title>
      <itunes:title>2023 In 23 Minutes: TRUMP’S ROCKIES REJECTION! &amp; The ’24 Hill Outlook</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the CO Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s ballot access and a deep dive on all that Congress has to do when they return in 2024. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the CO Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s ballot access and a deep dive on all that Congress has to do when they return in 2024. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:49:17 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW! 2023 In 23 Minutes! THANKSGIVING FOOD FIGHT! Capitol Hill goes out swinging!</title>
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      <title>NEW! Veterans Day Special! The Benefits They Earned. </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In honor of Veterans Day, Dean is joined by two experts in the field of veterans benefits to talk about the issues they face accessing the VA System. Take a listen and thank a veteran!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In honor of Veterans Day, Dean is joined by two experts in the field of veterans benefits to talk about the issues they face accessing the VA System. Take a listen and thank a veteran!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <title>NEW! 2023 In 23 Minutes: The Speaker Johnson Era Begins!</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined in the studio by his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss Speaker Johnson’s first week on the job, the spending deal taking shape, AI Week, and Election Season. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined in the studio by his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss Speaker Johnson’s first week on the job, the spending deal taking shape, AI Week, and Election Season. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1376</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined in the studio by his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss Speaker Johnson’s first week on the job, the spending deal taking shape, AI Week, and Election Season. </p>]]>
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      <title>Who Speaks For The House?</title>
      <itunes:title>Who Speaks For The House?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined today by Dr. Matthew Glassman, Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Government Affairs Institute. He and Dean take a look at the political and procedural hurdles to electing a new Speaker and the House’s options for charting the way ahead. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW! Beam Me Up Mr. Speaker!</title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! Beam Me Up Mr. Speaker!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined once again by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down the state of the Speaker’s Race, how we got here, and where we’re going.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined once again by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down the state of the Speaker’s Race, how we got here, and where we’re going.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:28:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Wha’ Happen? No Shutdown But Hill Drama A’Plenty! + Mehlman’s Quarterly Slide Deck!</title>
      <itunes:title>Wha’ Happen? No Shutdown But Hill Drama A’Plenty! + Mehlman’s Quarterly Slide Deck!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean and his colleague Bruce Mehlman dissect the Speaker Vote and its impact on elections, policy, and the year ahead. Tune in and find out! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean and his colleague Bruce Mehlman dissect the Speaker Vote and its impact on elections, policy, and the year ahead. Tune in and find out! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:22:20 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2013</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean and his colleague Bruce Mehlman dissect the Speaker Vote and its impact on elections, policy, and the year ahead. Tune in and find out! </p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>NEW! Nathan Gonzales, Editor &amp; Publisher of Inside Elections: America’s 60th Presidential Election Gears Up!</title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! Nathan Gonzales, Editor &amp; Publisher of Inside Elections: America’s 60th Presidential Election Gears Up!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by the Editor &amp; Publisher of Inside Elections, Nathan Gonzales, to break down the GOP and Democratic primary fields and the battle for control of Capitol Hill. Polling, Momentum, Money- who’s got it? Tune in to find out. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by the Editor &amp; Publisher of Inside Elections, Nathan Gonzales, to break down the GOP and Democratic primary fields and the battle for control of Capitol Hill. Polling, Momentum, Money- who’s got it? Tune in to find out. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:34 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by the Editor &amp; Publisher of Inside Elections, Nathan Gonzales, to break down the GOP and Democratic primary fields and the battle for control of Capitol Hill. Polling, Momentum, Money- who’s got it? Tune in to find out. </p>]]>
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      <title>NEW! 2023 In 23 Minutes! Debt Limit Clock Running! China Encroaching! AI Circling! Easy Money Over!</title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! 2023 In 23 Minutes! Debt Limit Clock Running! China Encroaching! AI Circling! Easy Money Over!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to game out the final stages of a debt limit deal. They discuss the new Mehlman Quarterly Slide Deck: America’s Four Addictions.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to game out the final stages of a debt limit deal. They discuss the new Mehlman Quarterly Slide Deck: America’s Four Addictions.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 11:30:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1454</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to game out the final stages of a debt limit deal. They discuss the new Mehlman Quarterly Slide Deck: America’s Four Addictions.</p>]]>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Presents: A Bruce Mehlman Book Interview w/ Chris Cillizza</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bruce Mehlman sits down with political analyst and author, Chris Cillizza, to discuss his new book “Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bruce Mehlman sits down with political analyst and author, Chris Cillizza, to discuss his new book “Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 15:13:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2541</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bruce Mehlman sits down with political analyst and author, Chris Cillizza, to discuss his new book “Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>NEW! 2023 In 23 Minutes! It’s Asa! Trump Indicted…Congress Returning…China In The Straits! </title>
      <itunes:title>NEW! 2023 In 23 Minutes! It’s Asa! Trump Indicted…Congress Returning…China In The Straits! </itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to preview Congress’ Return and break down all the happenings of this eventful start to Spring. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to preview Congress’ Return and break down all the happenings of this eventful start to Spring. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:32:31 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1407</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to preview Congress’ Return and break down all the happenings of this eventful start to Spring. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>An American in Kyiv: w/ Steven Moore of the Ukrainian Freedom Project</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Days into the Russian assault on Ukraine, former House Chief of Staff Steven Moore decided he could do the most good for his friends by going into the war zone.  So he went.  Hear his amazing story, what he’s seeing alongside everyday Ukrainians, and what we can do to help his efforts.  You can learn more and donate at <a href="https://www.ukrainefreedomproject.org/">https://www.ukrainefreedomproject.org/</a>  </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Days into the Russian assault on Ukraine, former House Chief of Staff Steven Moore decided he could do the most good for his friends by going into the war zone.  So he went.  Hear his amazing story, what he’s seeing alongside everyday Ukrainians, and what we can do to help his efforts.  You can learn more and donate at <a href="https://www.ukrainefreedomproject.org/">https://www.ukrainefreedomproject.org/</a>  </p>]]>
