The Beltway & Beyond

By Cozen O'Connor Public StrategiesNews

The Beltway & Beyond episodes

October 20, 2023 Episode 282 : A House GOP Exorcism
As President Biden manages instability abroad, the House GOP Conference continues its search for a speaker. Featuring CPS’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Hon. Rodney Davis, and Towner French.
52 min
October 07, 2023 Episode 281 : Help Wanted: Speaker of the US House of Representatives
With government funding running out in less than 40 days, the House Republican Conference is scrambling to find a Speaker that can reach the 218-vote threshold. At the same time, the crisis at the southern border is intensifying, forcing the Biden Administration to continue fmr. President Trump’s border wall. Featuring CPS’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, Hon. Rodney Davis, Towner French, and Kaitlyn Martin.
40 min
October 03, 2023 Episode 280 : Democracy or dysfunction? The shutdown that wasn’t.
Explore how Speaker McCarthy kept the government open and what to watch for in the coming weeks as the battle with the House Freedom Caucus, debate over Ukraine funding, and the fight over the Speaker’s gavel continue. Featuring CPS’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Hon. Rodney Davis, and Towner French.
33 min
September 22, 2023 Episode 279 : Americans desensitized to the government shutdown
The dysfunction of government shutdown and party in-fighting may only matter as much as the media is willing to cover it. At large, the American people are more concerned about the 2024 presidential election outcome.
Featuring CPS’ Howard Schweitzer, Hon. Rodney Davis, and Towner French.
46 min
September 16, 2023 Episode 278 : Is the gov shutdown just a “ritualistic ceremony”?
As the CPS team returns from August Recess, the Beltway is in a downward spiral with a looming government shutdown, a crisis at the southern border, mounting indictments for fmr. President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, and a House impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Featuring CPS’ Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Patrick Martin, Rodney Davis, and Towner French.
46 min
July 29, 2023 Episode 277 : Age: Wisdom or Uncertainty?
Explore the pros and cons of an aging federal government, the criminal entanglements of former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, and the glimmer of hope on the 2028 presidential horizon.
Featuring: CPS’ Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin, and Rodney Davis.
36 min
July 26, 2023 Episode 276 : The federal government needs a facelift
Media coverage of political extremes and fringe politicos skews the American people’s perception of the federal government. With boomers passing the baton to the next generation, the nation has an opportunity to shift this narrative and select more aspirational leaders for the next chapter.
Featuring: CPS’ Rodney Davis, Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin and Towner French
47 min
July 22, 2023 Episode 276 : The federal government needs a facelift
Media coverage of political extremes and fringe politicos skews the American people’s perception of the federal government. With boomers passing the baton to the next generation, the nation has an opportunity to shift this narrative and select more aspirational leaders for the next chapter.
Featuring: CPS’ Rodney Davis, Howard Schweitzer, Patrick Martin and Towner French
47 min
July 15, 2023 Episode 275 : Popcorn time: Bidenomics, NDAA, WH Drug Policy
With the 2024 elections on the horizon and the August recess encroaching, the CPS team popcorns topics: Is Bidenomics a winning or losing 2024 campaign message? What’s the significance of the NDAA and what happened with the House Freedom Caucus this week? Does the Biden White House have a double standard with cannabis and cocaine?
Featuring: CPS’ Mark Alderman, Rodney Davis, Towner French, and Kaitlyn Martin
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33 min
June 24, 2023 Episode 274 : “It’s called government relations for a reason”
Public Strategies’ team of strategic advisors and partners share lobbying tips to be successful on Capitol Hill. Being an expert in your field is only part of the formula, understanding the importance of etiquette, finding common ground, and the interacting spheres of influence, will make or break you inside the beltway.
Featuring: CPS’ Howard Schweitzer & Rodney Davis
Interested in learning more? Follow Beltway Briefing and subscribe to our
weekly political roundup for the C-suite, Cozen Currents, at rb.gy/8x107.
53 min

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If you’re looking for a political podcast that goes beyond the national headlines, tune in to The Beltway & Beyond. Each week, a bipartisan group of former federal, state, and local elected…