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.

Walz-ing into the Future: What Tim Walz’s VP Pick Could Mean for Manufacturing

The Lobby Shop team turns their focus on the ongoing budget reconciliation process in Congress that will shape the Trump administration’s economic agenda. Hosts Josh Zive, Paul Nathanson, and Liam Donovan provide a quick update on the latest tariff developments before diving into the reconciliation process and the shifting legislative dynamics between the House and the Senate. Then, Liam does a deep dive on how economic pressures are reshaping political strategy, and what it all means for government funding timelines and the looming debt ceiling. Tune in for a Liam-style breakdown of the often confusing reconciliation process in the next couple of weeks. &nbsp;

Reconciliation Reckoning

In this episode of Talking with One Voice, Paul Nathanson and Omar Nashashibi focus on  the release of the long-awaited reconciliation bill by the U.S. House of Representatives and discuss several key wins in the bill for small and medium-sized  U.S. manufacturers.  They also cover  trade deals with China and the United Kingdom and why companies may want to wait to participate in the “inclusion process” set up by the Commerce Department for the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.

Reconciliation Revealed and Trade Updates

In this episode of The Lobby Shop, Liam Donovan provides an update on the budget reconciliation process in Congress, and the team dives into the proposed House cuts to energy programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, proposed Medicaid reductions, and the ongoing debate over SALT deductions—along with the challenges the legislation faces in the Senate and a tight legislative timeline. Josh and Paul also examine the current state of the Trump Administration’s tariffs, including the temporary easing of the U.S.–China trade war, multiple Section 232 investigations, and the complex policy landscape companies must navigate amid evolving tariff rules.

Reconciliation Roadmap and Tariff Updates

With the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by the House, Talking with One Voice hosts Omar Nashashibi, Caitlin Sickles, and Paul Nathanson discuss the bill’s prospects in the Senate and the timeline for passage by the President’s July 4th deadline. They highlight manufacturers' wins in the House bill, including R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, small business expensing, and more. The conversation then turns to the President's June 4 doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs and the next steps in the court cases challenging the IEEPA tariffs.  

Navigating Washington’s Big, Beautiful Maze of Tariffs & Tax Policy

In this episode of The Lobby Shop, the team welcomes back Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson, co-author (with CNN’s Jake Tapper) of the explosive New York Times bestseller Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.
Thompson shares the inside story of how he and Tapper uncovered internal divisions, strategic missteps, and high-stakes decision-making inside the Biden White House.
Hear why Thompson believes this story goes beyond just one election—and why the questions it raises still demand attention.
Whether you’re deep in the weeds of politics or just trying to understand how we got here, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Inside Biden’s White House: A Conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Alex Thompson

This week on The Lobby Shop, hosts Josh Zive, Caitlin Sickles, Liam Donovan, and Dylan Pasiuk unpack the July 4th signing of “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” a major political win for the GOP and President Trump. The team breaks down how the reconciliation bill made it through Congress, the differing strategies between House and Senate Republicans, and how Democrats may use key provisions like Medicaid changes and tax cuts as future campaign ammunition. With government funding set to expire on September 30th, they also look ahead to what’s next on Capitol Hill and how this bill shapes the legislative landscape moving forward. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Fireworks on the Floor: The July 4th Signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill

This week, Talking with One Voice hosts Paul Nathanson, Omar Nashashibi, and Caitlin Sickles welcome Laurin Baker, founder of The Laurin Baker Group, for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest tax, trade, and tariff developments out of Washington. From the newly announced U.S.-EU trade agreement to President Trump’s recent proclamation on Section 232 tariffs on copper products, the crew breaks down what manufacturers need to know as we approach the August 1st tariff deadline. The team also dives into key tax provisions for manufacturers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As Washington gears up for August 1st trade announcements and Congress prepares for recess, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The Road to August 1: Tariffs, Trade Deals, and Manufacturing Impacts

In this special episode of The Lobby Shop podcast, guest hosts Scott Segal, partner and co-head at the Policy Resolution Group (PRG), and Kyle Spencer, principal at PRG, sit down with Brittany Kelm, Senior Policy Advisor for the White House on the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC). The three of them dive into the mission of the NEDC, the day-to-day role of the Council, and how the NEDC tackles regulatory challenges in advancing U.S. energy production. Brittany also highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and NEDC’s coordination with other agencies. Don’t miss this inside look at energy policy from the front lines of the White House.

An Inside Look at the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) with Brittany Kelm, NEDC Senior Policy Advisor

This week on The Lobby Shop, the team dives into the storm brewing in Washington as Congress heads into August recess. Josh Zive and Paul Nathanson dissect President Trump’s latest tariff moves and their ripple effects on American manufacturers already navigating a volatile trade landscape. Meanwhile, Liam Donovan and Dylan Pasiuk forecast the high-stakes battle over government funding, with a shutdown threat looming large. From economic jitters to political brinkmanship, this episode delivers the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve—don’t miss it.

August Uncertainty: Tariffs, Trade Turbulence & the Funding Fight

Talking with One Voice is the manufacturing industry advocacy podcast produced by the National Tooling and Machining Association and the Precision Metalforming Association, together known as One Voice for Manufacturing.  Each week, the One Voice advocacy team in Washington, DC – Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles from the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP and John Guzik and Omar Nashashibi from the Franklin Partnership – will break down how the latest news from Washington impacts manufacturing businesses across the country.  Hot topics include workforce development, taxes, trade, health care and regulation.  Ask questions by emailing onevoice@policyres.com.

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