🎙️ Episode 63: Joel White – Engineering Policy, Shaping Power 🏛️💊đź§
Tuxes & Tomahawks Podcast
In the halls of Congress, behind closed doors in D.C.’s highest-stakes meetings, and across major healthcare policy battles—you’ll find Joel White at the center of it all.
In this high-impact episode of Tuxes & Tomahawks, we sit down with one of America’s most trusted political strategists and policy architects. Joel White, founder and CEO of Horizon Government Affairs, has not only advised Congress and Fortune 100 companies—he’s helped pass over 50 federal laws that affect millions of Americans.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Joel went from the Ways and Means Committee to the war rooms of national health reform
What it takes to navigate the storm of Washington politics—and win
The real story behind Medicare Part D, HSAs, and how policy is weaponized or wielded for good
The inner workings of political coalitions, industry advocacy, and how power is truly brokered in America
How his firm Horizon Government Affairs is reshaping the future of healthcare—and how that affects you
Why policy expertise + strategic messaging = unstoppable influence
Joel’s mission to combat poverty and mental health stigma through his nonprofit work in Virginia
Whether you're inside the Beltway or watching from a distance, this episode will leave you with a whole new appreciation for the people and strategies that shape our laws—and our lives.
💬 "Policy is where ideals become real. The question is: who’s writing the rules?" – Joel White
🎧 Tune in for a masterclass in influence, strategy, and public service from one of the most respected minds in American politics.
Follow Joel on X: @jwhite_health