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      <title>Of Qubits, Encryptions, and Clouds: Our Quantum Present with IBM Policy Lab’s Ryan Hagemann</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by IBM Policy Lab Director, Ryan Hagemann to talk about the amazing things quantum computers are doing today, just how fast they can go, and what they might mean for us all.  We’ve come such a long way from Pong.  </p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by IBM Policy Lab Director, Ryan Hagemann to talk about the amazing things quantum computers are doing today, just how fast they can go, and what they might mean for us all.  We’ve come such a long way from Pong.  </p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <title>What Do Lobbyists Do? Lobbying The Right Way w/ The Bryce Harlow Foundation</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Bryce Harlow Foundation Board Chair, David French, President, Barbara Faculjak and 2022 Bryce Harlow Award Winner, David Castagnetti.  They take a deep dive on how lobbying is done in Washington, how it’s changed, and how government advocacy is done the right way. And you can join in on the fun by registering now for the <a href="https://bryceharlow.org/awards-celebration/2022-awards-celebration/">Bryce Harlow Awards Dinner</a>!  </p>]]>
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      <title>The Farm Bill Gets RIPE! Sustainable Ag Policy Gets Its Day In The Sun</title>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Covers 2022 In 22 Minutes (feat. Legitimate Political Discourse)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down the latest on Hill Politics, Midterm Elections, and (of course) Superbowl Predictions!  Thanks for listening! </p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: 2022 In 22 Minutes</title>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: Manchin Out? A Supplementary Look Ahead at Where ’21 Leaves Us For ’22</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:49:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>14th &amp; G- Living in Limbo: The Quarterly Slide Deck with Bruce Mehlman</title>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: Congress Tries to Wrap Up 2021 (and it ‘aint pretty)  </title>
      <itunes:title>14th &amp; G: Congress Tries to Wrap Up 2021 (and it ‘aint pretty)  </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to wrap up 2021 in 21 Minutes.  The trains are all piled into the station, from government funding and debt limit to the defense and reconciliation bills.  Which ones are stuck, which ones will move, and why is Yoko staring at us?  Tune in to find out and thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <title>14th &amp; G w/ Inside Elections Nathan Gonzales: the 2022 Midterms for Control of the House &amp; Senate </title>
      <itunes:title>14th &amp; G w/ Inside Elections Nathan Gonzales: the 2022 Midterms for Control of the House &amp; Senate </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined once again by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to discuss the ongoing fight over infrastructure, the president’s waning political capital, China, supply chains, and what the heck’s about to happen in Virginia?  It’s all of 2021 in 21 Minutes!  Thanks for listening.  </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:28:41 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Not So Invisible Hand- Politics and Your Money w/ CNBC’s Dan Nathan and MCRT’s Paul Thornell</title>
      <itunes:title>The Not So Invisible Hand- Politics and Your Money w/ CNBC’s Dan Nathan and MCRT’s Paul Thornell</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As Congress and the Administration tackle funding, debt limit, and massive spending bills, it could all spell trouble for the American Economy.  Dean is joined by Dan Nathan of CNBC’s Fast Money and firm colleague Paul Thornell to break down the impact of topsy-turvy policy making on employment and U.S. financial markets.  Thanks for listening!  </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As Congress and the Administration tackle funding, debt limit, and massive spending bills, it could all spell trouble for the American Economy.  Dean is joined by Dan Nathan of CNBC’s Fast Money and firm colleague Paul Thornell to break down the impact of topsy-turvy policy making on employment and U.S. financial markets.  Thanks for listening!  </p>]]>
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      <title>Big Data and Healthcare- What It Means For You w/ Dr. Melissa Clarke and Dr. Gordon Moore of 3M’s Health Information Systems</title>
      <itunes:title>Big Data and Healthcare- What It Means For You w/ Dr. Melissa Clarke and Dr. Gordon Moore of 3M’s Health Information Systems</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>While debates rage over who knows what about us there are ways in which data are being used to transform life for the better.  One area with immediate impact has been in healthcare.  Dean is joined today by Dr. Melissa Clarke and Dr. Gordon Moore of 3M’s Health Information Systems to discuss how using data is making healthcare delivery more efficient, effective, and equitable.  Thanks for listening!  </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:44:57 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>2021 In 21 Minutes- FALL OUTLOOK- Lightning Round Edition</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas as they work through all the issues on the congressional docket this Fall.  From infrastructure to debt limit, government funding to Afghanistan, and much, much more. Buckle up and thank for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas as they work through all the issues on the congressional docket this Fall.  From infrastructure to debt limit, government funding to Afghanistan, and much, much more. Buckle up and thank for listening!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:56:20 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Future Is Now: Autonomous Delivery with Nuro’s Matthew Lipka </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined by Matthew Lipka, Head of Policy for robotics company Nuro.  Autonomous vehicles are sharing our roads today and delivering everything from pizzas to prescriptions.  Dean and Matthew discuss the technical and regulatory challenges to putting a driverless, passengerless vehicle on America’s roads.  Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:09:15 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <title>Failures’ Fallout: Predicting Policy and Politics in a Post-Pandemic World</title>
      <itunes:title>Failures’ Fallout: Predicting Policy and Politics in a Post-Pandemic World</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined today by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss the firm’s new quarterly slide deck.  From 9/11 to the botched pullout in Afghanistan, how do our failures sometimes shape the road ahead even more than our successes.  Congress may be gone, but there’s plenty happening here in the nation’s capital.  Thanks for listening!  </p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined today by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss the firm’s new quarterly slide deck.  From 9/11 to the botched pullout in Afghanistan, how do our failures sometimes shape the road ahead even more than our successes.  Congress may be gone, but there’s plenty happening here in the nation’s capital.  Thanks for listening!  </p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:06:20 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Dean is joined today by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss the firm’s new quarterly slide deck.  From 9/11 to the botched pullout in Afghanistan, how do our failures sometimes shape the road ahead even more than our successes.  Congress may be gone, but there’s plenty happening here in the nation’s capital.  Thanks for listening!  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Dean is joined today by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss the firm’s new quarterly slide deck.  From 9/11 to the botched pullout in Afghanistan, how do our failures sometimes shape the road ahead even more than our successes.  Congress may be gone, b</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>2021 in 21 Minutes- INFRASTRUCTURE ON TWO TRACKS! DEBT LIMIT! PREDICTIONS AND ANALYSIS!</title>
