
This weekly podcast comes from Align Public Strategies, a full-service public affairs and creative firm that helps corporate brands, governments and nonprofits navigate the outside world and inform their internal decision-making. #WorkingLunch #Align
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 398 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Steak n’ Shake, never shy when it comes professing their admiration of the Trump Administration, upped the ante last week when it appointed a new Chief Make America Healthy Again Officer. We’ll discuss the political and policy impacts that this may h... more
To showcase his no tax on tips victory, President Trump leveraged Tax Day to have a “DoorDash Grandma” deliver McDonald’s right to the door of the Oval Office. Shamelessly staged event? Of course. Perfectly executed? Of course. We’ll discuss his ongo... more
Over the last week, RFK, Jr. and his MAHA movement have been all over the headlines. From his national road shows to his new attack on microplastics to his new podcast, he has become a one-man news cycle. We’ll discuss how the industry should be view... more
We sit down once again with the team from Washburn Consulting, advisors to many key industry brands and associations, and get an update on the state of play with regard to Extended Producer Responsibility. Michael Washburn and Chloe Kapanen will stop... more
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You must listen to this podcast if you are in the restaurant business. It's packed with “must-know” information about the latest laws, rules, and regulations that may be arriving at your restaurant very soon. Enjoy.
After 48 years and employing thousands of minimum wage workers I’ve never been so insulted as compared to listening to this haughty voice doing this podcast.
Don’t believe your lying eyes or your everyday experiences running 4 restaurants where you are constantly shorthanded, you spend thousands advertising for help, only to have applicants show up, interview (or work one shift) and then disappear to satisfy unemployment.
When I heard Neanderthal grunting, moronic, intellectually dishonest, cl... more
A very informative show on current topics for the restaurant/food industry discussing new and upcoming laws and how they might effect our businesses.
They strike a perfect balance on light hearted banter and the dry information of government regulations. Keep up they great work.
However, my only hope is that they work on the sound. I have to listen to show with my hand on the volume. Some speakers come in loud and clear while others are much quieter requiring me to turn up the volume to unders... more
this podcast consistently delivers quality content especially for business owners, restaurant and c-store operators. But please guys can you fix microphone levels! Some episodes are impossible to listen to unless you want to burst an eardrum!
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A weekly public affairs program focused on restaurant, policy, and business landscapes, often analyzing regulatory shifts, labor dynamics, packaging and sustainability rules, and how these issues affect operators and brands. Episodes frequently feature policy consultants, industry advocates, and senior executives from restaurant, retail, and franchise sectors, offering practical takeaways for operators, franchisors, and PR teams. Notable strengths include in-depth policy breakdowns, real-world operator perspectives, and a track record of timely commentary on midterm politics, regulatory actions, and industry lawsuits that shape the restaurant ecosystem. The show stands out for its pragmatic briefings tailored to operators and brands, with g... more
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Recent guests on The Working Lunch include:
1. Jonathan Mays
2. Kim Gaczmarek
3. Sean Kennedy
4. Mike Watley
5. Ashley Conniff
6. Joanne Franklin
7. Michael Washburn
8. Chloe Kapanen
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