Talking with One Voice

In this episode, co-hosts Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, Omar Nashashibi, and John Guzik discuss Tim Walz selection as Kamala Harris' running mate and his track record on manufacturing issues when he served in Congress. They discuss what likely motivated Harris to choose Walz over PA Governor Josh Shapiro and what Walz joining the ticket might mean in swing states. The group also discusses the reasons why the bipartisan tax bill that would have restored important tax credits for manufacturers lost an important Senate vote.

All eyes are on Milwaukee for this episode of Talking With One Voice. Co-hosts Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, Omar Nashashibi, and John Guzik break down what's happening in the Badger State as former president Donald Trump and his VP pick Senator J.D. Vance formally accept the Republican nomination for 2024. The group discusses what Trump's running mate means for a Republican Party whose stance is shifting on business and trade. The conversation also covers Congress's planned agenda in the short window before the August recess including potential legislative actions long waited by manufacturers.  

During this July 4th week, the weather is not the only thing heating up as regulators continue to push out long-awaited regulations, such as OSHA's heat rule. Co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and John Guzik discuss the potential implications of the proposed heat rule and how manufacturers can participate in the 120-day public comment period. The team then discusses other regulations including the Supreme Court decision on the overtime rule. They close with a discussion on Biden's recent debate performance and where both presidential campaigns go from here.

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Paul Nathanson, and John Guzik discuss the potential $4.6 trillion tax increases that will take effect in 2026, because of the expiring Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, if Congress does not pass a major tax bill. The team also discusses the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act, which has proposed changes to registered apprenticeship programs. The episode wraps up with a quick discussion of former President Donald Trump's visit to Washington and the ongoing regulatory review of the heat rule.

Omar, Paul, and John discuss Congress's return from recess, the state of the tax bill, and the fate of other legislation pending before the House and Senate. The team discusses the latest on federal regulations that impact manufacturers, including the OSHA Heat Rule, and then finish up by debating if the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's trial will alter the dynamics in the presidential campaign.

The full co-host crew is together for this pre-Memorial Day Weekend episode. Omar Nashashibi, John Guzik, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles discuss the state of play in Congress including the progress (or not) on tax legislation and what manufacturers waiting on relief can do. The episode also covers a recent USTR review of the China Section 301 tariffs. Listen for a brief history of the 301 tariffs which were initially imposed by the Trump administration and have remained a favored tool for Biden Administration in their trade war with China. After all, in an election year, policy is often politics. The episode ends with a quick update on the proposed OSHA Heat Rule and what the Congressional Review Act – and the Trump Administration's history of wielding it – means for a last-minute rush to regulate.

It's Tax Day on this episode of the Talking with One Voice podcast. Show co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, John Guzik, Paul Nathanson, and Caitlin Sickles talk about the challenges that the much-awaited tax bill is facing in the Senate, with opposition from Senate Republicans and a limited number of in-session days for Congress. Then, the team tackles a couple of important pending regulations including the worker walk-around rule and overtime rule from OSHA. Tune in also for a brief discussion of the 2024 election and the growing number of states where abortion – a high mobilization issue – will be on the ballot.

This week, Omar and Paul discuss why Republicans are in no hurry to take up the House-passed tax bill, Speaker Johnson cuts a deal on government funding resulting in threats to his leadership and House GOP resignations. Plus Ukraine funding and emergency funding for the Francis Scott Key bridge.

Show co-hosts Omar Nashashibi and John Guzik of The Franklin Partnership and Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles of Bracewell gather in the studio the morning after Biden and Trump each secured enough delegates to clinch their parties' nomination. The group talks about President Biden's final State of the Union before the election and other Hill happenings including government spending and the tax bill (with its important provisions for manufacturers). The team also talks trade tension with Mexico and the impact on the steel industry.

In this episode, co-hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson stare down another potential government shutdown with budget brinkmanship on Capitol Hill threatening efforts at a deal to fund critical government agencies and initiatives. But, while those battles wage on, the group talks about some areas of consensus that matter for manufacturers including workforce-related legislation and potential trade packages. The conversation turns to politics last, covering what Nikki Haley's refusal to walk away might mean while a Biden-Trump rematch feels ever more inevitable.