      <itunes:title>2021 in 21 Minutes- INFRASTRUCTURE ON TWO TRACKS! DEBT LIMIT! PREDICTIONS AND ANALYSIS!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Congress is back in town, and it’s Infrastructure Week FOR REAL this time.  Dean is joined by his colleagues at the firm, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down both infrastructure tracks, in both chambers, with predictions on what can get done before the August Recess.  Plus, Biden’s Executive Order gets the attention of the world’s largest companies.  It’s 2021 in 21 Minutes.  Thanks for listening! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Congress is back in town, and it’s Infrastructure Week FOR REAL this time.  Dean is joined by his colleagues at the firm, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down both infrastructure tracks, in both chambers, with predictions on what can get done before the August Recess.  Plus, Biden’s Executive Order gets the attention of the world’s largest companies.  It’s 2021 in 21 Minutes.  Thanks for listening! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Congress is back in town, and it’s Infrastructure Week FOR REAL this time.  Dean is joined by his colleagues at the firm, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down both infrastructure tracks, in both chambers, with predictions on what can get done before the August Recess.  Plus, Biden’s Executive Order gets the attention of the world’s largest companies.  It’s 2021 in 21 Minutes.  Thanks for listening! </itunes:summary>
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      <title> Biden Approval Not All It Seems and Whatever Happened to Populism?</title>
      <itunes:title> Biden Approval Not All It Seems and Whatever Happened to Populism?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Congress is in recess and there’s no better time to take a higher level look at the state of our politics and the elections ahead.  To help with that that, Dean is joined by Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen. Dean and Henry break down the 2020 elections and what the down ballot results might mean for the 2022 Midterms.  Henry sees warning signs in Biden’s job approval with key constituencies and states. Plus, what’s next for populism in the U.S. and around the world, and can it survive without Donald Trump?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Congress is in recess and there’s no better time to take a higher level look at the state of our politics and the elections ahead.  To help with that that, Dean is joined by Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen. Dean and Henry break down the 2020 elections and what the down ballot results might mean for the 2022 Midterms.  Henry sees warning signs in Biden’s job approval with key constituencies and states. Plus, what’s next for populism in the U.S. and around the world, and can it survive without Donald Trump?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Congress is in recess and there’s no better time to take a higher level look at the state of our politics and the elections ahead.  To help with that that, Dean is joined by Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen. Dean and Henry break down the 2020 elections and what the down ballot results might mean for the 2022 Midterms.  Henry sees warning signs in Biden’s job approval with key constituencies and states. Plus, what’s next for populism in the U.S. and around the world, and can it survive without Donald Trump?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Congress is in recess and there’s no better time to take a higher level look at the state of our politics and the elections ahead.  To help with that that, Dean is joined by Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen. Dean and Henry break down the 2020 electio</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>China, Cyber, and Infrastructure: Congress Starts a Long Hot Summer  - A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes</title>
      <itunes:title>China, Cyber, and Infrastructure: Congress Starts a Long Hot Summer  - A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>14th &amp; G notched a win when DC Mayor Muriel Bowser <a href="https://wtop.com/washington-nationals/2021/05/nationals-change-mask-policy-capacity-limits-for-upcoming-home-games/">lifted the Nationals’ Park mask mandate</a>! But Congress still has a big month ahead of it and the Senate is poised to send legislation to the House (mass hysteria!) Today, <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Dean</a> and colleagues Democrat <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">David Thomas</a> and Republican <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Bruce Mehlman</a> cover the latest in 2021 in 21 minutes.  </p><p>Dean, David, and Bruce discuss US-China relations and the Innovation and Competition Act vote, the future of the filibuster, ransomware attacks and the state of our cyber hygiene. And certainly not least, hard predictions on the infrastructure bill and when it might appear on President Biden’s desk.  Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>14th &amp; G notched a win when DC Mayor Muriel Bowser <a href="https://wtop.com/washington-nationals/2021/05/nationals-change-mask-policy-capacity-limits-for-upcoming-home-games/">lifted the Nationals’ Park mask mandate</a>! But Congress still has a big month ahead of it and the Senate is poised to send legislation to the House (mass hysteria!) Today, <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Dean</a> and colleagues Democrat <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">David Thomas</a> and Republican <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Bruce Mehlman</a> cover the latest in 2021 in 21 minutes.  </p><p>Dean, David, and Bruce discuss US-China relations and the Innovation and Competition Act vote, the future of the filibuster, ransomware attacks and the state of our cyber hygiene. And certainly not least, hard predictions on the infrastructure bill and when it might appear on President Biden’s desk.  Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:summary>14th &amp;amp; G notched a win when DC Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted the Nationals’ Park mask mandate! But Congress still has a big month ahead of it and the Senate is poised to send legislation to the House (mass hysteria!) Today, Dean and colleagues Democrat David Thomas and Republican Bruce Mehlman cover the latest in 2021 in 21 minutes.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>14th &amp;amp; G notched a win when DC Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted the Nationals’ Park mask mandate! But Congress still has a big month ahead of it and the Senate is poised to send legislation to the House (mass hysteria!) Today, Dean and colleagues Democrat D</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>The Multi-Trillion Dollar Transformation of Joe Biden</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Biden addressed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc5v0ZLwqPY">joint session</a> of Congress and we hear responses from both sides of the aisle.  </p><p><br>Today, <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Dean </a>sits down with his colleagues Democrat <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">David Thomas</a> and Republican <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Bruce Mehlman</a>. They discuss the implications of Biden’s multi-trillion dollar spending plan, if Republicans will take back the House in 2022, the inner turmoil of the Republican Party and “woke” fatigue in Democratic ranks. Dean, David, and Bruce also address the coming return to normalcy, and Dean makes a specific request of DC Mayor <a href="https://mayor.dc.gov/biography/muriel-bowser">Muriel Bowser</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Biden addressed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc5v0ZLwqPY">joint session</a> of Congress and we hear responses from both sides of the aisle.  </p><p><br>Today, <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Dean </a>sits down with his colleagues Democrat <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">David Thomas</a> and Republican <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Bruce Mehlman</a>. They discuss the implications of Biden’s multi-trillion dollar spending plan, if Republicans will take back the House in 2022, the inner turmoil of the Republican Party and “woke” fatigue in Democratic ranks. Dean, David, and Bruce also address the coming return to normalcy, and Dean makes a specific request of DC Mayor <a href="https://mayor.dc.gov/biography/muriel-bowser">Muriel Bowser</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Today, Dean sits down with his colleagues Democrat David Thomas and Republican Bruce Mehlman. They discuss the implications of Biden’s multi-trillion dollar spending plan, if Republicans will take back the House in 2022, the inner turmoil of the Republican Party and “woke” fatigue in Democratic ranks. Dean, David, and Bruce also address the coming return to normalcy, and Dean makes a specific request of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The first 100 days of the Biden administration are wrapping up, and we’re handing out grades.