The Lunch Hour with Washington Signal
The Lunch Hour with Washington Signal covers wide-ranging discussions with the Capitol city's policy movers, shakers, and thinkers. The Lunch Hour provides a unique look at the people behind the policy debates that are moving in DC.
Episodes
220 episodes
Ep. 193 - Reviving New York Through Free Markets & Growth w/Caroline Shinkle
Can New York reclaim its position as the world's premier center of opportunity and economic growth?On this episode of the Washington Signal Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Caroline Shinkle, Republican ...
Ep. 191 - Taxes, Free Markets & the Future of Conservatism w/Grover Norquist
What happens when political movements abandon the principles that made them successful?On this episode of the Washington Signal Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Grover Norquist, founder and president of...
Ep. 190 - Parents’ Rights, Education Reform & Defending Education w/Nicole Neily
What happens when parents finally get a firsthand look at what their children are being taught in school?On this episode of the Washington Signal Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Nicole Neily, President...
Ep. 189 - Aluminum, China, & America’s Supply Chain Future w/Anthony Musto & Ben Carlson
How can a recycled soda can become a national security issue?On this episode of the Washington Signal's Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer is joined by Anthony Musto, North American Strategy & Growth Lead at Constel...
Ep. 188 - Tariffs, Food Security & the Future of American Manufacturing w/Scott Breen
How does a tariff on steel end up affecting the price of canned food at the grocery store?On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Scott Breen, President of the Can Ma...
Ep. 187 - Recycling, Waste Policy & Remaking in America w/Heidi Sanborn
How can America reduce waste, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and rebuild its recycling infrastructure at the same time?On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Heidi Sanb...
Ep. 186 - Faith, Persecution & the Story Behind Faith Under Siege w/Sarah Makin
Why does religion remain at the center of so many global conflicts — and why do policymakers often ignore it?On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer is joined by Sarah Makin, religious...
Ep. 185 - AI Regulation, Free Markets & the Guard Act Debate w/Zach Lilly
As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, so does the debate over how — and whether — it should be regulated.On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer is joined by Zach Lilly, Director...
Ep. 184 - Healthcare Costs, Pharma Policy & HSAs: A Market-Based Approach w/Isabelle Marchese
Why does healthcare keep getting more expensive — and are policymakers making the problem worse?On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Isabelle Marchese, Director of He...
Ep. 183 - China, Naval Power, and America’s Shipbuilding Crisis w/Brent Sadler
Naval power has shaped global dominance for centuries — and today, it may determine the outcome of America’s strategic competition with China.On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down...
Ep. 182 - Drug Pricing, Generics, and IP Reform w/John Murphy
Prescription drug prices dominate the headlines — but most Americans rely on medicines that rarely get discussed.On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with John Murphy, Pre...
Ep. 181 - Deregulation, AI, and the Hidden Cost of Regulation w/ Patrick McLaughlin
Regulation shapes nearly every part of the U.S. economy — but what happens when decades of rules pile up without being revisited?On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Patr...
Ep. 180 - Nuclear Power, AI, and the Race to Build America’s Energy Future w/Kevin Kong
In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer speaks with Kevin Kong, founder and CEO of Everstar, about why America’s energy future depends on nuclear power — and why the time to move is no...
Ep. 179 - Healthcare Fraud, Medicaid Laundering & Free-Market Fixes w/Dr. Brian Blase
Andrew Langer interviews Dr. Brian Blase, President and Founder of Paragon Health Institute, a leading conservative healthcare think tank focused on market-based reforms. They dive into America’s healthcare crisis: massive fraud in ...
Iran, U.S. Strategy, and the Growing Middle East Conflict w/Paul Teller
What led to the latest military operations involving Iran — and what could happen next?In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Andrew Langer speaks with Paul Teller, President of Taylor S...
On the Ground in Ukraine Since Day Five of the War w/Steven Moore
What is the war in Ukraine really like on the ground—and how much of what Americans hear is shaped by misinformation?In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour podcast, Andrew Langer speaks with Steven Moore, found...
Faith, Energy Attacks, and Peace Through Strength w/Pavlo Unguryan
In this episode, former Ukrainian parliamentarian Pavlo Unguryan joins Andrew Langer from inside Ukraine—where repeated drone and missile attacks have disrupted power, heat, water, and internet access—to describe what daily life looks li...
Section 230 at 30: Jennifer Huddleston on AI Regulation and the Evolution of Online Platforms
What does Section 230 really do — and why does it still shape the future of the internet?In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Polic...
Section 230 at 30: Tech Policy, Free Speech, and the Future of the Internet w/Patrick Hedger
As the 30th anniversary of Section 230 approaches, Andrew Langer sits down with NetChoice Policy Director Patrick Hedger to break down the law that shaped the modern internet. They discuss free enterprise, innovation, online speech, tort reform...
Endangered Species Act Exposed: Colorado Wolves, Land Rights & Federal Overreach w/Margaret Byfield
Is the Endangered Species Act protecting wildlife — or expanding federal control over private land?In this special episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Brad Swail speaks with Margaret Byfield, Executive ...
Soft Power, China, and Global Strategy w/Daniel Runde
Senior foreign policy strategist Daniel Runde joins Andrew Langer on the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour to break down America’s global strategy in an era of rising Chinese influence. Drawing from his book The American Imperativ...
Trump’s Healthcare Plan Explained: Markets, Insurance Myths & Why Costs Keep Rising w/Jeremy Nighohossian
In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer is joined by economist Jeremy Nighohossian of the Competitive Enterprise Institute to break down President Trump’s latest healthcare proposal—and the deeper st...
Ep. 170 - Anne Cassity
In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Anne Cassity, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association, to break down how pharmacy benefit manag...