Episodes
Dean is joined today by his colleagues at the firm, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to talk about the pitfalls of a new congress, oversight, and so many classified documents.
Published 01/17/23
Dean is joined by his firm colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to sift through the wreckage of the Midterms, game out the conclusion of the Lame Duck Congress, and look ahead to the formation of the 118th Congress.
Published 12/12/22
Congress wants to get the heck outta’ town, but they’ll have to fund the government first and deal with a full plate in the post-election lame duck session. Dean is joined by Bruce and David to cover 2022 in 22 minutes.
Published 09/19/22
Schumer tries to get the reconciliation train out of the station, but are Senator Sinema and the Parliamentarian all board?
Published 08/01/22
Dean is joined by #1 Bestselling Author, Ric Edelman, and his new book “The Truth About Crypto”. Dean and Ric discuss what cryptocurrency is and isn’t, why you might consider investing, and how the future of money is playing out right now.
Published 07/11/22
Don’t look now, but Congress might do some stuff. Dean turns to his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to break it all down. They’ll cover what’s happening in 2022 In 22 Minutes!
Published 06/16/22
Dean is joined today by the Chief Technology Officer of VMware, Kit Colbert. If you’ve ever asked “What is the cloud?” we’ve got an answer, as well as how the multi-cloud is transforming industries right now.
Published 05/24/22
Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, for a look ahead to Congress’ Spring/Summer Agenda + Musk Buys Twitter + DeSantis v. Disney!
Published 04/26/22
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 https://www.ukrainefreedomproject.org/  
Published 04/21/22
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.  
Published 04/13/22
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 Bryce Harlow Awards Dinner!
Published 04/07/22
Dean is joined by two working farmers, Martin Barbre and Jim Whitaker, to discuss the future of sustainable farming and the upcoming farm bill negotiations.
Published 04/01/22
Dean is joined by his colleague Bruce Mehlman to discuss this quarter’s slide deck. They break down what the Russo-Ukrainian War means for the world and our own politics here at home.
Published 03/21/22
Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to discuss the fallout from the State of the Union, the War In Ukraine, and the Path Ahead for Congress. Thanks for listening!
Published 03/02/22
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!
Published 02/10/22
In a Washington Winter of Discontent Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas, to talk all that Congress has to confront in this fresh Midterm Election Year. It’s 2022 in 22 Minutes! Thanks for listening.
Published 01/14/22
Dean hits the mic for one last look ahead with his colleagues Republican, Bruce Mehlman and Democrat, David Thomas. In the wake of Senator Joe Manchin’s stated opposition, the guys take a deep dive at what we can expect when Congress returns in the New Year. And they’ll play America’s favorite year-end game, “Candy or Coal?”
Published 12/22/21
Dean is joined by his colleague Founding Partner, Bruce Mehlman, to discuss the firm’s latest quarterly slide deck. These aren’t Glory Days but they’re not End of Days either. Dean and Bruce assess the political and business risks of Living in Limbo.
Published 12/13/21
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!
Published 12/01/21
Dean is joined by his good friend Nathan Gonzales, Editor and Publisher of Inside Elections. They break down the recent elections in VA and NJ and what it all means for the 2022 Midterms and the GOP fight to take back control of Congress. Thanks for listening!
Published 11/11/21
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.
Published 10/20/21
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!
Published 10/05/21
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!
Published 10/01/21
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!
Published 09/09/21
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!
Published 08/27/21