By making local officials the gatekeepers for million-dollar businesses,
states have unintentionally created a breeding ground for bribery and
favoritism. POLITICO's Mona Zhang reports. This episode is the second in
a two-part series on the unintended consequences of marijuana
legalization laws. (This episode of "POLITICO Dispatch" aired May 4,
2021.) 

Mona  Zhang is POLITICO's states cannabis policy reporter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: How state marijuana legalization became a boon for corruption

The edge of legalization, Part Two: Ripe for corruption

Welcome to Ontario, Oregon, home of the tater tot — and now, a massive
marijuana market for customers crossing the Idaho border. POLITICO's
Natalie Fertig explains how the tiny town border town of 11,000 people
became one of America's cannabis capitals — and what it means for other
towns as weed legalization spreads. This episode is the first in a
two-part series on the unintended consequences of marijuana legalization
laws. (This episode of "POLITICO Dispatch" aired May 3, 2021.) 
Natalie Fertig is POLITICO's federal cannabis policy reporter.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Border weed: How the hometown of tater tots became a cannabis
capital

The edge of legalization, Part One: Border Weed

“If we miss this opportunity, God help us.” Joe Manchin and Lisa
Murkowski. Two moderate senators smack in the middle — and on either
side — of a split 50-50 Senate. On our first episode of Playbook Deep
Dive, the two friends open up in a rare interview with POLITICO’s
Burgess Everett. They get personal: about reconciliation, frustration
over the Senate’s hurdles — even why Murkowski hogs the best fishing
holes. And Manchin reveals a major endorsement, heard first on this
show.

Subscribe to our new weekly politics show, Playbook Deep Dive, wherever
you listen to podcasts. 
Rachael Bade is a co-author of POLITICO Playbook.
Burgess Everett is co-congressional bureau chief at POLITICO.
Adrienne Hurst is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Special thanks to Elana Schor, Anthony Adragna and Ben Lefebvre
SHOW NOTES

-   Democrat Manchin backs Republican Murkowski's reelection, by Burgess
    Everett

Bonus: The Senators at the center of the 50-50 split

Presenting a sponsored episode of “Global Translations”: 
Over the past year, businesses, employees and families across the globe
were forced to rethink what it means to “go to work.” Now, with the
COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, many corporate leaders are focused on
ensuring the return to work is equitable for all employees. 

Presenting "Nerdcast": The page who took down the GOP

POLITICO Money brings you a special episode of POLITICO's Nerdcast as we
change administrations and look back on the past four years: 
"It became clear that Scott Pruitt had sought to purchase a used
mattress from the Trump hotel. And I thought, 'This is not what I
expected this job would look like.'" At the close of Donald Trump's
presidency, POLITICO's reporters and editors share their strongest
memories of the last four years. Shocking moments they witnessed,
conversations they overheard, and what will stay with them forever.
Plus, new Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri talks to Scott Bland about
what she really wants to see in Biden's first days in office.

Scott Bland is a politics editor at POLITICO.
Tara Palmeri is a POLITICO Playbook co-author. 
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is senior producer for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

"I haven't been able to get this moment out of my head"

"POLITICO Money" presents Episode 9 of the new season of POLITICO's
podcast "Global Translations": 

The pandemic sent shockwaves through a global labor market already
upended by digitization and the green energy transition. It left tens of
millions jobless and amplified skills gaps. Even as we spent trillions
keeping the economy on life support, investment in the skills of the
future has been scarce. So how do we get the right skills to the right
people, to get the economy motoring again? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza
Savage speak with experts about these major labor disruptions.
Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations". 
Luiza Savage is a host of "Global Translations".
Saadia Zahidi is a managing director at the World Economic Forum.
Marianne Wanamaker is a economics professor at the University of
Tennessee and former chief domestic economist on the White House Council
of Economic Advisors.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

Check out Ryan Heath's article on how workers are struggling for skills
support here: 
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/06/workers-are-struggling-for-skills-support-during-pandemic-455063
And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: 
Global Translations:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations
Weekly Shift (labor): https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift
Transition Playbook:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/transition-playbook
 

Cures for an Ailing Labor Market

"POLITICO Money" presents Episode 8 of the new season of POLITICO's
podcast "Global Translations": 
[Sponsored Content] As the world looks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions to net zero by 2050, the financial sector is playing a
critical role in facilitating this low-carbon transition through the
deployment of innovative financing solutions and by rethinking how
climate risk is analyzed and managed.

Digging for Solutions: Securing Minerals for Green Energy

"POLITICO Money" presents Episode 6 of the new season of POLITICO's
podcast "Global Translations": 
To understand how essential critical minerals are to our world, we turn
to a case study: cobalt. This mineral is proving key to the future of
green energy, defense and high tech manufacturing — not to mention
electric vehicles. But cobalt has its challenges. Hosts Luiza Savage and
Ryan Heath look at China’s dominant role in global cobalt mining and the
serious problems that can arise if other countries can't get enough
supplies.
Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".
Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". 
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S.
Geological Survey.
Bryce Crocker is the CEO of Jervois Mining
Aimee Boulanger is the executive director of Initiative for Responsible
Mining Assurance (IRMA)
Read Luiza Savage's article on how America got outmaneuvered in a
critical mining race:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/02/china-cobalt-mining-441967
And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: 
Global Translations:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations
Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/
The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game
China Watcher: politico.com/china
Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/
 

Why green energy means mining: the case of cobalt

"POLITICO Money" presents Episode 5 of the new season of POLITICO's
podcast "Global Translations": 
The technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives
require mining minerals and metalsin distant places. But access to these
essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and
Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm. 

Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".
Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". 
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
Sharon Burke is a senior advisor for the International Security Program
and Resource Security Program at New America. 
Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S.
Geological Survey.
Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert
on trade and foreign policy. 
Luiza Savage's article on how America's dependence on critical minerals
from China:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/18/china-could-strangle-biden-agenda-437171
And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: 
Global
Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations
Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/
The Long Game: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game
China Watcher: politico.com/china
Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/

Global Translations, Ep. 5: Critical Minerals: The next dirty fight over clean energy

"POLITICO Money" presents Episode 3 of the new season of POLITICO's
podcast "Global Translations": 

The pandemic and the rise of China are prompting Republicans and
Democrats to turn to government power to grow industries important to
America’s security and place in the world. “Industrial policy” is an
idea long reviled among Washington policymakers. Hosts Luiza Savage and
Ryan Heath talk to the people trying to make industrial policy cool
again.

Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations".
Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". 
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
Jennifer Harris  is a sentior fellow at the Hewlett Foundation, formerly
at the US State Department during the Obama administration.
Mariana Mazzucato is an internationally recognized economist and
professor at University College London (UCL), and Founder/Director of
UCL's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.
Check out and subscribe to POLITICO's Global Translations, and China
Watcher newsletters. Read Luiza Savage's article on the new industrial
policy emerging in the US to counter China's ascent.
Global Translations newsletter:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations
China Watcher newsletter:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-china-watcher

POLITICO article:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/china-us-economy-industrial-policy-global-translation-433954

Global Translations, Ep. 3: How can the US compete with China, Inc.?

"POLITICO Money" presents a special second episode of the new season of
POLITICO's podcast "Global Translations": 
Once there is a working Covid vaccine, manufacturers across the globe
will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — meaning
billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging
and storage and refrigeration. In a special airing of POLITICO's Global
Translations podcast, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at the
challenges of making enough vaccines for the world.
Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations"
Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations"
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio
Sarah Owermohle is a POLITICO health reporter covering vaccines. 
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases.
Jim Robinson is a former MERCK executive (manufacturing lead for ebola
project); currently with CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness
Innovations).
Dan Diamond is a POLITICO health care reporter and the host of the
"Pulse Check" podcast and newsletter. 
Check out and subscribe to POLITICO's Global Translations, POLITICO
Pulse, and Global Pulse newsletters. Read Luiza Savage's article on why
nationalism is the next big challenge for Covid-19 vaccines. 
Global Translations newsletter:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations
POLITICO Pulse newsletter: https://www.politico.com/politicopulse/
Global Pulse newsletter:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-pulse
POLITICO article: "The next vaccine challenge: Nationalism":
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/28/covid-vaccine-challenge-nationalism-433023

Global Translations, Ep. 2: Can we make enough vaccine?

"POLITICO Money" brings you a special episode of POLITICO's new podcast
series "Global Translations." 
From closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed
the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand
skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast
enough. In this episode of "Global Translations", POLITICO hosts Luiza
Savage and Ryan Heath take a deep dive with experts into global supply
chains and what "decoupling" and "reshoring" are all about when it comes
to America’s reliance on China and the rest of the world.
Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". 
Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations".
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

Adegoke Oke is a professor of supply chain management at Arizona State
University.
Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert
on trade and foreign policy. 
David Wertime is POLITICO's editorial director for China and author of
the China Watcher newsletter.

Check out and subscribe to POLITICO's Global Translations and China
Watcher newsletters, and Luiza Savage's in-depth piece on how the
pandemic is forging a new consensus on globalization.

Global Translations:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations China Watcher:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-china-watcher Supply chain
tug-of-war article:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/21/pandemic-forging-new-consensus-globalization-430605

Introducing... Global Translations: The world's tug-of-war

Host Ben White talks with Larry Kudlow, the Director of the United
States National Economic Council, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.),
and Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about how
the Trump administration would approach economic and labor policies if
he wins reelection.

Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.
Larry Kudlow is the director of the United States National Economic
Council.
Congressman Patrick McHenry is a Republican serving North Carolina's
10th congressional district.  
Beth Akers is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. 
Nirmal Mulaikal is a host-producer for POLITICO Audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

How Trump might approach the economy if he wins reelection

Host Ben White talks with Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.), Jared
Bernstein, the former chief economic advisor to Joe Biden, and Heidi
Shierholz, the former chief Department of Labor economist under the
Obama administration, about how a potential Biden administration would
approach economic and labor policies if Biden wins the 2020 presidential
election.
 

Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.
Rep.  Don Beyer is a Democrat serving Virginia's 8th district
Jared  Bernstein is senior fellow at Center on Budget  and former chief
economic advisor to Joe Biden
Heidi Shierholz is director of policy at Economic Policy Institute and
former chief Department of Labor economist under the Obama
administration
Nirmal Mulaikal is a producer for POLITICO audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

How Biden might approach the economy if he wins

Host Ben White talks with LinkedIn chief economist Karin Kimbrough about
how coronavirus is changing the state of employment, and how workers are
concerned about factors like health and safety in this new landscape.
Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.
Kara Tabor produced this episode. 
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Clocking in for a Comeback

Host Ben White talks to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) about President Trump's
handling of national protests surrounding George Floyd's death and what
might be in the Senate's next coronavirus response package.

Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Senator Tim Scott on civil unrest and the hurting economy

Host Ben White talks to Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) to discuss the work of the
House Select Committee dealing with coronavirus relief and whether he
thinks the fiscal response, so far, has been sufficient.

Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

Rep. Andy Kim on public health vs. a healthy economy

Host Ben White talks to Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), the ranking Democrat
on the Small Business Committee, to ask about the struggling Paycheck
Protection Program, the timeline on the next round of stimulus funding
and the return of Senators to the Capitol, despite concerns about the
spread of the coronavirus.

Ben White is the chief economic correspondent for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is an intern for POLITICO audio.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio. 
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.

 

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