</p><p>Today, <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Dean</a> sits down with his colleagues Republican <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Bruce Mehlman</a> and Democrat <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">David Thomas</a>. Together, they break down 2021 in 21 minutes and predict what the Biden administration’s next 100 days will look like including, perhaps, a major infrastructure bill, a bipartisan effort against China, adjustments to antitrust laws, and speculation of corporate America’s new political home, if it has one at all.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The first 100 days of the Biden administration are wrapping up, and we’re handing out grades.</p><p>Today, <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Dean</a> sits down with his colleagues Republican <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">Bruce Mehlman</a> and Democrat <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/bipartisan-team/">David Thomas</a>. Together, they break down 2021 in 21 minutes and predict what the Biden administration’s next 100 days will look like including, perhaps, a major infrastructure bill, a bipartisan effort against China, adjustments to antitrust laws, and speculation of corporate America’s new political home, if it has one at all.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:48:25 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</author>
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      <title>American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with Trinity Venture’s Patricia Nakache</title>
      <itunes:title>American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with Trinity Venture’s Patricia Nakache</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The private sector gives their side on antitrust compliance. This week, Dean concludes the American Antitrust series with Patricia Nakache, General Partner at Trinity Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm.</p><p>Dean and Patricia discuss how venture capital firms approach implications of antitrust at liquidity events, when startups choose to be acquired, go public, or go bankrupt. Patricia further explains antitrust enforcement when evaluating acquisitions in the tech space, potential chilling effects on mergers and acquisitions (MNAs) in the venture-backed world, and how BIg Tech impacts the playing field for startups.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:43:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1414</itunes:duration>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: The History of American Antitrust with “Goliath” Author Matt Stoller</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. If you want to understand current events in antitrust, you need to know the history of antitrust in America. In this week’s episode, Dean continues Part 3 of the American Antirust series by sitting down with Matt Stoller, author and Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. If you want to understand current events in antitrust, you need to know the history of antitrust in America. In this week’s episode, Dean continues Part 3 of the American Antirust series by sitting down with Matt Stoller, author and Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:24:37 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to 14th &amp;amp; G. If you want to understand current events in antitrust, you need to know the history of antitrust in America. In this week’s episode, Dean continues Part 3 of the American Antirust series by sitting down with Matt Stoller, author and Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Modern Media, the Republican Party Revamp, and the Return of Earmarks with Jonathan Last of The Bulwark</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Today, Dean is joined by Jonathan Last, editor of The Bulwark, a news network that provides political analysis free without partisan loyalties.<br> <br>Dean and Jonathan discuss how the media landscape has evolved, becoming more partisan with fewer gatekeepers, and if these developments can possibly benefit the country. They also break down how the Republican Party is finding its way out of the wilderness, the return of congressionally directed spending projects, and what’s in store for the ’22 Midterms.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Today, Dean is joined by Jonathan Last, editor of The Bulwark, a news network that provides political analysis free without partisan loyalties.<br> <br>Dean and Jonathan discuss how the media landscape has evolved, becoming more partisan with fewer gatekeepers, and if these developments can possibly benefit the country. They also break down how the Republican Party is finding its way out of the wilderness, the return of congressionally directed spending projects, and what’s in store for the ’22 Midterms.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:06:14 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Dean is joined today by his colleague (and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration) Steve Haro. They discuss how the nomination and confirmation process is shaping up for the new administration, a tight House vote on COVID relief, and what’s in store for the Spring. </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:38:38 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>14th&amp; G: Mitch v. The Donald, the Democratic Agenda, and the Techlash Continues</title>
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      <title>14th &amp; G – NEW! The FIRST Quarterly Slide Deck of 2021 with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Today, Dean is joined by the firm’s founding partners to discuss our quarterly review of politics and policy “Crossroads: Challenges and Choices in a Low Trust World” Thanks for listening! </p><p>The post <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/14th-g-new-the-first-quarterly-slide-deck-of-2021-with-bruce-mehlman-and-david-castagnetti/">14th &amp; G – NEW! The FIRST Quarterly Slide Deck of 2021 with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com">Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:10:05 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: Capitol Ransacked, Impeachment II, and Inauguration – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break down the events of the most tumultuous week in recent American History. Thank you for listening</p><p>The post <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/14th-g-capitol-ransacked-impeachment-ii-and-inauguration-a-new-2021-in-21-minutes/">14th &amp; G: Capitol Ransacked, Impeachment II, and Inauguration – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com">Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:52:34 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Budget Reconciliation *but were too afraid to ask*</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Byrd Bath, Instructions, and the Parliamentarian: Dean is joined by two Senate veterans of reconciliation battles, Republican Laura Dove and Democrat Bill Dauster, to discuss how budget reconciliation can and can’t be used to implement public policy. Welcome to 14th &amp; G. </p><p>The post <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/14th-g-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-budget-reconciliation-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask/">14th &amp; G: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Budget Reconciliation *but were too afraid to ask*</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com">Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Byrd Bath, Instructions, and the Parliamentarian: Dean is joined by two Senate veterans of reconciliation battles, Republican Laura Dove and Democrat Bill Dauster, to discuss how budget reconciliation can and can’t be used to implement public policy. Welcome to 14th &amp; G. </p><p>The post <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/14th-g-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-budget-reconciliation-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask/">14th &amp; G: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Budget Reconciliation *but were too afraid to ask*</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com">Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:12:29 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: Tech’s Role in the American Recovery: the Tech Policy Forecast, American Cyber Defenses, and the Case for Tech Optimism with ITI’s Jason Oxman</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Today, Dean is joined today by ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman to discuss the technology sector’s role in the economic recovery, how to harden America’s cyber defense, and why the Luddites won’t return to smash the machines. </p><p>The post <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/14th-g-techs-role-in-the-american-recovery-the-tech-policy-forecast-american-cyber-defenses-and-the-case-for-tech-optimism-with-itis-jason-oxman/">14th &amp; G: Tech’s Role in the American Recovery: the Tech Policy Forecast, American Cyber Defenses, and the Case for Tech Optimism with ITI’s Jason Oxman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com">Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:43:23 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: The College Speaks and the Lame Duck Quacks – NEW! 2020 In 20 Minutes with Bruce Mehlman and David Thomas</title>
