Potomac Perspective with Brian Gardner
Potomac Perspective with Brian Gardner
Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner provides timely insight and analysis into how political, legislative, and regulatory developments are impacting business and capital markets. Moderated by Stifel Head of Corporate Communications Neil Shapiro. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”). This materia…Social links:
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Fed Under Fire
The Fed’s under more fire from President Trump, the Senate unveils its own “big, beautiful bill” and tensions mount over possible U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shap…
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Taxes, Tariffs, and a Tamp Down of Regulation?
Is President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” losing momentum in Congress? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro have the latest on taxes, tariffs, and a possible tamp down of regulatory policy. This material is …
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Hurdles on the Hill?
Things could get ugly, as fractured House Republicans race to overcome final hurdles in passing President Trump’s “big beautiful bill”. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro have the latest on the negotiations.…
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The Big, Beautiful Bill
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” takes shape, as Congress prepares to consider proposed tax breaks and spending cuts. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss the latest from Capitol Hill, including…
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First Tariffs, Next Taxes?
First tariffs, next taxes? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss what's shaping up to be the next great debate in Washington. This material is prepared by the Washington Policy Strategy Group of Stifel…
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Liberation Day Takeaways
President Trump declares “Liberation Day” in America, imposing sweeping tariffs on the nation’s top trading partners. In a special edition of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner welcomes Summit Global Strategies President and former Congressional and Treasur…
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FTC Firings & Implications for the Fed?
President Trump has fired both Democratic Commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission as he attempts to exert more influence over independent federal agencies. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss th…
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Trump Speech Takeaways
President Trump faces Congress in his first major address since returning to the White House. In the latest edition of the Potomac Perspective podcast, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro review some of the economic and tax proposals highlighted in the P…
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Tough Talk on Trade
More tough talk on trade, as President Trump suggests sector-specific tariffs could be on the table. In the latest edition of the Potomac Perspective podcast, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro look at what industries could be targeted. Also discussed: …
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Trump 2.0: Back with a Bang
Donald Trump is back in the White House with a bang. There's been a flurry of activity from the new administration, following President Trump's swearing in this week. In the premiere episode of Season Four of Potomac Perspective, we break down the high priority policy areas and their potential impa…
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