The podcast episodes provided cover the topic of lobbying from multiple angles, examining its history, evolution, and impact on policymaking in the United States.

Several episodes delve into the rise of 'shadow lobbying' tactics employed by major corporations, including tech companies like big tech firms, and how their lobbying efforts have influenced decades of US policy. The episodes also explore the blurring of lines between think tanks and advocacy groups, with think tanks increasingly becoming agenda-driven by corporate interests.

Other episodes focus on the lobbying efforts of various industries, such as the farming and forestry sectors shaping environmental legislation, the renewable energy industry forming new lobbying groups to increase their political influence, and the oil and utility industries vying for control over electric vehicle infrastructure.

The role of lobbying in shaping technology regulation, including AI and data privacy, as well as its influence on national security and government spending decisions, as seen in the CHIPS Act controversy, are also covered in the episodes.