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The Hot DishGet Activated with Jess PiperJess Piper, Bryce Oates, and Isaac Nehring join this episode to discuss the future of rural America, from youth leadership to media access and political advocacy. Isaac shares his journey as a Truman Scholar, while Bryce and Executive Producer Richard Fawal tackle the urgent need for truthful reporting in rural America. Jess Piper joins host Heidi Heitkamp to break down how Democrats can rebuild trust in deeply red states.Come away empowered with practical ideas for making a difference in your communities, no matter where you live. This episode highlights the importance of community building, hope, and...
2025-06-1142 min
The Podcast Weekly BriefVoxtopica Survey Insights, Podcast Impact on Learning, and High-Quality Content ExpectationsMichelle welcomes listeners to this episode of Michelle's Podcast News, starting with an introduction to the topics at hand. She presents the highlights from a recent Voxtopica survey, featuring insights from CEO Richard Fawal on the influence of podcasts. The discussion delves into how podcasts affect learning, shape opinions, and engage listeners politically. Michelle explores the rising expectations for high-quality content in podcasting and what this means for creators and audiences alike. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, summarizing the key takeaways and reflecting on the evolving landscape of the podcasting industry.
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2024-09-2304 min
The DC Beer ShowPort City Brewing: Let's Try New Things!Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where our enthusiastic hosts Jake, Mike, Jordan, and Brandy crack open the latest in the craft beer scene. In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Bill Butcher and Sam Terhune from the renowned Port City Brewing!On the menu today, we dive deep into the world of hazy beers, starting with a shout-out to the hazy wonders. We can't help but express our excitement and gratitude as we approach our 100th episode milestone—big thanks to our producer Richard and all you dedicated listeners out there! Plu...
2024-05-1731 min
The DC Beer ShowSmoked Malts & New Hops: Mike Earle's Beer RevolutionWelcome back to The DC Beer Show. In this episode, Michael, Brandy, Jacob, and Richard delve into the intersecting worlds of craft beer and culinary finesse with guest Mike Earle.Mike discusses his approach to integrating food flavors directly from beer ingredients, highlighting his love of Sugar Creek Malting's distinctive smoked malts (and everything smoky). The conversation turns to different smoking techniques for both food and beer, with an amusing side mention of Nut Rolls.Mike shares his tale about unexpectedly coming across a brewery for sale, leading him to start a crowdfunding effort to...
2023-12-2930 min
The DC Beer ShowDC Beer Parties All Weekend!Welcome back to The DC Beer Show, where we're raising our glasses and diving into the world of craft beer in the DMV. In this episode, we join hosts Michael Stein, Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, Richard Fawal, and Jordan Harvey for a lively conversation about brews, breweries, and beer sellers in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond (including Kroger?). They discuss what they're sipping this holiday season, from Albemarle Cider to Lost Generation's Dying Moons and Shadows. They also share excitement about the weekend's Maker's Market at Lost Generation and the 12 Beers of Christmas event at metrobar. And j...
2023-12-1527 min
The DC Beer ShowEmily Brown Buys Your BeerWelcome back to another effervescent episode of DC Beer, where we tap into the heart of the region's craft brew scene! Jacob Berg, joined by our veritable encyclopedia of ale Michael Stein and Papa Beer Richard Fawal, leads us through an episode brimming with insights from the local beer world.We start by checking in with metrobar's John Groth, who fills us in on the 12 Beers of Christmas event. Veering away from the traditional and possibly overwhelming advent calendar format, he's curated a thoughtful selection of a dozen seasonal local beers that will resonate with beer aficionados...
2023-12-0141 min
The DC Beer ShowLost Generation Celebrates One YearAnother great episode of The DC Beer Show this week! Brandy Holder, Jacob Berg, and guest host Richard Fawal run through some upcoming events and provide a sneak peek into one of the panels we hosted at Snallygaster. Jake speaks with Jared Pulliam and Anne Cheo from Lost Generation in DC about their 1st Anniversary celebration on November 11, including the SIX beers they'll release that day. More information about that celebration at LostGenBrewing.com.Also coming up is Last Call: American Beer in a Changing Climate at the Smithsonian American History Museum on November 3...
2023-11-0332 min
The DC Beer ShowAlex Lynch asks, "Will it Blend?"With Mike and Jake out, Brandy leads this episode with Jordan and guest hosts Richard Fawal and Matt Splain. They cover upcoming events, the latest Snallygaster reports, and the news about InBev selling off its craft beer portfolio.Then Brandy speaks with Alex Lynch, founder of Mieza Blendery in Alexandria, Virginia, about his unique approach and exclusive focus on fruited sours.Be sure to follow us! @DCBeer and DCBeer.com. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to get all the local craft beer news and events delivered right to your inbox!
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2023-08-1140 minThe DC Beer ShowA Generous Approach to BeerEvery beer scene needs people willing to teach others and walk them through the beer business. Julie Verratti is this person in the DC Beer community. Richard, Jordan, and Brandy ventured out to Denizens Brewing the other night to talk with Julie, Chief Beer Officer at Denizens. Julie is incredibly generous with her time and helps people learn how to navigate the beer industry. We shower her with compliments and discuss how the beer community can better support women. Julie also reflects on her time with the Biden administration Small Business Administration and shares how s...
2023-03-1740 minThe DC Beer ShowA Moment to Celebrate a Beloved BreweryWell, there’s good beer news, and there’s bad beer news. We’ll start with the bad news. And that is, beloved Rocket Frog Brewing is closing their doors this weekend. Richard Hartogs joins the show to tell us about the last few years for Rocket Frog, the highs, the lows, and the difficult economics of brown ales. Richard and Jake discuss: if brown ales are hard to sell off the shelves, what can you do if you make a killer brown ale? And, does barleywine bring life or death for a brewery? But abo...
2022-12-0935 minThe DC Beer ShowLocal GABF Medal WinnersJacob and Mike run through some of the local breweries who won Medals at the (virtual) Great American Beer Festival this year, with interviews with some of the winners thanks to special guest host Richard.Brett Robison from Silver Branch Brewing talks about the brewery's first medal (but not the first for brewer and co-owner Christian Layke), a Gold for their Beyond the Gnome World Saison. Emma Quinn celebrates Port City's Bronze medal in the Vienna-Style Lager category, for their Octoberfest, and Matt Hagerman from Lost Rhino celebrates their Rhino'fest, which won Gold in the same category...
2020-10-2327 minThe DC Beer ShowBattle of the Barrel-Aged Beer!To close out DC Beer Week 2020, Jacob and Brandy welcomed former DC Beer Show host Richard to Jacob's socially distant porch to enjoy the five entries into the 2020 Boundary Stone Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beer)! They sample barrel-stored concoctions from 3 Stars, Atlas, DC Brau, Port City, and Right Proper while sharing tasting notes and memories of past BOTBA. While the event couldn't take place in person this year, Boundary Stone and all the breweries found a way to have the delicious competition virtually, and the DC Beer gang is thrilled about the options.Keep up...
