Potomac Perspective with Brian Gardner

Investors digest a whirlwind out of the White House, as President Trump faces a vacancy at the Federal Reserve and a legal challenge to his trade agenda. Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss the latest developments.

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President Trump turns up the pressure on Fed Chair Powell. Plus, crypto’s big week short circuits on Capitol Hill. Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro have the latest in this episode of Potomac Perspective.

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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 Shapiro wade through a pivotal week in politics and policy.

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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.

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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 a possible crack in the Senate’s bipartisan crypto coalition.

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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.

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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 Treasury Department staffer Christopher Smith to the podcast for a discussion on President Trump’s plan to restructure ...

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 the motives behind this move, and whether similar action could be taken at the Federal Reserve. 

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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 President’s speech and handicap the chances these ideas will eventually become law.

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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: the outlook for M&A and tax policy.

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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 impacts on business and financial markets. 

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President-elect Trump fills more key cabinet positions as his team takes shape. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro examine how Trump's personnel picks reflect his planned push for a pro-growth, deregulatory agenda. 

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Donald Trump reclaims the presidency in a comeback victory that also carries Congressional Republicans into power. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro recap the election results and examine how investors could ride the “red wave” as new policy priorities emerge.

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After a summer of unexpected twists and turns, the race for the White House nears the finish line. In a special episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner gives co-host Neil Shapiro his final election call and examines potential sector winners and losers and policy priorities with business and market implications.

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New polling shows Donald Trump and Kamala Harris running neck and neck in the final days of the presidential race, igniting talk of a “contested election” and potential chaos. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss whether financial markets are historically influenced more by political uncertainty or economic conditions.

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With Election Day less than a month away, the presidential race seems too close to call. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro discuss what to watch in the campaign’s homestretch – and look at how political party realignment could help reshape the electoral college map.

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A potential cap on credit card rates, no tax on tips, and more SALT in your diet? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro run through the latest menu of presidential proposals from the campaign trail. Plus, how Congress appears to have avoided a potential government shutdown – for now.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump square off in their first, and possibly only, debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. But did either candidate do enough to sway undecided voters? And what policy takeaways are there for investors, entrepreneurs, and big business? In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro rate the debate!

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As Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, many are wondering how she will govern if elected. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro examine what a potential Harris economic agenda might look like. Also discussed: the latest polling information and whether Donald Trump could soon pick up a high-profile endorsemen...