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      <title>14th &amp; G: How to Watch Election Night Like a Pro with Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. With a week to go Dean is joined by Cook Political Report elections guru, Dave Wasserman, for tips on how the pros follow returns as they come in on Election Night (and beyond). Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. With a week to go Dean is joined by Cook Political Report elections guru, Dave Wasserman, for tips on how the pros follow returns as they come in on Election Night (and beyond). Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. The final week of the election, the debates are done, and the closing arguments begin. Dean is joined by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the campaigns, prospects for COVID relief, tech policy, and outcome predictions. All of 2020 in 20 minutes! Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Can President Trump defy the polls in his fight for reelection? What are the key counties and states to watch on Election Night to know who controls the White House and the Senate? Dean breaks it all down with Washington Post columnist and expert election analyst Henry Olsen on today’s 14th &amp; G. Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. Can President Trump defy the polls in his fight for reelection? What are the key counties and states to watch on Election Night to know who controls the White House and the Senate? Dean breaks it all down with Washington Post columnist and expert election analyst Henry Olsen on today’s 14th &amp; G. Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. As the world wishes a speedy recovery to the President and First Lady from COVID-19, Dean is joined by the firm’s founding partners, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Castagnetti, to assess the impact of this first October Surprise on the presidential election. They’ll also break down the debates, the polling, and the preparations for a Contingent Election- all in less than 25 minutes. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to 14th &amp; G. As the world wishes a speedy recovery to the President and First Lady from COVID-19, Dean is joined by the firm’s founding partners, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Castagnetti, to assess the impact of this first October Surprise on the presidential election. They’ll also break down the debates, the polling, and the preparations for a Contingent Election- all in less than 25 minutes. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp; G. As events swirl around the campaign, the Biden Transition Team is up and running. Dean is joined today by three of his Democratic colleagues who all served in senior positions in the Obama-Biden Administration- Lauren Aronson (White House and CMS), Nichole Distefano (EPA), and Steve Haro (Commerce). They’ll discuss the policies and personnel taking shape now, what that means for a potential Biden Administration, and who they think might be in line for the top jobs. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp; G. As events swirl around the campaign, the Biden Transition Team is up and running. Dean is joined today by three of his Democratic colleagues who all served in senior positions in the Obama-Biden Administration- Lauren Aronson (White House and CMS), Nichole Distefano (EPA), and Steve Haro (Commerce). They’ll discuss the policies and personnel taking shape now, what that means for a potential Biden Administration, and who they think might be in line for the top jobs. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp;amp; G. As events swirl around the campaign, the Biden Transition Team is up and running. Dean is joined today by three of his Democratic colleagues who all served in senior positions in the Obama-Biden Administration- Lauren Aronson (White House and CMS), Nichole Distefano (EPA), and Steve Haro (Commerce). They’ll discuss the policies and personnel taking shape now, what that means for a potential Biden Administration, and who they think might be in line for the top jobs.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp;amp; G. As events swirl around the campaign, the Biden Transition Team is up and running. Dean is joined today by three of his Democratic colleagues who all served in senior positions in the Obama-Biden Administrati</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>14th &amp; G – China, Terrorism, and Election Security with Former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats</title>
      <itunes:title>14th &amp; G – China, Terrorism, and Election Security with Former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined on the podcast today by former Senator, Ambassador, and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.  They discuss the Director’s recent China op-ed, and the necessity for continued vigilance on terrorism and election security in the run up to Election 2020.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dean is joined on the podcast today by former Senator, Ambassador, and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.  They discuss the Director’s recent China op-ed, and the necessity for continued vigilance on terrorism and election security in the run up to Election 2020.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Podcast – The Future of the GOP with Karl Rove &amp; Bruce Mehlman</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp; G. Dean is joined today by “The Architect” Karl Rove and Bruce Mehlman to discuss the future of the GOP. Whatever happens on Election Day the fight is already on to lead and define the Republican Party of the 20’s. Karl shares his insights on this looming battle, the Never Trump movement, and the bellwethers he’s watching as the Presidential Election cranks to 11.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp; G. Dean is joined today by “The Architect” Karl Rove and Bruce Mehlman to discuss the future of the GOP. Whatever happens on Election Day the fight is already on to lead and define the Republican Party of the 20’s. Karl shares his insights on this looming battle, the Never Trump movement, and the bellwethers he’s watching as the Presidential Election cranks to 11.</p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:26:23 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th &amp;amp; G. Dean is joined today by “The Architect” Karl Rove and Bruce Mehlman to discuss the future of the GOP. Whatever happens on Election Day the fight is already on to lead and define the Republican Party of the 20’s. Karl shares his insights on this looming battle, the Never Trump movement, and the bellwethers he’s watching as the Presidential Election cranks to 11.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Podcast – Future of Police Reform with Alyssa Richardson and Paul Thornell</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today on 14th &amp; G, Congress is back with a daunting To Do List. Might they revisit the issue of law enforcement reform? Dean is joined by Alyssa Richardson, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and his colleague Paul Thornell. They discuss the specifics of the competing reform efforts, the politics of reviving those efforts, and how business leaders can engage. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today on 14th &amp; G, Congress is back with a daunting To Do List. Might they revisit the issue of law enforcement reform? Dean is joined by Alyssa Richardson, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and his colleague Paul Thornell. They discuss the specifics of the competing reform efforts, the politics of reviving those efforts, and how business leaders can engage. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:26:09 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today on 14th &amp; G, the MCRT Quarterly Slide Deck is out.  