2020-09-2532 minThe DC Beer ShowHow BierMi Built National Beer Delivery in 1 MonthDC Beer’s Richard speaks with two sets of guests on today’s show: Brendan O’Leary and Brian O’Connor of True Respite Brewing Company talk about the new online beer marketplace Biermi; and Matt Humbard of Patent Brewing Company highlights his new Facebook Live events. Biermi Platform Continues to GrowDC Beer listeners may recall Richard’s previous interview with Brendan and Bailey O’Leary when they discussed the launch of biermi.com, a new online marketplace that provides breweries a free-of-charge platform to connect with customers seeking beer deliveries and pickups...
2020-04-1531 minThe DC Beer ShowI miss you! Let’s Zoom a beer!Richard holds a virtual happy hour with his good friends Jacob Berg, Michael Stein, and Brandy Holder. The wide-ranging conversation can be summed up in one key sentiment: thank goodness breweries and distilleries are considered essential businesses! Richard and his friends call on DC Beer listeners to buy local beers and spirits to help keep breweries and distilleries afloat during these tough times.What Are You Drinking for Happy Hour?Richard is drinking a Macadocious Bock from Denizens Brewing Company. He also has been busy picking up beer from...
2020-04-0841 minThe DC Beer ShowCoronavirus Innovation and AltruismThere is reason for cautious optimism for breweries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard speaks with three guests about how the recent signing of the CARES Act will help breweries, how breweries and restaurants are quickly adapting to the new market, and what publishers are doing to help struggling breweries.The Brewers’ Association Looks to Build Upon the CARES ActBob Pease, President and CEO of the Brewers’ Association (BA) gives Richard his thoughts about how the CARES Act could help craft breweries during the coronavirus pandemic. He lists several pote...
2020-04-0129 minThe DC Beer ShowBeer in the Time of Covid19As more Americans are self-quarantining and transitioning to socially distant lifestyles to help contain the coronavirus, local breweries and brewpubs are in a crisis. These small businesses are working to transform their operations from in-house sales to deliveries and takeouts, while facing gut-wrenching decisions about how to do right by their loyal employees. There is little clarity about how long the public health emergency will last.In this episode, Richard speaks with brewery professionals from DC, Virginia, and Maryland about how they are handling the current challenges and what local, state, and federal governments should do to...
2020-03-2531 minThe DC Beer ShowThe Impact of the CoronavirusDC Beer’s Richard hosts the first DC Beer Show in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Richard speaks with a number of stakeholders in the local beer community to talk about how breweries are handling the coronavirus amid mandatory closures on all bars and restaurants in DC and Maryland. Richard and his guests also discuss what federal, state, and local governments should do to ease the pain, and how YOU can support breweries during these tough times.Greg Parnas Discusses Legal Mechanisms for BreweriesGreg Parnas, who is a writer at DC...
2020-03-1825 minThe DC Beer ShowOne-Year Anniversary of Silver Branch Brewing CompanyDC Beer’s Richard and Adam visit Silver Branch Brewing Company to talk with Head Brewer Christian Layke and Marketing Manager Erin Karla about upcoming events and beer releases.Silver Branch is located in the heart of Silver Spring (just a few blocks from the DC Metro Redline stop). After opening its doors a year ago, Silver Branch has gained a reputation for its excellent dark lagers, along with a host of other favorite brews (including Hazy IPAs and Stouts).Celebrating One-Year Anniversary This Week Silver Branch has...
2020-03-0428 minThe DC Beer ShowBuilding Community at BreweriesDC Beer’s Richard speaks with guests Lyn Holland of 3 Stars Brewing Company and Bryan Van Den Oever of Red Bear Brewing Company about the concept of breweries and brewpubs as community centers, and patrons enjoy the brewery events that are held.Before prohibition, pubs and salons were popular community meeting places. Since the 1920s, however, most of these establishments lost their “community center” characteristic. But now, things are beginning to change. Over the past several years, breweries and brewpubs around the country (and especially in DC) are again becoming focal points of their commun...
2020-02-2642 minThe DC Beer ShowA Conversation with BA Executive Chef Adam DulyeDC Beer’s Richard speaks with the Brewers Association (BA) Executive Chef Adam Dulye about his work to promote the value and compatibility of craft beer and cuisine. Chef Adam also gives a preview of what to expect at this year’s SAVOR (which will be held on May 15 at the Anthem).The Art of Food and Beer PairingsChef Adam is a longtime chef who always had an appreciation for beer. He began collaborating with the BA on food and beer pairings over a decade ago for the annual Great American Beer...
2020-02-1928 minThe DC Beer ShowDC DistilleriesDC Beer’s Richard speaks with John Ustleton, Cofounder of New Columbia Distillery, and Alex Laufer, Head Distiller and Cofounder of One Eight Distilling, to talk about distilling spirits using local DC beers.Made in DC, for the Love of DCNew Columbia and One Eight are located in Ivy City, a small neighborhood in Northeast DC that is also home to DC breweries Atlas Brew Works and The Public Option. They take pride in their city and focus on providing local clientele with a broad range of spirits offerings. ...
2020-02-1242 minThe DC Beer ShowEveryone’s Favorite Lobbyist, Katie Marisic!DC Beer’s Richard sits down with Katie Marisic, the Federal Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA), to talk about BA’s advocacy role for the 8,000 craft breweries across the United States. Katie discusses the BA’s craft beer legislative victories in 2019 and previews the exciting activities coming up in 2020. Recap of 2019: Extension of the Excise Tax BreakBreweries have been subject to excise taxes since the Civil War. Excise taxes are placed on each barrel of beer produced by a US brewery (and foreign beer imports). In 2017, the BA successfully helped...
2020-02-0542 minThe DC Beer ShowDC Craft Beer Discussion Topics - Live From Silver Branch BrewingNo prep? No problem! On Sunday, January 26, 2020, DC Beer’s Richard, Adam, and Brandy visited Silver Branch Brewing Company for a live DC Beer Show recording. The co-hosts brought up members of the audience to talk about a range of Washington DC craft beer topics, including the latest retail trends, recent legislative “wins”, and upcoming FeBREWary events.First Guest: Eric Kintner of Wardman WinesEric Kintner is a Certified Cicerone and a trusted source of beer knowledge for his customers at Wardman Wines. Eric’s clientele range from local college students to establis...
2020-01-2937 minThe DC Beer ShowAn Update From The DC Brewers’ GuildDC Beer’s Richard is joined by Mari Rodela of DC Brau and Paul Dean of the DC Brewers’ Guild (DCBG) to recap the Guild’s 2019 activities and to preview what’s in store for 2020. New Faces to the DC Beer SceneDCBG is a nonprofit advocacy organization that represents the interests of DC breweries and taprooms. The DCBG family grew by two members in 2019, with Red Bear Brewing Company and Valor Brewpub both opening their doors last year. Mari and Paul noted that several great breweries also began operations in the region (but outside o...
