

14th & G
Mehlman Consulting
Dean Hingson lets you in on what's happening at the intersection of politics and business. Each week Dean sits down with political influencers and experts to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill and across DC. 14th & G has been produced since 2017 by Mehlman Consulting, one of Washington, D.C.’s leading lobbying firms.
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Apr 8, 2021 • 24min
American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with Trinity Venture’s Patricia Nakache
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 implications of antitrust at liquidity events, when startups choose to be acquired, go public, or go bankrupt. Patricia further explains antitrust enforcement when evaluating acquisitions in the tech space, potential chilling effects on mergers and acquisitions (MNAs) in the venture-backed world, and how BIg Tech impacts the playing field for startups.

Apr 1, 2021 • 30min
14th & G: The History of American Antitrust with “Goliath” Author Matt Stoller
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 with Matt Stoller, author and Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. Thanks for listening!

Mar 24, 2021 • 36min
Modern Media, the Republican Party Revamp, and the Return of Earmarks with Jonathan Last of The Bulwark
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 with fewer gatekeepers, and if these developments can possibly benefit the country. They also break down how the Republican Party is finding its way out of the wilderness, the return of congressionally directed spending projects, and what’s in store for the ’22 Midterms.

Mar 17, 2021 • 23min
14th & G: American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with former FTC Chairman, Jon Leibowitz
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 Commission. Thank you for listening.And stay tuned! As previewed in Friday’s Politico Influence: Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas is rolling out a new series of its podcast “14th & G” on Monday. The series will be hosted by Mehlman partner Dean Hingson, and will focus on the antitrust sentiment heating up around Washington, with lawmakers in both chambers of Congress ramping up hearings and introducing legislation on the subject, the Biden administration staffing up with antitrust crusaders, and state and federal governments targeting Big Tech with antitrust lawsuits. — Monday’s episode will feature Trump DOJ antitrust chief Makan Delrahim, and future guests for the series include anti-monopoly researcher Matt Stoller, Trinity Ventures general partner Patricia Nakache and former FTC Chair and current Davis Polk partner Jon Leibowitz.

Mar 15, 2021 • 31min
14th & G: American Antitrust: The Future of U.S. Competition Policy with former Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim
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 Justice from 2017-2021. Thank you for listening.And stay tuned! As previewed in Friday’s Politico Influence:FOR YOUR SPOTIFY QUEUE: Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas is rolling out a new series of its podcast “14th & G” on Monday. The series will be hosted by Mehlman partner Dean Hingson, and will focus on the antitrust sentiment heating up around Washington, with lawmakers in both chambers of Congress ramping up hearings and introducing legislation on the subject, the Biden administration staffing up with antitrust crusaders, and state and federal governments targeting Big Tech with antitrust lawsuits. — Monday’s episode will feature Trump DOJ antitrust chief Makan Delrahim, and future guests for the series include anti-monopoly researcher Matt Stoller, Trinity Ventures general partner Patricia Nakache and former FTC Chair and current Davis Polk partner Jon Leibowitz.

Feb 26, 2021 • 18min
14th & G – Biden World: The Incoming Personnel Driving Administration Policy
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 tight House vote on COVID relief, and what’s in store for the Spring. Thanks for listening!

Feb 19, 2021 • 20min
14th& G: Mitch v. The Donald, the Democratic Agenda, and the Techlash Continues
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.

Feb 5, 2021 • 23min
14th & G – NEW! The FIRST Quarterly Slide Deck of 2021 with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti
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 post 14th & G – NEW! The FIRST Quarterly Slide Deck of 2021 with Bruce Mehlman and David Castagnetti appeared first on Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas.

Jan 8, 2021 • 19min
14th & G: Capitol Ransacked, Impeachment II, and Inauguration – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes
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 listeningThe post 14th & G: Capitol Ransacked, Impeachment II, and Inauguration – A NEW 2021 in 21 Minutes appeared first on Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas.

Jan 6, 2021 • 28min
14th & G: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Budget Reconciliation *but were too afraid to ask*
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 & G. The post 14th & G: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Budget Reconciliation *but were too afraid to ask* appeared first on Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas.