It’s our firm’s analysis of the trends governing the political moment and what that means for leaders in government relations and business.  Firm founders, Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti, join me to discuss what we’ve found.  You can access the deck here: </p><p><a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/wp-content/uploads/Great-Acceleration-Mehlman-Q3-2020.pdf">https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/wp-content/uploads/Great-Acceleration-Mehlman-Q3-2020.pdf</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today on 14th &amp; G, the MCRT Quarterly Slide Deck is out.  It’s our firm’s analysis of the trends governing the political moment and what that means for leaders in government relations and business.  Firm founders, Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti, join me to discuss what we’ve found.  You can access the deck here: </p><p><a href="https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/wp-content/uploads/Great-Acceleration-Mehlman-Q3-2020.pdf">https://mehlmancastagnetti.com/wp-content/uploads/Great-Acceleration-Mehlman-Q3-2020.pdf</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Podcast - COVID &amp; Congress with Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX)</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Podcast - The Presidential Election: Trump vs. Biden</title>
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      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>14th &amp; G Podcast - COVID Policy Series: The Healthcare Sector</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Jason Oxman President and Chief Executive Officer of ITI </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this week's episode of 14th &amp; G! Today, we are joined by Jason Oxman,<br>newly named President and Chief Executive Officer of ITI. He was elected by ITI's Board of Directors following a months-long search led by a committee made up of representatives from ITI's membership. Jason brings more than 20 years of experience as a globally recognized leader in technology advocacy. Before joining ITI, Jason served as CEO of ETA, the international trade association of the payments technology industry, for seven years. Jason is here to give us the landscape on Big Tech, as well as touch on hot topics such as trade and privacy. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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newly named President and Chief Executive Officer of ITI. He was elected by ITI's Board of Directors following a months-long search led by a committee made up of representatives from ITI's membership. Jason brings more than 20 years of experience as a globally recognized leader in technology advocacy. Before joining ITI, Jason served as CEO of ETA, the international trade association of the payments technology industry, for seven years. Jason is here to give us the landscape on Big Tech, as well as touch on hot topics such as trade and privacy. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to this week's episode of 14th &amp;amp; G! Today, we are joined by Jason Oxman,
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Opportunity Zones with Scott Shalett of Medora Ventures</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone and welcome to 14th &amp; G! This episode, we are joined by Scott Shalett of Medora Ventures. Scott is a Managing Partner and the Head of Public Affairs, offering existing and new clients expertise in public policy, political organizing, crisis communications and corporate public affairs. He is here to talk about Opportunity Zones - a new investment tool designed to drive capital to areas in need. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone and welcome to 14th &amp; G! This episode, we are joined by Scott Shalett of Medora Ventures. Scott is a Managing Partner and the Head of Public Affairs, offering existing and new clients expertise in public policy, political organizing, crisis communications and corporate public affairs. He is here to talk about Opportunity Zones - a new investment tool designed to drive capital to areas in need. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hello everyone and welcome to 14th &amp;amp; G! This episode, we are joined by Scott Shalett of Medora Ventures. Scott is a Managing Partner and the Head of Public Affairs, offering existing and new clients expertise in public policy, political organizing, crisis communications and corporate public affairs. He is here to talk about Opportunity Zones - a new investment tool designed to drive capital to areas in need. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hello everyone and welcome to 14th &amp;amp; G! This episode, we are joined by Scott Shalett of Medora Ventures. Scott is a Managing Partner and the Head of Public Affairs, offering existing and new clients expertise in public policy, political organizing, cr</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Venezuela Crisis with Latin America Expert Dan Restrepo</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Running as an Independent: Greg Orman</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Permissionless: Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti </title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Hello everyone and welcome to 14th &amp;amp; G! This episode, we are joined once again by my esteemed colleagues Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. They are here to talk about the firm's new quarterly deck: "Permissionless," the state of the Trump administration, and the standout Freshman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Hello everyone and welcome to 14th &amp;amp; G! This episode, we are joined once again by my esteemed colleagues Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. They are here to talk about the firm's new quarterly deck: "Permissionless," the state of the Trump administr</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ashley Jones and Steve Haro </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2019! On today's episode we are hosting Ashley Jones. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to Rep. Bradley Schneider (D-IL), but will soon make a move to a leadership office for the 116th Congress. She is joined by our very own Steve Haro, who has served as the Chief of Staff for members in both the House and the Senate, to talk about what it is like to set up a new office for a freshman member of Congress.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2019! On today's episode we are hosting Ashley Jones. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to Rep. Bradley Schneider (D-IL), but will soon make a move to a leadership office for the 116th Congress. She is joined by our very own Steve Haro, who has served as the Chief of Staff for members in both the House and the Senate, to talk about what it is like to set up a new office for a freshman member of Congress.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2019! On today's episode we are hosting Ashley Jones. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to Rep. Bradley Schneider (D-IL), but will soon make a move to a leadership office for the 116th Congress. She is joined by our very own Steve Haro, who has served as the Chief of Staff for members in both the House and the Senate, to talk about what it is like to set up a new office for a freshman member of Congress.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2019! On today's episode we are hosting Ashley Jones. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to Rep. Bradley Schneider (D-IL), but will soon make a move to a leadership office for the 116th Congress. She is joined by</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>John Lawrence</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week, Nancy Pelosi will likely become the House Democrats' choice for Speaker. We have invited Mrs. Pelosi’s former Chief of Staff John Lawrence to join us on 14th and G.  John will give us insight into the Speaker’s office and Pelosi’s caucus management.  This conversation should be a good primer as we head into Speaker Pelosi version 2.0.<br> <br>John is also the author of the new book “The Class of '74: Congress after Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship.”  You can find the book &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Class-74-Congress-Watergate-Partisanship/dp/142142469X"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti - A Tale of Two Elections</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>While votes are still being tallied, take a listen to the latest episode of 14th &amp;amp; G with our very own Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. Today, we will cover an election re-cap, what it all means, and where we are headed. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>While votes are still being tallied, take a listen to the latest episode of 14th &amp;amp; G with our very own Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. Today, we will cover an election re-cap, what it all means, and where we are headed. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Political Strategists Doug Thornell and Ken Spain</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this week's episode of 14th and G. Today, we are joined by political strategists Doug Thornell and Ken Spain to talk about the upcoming midterms. As we reflect back on the blue wave from 2010 we discuss what that was like, compare it to today, and try to predict the political outcomes for this year's midterm elections. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for joining us on another episode of 14th and G! This week, we're sitting down with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti to discuss this year's Q4 slide deck. Take a listen for insights into a post-Kavanaugh world, the upcoming midterm elections, im</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This week on 14th and G we invited Pia Carusone, co-founder of Republic Restoratives Distillery, and former Chief of Staff to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. On this episode, we're here to discuss her unconventional path from political campaigns to owning a small batch, women-owned distillery and craft cocktail bar in the heart of Washington, D.C. Carusone also served as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security until entering the private sector where she currently works at political firm, The Campaign Group. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week on 14th and G we invited Pia Carusone, co-founder of Republic Restoratives Distillery, and former Chief of Staff to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. On this episode, we're here to discuss her unconventional path from political campaigns to owning a smal</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Talking China with Aperture Strategies founder Scott Mulhauser</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to 14th and G! Today, we are hosting Scott Mulhauser, founding partner of Aperture Strategies to talk about China. Scott has served in senior positions across the globe, most recently as chief of staff at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing where he helped run one of the largest and busiest posts in the world with five consulates, 49 federal agencies and more than 2,000 employees and their families.  He represented the U.S. across China, traveling to more than half of China's provinces to lead trade missions and speak on behalf of the U.S. government as he worked with leaders in both countries to advance the U.S.-China relationship.  In particular, he worked closely with companies, organizations, media outlets, universities and public officials to help them explore opportunities, manage relationships and respond to crises in China, Asia and across the globe.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome back to 14th and G! Today, we are hosting Scott Mulhauser, founding partner of Aperture Strategies to talk about China. Scott has served in senior positions across the globe, most recently as chief of staff at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing where he </itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on 14th and G, we once again host our very own Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. Against the background of an escalating tariff war and President Trump's sky high approval rating amongst the GOP, will the Democrats be able to take back the House? Get ready to dive into this Fall's upcoming elections, Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and Trump's private sit down with Vladimir Putin. Hope you enjoy!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on 14th and G, we once again host our very own Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti. Against the background of an escalating tariff war and President Trump's sky high approval rating amongst the GOP, will the Democrats be able to take back the House? Get ready to dive into this Fall's upcoming elections, Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and Trump's private sit down with Vladimir Putin. Hope you enjoy!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <title>Timothy Hwang, Founder and CEO of FiscalNote</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on the podcast we are hosting Tim Hwang, Founder and CEO of FiscalNote. FiscalNote is a Government Relationship Management platform that uses AI, analytics, and natural language processing to help global organizations take control of their government risk and automate the law. Before starting FiscalNote from a Motel 6 and making his way to Pennsylvania Ave in D.C., Tim began his career in politics working on the Obama '08 campaign and serving as an elected official on the Montgomery County Board of Education. Take a listen to find out what happened when Tim cold called Mark Cuban after watching an episode of Shark Tank!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on the podcast we are hosting Tim Hwang, Founder and CEO of FiscalNote. FiscalNote is a Government Relationship Management platform that uses AI, analytics, and natural language processing to help global organizations take control of their government risk and automate the law. Before starting FiscalNote from a Motel 6 and making his way to Pennsylvania Ave in D.C., Tim began his career in politics working on the Obama '08 campaign and serving as an elected official on the Montgomery County Board of Education. Take a listen to find out what happened when Tim cold called Mark Cuban after watching an episode of Shark Tank!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Henry Timms, Executive Director of 92nd Street Y, Co-Author of New Power</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on 14th &amp; G, we welcome thought leader Henry Timms onto the show to discuss his book, a national bestseller, New Power. Timms is the Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y, a cultural and community center that creates programs and movements that foster learning and civic engagement. Our discussion will examine the fate of traditional institutions in the face of newcomers able to harness the energy behind a connected crowd. Join us as we dive into topic such as #BlackLivesMatter, Pope Francis, and the high school Parkland activists.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on 14th &amp; G, we welcome thought leader Henry Timms onto the show to discuss his book, a national bestseller, New Power. Timms is the Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y, a cultural and community center that creates programs and movements that foster learning and civic engagement. Our discussion will examine the fate of traditional institutions in the face of newcomers able to harness the energy behind a connected crowd. Join us as we dive into topic such as #BlackLivesMatter, Pope Francis, and the high school Parkland activists.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>This week on 14th &amp;amp; G, we welcome thought leader Henry Timms onto the show to discuss his book, a national bestseller, New Power. Timms is the Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y, a cultural and community center that creates programs and movements</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Dr. Halena Gazelka, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Opioid Stewardship Program and Director of Inpatient</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on 14th &amp; G, our guest Dr. Halena Gazelka is here to share her insight into the Opioids crisis. She is the Chair of the Mayo Clinic Opioid Stewardship Program and Director of Inpatient Pain Services, Division of Pain Medicine. She is an expert in pain management. Dr. Gazelka was recently appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services to serve on the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force.  With both the Senate and the House currently trying to tackle the opioid crisis this is an incredibly timely conversation with Dr. Gazelka.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week on 14th &amp; G, our guest Dr. Halena Gazelka is here to share her insight into the Opioids crisis. She is the Chair of the Mayo Clinic Opioid Stewardship Program and Director of Inpatient Pain Services, Division of Pain Medicine. She is an expert in pain management. Dr. Gazelka was recently appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services to serve on the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force.  With both the Senate and the House currently trying to tackle the opioid crisis this is an incredibly timely conversation with Dr. Gazelka.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>This week on 14th &amp;amp; G, our guest Dr. Halena Gazelka is here to share her insight into the Opioids crisis. She is the Chair of the Mayo Clinic Opioid Stewardship Program and Director of Inpatient Pain Services, Division of Pain Medicine. She is an expe</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Andy Chasin, Director of Public Policy at Blue Shield of California and Lauren Aronson, Principal, Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas and Executive Director of the Campaign for Sustainable Drug Pricing (CSRxP)</title>