2020-01-2232 minThe DC Beer ShowCrooked Crab Brewing CompanyDC Beer’s Richard and Adam speak with Earl Holman and Dan Messeca about the history and beer offerings at Crooked Crab Brewing Company in Odenton, Maryland. Approaching its two-year anniversary, Crooked Crab has found its identity as a brewery that offers something for everyone. It always has at least a dozen beers on tap and will continue to create more high-quality brews in the future.A College Dream Come TrueEarl, Dan, and their friend Alex Josephs became close friends while attending the University of Maryland in the mid-2000s. Over a...
2020-01-1528 minThe DC Beer ShowReckless Ale WorksDC Beer’s Richard and Adam visit Reckless Ale Works in Columbia, Maryland to talk about the brewery’s emergence onto the Maryland beer scene and how it is promoting its “reckless” brand.A Maryland Brewery on the Rise The story of Reckless Ale Works starts with its owner, Adam Carton, a former two time NCAA gymnastics champion and seven-time all-American athlete. After his gymnastic days, Adam went into the restaurant business. In 1996, he opened Frisco Tap House in Columbia, Maryland. Twenty years later, he opened Reckless Ale Works next door as a spin-off to Frisco’s brewing o...
2020-01-0838 minThe DC Beer ShowThe Soul Mega Lifestyle of BeerDC Beer’s Richard and Mike speak with Elliott Johnson and Jahi Wartts of Soul Mega, one of the newest breweries in DC. Elliott and Jahi talk about the philosophy behind their company and their grassroots efforts to promote the Soul Mega brand.The Embodiment of GreatnessElliott and Jahi met through work about ten years ago. Both novice homebrewers at the time, they quickly began trading beers, then collaborating on brews, and finally scaling operations. After receiving positive feedback from a number of friends, they began making plans to establish their own brewery.Wh...
2019-12-1832 minThe DC Beer ShowFlavor at Midnight Run BrewingDC Beer’s Richard and Adam sit down with Richard Cauble and Brent Turner to talk about Midnight Run Brewing in Frederick, Maryland.Humble Beginnings in Richard’s GarageRichard and Brent are family friends who began brewing together in Richard’s garage about seven years ago. Over time, their homebrewing operations expanded in scale and frequency. As garage space dwindled, they started looking to relocate.The first major breakthrough for Richard and Brent occurred four years ago when they obtained a permit from the Brewers Association of Mar...
2019-12-1135 minThe DC Beer ShowThe DC Beer Show’s Year-In-Review for 2019Richard teams up with DC Beer contributors Jacob Berg and Michael Stein to look back at the 2019 DC-area craft brewing scene and to speculate what’s to come in 2020. They say goodbye to a few cherished DC beer establishments, while also sharing optimistic outlooks for the continued growth of craft brewing in the region. Casualties and Opportunities of the Changing DC Beer Market2019 witnessed the closing of Meridian Pint and Mad Fox. These two brewpubs, which relied heavily upon “beer events” to generate revenue, struggled to compete against the influx of local craft breweries.
2019-12-0455 minThe DC Beer ShowCrushing it with Drew McCormick of Pizzeria ParadisoDC Beer’s Richard is joined by Drew McCormick, Executive Beverage Director at Pizzeria Paradiso, which is a top restaurant in the DC with five locations in the DMV area. Drew talks about her beer program at Pizzeria Paradiso and her efforts to support the local community.Drew’s Evolving Role in the Pizzeria Paradiso Beer ProgramOriginally from Maine, Drew has worked with Pizzeria Paradiso for seven years. She began as a server and worked her way up the ranks to her current position as Executive Beverage Director. She is responsible for coordinating the beverage opti...
2019-11-2731 minThe DC Beer ShowTrue Respite Brewing CompanyDC Beer’s Adam and Richard visit Brendan and Bailey O’Leary and Kenny Allen in Montgomery County to talk about their up-and-coming brewery True Respite Brewing Company.A Long, Fraught Road to the Opening of True RespiteBrendan and Bailey began drawing up business plans for True Respite in 2014 while living in Colorado. When searching for a brewery location, they found that Montgomery County was a perfect spot: a “beer friendly” local government; few existing breweries; and close to family. Soon after, they met Kenny, a local brewer who was eager to join...
2019-11-2040 minThe DC Beer ShowUnion Craft BrewingDC Beer’s Richard and Adam sit down with Jon Zerivitz and Kevin Blodger of Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss how their brewery has become a pillar of their neighborhood over the past eight years. Simple, Good Beer for Baltimore Jon, Kevin, and their business partner, Adam Benesch, founded Union Craft Brewing in 2011 with the vision of making good craft beer for the enjoyment of local Baltimore residents. It was the first new brewery built in Baltimore in 30 years. Kevin, the Direc...
2019-11-1334 minThe DC Beer ShowBock to the FutureDC Beer’s Richard sits down with Julie Verratti of Denizens Brewing Co. and Mike Stein of DC Beer and Lost Lagers to talk about the upcoming release of a new American-style bock beer called Bock to the Future.An 80-Year Old BrewBock to the Future is the result of a collaboration between Mike Stein and Denizens’ Chief Beer Officer, Jeff Ramirez, as part of the DC Beer’s 10 Beers for 10 Years series. The inspiration for this beer came from the archival collection of American brewer Walter Voigt, which is located within the Nation...
2019-11-0620 minThe DC Beer ShowBehind the Scenes of Help the PourDC Beer’s Richard sits down with Jamaal Lemon and Myron “Shep” Jenkins to talk about their journey from beer novices to hosts of the podcast Help the Pour.The Early Beer DaysOriginally from Charleston, South Carolina, Jamaal and Shep are longtime friends living in the DC area who share two passions: beer and travel. Several years ago, they began a travel blog called the Wayfarer Study that chronicled their travels to European cities like Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Rome. Later, they expanded their blog by creating a Youtu...
2019-10-3040 minThe DC Beer ShowPort City's Award Winning BrewsDC Beer Show hosts Adam and Richard travel to Alexandria, Virginia to visit with John Gartner, Sales Director, and Adam Reza, Lead Brewer of Port City Brewing. Port City Brewing opened its doors in 2011 and is the oldest package brewery in the DC Metro area. They just won their 11th Great American Beer Festival (GABF) medal earlier this month for their German Pilsner. Brewing Abilities and BackgroundsAdam and Richard talk to the Port City Brewing guys about their six flagship beers and how they focus on keeping a great quality of beer wh...
2019-10-2343 minThe DC Beer ShowTheresa McCulla and The Smithsonian's Last CallOn October 25, 2019, a new exhibit will be opening up at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History that highlights the American brewing history. Exhibit Curator Theresa McCulla joins Richard on this episode of the DC Beer Show.Theresa explains how beer fits into a longer timeline in history and shares how she collected items for this exhibit. From sheet music to a 1970s vibrating football table, some items from the exhibit are not your typical beer-related items, but they hold meaning. Theresa also previews some of the items beer industry gurus like Michael Lewis, Fritz Maytag, and Charlie...
