Cap Chat Texas
Cap Chat Texas
Podcast Description
Get to know the people behind the scenes at the Texas Legislature. We interview capitol staff, lobbyists, activists and other worker bees to help build our capitol community.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes of civic engagement, legislative processes, and personal narratives of behind-the-scenes workers at the Capitol. Examples include episodes discussing the experiences of lobbyists and interviews with staffers about their roles and challenges during legislative sessions, such as the 'Night of Great Unpleasantness'.
Get to know the people behind the scenes at the Texas Legislature. We interview capitol staff, lobbyists, activists and other worker bees to help build our capitol community.
When proud Texas Aggie JD Hale headed to Washington for an internship, he never imagined it would lead to a career lobbying for a major statewide trade association. In this episode, JD talks about his appreciation for logos on one-pagers, making the most of every opportunity, and the unique perspective gained from working in both the district office and at the Capitol.
People and groups mentioned in this podcast:
The Honorable John Cornyn, The Honorable Robert Nichols, Scott Norman, Texas A&M, Texas Association of Builders
A very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.
Co-hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz bring you Cap Chat Texas, a podcast dedicated to building community at the Texas Capitol by highlighting the people who make it all happen. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, Cap Chat Texas explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome.
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