Listen to Former Representatives Jim Slattery (D-KS) and Al Wynn (D-MD) as well as Lisa Quigley, Chief of Staff to Blue Dog Congressman Jim Cooper (D-TN), on the last episode of No Labels Radio.
No Labels Radio Archive
No Labels Radio has merged into a new and expanded weekly Leaders Call where No Labels members can engage directly with national thought leaders on the issues of the day. You can listen to archived No Labels Radio shows below and on iTunes.
No Labels Final Radio Show with Former Congressmen Jim Slattery and Al Wynn
August 18, 2011 Posted by .
Fighting to get the special interest money out of Washington: a conversation with former governor and current Presidential candidate Buddy Roemer
August 11, 2011 Posted by .
With relations between Democrats and Republicans among the worst in our nation’s history, we talk to a former governor and current candidate for the Republican presidential nomination who has been a member of both parties. This week on No Labels radio, we will speak with Buddy Roemer, who represented Louisiana’s 4th district as a Democrat from 1981 to 1988 before serving as the state’s governor, switching party affiliations midway through his term. Buddy Roemer is a staunch advocate for getting the money out of politics that he believes is corrupting both parties in Washington. Not left, not right, but forward; that's how No Labels talks politics.
A Conversation with Senator John McCain on what the debt debate means for you
August 4, 2011 Posted by .
As the recent debt ceiling negotiations have shown, Washington gridlock is paralyzing Congress, preventing it from addressing the many of the crucial problems facing our country. We face a debt crisis because, for several years, we have had a political crisis. In order to grow our economy, create jobs, invest in America, and reduce our deficit, our leaders must begin to work across the aisle and find common ground. This week on No Labels Radio, we talk to Senator John McCain of Arizona and the 2008 Republican nominee for President, who will shed some light on the ways of Washington and the need to begin to put labels aside so we can focus on what is best for the country. Not left, not right, but forward; that's how No Labels talks politics.
Special Interest Pledges and Washington Gridlock: The Need for lawmakers to take No Pledge but the Pledge of Allegiance
July 28, 2011 Posted by .
Absolutist pledges singed by lawmakers in Washington are part of why we till don’t have a bipartisan deal to raise our debt ceiling. Lawmakers have tied their own hands with timesless and inflexible promises they have made to special interest groups. This week on No Labels Radio, we have Robert Kaplan, professor at the Harvard Business School and author of the soon-to be published book What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential, discussing the effect pledges have had on debt negotiations and giving his take on the current debt crisis. Not Left. Not Right. Forward. That’s how No Labels talks politics.
Bipartisanship or bust: Jennifer Hoelzer, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Ron Wyden, discusses the status of the debt reduction talks
July 14, 2011 Posted by .
With less than two weeks to go before the August 2 deadline, the time is short and the need great to get a bipartisan deal done. Will our lawmakers find common ground and achieve a substantive solution or will they play politics kick the can down the road? This week on No Labels Radio, we talk to Jennifer Hoelzer, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Ron Wyden, to give us her perspective on the state of play in the debt negotiations. Not Left. Not Right. Forward. That’s how No Labels talks politics.
19 Days Left, Will There Be A Deal?
July 14, 2011 Posted by .
The clock is ticking before the August 2 deadline to address our fiscal crisis and raise the debt ceiling. Both sides appear gridlocked, but continued bipartisan meetings provide hope. On this week’s show we talk to two Congressional Chiefs of Staff who will update us on the most recent developments in the bipartisan negotiations. Lisa Quigley, Congressman Jim Cooper’s Chief of Staff and Clarine Riddle, Senator Joe Lieberman’s Chief of Staff, will fill us in on the efforts to resolve our debt crisis the prospects for a bipartisan deal. Not left, not right, but forward; that’s how No Labels talks politics.
How will the Fiscal Crisis Impact American Families?
July 7, 2011 Posted by .
With budgetary cuts looming and a stagnant economy, how does the national debt affect average Americans? Prices of goods are rising, salaries remain flat, and infrastructure is crumbling. Today we explore how the debt affects the health and well-being of American families. In this week’s program, we have former EPA Administrator and governor of New Jersey, Christine Todd Whitman. Also joining us is Lisa Quigley, Chief of Staff for Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper. Not left, not right, but forward; that’s how No Labels talks politics.
How To Turn Democrats and Republicans Into Americans Again: Former Congressman Mickey Edwards discusses his ideas on reducing the gridlock in Washington
June 30, 2011 Posted by .
Less than five weeks remain before our country could default if Congress can’t come together and reach a bipartisan solution to our fiscal crisis. Washington’s culture of hyper-partisanship and the resulting gridlock have led us to this perilous moment. On this week’s show, No Labels Radio speaks with former Congressman Mickey Edwards (R-OK). We’ll discuss Congressman Edwards’s perception of what is wrong with Washington and what we can do about it in both the short-term and the long-term. Not left, not right, but forward; that’s how No Labels talks politics.
Reaching Across the Aisle: Senator Evan Bayh Discusses the Need for Bipartisan Lawmaking in Washington
June 23, 2011 Posted by .
With a looming fiscal crisis, rising inflation, and tepid job market, the need for bipartisan solutions to our nation’s problems has never been greater. Bipartisan leadership is necessary if Congress is to guide America into a prosperous future. In this week’s show, No Labels Radio speaks with former United States Senator Evan Bayh to discuss the importance of bipartisan cooperation to confront our nation’s economic challenges. Not left, not right, but forward; that’s how No Labels talks politics.
Attracting Talented Professionals to Public Service
June 16, 2011 Posted by .
How does government stay ahead of the curve and solve the problems that confront our nation? How can our nation attract talented individuals to choose careers in public service? As our nation faces numerous challenges ranging from the economy to national security, there is an overwhelming need for innovative thinkers in government. On this week’s show, we will discuss how the government can encourage public sector employment among college graduates entering the workforce as well as executive talent from the private sector with special guest Max Stier, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. Also on this week’s show is Sonecon, LLC Co-founder and Chairman and the former Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs under President Clinton, Rob Shapiro; Senior Editor for The Cook Political Report, Jennifer Duffy; and former Congressional candidate for Florida’s 2nd District Charlie Ranson. Not left, not right, but forward; that’s how No Labels talks politics.