2019-10-1634 minThe DC Beer ShowThe Best of SnallygasterThis special episode of the DC Beer Show is all about the 8th annual Snallygaster, happening Saturday, October 12, 2019.Snallygaster, a one-day beer festival put on by the beer minds behind Bluejacket, Churchkey, Sovereign and more, takes place directly on Pennsylvania Avenue in DC and will showcase 400 different beers from around the world. While it can be a bit overwhelming to know how to navigate and what to try, the DC Beer Show has your back!Out of the 400 beers at Snallygaster, 100 of them will be Hazy IPAs, Hazy Pale Ales, or Double...
2019-10-0947 minThe DC Beer ShowThree Cigars + Two PintsAdam and Richard travel to Rockville, Maryland to visit 7 Locks Brewing. In this episode, Richard and Adam chat with 7 Locks Brewing Brewmaster, Michael Linzmeyer, about the upcoming Cigar + Beer Pairing event. On October 12th, from 2pm-5pm, 7 Locks Brewing will be hosting the pairing event with Davidus Cigars. For only $45.00, enjoy three cigars, two pints, and the first release of 7 Locks new Barrel Aged Bottle Program, the Lockhouse Cellar Reserve.Cigar + Beer Pairings:Lord Baltimore Mild Cigar with the Rock Creek Kolsch BeerLord Calvert Medium Cigar paired with the Grubby Thicket B...
2019-10-0229 minThe DC Beer ShowHeavy Seas and their Regional ImpactFor this episode, Adam and Richard travel to Halethorpe, MD and visit Heavy Seas Beer. Officially named Clipper City Brewing Company, Heavy Seas Beer, was established in 1994 by Baltimore brew-pub owner Hugh Sisson. Brewmaster and Operations Manager Chris Leonard and Brewing Team Lead Brett Hagood join Adam and Richard in this episode of the DC Beer Show.Beer Breakdown and HistoryRichard and the Heavy Seas Beer team give a rundown on the history of Heavy Seas, including how it sprang from the first brewpub to open in Maryland since the Prohibition E...
2019-09-2533 minThe DC Beer ShowThe Rise in Craft Beer CompetitionIn this episode of the DC Beer Show, Jace Gonnerman, the Beverage Director for Meridian Pint, Brookland Pint, and Smoke & Barrel drops by and chats with Richard. Jace shares with the DC Beer Show how he sources craft beer for each of the three restaurants, and how they all have their own personalities and customers.Craft CompetitionRichard gets Jace’s opinion on the competition that his businesses are faced with as craft beer is becoming more common in restaurants and bars throughout the area. There is not only a spike in restaurants but al...
2019-09-1831 minThe DC Beer ShowNappy Roots in the BrewhouseMulti-platinum, Grammy-nominated recording artists Nappy Roots chats with Richard, in this episode of the DC Beer Show.You may be asking yourself why are rappers on the DC Beer Show? The Nappy Roots artists are the owners of the Atlantucky Brewery outside of Atlanta, GA, and were in town on their Great American Beer Run tour across the US.Atlantucky BeersThey share with Richard their evolution from drinking beer in the early 2000s to now being craft beer connoisseurs and brewers. Currently, Atlantucky doesn’t have an official spot to brew bu...
2019-09-1135 minThe DC Beer ShowHysteria Brewing in ColumbiaDC Beer Show hosts Adam and Richard find themselves in Columbia, Maryland at Hysteria Brewing Company and are joined by Director of Sales Ty Kreis. The three discuss how Hysteria’s start is different than a typical brewery, and the path that Ty took to join the Hysteria team.From Production to CanningHysteria Brewing Company is a production brewery that runs a 20-barrel system but will soon be upgrading to 40 barrels as they move towards becoming a distribution brewery. By adding canning to their name, the brewery will continue to grow their organization just as...
2019-08-2834 minThe DC Beer ShowMieza Blendery mixes dazzling concoctionsAdam and Richard find themselves back at Dynasty Brewing Company, but not to talk about Dynasty. Instead, they are talking to Alex Lynch, from Mieza Blendery. In 2011, Alex began focusing on sour and saison beers in his unfinished basement, which is where he fell in love with the mixed culture fermentation beers.What is a Beer Blendery? Mieza Blendery contracts out the wort production process of making beer and focuses solely on fermentation. A beer blendery creates multiple beer components with the intention of blending those components together to create the final product. This...
2019-08-2133 minThe DC Beer ShowAn Interview with Dynasty Brewing Company ExpertAdam and Richard sit down with Favio Garcia, Partner and Director of Brewery Operations at Dynasty Brewing Company, in Loudoun County. As one of the “Godfathers of DMV Brewing” Favio worked at various breweries in the DC area before opening Dynasty Brewing Company. When he got his start in the brewing industry many years ago, it was still referred to has micro-brewing. At that time, beer was not allowed to be sold directly to customers within the breweries; the only revenue that could be made was during beer tours. Brewery Business ModelsThe th...
2019-08-1427 minThe DC Beer ShowHow DC Brau Helped Transform DC into a Beer TownAdam and Richard visit DC Brau, the first production brewery in DC since 1956. They sit down with brewery founders, Jeff Hancock and Brandon Skall, to discuss the history surrounding the brewery and brewery legislation that had to take place in order for beers to be served in the brewery itself.Brewery Market EvolutionWhen DC Brau opened its doors in 2011, there were only 1,500 breweries open country-wide. Today, that number is upwards of 8,000. Given these statistics, Adam, Richard, and the DC Brau founders speculate if the market is becoming too saturated as well as what b...
2019-08-0731 minThe DC Beer ShowJasper Yeast Grows 300 Extraordinary CulturesFor the first time ever, the DC Beer Show episode highlights a yeast business. Jasper Yeast is located next to Ocelot Brewing Company in Dulles, Virginia. Adam and Richard visit with the team - Jasper Akerboom and Travis Tedrow. They discuss how the company was established and the experience that each team member brings to the company. What exactly does Jasper Yeast do?Yeast is one of the most important parts of the brewing process. It adds flavor and body to a beer. Without it, nothing would work....
2019-07-3141 minThe DC Beer ShowOcelot Brewing Company Enjoys MyselfThe DC Beer Show heads to Ocelot Brewing Company for this episode. Adam and Richard visit with Adrien Widman, owner and founder. Previously an IT guy, Adrien began brewing beer after a trip to San Diego where he got hooked on craft beer.Ocelot Brewing Company is a 15-barrel brewhouse and unlike a lot of other breweries, it does not have a flagship beer. Rather, Ocelot is known for its special and unique IPA and Pilsner beers. Adrien explains why he decided to not have a flagship beer and the advantages that come from this decision.
