No Labels Talks

Join us for our last episode of 2024 as we bring to you the greatest hits from our No Labels National Meeting that took place on December 12, 2024. Twenty-four members of Congress took the stage to share with our community why bringing power to the middle in this country is so important. We hope you enjoy and share your favorite moments with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

In the second of a special two-part edition of No Labels Talks , Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar lays out why President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs might be a necessary component of a broader industrial strategy. She highlights the importance of using tariffs strategically to rebuild critical industries, improve supply chain resilience, and address vulnerabilities in U.S. manufacturing....

In the first of a special two-part edition of No Labels Talks , Ryan is joined by Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute, who makes the case against President-elect Trump’s aggressive tariff proposals. Lincicome discusses how such tariffs could impose significant economic costs, fail to achieve their intended policy goals, and exacerbate political dysfunction, all while providing insights into the...

In this special Thanksgiving edition of No Labels Talks , Ryan and Holly reflect on how No Labels has evolved from simply bringing lawmakers from both parties together to challenging the entrenched political system with the Unity presidential project. They share their personal stories of how they got involved in the movement and why independent thinking and commonsense solutions are so important i...

In this episode of No Labels Talks , host Ryan Clancy is joined by Professor Doug Irwin from Dartmouth College to unpack the evolving role of tariffs in U.S. trade policy under the incoming Trump administration. They explore the economic and political implications of imposing tariffs, including their impact on industries, consumers, and international relations. Over the course of this conversation...

In this episode of No Labels Talks , host Ryan Clancy and Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report, dive into the impact of Donald Trump’s historic election win and analyze its implications for both parties. They explore how Trump’s coalition reshaped key voting blocs, including gains among minority voters and economic-focused swing voters, and discuss how the new...

In this episode, host Ryan Clancy is joined by HarrisX CEO Dritan Nesho and Causeway Solutions VP of Political Insight Chris McNulty to break down Donald Trump’s historic election victory. Together, they explore the surprising shifts in voter turnout, including gains for Trump among key demographics and the challenges faced by Democrats in maintaining their coalition. Tune in to hear their expert...

On this episode of No Labels Talks, we’re joined by Admiral William McRaven for a SITREP (situation report) on the global national security environment ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Tune in to hear McRaven’s thoughts on the biggest challenges facing our military, the potential outcomes for the war in Ukraine, what could happen if China invades Taiwan, and much more. This is a public epi...

In this week’s episode of No Labels Talks , host Ryan Clancy spoke with General Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), about the most pressing global security issues. General Votel, drawing on decades of military experience, discussed current U.S. military operations in the Middle East, the evolving threat landscape, and the need for a more sustainable defense strategy....

In this special episode of No Labels Talks, we hear from former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, who discusses his home state and the pivotal role it may play in the 2024 election. Tune in for a conversation on the political dynamics of the rapidly growing state, how North Carolinians are coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like...

In this episode of No Labels Talks , Chief Strategist Ryan Clancy speaks with returning guest Dr. Kori Schake, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about her research on American civil-military relations and the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. Dr. Schake examines the paradox of the U.S. military’s influential yet subordinate role in our democracy and discusses Is...

In this episode of No Labels Talks , Ryan chats with Maya McGuineas, President of the Bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the alarming growth of the national debt and the potential fiscal impact of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris's spending plans. McGuineas breaks down how both campaign proposals could add trillions to the debt by 2035 while also discussing what's driv...

In this week’s episode of No Labels Talks , host Ryan Clancy is joined by Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill , and Hans Nichols, political reporter for Axios , to analyze the key moments from Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. The panel breaks down the candidates’ contrasting styles, discussing who stood out, how their performances might...

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In this special episode of No Labels Talks, host Ryan Clancy interviews former Microsoft CEO and philanthropist Steve Ballmer. They dive into Ballmer's efforts with USAFacts, an initiative that aims to provide nonpartisan, data-driven insights into the biggest issues facing our country, from our looming national debt crisis to our border security. In addition, Ballmer shares his thoughts on the ch...

With less than 50 days to Election Day, we brought back our expert political panel to join host Ryan Clancy on this week’s episode of No Labels Talks. Public affairs veteran and founding partner of Forbes Tate Partners Jeff Forbes, along with polling and data gurus, Chris McNulty, VP of Political Insights at Causeway Solutions and Dritan Nesho, CEO of HarrisX help unpack the latest developments af...

On this week’s episode of No Labels Talks, our host Ryan Clancy is joined by The Wall Street Journal’s Political Economic columnist Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg is a 20-year veteran of the Journal and we’re thrilled to have him join as our guest to break down three potential economic shocks that could arise in the coming months, as well as both campaigns’ economic strategies and what they mean for...

This week, Racket News founder Matt Taibbi joins host Ryan Clancy for an in-depth conversation on America’s declining faith in our media and the increasingly pressing need for us to stand up for the First Amendment. As one of the authors of the Twitter Files and the author of Hate, Inc., Taibbi has documented how partisan agendas in the media and ideological censorship on social media platforms ha...

In this episode of No Labels Talks, host Ryan Clancy sits down with Mark Halperin and Chris McNulty to dissect the 2024 presidential campaign. This expert panel delves into the key dynamics shaping the race, including the latest swing state polling, the upcoming Trump-Harris debate, and the potential impact of Robert Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement of Donald Trump. Their expert insights provide a clear...

With the end of the Democratic National Convention, the stage is now set for the final showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Executive Editor of The Hill Bob Cusack joins Ryan to talk about the biggest takeaways from this week’s convention, the state of the race as we approach September, RFK Jr’s decision to suspend his campaign and endorse Trump, and muc...

This week on No Labels Talks we welcome Chuck Todd, Chief Political Analyst for NBC News and one of Washington’s most respected political journalists. Todd gives a breakdown on the state of the 2024 presidential race, the role of legacy media in the current information landscape, and how political moderates can play an important role in addressing the partisanship dividing the nation.  This is a p...

The major players in the 2024 presidential race are now set, with Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz running alongside former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, respectively. Where does Dr. Frank Luntz, one of the most respected pollsters in Washington, see this race headed? Simply put, it’s a campaign of “Mean vs. Extreme.” Tune in to hear Dr. Luntz’s thoughts on how the dynamics of t...

President Biden’s historic decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race upended the election and raised new questions about what comes next. Join host Ryan Clancy and expert panelists Mark Halperin, Dritan Nesho, and Chris McNulty for an in-depth discussion on how the Biden decision came about, the Democratic Party coalescing around presumed frontrunner Vice President Kamala Harris, and ho...

The past few weeks have been among the most turbulent stretches in American politics in recent memory. Between an attempted assassination of one candidate, the declining support of another, and an ongoing party convention, it helps to have perspective from someone who’s seen it all. In this episode of No Labels Talks, host Ryan Clancy chats with No Labels co-founder Charlie Black, a longtime veter...

This week on No Labels Talks Ryan is joined by John Halpin, President and Executive Editor of “The Liberal Patriot.” Ryan and John discuss the importance of centrism as a keystone of our political system and attempt to answer the question, “will the center hold?” Halpin's insights are crucial for understanding how a strong movement of centrism can effectively address the challenges facing our divi...