      <itunes:title>Andy Chasin, Director of Public Policy at Blue Shield of California and Lauren Aronson, Principal, Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen &amp; Thomas and Executive Director of the Campaign for Sustainable Drug Pricing (CSRxP)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week 14th &amp; G welcomes healthcare experts Andy Chasin and our own Lauren Aronson to preview the President’s long awaited speech on drug prices. We also talk about the future of the ACA. Is single payer an option?  Should we really consider putting seniors on a bus to Canada?  It’s a fun wide ranging discussion on healthcare with two folks who know all the ins and outs of the insanely complex American heath system.  Hope you enjoy.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>This week 14th &amp;amp; G welcomes healthcare experts Andy Chasin and our own Lauren Aronson to preview the President’s long awaited speech on drug prices. We also talk about the future of the ACA. Is single payer an option?  Should we really consider putting seniors on a bus to Canada?  It’s a fun wide ranging discussion on healthcare with two folks who know all the ins and outs of the insanely complex American heath system.  Hope you enjoy.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week 14th &amp;amp; G welcomes healthcare experts Andy Chasin and our own Lauren Aronson to preview the President’s long awaited speech on drug prices. We also talk about the future of the ACA. Is single payer an option?  Should we really consider puttin</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti - Q2 Update</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti join us on this episode of 14th &amp; G to discuss Mehlman’s most recent Q2 slide deck, &lt;em&gt;“Empowered America.&lt;/em&gt;" Listen as they give an update on what's to come for the remainder of the year. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti join us on this episode of 14th &amp; G to discuss Mehlman’s most recent Q2 slide deck, &lt;em&gt;“Empowered America.&lt;/em&gt;" Listen as they give an update on what's to come for the remainder of the year. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti join us on this episode of 14th &amp;amp; G to discuss Mehlman’s most recent Q2 slide deck. Listen as they give an update on what's to come for the remainder of the year. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>James Lewis, Senior Vice President of CSIS - Trade Edition</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>James Lewis, Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic &amp; International Studies (CSIS) joins us to discuss the future of trade. James and CR dive deep into discussion regarding the future of US-China relations, the impact of cyber, and what the future of trade negotiations may look like.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>James Lewis, Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic &amp; International Studies (CSIS) joins us to discuss the future of trade. James and CR dive deep into discussion regarding the future of US-China relations, the impact of cyber, and what the future of trade negotiations may look like.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On our special &lt;em&gt;Jobs Edition&lt;/em&gt; of 14th &amp; G, we are welcomed by DC job experts Brad Traverse and Tom Manatos. Brad who serves as the Director of Federal Government Relations for BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee and Tom, Spotify's Vice President of Government Relations give us an inside look at their second occupation as the leaders of DC's go-to job websites. They share their career tips from time management and professional advice to the best ways to navigate the unique DC career world.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We are joined on this episode by Mark Bohannon, Red Hat’s Vice President of Global Public Policy &amp; Government Affairs. Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions. Mark provides insight to exactly what that means and how innovation interacts with policymakers. Take a listen as he also predicts what future technological advancements we should keep on our radar, from middleware to the cloud. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Robby Mook and Matt Rhoades, Presidential Campaign Strategists</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Robby Mook, Campaign Manager for Hillary Clinton 2016 and Matt Rhoades, Campaign Manager for Mitt Romney 2012 discuss their bipartisan &lt;a href="https://www.belfercenter.org/sites/default/files/files/publication/Playbook%201.3.pdf"&gt;"Cybersecurity Campaign Playbook"&lt;/a&gt; that they’ve developed through Harvard’s Belfer Center. Their playbook aims to provide simple and actionable information to make any campaign, regardless of party, more secure from adversaries. These campaign experts also provide us with their predictions for the 2018 midterm elections.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti join us on this episode of 14th &amp; G to discuss Mehlman’s most recent Q1 slide deck, &lt;em&gt;“Why 2018 Will Make 2017 Seem Tame.”&lt;/em&gt; Listen as they predict how the Administration and Congress will approach critical policy items such as NAFTA, trade, and border security. Mehlman and Castagnetti also offer insight into the 2018 midterm elections and what we should be keeping an eye out for as election day quickly approaches.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Chris Padilla, IBM's Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Peter Scher, JPMorgan Chase's Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Region and the Global Head of Corporate Responsibility</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of 14th &amp;amp; G, CR welcomes Allison Jaslow, Executive Director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The IAVA is a leading veterans non-profit organization, that helps post 9/11 veterans.  Allison, a former Army Captain,</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>14th and G, a new product from Mehlman Castagnetti, is the podcast sitting at the intersection of business and policy. Hosted by Mehlman Castagnetti Principal CR Wooters, each 20 minute episode features an interview discussing the future of business and the potential public policy impacts of innovation. 14th &amp; G is designed to deliver quick, easily-digestible insights into the business of Washington.</p><p>In the first episode of 14th &amp; G, CR welcomes Dean Garfield, President and CEO of ITI, the Information Technology Industry Council, one of the leading tech associations in Washington. CR and Dean have a lively discussion about the future of tech policy, taking note of both topical issues like tax reform and longer term issues like potential regulations of drones and autonomous vehicles. Garfield has been at the helm of ITI since 2009. ITI’s membership includes such tech companies including Twitter, HP, VMware and Adobe.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Mehlman Consulting</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1298</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In the first episode of 14th &amp;amp; G, CR welcomes Dean Garfield, President and CEO of ITI, the Information Technology Industry Council, one of the leading tech associations in Washington. CR and Dean have a lively discussion about the future of tech policy, taking note of both topical issues like tax reform and longer term issues like potential regulations of drones and autonomous vehicles. Garfield has been at the helm of ITI since 2009. ITI’s membership includes such tech companies including Twitter, HP, VMware and Adobe.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In the first episode of 14th &amp;amp; G, CR welcomes Dean Garfield, President and CEO of ITI, the Information Technology Industry Council, one of the leading tech associations in Washington. CR and Dean have a lively discussion about the future of tech polic</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>politics, government, current affairs, lobby, lobbying</itunes:keywords>
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