2019-07-2437 minThe DC Beer ShowSapwood Cellars: Hoppy IPAs & Sour Barrel-Aged BeersThe DC Beer Show visits Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, Maryland, where Adam and Richard speak with owners Scott Janish and Michael Tonsmeire. Scott has recently released the book The New IPA: Scientific Guide to Hop Aroma and Flavor. Michael is the author of American Sour Beers. These two styles — hoppy IPAs and sour barrel-aged beers – define the majority of the beers the team is creating.Sapwood Cellars runs a 10-barrel set-up designed to give their beers definition and body. They serve almost exclusively in their taproom, where they have ann unusu...
2019-07-1738 minThe DC Beer ShowA Conversation with Barrett LauerIn this episode, Richard is joined by Barrett Lauer, Head Brewer of District ChopHouse. Barrett has been brewing beer for 23 years and has been at District ChopHouse for 15. He is one of the few brewers in the DC area who we could consider an “original” based on his professional experience and length of brewing knowledge.Richard and Barrett discuss the classic style of beers including light lagers, amber ales, and nut brown ales that District ChopHouse produces and that its customers consistently look for. While chatting with Richard, Barrett shares the personal story behind the...
2019-07-0328 minThe DC Beer ShowLoudoun County Beer Week Inaugural YearNot only is Loudoun County home of Jasper Yeast Labs and the Mid-Atlantic’s first commercial-scale hops processing facility, but it also has the highest concentration of craft breweries in Virginia. And now they’re launching the inaugural LoCo Beer Week June 22 - 29, 2019!Richard is joined by Beth Erickson, President & CEO of Visit Loudoun, Lashelle Davis of Loudoun County Brewers Association and House 6 Brewing, and Richard Hartogs, Co-founder of Rocket Frog Brewing Company to discuss the upcoming event and what it means for the local DMV area.More than 30 brew...
2019-06-1223 minThe DC Beer ShowLove Struck by Beer: Justin and JulieDC Beer Land News & EventsThe Mayor of DC has introduced legislation that will give a license exemption to home brewers.Aslin Beer Co. close to opening new location in Alexandria, VASaturday, 6/1: Red Bear Brewing Company hosting Pride Yoga PartySaturday, 6/1: 2nd Annual Priday Night at Port City Brewing CompanyWednesday, 6/5: LGBTBBQ Comedy Roast at Red Bear Brewing CompanyThursday, 6/6: Datcha Beer Garden hosts launch of #PridePils beer canLove Struck by Beer: Justin and JulieIn this DC Beer Show episode, Richard is joined by home brewers and craft-beer-loving couple, Justin...
2019-05-2935 min
Hospitals In FocusThe Right Dose of Rehabilitation with Dr. Richard SenelickYou’ve been stabilized in the hospital after suffering a life altering medical condition, but now its time to start the path to getting back home – what’s next? When most people think of rehabilitation hospitals they probably imagine a place for a baseball player recovering from a sore elbow or a drug rehab center – somewhere they won’t ever have to go. But physical rehabilitation hospitals are a critical cog in the continuum of care as people recover from a major injury. In this episode, Dr. Richard Senelick of Encompass Health discusses what goes on at a rehabilitation hospital a...
2019-05-2823 minThe DC Beer ShowMoney and Metal, with Bob Pease of the Brewers AssociationDC Brews News and Upcoming EventsBrewbound’s Brew Talks at Penn Social included topics of the Federal Excise Tax on gallons of beer, as well as how the trade war with China is affecting the brewery industryWednesday, 5/22: B Side hosting “Beer for Wine Lovers” eventMemorial Day Weekend EventsBluejacket pouring Metal Guru all weekend long, beginning at 12pm each dayDirt Farm Brewing hosting a weekend-long partyPort City has events on Saturday, 5/25City Tap Penn Quarter hosting Summer Kickoff Party on Monday, 5/27Tuesday, 5/28: Tuesday Brewsday at KramersTaxes and Tariffs: Craft Brewing in 2019Adam a...
2019-05-2255 minThe DC Beer ShowAtlas Brew Works has Big Big Plans!DC Brews NewsGreg Koch of Stone Brewing was in town at Right Proper Brewpub and launched SousedHomebrewers are putting out high-quality beers in the DC AreaWednesday, 5/1: Rocket Frog Brewing Company featured at Dacha Beer ClubThursday, 5/2: Say goodbye to the beers of Kapittel at The SovereignSaturday, 5/4: Join Rocket Frog Brewing Company for their 1st AnniversarySolar-Powered BrewThe Brew Daddies sit down with Founder Justin Cox and Head Brewer Daniel Vilarrubi from Atlas Brew Works in Ivy City DC. Atlas Brew Works is a solar-powered production and distribution brewery, open since 2013, and...
2019-05-0145 minThe DC Beer ShowSankofa brings West African flavor to DC BeerIt’s a long episode but totally worth it!Local News with Mike and RichardSilver Spring has officially arrived as a place for beerNew DC Beer column, Small Steins with Stein out now and every Monday, introducing Mike’s favorite small beers (under 5% abv)Featured events for the weekend and beyondSankofa brings West African flavor to DC BeerThe Brew Daddies visit with Head Brewer Kofi Mero from Sankofa Beer Company. Kofi explains that his brewery is a bit different from most in the DC area because they...
2019-04-241h 01The DC Beer ShowMeridian Pint is Closing and Denizens is GrowingMike Stein reports the news of the week, with some sad news about Columbia Heights favorite Meridian Pint, then Adam and Richard speak with Julie Verrati and Jeff Ramirez of Denizens Brewing Company.
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2019-04-1742 minThe DC Beer ShowPart 2 of our talk with Paul Dean of the DC Brewers GuildThe Craft Beer Conference, Bill DeBaun leaves, and more from The DC Brewers Guild in this episode!This Week’s DC Beer Updates: Local and NationalBrewers Association’s Craft Beer Conference is going on in Colorado this weekCombinations of multiple breweries are brewing, nationallyThe Maryland Craft Beer Modernization Act passedBill DeBaun, DC Beer Co-Editor, leavingThursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14 - DC Easter Keg Hunt with Churchkey, Bluejacket, The Sovereign, and The Partisan as participating locations for scorecardsGlass Castle Czech Pilsner releases at Silver Branch Brewing CompanyKramerbrooks’ Tuesday BrewsdayThe DC Brewers Guild...
2019-04-1028 minThe DC Beer ShowRocket Frog Brewing CompanyThe Brew Daddies travel to Sterling, VA to sit down with owner Richard Hartogs and head brewer Russell Carpenter of Rocket Frog Brewing Company. In the short nine months since opening, Rocket Frog has had some amazing success, including a bronze medal at The Great American Beer Festival for their brown ale, Wallops Island. The Brew Daddies learn how Rocket Frog came together and what drove Richard and his twin brother to open it. Russel shares the details of their three vessel, 10-barrel system brewhouse. The Brew Daddies probe th...
