BPC Weekly

On this episode of BPC Weekly, former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam, a Republican, and Phil Bredesen, a Democrat, stop by to discuss their new podcast, "You Might Be Right." Later, BPC's Director of Energy Policy and Carbon Management, examines Senator Joe Manchin's permitting reform proposal.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, the associate director for higher education in BPC’s Economic Policy Project, Kevin Miller, stops by to discuss President Biden's debt relief plan. Later, BPC's Chief Medical Advisor Anand Parekh examines the US response to this summer's monkeypox outbreak.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, Dr. Anita Everett, Director of the Center for Mental Health Services in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, joins to discuss the new 988 Mental Health Hotline. Later, Director of BPC's Early Childhood Initiative, Linda Smith, examines her team's new survey on the rising use of close relatives as childcare providers.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, Congressman Darren Soto of Florida's 9th District and Tony Gonzales of Texas' 23rd District discuss their recent visits to Orlando and Southwest Texas through BPC's American Congressional Exchange program, which seeks to strengthen relationships across the aisle by organizing trips to Congressional districts.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, former Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-MA) stops by to preview the second iteration of our Senate Debate Series with Senators Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Rob Portman of Ohio. Later, the Managing Director of BPC’s Energy Program, Lesley Jantarasami, joins to discuss how the newly announced reconciliation framework might bolster the fight against climate change.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, a look at the forecast ahead of election season with BPC's Elections Project Associate Director Rachel Orey. Later, Associate Director of BPC's Economic Policy Project, Ben Gitis, examines steps Congress can take to update the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Hate it or love it, the Supreme Court’s landmark abortion decision will undoubtedly have ripple effects across the country for years to come. On this episode of BPC Weekly, BPC's Health Policy Director Oliver Kim, explains how insurance coverage, interstate travel, and the practice of medicine will be impacted by the ruling. Later, the Director of BPC's of Housing and Infrastructure, Andy Winkler, reflects on some takeaways from last week's day-long housing summit.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, Axios Congressional reporter Alayna Treene joins to discuss the House January 6th Select Committee's first two public hearings, and where the Committee might go next. Later, former Senator Olympia Snowe and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros, both BPC board members, reflect on BPC's 15th anniversary.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, host Luci Manning sits down with Forrest Wilder, Senior Editor of the Texas Monthly, to hear how his state is responding to last week's devastating mass shooting. Later, Associate Director of BPC's Economic Policy Project, Ben Gitis, explains how the pandemic recovery has impacted working moms.

On this episode of BPC Weekly, host Luci Manning explores the forces behind the two main drivers of inflation. Xan Fishman, BPC's Director of Energy and Carbon Management joins first to examine the global increase in energy prices. Later, BPC Senior Vice President Bill Hoagland discusses strategies to bring down food costs.