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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 officials, senior administration appointees, legislative staff, campaign strategists, and lobbyists from across the East Coast and Midwest share boots-on-the-ground perspectives on the issues shaping Washington and communities nationwide. We don’t just analyze politics—we live it. The Beltway & Beyond delivers informed, practical conversations from both sides of the aisle that cut through the noise and connect national debates to local impact.
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With Election Day approaching, the polls tell a story of a frustrated public. Our team discusses the voter sentiment, turnout, and candidate dynamics, and what the results could mean for Congress and the road to 2028. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer (DC), Mark Alderman (DC), and Patrick Martin (DC).
Health care is increasingly at the center of America’s affordability crisis. As families face rising premiums, prescription drug costs, and out-of-pocket expenses, the conversation explores how the cost of care, uneven access, and declining trust in institutions are shaping the political landscape ahead of the midterms. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer (DC), along with new managing directors Debbie Curtis (DC) and Rodney Whitlock (DC) of the firm’s federal health policy team.
With three weeks until Election Day, the battle for control of Congress is entering its final stretch. Our team examines the closely contested Senate races, competing interpretations of the polls, and why narrow margins could extend uncertainty beyond election night. They also explore what a shift in power could mean for congressional oversight and a crowded lame-duck agenda. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer (DC), Mark Alderman (DC), and Sean Clerget (DC).
Government investigations are no longer just a Washington story. From city councils to state attorneys general to Congress, oversight is becoming more interconnected, and organizations need to understand how local developments can quickly become national issues and vice versa. Featuring Public Strategies’ Rose Christ (NY), Sean Clerget (DC), and Katie Schwab (NY).
With early voting approaching, the 2026 midterms are emerging as a consequential test for both parties. Our team examines the closely watched Senate races, the voter sentiment shaping the cycle, and what the results could mean for control of Congress and the road to 2028. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer (DC), Mark Alderman (DC), and Patrick Martin (DC).
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