2019-02-2741 minThe DC Beer ShowRevisiting Red Bear BrewingThe Brew Daddies sit down with the Bryan, Simon and Cameron, owners of Red Bear Brewing Company. We first spoke with them last summer just before they began the buildout of their new brewery in NOMA DC. Now their space is almost complete and from its intimate feeling to the expedited beer bar to the wall of games featuring over 100 board games, Red Bear clearly intends to create a neighborhood brewpub experience that invites the community to enjoy great beer in an inclusive space perfect for relaxing with friends. Bryan, Simon, and Cameron share the...
2019-01-3043 minThe DC Beer ShowBill Madden of Mad Fox Brewing CompanyHey there Brewery Lovers! First off, Richard screwed up multiple times by saying we were in Fairfax, Virginia. We were at Mad Fox Brewery in Falls Church, Virginia. Apologies to everyone for that error.One request from The Brew Daddies: Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey from DCBeer.com to help us plan for major expansion in 2019.In this episode, we spoke with legendary brewer Bill Madden of Mad Fox Brewing Company, who graduated from the Master Brewer Program at UC Davis in 1995 and has been a professional...
2019-01-1629 minThe DC Beer ShowSaints Row Brewing CompanyRichard and Adam speak with Tony Prebula, owner and brewer at Saints Row Brewing Company, a family-owned and operated nanobrewery in Rockville, Maryland. Tony tells the Daddies how he got his start, the incredible support he's received from his wife (which makes Adam jealous), and their commitment to providing the very best beer to their community. Saints Row doesn't distribute, so if you want to try their diverse selection of creative and innovative brews you'll have to visit them in person. We highly recommend it!
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2019-01-0239 minThe DC Beer ShowDrink Beer, Think Beer with John HollThe Brew Daddies (well, Richard) are joined by special guest John Holl, senior editor of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine and the co-host of the podcast Steal This Beer, to discuss his recent book Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint. John weighs in on how the beer scene is changing and how “craft” beer should really just be about “good” beer at a time when there are over 7,000 breweries in business. They also consider the various business models breweries are adopting and how that ties into the changing scene. Don’t miss this very special, v...
2018-12-1933 minThe DC Beer ShowChesepiooc Real Ale BrewingChesepiooc Real Ale Brewery is a nano brewery in Crofton, Maryland with the mantra “No Flagships”. Since owner/brewer Jon Esposito opened in February, he has brewed close to 130 real ales for his local customers. Adam and Richard sit down with Jon, who started (and sold) his first brewery in the 1990s, to discuss the challenges and thrills of brewing small batch cask ales and experimenting with a variety of flavors. Chesepiooc, which is the Algonquian Indian word for “Chesapeake,” also offers “brew days” for first-time and experienced homebrewers who want to experience larger scale brewing (one barrel system) and a quarte...
2018-12-0525 minThe DC Beer ShowAstro Lab Brewing CompanyAstro Lab Brewing Company in Silver Spring, Maryland, opened just a month ago. For founders Emma Whelan and Matt Cronin, the grand opening was the end of one journey and the beginning of another, and the journey is what Astro Lab is all about. They share the ups and downs of nearly two years from concept to customers with Adam and Richard, and talk about what the journey ahead may bring.Though Astro Lab is the second brewery to open in Silver Spring after Denizens, with the impending addition of Silver Branch Brewing Silver Spring is poised...
2018-11-2136 min
The DC Beer ShowCalvert Brewing CompanyAdam and Richard visit with Kara Capelli, Nick Finney, and Alex Camilliere of Calvert Brewing Company at their beautiful production facility and taproom in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.Calvert Brewing is committed to one thing: making the very best beer they can. While keeping a close eye on consumer tastes, they avoid gimmicks and experimentation for the sake of experimenting. That doesn't mean they don't brew some amazing creations, though. Their Oktoberfest, Cream Ale, and Stouts are near-perfect.Calvert's taproom is made for fun, with a huge horseshoe bar, a ping pong table, and fun events...
2018-11-0734 min
The DC Beer ShowMaryland Laws are Unfair to BreweriesFranchise and other laws in Maryland leave craft breweries at the mercy of distributors. In this episode, Adam and Richard talk to Brendan O'Leary of the Supporters of Maryland Brewing PAC about how they are working with state legislators to change the laws to create a fairer system for all.Learn more about the PAC, a subsidiary of the Brewers Association of Maryland, and how you can help them support craft breweries in the state, at https://marylandbeer.org/about-us/pac/
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2018-10-1023 min
The DC Beer ShowThe Heurich House MuseumRichard speaks with Kimberly Bender, Executive Director of the Heurich House Museum, about the history of the District's most successful brewer – Christian Heurich.Christian Heurich immigrated from Germany to America in 1866 with $200 in his pocket. He opened his first brewpub in Washington, D.C., in 1872 and became the city's most successful brewer. The Chr. Heurich Brewing Co. was the city’s longest-operating brewery, operating from 1872 to 1956.Kim tells the fascinating stories of how Heurich built a state-of-the-art, fireproof brewing facility on the banks of the Potomac, which stood for nearly 100 years until it was torn down...
2018-09-2636 min
The DC Beer ShowRed Bear Brewing CompanyThe Brew Daddies speak with Bryan Van Den Oever and Simon Bee about the brewpub they're opening in NOMA DC, Red Bear Brewing Company.We don't usually feature brewpubs on the show, but Red Bear has had an interesting path to brewing in DC and, with a historic location in a rapidly growing neighborhood, we thought it would be fun to highlight this coming-soon neighborhood gem during DC Beer Week.Notice: Richard's mic malfunctioned and we recorded in a large, open, empty concrete room, so the sound isn't as good as we'd like. We hope...
2018-08-1519 min
The DC Beer ShowRoad Trip! Houston and DurhamWe were both traveling so we each visited a brewery. What a surprise.Adam went to Sigma Brewing Company in Houston, Texas, a brewery that likes heavy metal music, comedy wrestling, and has Adam's favorite beer transportation, Crowlers.Richard spent some time at Full Steam Brewery in Durham, North Carolina, which has a mission to celebrate the farm and food traditions of the South.We hope you have a chance to visit one of these great breweries!
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2018-08-0123 min
The DC Beer ShowDragon Hops Brewing CompanyDragon Hops Brewing Company is a brand-new brewery in the boozy town of Purcellville, Virginia — home to breweries, distilleries, and wineries galore. Adam and Richard spent an afternoon with owner James Horris learning how local hop farm Dragon Hops expanded their business into a brewery and talking to head brewer Mitch Pilchuk about his dedication to traditional brewing styles.Dragon Hops Brewing has a big spacious taproom that features live music and stand-up comedy along with a great food selection and, of course, excellent beer choices.You can learn more at Dra...
2018-07-1120 min
The DC Beer ShowUpdates with Silver Branch Brewing Co.If you've ever thought about opening a brewery, listen up! Richard returns to Silver Branch Brewery to talk to Christian Layke and Brett Robison as they prepare to begin the build-out of their brewing facility and taproom in Silver Spring.Christian and Brett talk about the anxieties and thrills as they enter the final stage before opening, and explain their priorities for being a community gathering place. You can be a part of the start by joining their Founder's Club, with premiums, discounts, and special invitations for up to five years!We'll be checking in...
