Strategic Government Relations
Biden addressed a joint session of Congress and we hear responses from both sides of the aisle. 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
WASHINGTON —Bipartisan government affairs firm Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas today announced that long-time Congressional committee staff director, Steve Cote, is joining their team. “Steve understands how to get things done,” founding partner Bruce Mehlman said. “His knowledge of policy,
The first 100 days of the Biden administration are wrapping up, and we’re handing out grades. Today, Dean sits down with his colleagues Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas. Together, they break down 2021 in 21 minutes and predict
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. Dean and Patricia discuss how venture capital firms approach
Welcome to 14th & 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
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by Jonathan Last, editor of The Bulwark, a news network that provides political analysis free without partisan loyalties. Dean and Jonathan discuss how the media landscape has evolved, becoming more partisan
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is out with Part 2 of his series on American Antitrust. He is joined by Jon Leibowitz who served as Commissioner (2004 – 2009) and Chairman (2009 – 2013) of the Federal Trade
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean starts Part One of a four-part series on American Antitrust. He is joined by Makan Delrahim who served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of
‘Where Am I?’: Black Staffers Describe Hurdles of Working on Capitol Hill Before she studied congressional staffers, LaShonda Brenson considered becoming one of them. In college, she interned for a member of the Congressional Black Caucus but quickly realized the
Welcome to 14th & 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
Obamacare Veteran Brooks-LaSure Named to Lead Medicare Agency President Joe Biden has chosen Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to run his Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tasking the experienced health policy staffer with expanding the Affordable Care Act and rolling back Trump-era
Welcome to 14th & G. Today Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas. Together they break down 2021 in 21 minutes. Thank you for listening.
Welcome to 14th & 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!
The Questions About Race and Economics the Senate Should Ask Biden’s Nominees Paul Thornell and David Clunie To the Members of the United States Senate: As Senate hearings commence this week to consider the nominations of Biden-Harris designees for economic
Lobbyists Anticipating Compromise From Narrowly Divided Congress By Megan R. Wilson | January 11, 2021 1:58PM ET Lobbyists are preparing for a rush of activity once President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated and are optimistic that the narrowly divided Congress will
Welcome to 14th & 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
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
Welcome to 14th & 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
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down the few remaining days of 2020 in 20 Minutes. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to 14th & G. How will American Sports emerge from this pandemic season, when will we back in stadiums, and what’s the deal with MASN blackouts of Nats and Orioles games? Dean breaks it all down with Axios Sports
The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2020: Hired Guns 2020 was a chaotic year for K Street, with the coronavirus pandemic and lobbying battles for COVID-19 relief legislation consuming much of the year. The presidential and congressional elections also kept lobbyists busy
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by the chief economist for the world’s #1 job site Indeed.com, Jed Kolko. They discuss the state of our workforce, the prospects for economic recovery post-pandemic, and the future of work.
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleague and former Obama Administration Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Steve Haro. They’ll discuss the confirmation process and the names in the mix for the incoming Biden Cabinet. Thanks for
Stuff your turkey and get a full rundown on the shape of the incoming Biden Administration, governing the House with a bare majority, and how the lame duck wraps up the year. Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined today by veteran election lawyer Ben Ginsberg to discuss the next steps in closing out 2020, the effects of the massive vote by mail, and the future of the American Election.
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined today by firm founding partners Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti to discuss our new slide deck on Election 2020. They break down the results, what it means for the next Administration,
Today the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) announced its 2020 Top Lobbyists awards. We set out on a mission to create a yearly Top Lobbyist list that was created BY the profession FOR the profession. A list that
Welcome to 14th & G. As Georgia prepares for two Senate runoffs that will determine the Senate Majority, Dean is joined by Politics Reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Patricia Murphy. They break down the runoff system, both Senate races, and
Biden Needs a Diverse Administration. How to Make It Happen. Paul Thornell and Cristina Antelo Dear President-elect Biden: We commend you for pledging to make diversity a priority in your Cabinet and senior appointments. You will need people of color
Welcome to 14th & G. Today, Dean is joined by his colleagues, Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down what’s happening and where it’s all headed. From the Count to the First 100 Days of the next
Welcome to 14th & 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
Welcome to 14th & 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,
One week after the upcoming Presidential election, the Supreme Court will rule on Texas vs. Azar, a case that could determine whether or not the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. In general, experts say this particular case against the ACA
Welcome to 14th & 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
California’s Democratic senators forged their political brands during high-profile Supreme Court confirmation hearings like the one to be held next week with Judge Amy Coney Barrett. But as they prepare to quiz President Trump’s third nominee to the bench just
Welcome to 14th & 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
Welcome to 14th & G. The Four C’s driving this election: Congress, China, Courts, and Campaigns. From the Supreme Court vacancy to Electoral College predictions, Dean is joined today by Republican Bruce Mehlman and Democrat David Thomas to break down
Lobbying groups are actively trying to figure out what a first hundred days of a Biden administration might look like. With Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ahead in the polls and Democrats with a shot of taking the Senate and
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & 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
ith a political maelstrom growing over replacing the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, California’s two senators will not only be major figures in the immediate confirmation fight — their approach to it will also signal Democrats’
For more than 10 years, Bruce Mehlman, a founder of Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, has been putting together quarterly slide decks and freely distributing them to clients, fellow lobbyists, the media and others looking for insider insight in D.C.
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
Diverse Business Leaders Wanted for a Biden White House Paul Thornell, Mark Hanis and Nicole Venable Should Joe Biden win the presidency, he will potentially make history with the first woman running mate becoming vice president. He can also pick
Welcome to this week’s episode of 14th & 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
Today on 14th & 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
Today on 14th & 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
Diversity Needed in CARES Act Commission Paul Thornell, Robert Raben, and Mark Hanis Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is expected to unveil a fourth installment of pandemic relief when the Senate returns the week of July 20, launching talks
Today on 14th & G Dean is joined by Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX), Ranking Member of the Health Subcommittee on the House Energy & Commerce Committee. They’ll talk about the next COVID Support Package, Track and Trace, and the need
Unemployment, the most politically sensitive of economic indicators, has rocketed upward because of the coronavirus and is certain to still be at historic highs by Election Day. Over the last 15 times a sitting president has sought re-election, only three