2018-06-2728 min
The DC Beer ShowRight Proper Brewing CompanyRight Proper Brewing Company in Washington, D.C., is a yeast-forward brewery with a full-service brewpub restaurant in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood and a production facility and taproom in Brookland. Adam and Richard visited the Brookland taproom, a cozy neighborhood place with a fantastic (and shocking) wraparound mural inside. They serve flights, glasses or growlers to go, and a few pre-packaged snacks. If you want real food, they have a food truck out every Saturday or you're welcome to order from one of the nearby restaurants.Co-owner and head brewer Nathan Zeender tells the B...
2018-05-3017 min
The DC Beer ShowSilver Branch Brewing CompanyIn this special episode of Brew Daddies, Richard talks to Christian Layke and Brett Robison of Silver Branch Brewery, a brand new brewery based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Just days before this recording, Silver Branch signed the lease on space for their production facility, taproom, and beer garden, and they plan to open in the Fall of 2018. (They're already releasing collaborations with other breweries!)Christian and Brett talk about the events that led them to decide to open a brewery, the challenges they've faced so far, and what's next on their path to getting a production and...
2018-04-1527 min
The DC Beer ShowFlying Dog Brewery LIVE!In the very first LIVE episode of Brew Daddies, Adam and Richard visit Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland. The 28th largest craft brewer in the USA, Flying Dog has been innovating the craft beer industry for more than 20 years. Their brewery and taproom offer incomparable hospitality to beer lovers from around the world. The Brew Daddies speak with pilot brewer Todd Kelly about Flying Dog's extremely experimental styles, including pioneering the Belgian IPA. They hear from sales forecaster Kyle Chittum about some of the 48 beers Flying Dog will be releasing in 2018 and their worldwide distribution. Kristin...
2018-03-2435 min
The DC Beer ShowJailbreak Brewing CompanyJailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel, Maryland has been forward-thinking since the founders quit their successful tech companies to build something they love. With a beautiful taproom expanding to a full-service restaurant and 15 beers on tap at any time, this family-friendly pub should be a top destination for anyone living in or visiting the DC/Baltimore area. Brewmaster Ryan Harvey, a 20-yr brewing veteran, tells the Brew Daddies about the Jailbreak's history and brewing philosophy, and their unusual connection to The Big Lebowski. His skill comes through completely in the brews Adam and Richard try and give four...
2018-03-0522 min
The DC Beer ShowSite Unseen: Two Roads Brewing CompanyIn this "Site Unseen" episode Adam and Richard sample Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, Connecticut. They introduce you to the 7-days-a-week taproom and taste the Workers Comp Saison Farmhouse Ale, No Limits Hefeweizen, a specialty hop release, and the Road 2 Ruin Double IPA. With a great selection of 3- and 4-stein beers, Two Roads Brewing is high on the Brew Daddies list of places to go. Find the brewery online at TwoRoadsBrewing.com
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2018-02-1817 min
The DC Beer ShowSite Unseen: Firestone Walker Brewing CompanyIn another "Site Unseen" episode, featuring breweries we haven't visited (yet), Adam and Richard sample Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Southern California. They try the Union Jack IPA, the Easy Jack IPA, the Luponic Distortion (Evolution 008), and the Pale 31 California Pale Ale. With three taprooms, Firestone Walker is a must-visit brewery for anyone in (or visiting) the Los Angeles area. This episode is also a lesson in checking the "best by" dates on store-bought beer. Find the brewery online at Firestonebeer.com
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2018-01-2719 min
The DC Beer ShowSite Unseen: Tröegs Independent BrewingIn the Brew Daddies first "Site Unseen" episode, featuring breweries we haven't visited (yet), Adam and Richard sample Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, Pennsylvania.They try the Sunshine Pils, the Hopback Amber Ale, the Perpetual IPA, and the Troegenator Double Bock. With a high level of technical artistry in their brewing style and a full-service restaurant for a taproom, Tröegs is high on the Brew Daddies list of must-visit breweries. Find the brewery online at Troegs.com
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2018-01-2118 min
The DC Beer Show7 Locks Brewing7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, Maryland specializes in malt-forward brews served with a hyper-local flair in a neighborhood bar atmosphere. In this episode of Brew Daddies, co-owner Jim Beaman talks about 7 Locks' philosophy and passion for the brewery's hometown and we talk to both first-time patrons and regulars about what makes 7 Locks special. And as always Adam & Richard share their tasting notes: Snakeden Saison, Gratzer, Devil's Alley IPA, Redland Lager, and Blockhouse Point Stout. Learn more about 7 Locks Brewing at http://www.7locksbrewing.com and @7LocksBrewing The music: Who'll play the Blues? by Hans Atom (c) 2017
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2017-12-0823 min
The DC Beer ShowThree Stars Brewing CompanyAdam and Richard visit their neighborhood brewery, 3 Stars, to meet the patrons and enjoy the beer!
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2017-11-1616 min
IntersectionsAfrica in 2017: Innovation, employment, and governanceAmadou Sy, senior fellow and director of the Africa Growth Initiative, and Witney Schneidman, nonresident senior fellow at Brookings and senior international advisor for Africa at Covington & Burling LLP, examine the top priorities for Africa in 2017 set forth by the Africa Growth Initiative's annual Foresight Report. Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2jUHiIS With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo and producer Vanessa Sauter, and also thanks for additional support from Kelly Russo, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts here or on iTunes, send feedback email to intersections@b...
2017-02-0142 min
IntersectionsExamining President Obama's legacy In this episode of Intersections, Molly Reynolds, a fellow with Governance Studies, and Thomas Wright, a fellow and director of the Project on International Order and Strategy, talk about President Obama's successes and failures in public policy, and what legacy he leaves behind. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo and producer Vanessa Sauter, and also thanks for additional support from Kelly Russo, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Questions? Comments? Send feedback to intersections@brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Netw...
2017-01-1837 min
IntersectionsEnergy and climate policy under the Trump administrationBrookings experts Bruce Jones and David Victor forecast the future of U.S. energy and climate policies under the Trump administration, the role of state-level actors and energy markets, and what happens if the U.S. walks away from the Paris agreement. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Full show notes are available here: http://brook.gs/2ja53A6 Questions? Comments? Contact us at intersections@brookings.edu, or follow and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Networ
2017-01-0440 min
IntersectionsU.S. politics and the Middle East: Polarization and regional stabilityShibley Telhami, the Anwar Sadat chair for peace and development at the University of Maryland and nonresident senior fellow at Brookings, discusses with Sarah Yerkes the increasing polarization of American views toward Israel and Palestine and the future of U.S. policy in the broader Middle East. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Full show notes are available here: https://www.brookings.edu/podcast-episode/us-politics-and-the-middle-east/ Questions? Comments? Contact us at intersections@brookings.edu, or follow and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. Int...
2016-12-2034 min
IntersectionsCuba's economic futureRichard Feinberg, nonresident senior fellow with the Brookings Latin America Initiative, and Ted Piccone, senior fellow in the Latin America Initiative, discuss the passing of Fidel Castro, U.S.-Cuba relations under a Trump presidency, and how tourism can be the driver of a new Cuban economy. Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2gKXKw4 Thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Questions? Comments? Send feedback to intersections@brookings.edu. Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
2016-12-1435 min
IntersectionsPriorities for the Trump administration: Mayors speak on trade, immigration, and economic opportunityAmy Liu, vice president and director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings, talks with the former mayors of Philadelphia and Mesa, Arizona, Michael Nutter and Scott Smith, now both nonresident senior fellows at Brookings, about what motivated voters in their former constituencies and how a Trump presidency will affect issues of trade, immigration, and economic opportunity. Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2fLDTZX Thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Questions? Comments? Send feedback to intersections@brookings.edu. Intersections is part o...
2016-11-3050 min
IntersectionsUrban governance in the 21st century: Innovating solutionsKemal Derviş, vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program, and Bruce Katz, inaugural Centennial Scholar, examine the multidisciplinary, adaptive approach cities take to tackling public policy challenges, and other lessons for governance in the 21st century. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2fyfMiY Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. P...
2016-11-0938 min
IntersectionsNoncognitive skills in education: What we know and why they matterDiane Schanzenbach, senior fellow in Economic Studies and director of The Hamilton Project, and Grover "Russ" Whitehurst, senior fellow with the Center on Children and Families, discuss the importance of soft skills and the best policies and practices for teaching noncognitive skills to children. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2dWG27I Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu Intersections is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
2016-10-2638 min
IntersectionsIndia on the international stageGuest interviewer Tanvi Madan, fellow and director of the India Project in Foreign Policy, Ambassador Shivshankar Menon, distinguished fellow in Foreign Policy, and Dhruva Jaishankar, fellow in Foreign Policy at Brookings India, examine India's foreign policy, particularly toward the U.S. and China, as well as its counter-terrorism approach in the wake of a cross-border attack on an Indian military position in Kashmir. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Find the full show notes here: http://brook.gs/2dLmoL1 Questions? Comments? Email us at...
2016-10-1242 min
IntersectionsPolitical gridlock and the U.S. economyAlice Rivlin, senior fellow in Economic Studies and the Center for Health Policy, and William Galston, senior fellow in Governance Studies, discuss the importance of bipartisanship in the United States and how current party divisions are detrimental to the economy. With thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Full show notes available here: http://brook.gs/2cCAOyD Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu.
2016-09-2839 min
IntersectionsHong Kong's elections: Testing democratic reform in ChinaIn this episode of "Intersections," Richard Bush, senior fellow in Foreign Policy and the John L. Thornton China Center and director of the Center for East Asia Policy Studies (CEAP), and Cheng Li, senior fellow in Foreign Policy and director of the John L. Thornton China Center, discuss the recent elections in Hong Kong, the independence movement, and China's one country, two systems governance policy. With thanks to audio engineer Mark Hoelscher, Vanessa Sauter, Basseem Maleki, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu.
2016-09-1433 min
IntersectionsInclusive cities: Transportation and accessibilityAdie Tomer, fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program, and Jeff Gutman, senior fellow in Global Economy and Development, discuss how to transform transportation policy with a focus on accessibility and how cities around the world are grappling with improving infrastructure and increasing access for people of all incomes. Full show notes: https://www.brookings.edu/podcast-episode/inclusive-cities-transportation-and-accessibility/ Thanks to audio engineer Mark Hoelscher, Vanessa Sauter, Fred Dews, and Richard Fawal. Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu.
2016-08-3139 min
IntersectionsDemocracy in Turkey: Before and after the coupIn this episode of "Intersections," Kemal Kirişci, TÜSİAD senior fellow and director of the Center on the United States and Europe's Turkey Project, and Ted Piccone, senior fellow in the Project on International Order and Strategy in the Foreign Policy program, examine Turkey's history of democracy and military coups, its relationship with the Middle East and the European Union, and the Gülenist movement's relationship with the Turkish government. They also discuss the future development of the country's governance under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. For the full show notes, visit: https://www.brookings.edu/podcast-ep...
2016-08-0339 min
IntersectionsVenezuela in CrisisIn this episode of "Intersections," Harold Trinkunas, senior fellow and director of the Latin America Initiative, and Dany Bahar, fellow in Global Economy and Development, discuss Venezuela's political and economic crisis, and how it is the result not just of dropping oil prices, but of years of economic mismanagement. For our full show notes, go to: http://www.brookings.edu/podcasts/2016/07/venezuela With thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, Mark Hoelscher, Carisa Nietsche, Sara Abdel-Rahim, Jacob Saliba, Fred Dews and Richard Fawal. Questions? Comments? Email us at intersections@brookings.edu
2016-07-2044 min
IntersectionsCivil wars and U.S. engagement the Middle East"At the end of the day, we need to remember that Daesh is more a product of the civil wars than it is a cause of them. And the way that we're behaving is we're treating it as the cause. And the problem is that in places like Syria, in Iraq, potentially in Libya, we are mounting these military campaigns to destroy Daesh and we're not doing anything about the underlying civil wars. And the real danger there is—we have a brilliant military and they may very well succeed in destroying Daesh—but if we haven't dealt with the un...
2016-07-0650 min
IntersectionsCollege education and student debt: Evaluating the investment"…A lot of the conversation around college education is that tuition is increasing very rapidly, debt is increasing very rapidly and what does that mean for everyone? If we take a bigger step back we want to reframe the discussion around higher education as the potential investment available to people in our economy to help them be more productive in the labor market and to help them have better financial lives themselves. So when we think about higher education, rather than focusing all on the costs like we have been doing with the focus on the narrative about tuition and...
2016-06-2234 min
IntersectionsPresence and voice: Women in foreign policy"When I go to meetings today, I see more women, and I see many more younger women coming into the field. But what's really struck me, as I've been thinking about this issue of women in foreign policy in the last couple years, is the difference between presence and voice. There are many more women working in foreign policy today, but you don't see the same proportion of women prominent in foreign policy speaking in the media, in senior positions, or even when you're all in the room together sitting at the table and speaking as the lead speaker at...
2016-06-0834 min
IntersectionsEnding global poverty: Education and digital technology"If we think about the progress of getting people out of extreme poverty, it is really impressive. But it is actually a much slower trend then what we have seen in the spread of digital technology. The speed with which mobile phone ownership has spread around the world, access to bank accounts, biometric identification cards, people getting online – these trends are happening even faster. We are seeing 100-300 million people each year getting access to a phone or biometric ID for the first time. These trends in getting people digitally connected. . .are progressing at such speed that they're starting to...
2016-05-2531 min