80 Best Capitol Chat Podcasts

1. Purplish

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Purplish is a podcast about politics and policy and how they shape Coloradans' lives, hosted by Colorado Public Radio's public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. They break down the latest developments at the statehouse, in Congress and in local communities, to find the bigger picture behind the political headlines...MORE Ranking #59 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Bente Birkeland, Andrew Kenney
Producer/Network Colorado Public Radio
Email ****@cpr.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 214Facebook 56.4KTwitter 21.4KInstagram 37.4K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Virginia Press Room

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The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia's most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration between VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope, and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps...MORE Ranking #53 in Apple Charts (US)
Producer/Network VPM
Email ****@vpm.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Texas Take

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Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.MORE Hosts Scott Braddock, Jeremy Wallace
Producer/Network Houston Chronicle
Email ****@chron.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 361Facebook 375.7KTwitter 707.8K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

4. The Daily Punch

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Weekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.MORE Hosts Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@punchbowl.news
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 697Facebook 19.5KTwitter 143.7KInstagram 42.6K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Capitol Confidential

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The Capitol Confidential podcast focuses on the policy, personalities and politics of New York's state government.
Host Dan Clark
Producer/Network Times Union
Email ****@timesunion.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 69Facebook 5Twitter 102.2K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

6. What the Helena

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What the Helena is a podcast from Forward Montana that attempts to answer the questions: what the hell is going on in the Montana State Legislature, and why should I give a shit? Each week, we will provide updates on the goings-on at the Capitol, as well as tell listeners exactly what they can do to make their voices heard.MORE Producer/Network Forward Montana
Email ****@forwardmontana.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 7KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 8.9K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Conduit Street Podcast

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From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders' daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy — with counties always at the center.Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents...MORE Hosts Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson
Producer/Network Maryland Association of Counties
Email ****@mdcounties.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 267Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Political Breakfast from WABE

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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia's best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion...MORE Hosts Lisa Rayam, Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson
Producer/Network WABE
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 143Facebook 34KTwitter 24.1KInstagram 15K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

9. Capitol Weekly Podcast

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The Capitol Weekly Podcast covers California politics and public policy, and features interviews with elected officials, staffers, advocates, analysts, newsmakers, and even, -gasp- journalists. Listen at Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or at capitolweekly.netMORE Producer/Network CAPITOLWEEKLY
Email ****@capitolweekly.net
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 17KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Balance of Power

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Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch us LIVE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF .MORE Hosts Joe Mathieu, Kailey Leinz
Producer/Network Bloomberg
Email ****@bloomberg.net
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Omnibus Podcast

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Minnesota's political podcast is hosted by State Representative Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal) and Albertville City Councilman and political activist Walter Hudson. This show will dive into legislation, public policy, and politics in and outside the Capitol. 'The Omnibus Podcast: Where all subjects are germane'MORE Hosts Rep. Jeremy Munson, Walter Hudson
Producer/Network Rep. Jeremy Munson
Email ****@jeremymunson.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 564Twitter 75 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Capitol Cast: Illinois

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Your trusted source for news and analysis of Illinois state government
Producer/Network Capitol News Illinois
Email ****@capitolnewsillinois.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 1.8KTwitter 2.7K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Missouri Capitol Chat

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Join the Missouri Chamber Governmental Affairs team for a regular look under the dome with a focus on business-relevant legislation.
Hosts Jared Hankinson, Kara Corches, Luke Reed
Producer/Network Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Email ****@mochamber.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 153Facebook 4.5KTwitter 8.1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. New York NOW

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'New York NOW' is New York State's Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, 'New York NOW' probes politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.MORE Host Shantel Destra
Producer/Network WMHT Educational Telecommunications
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 3KTwitter 6.3KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. The Capitol Forum Podcast

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Exploring Solutions to Monopoly Problems Following forty years of laissez-faire antitrust enforcement and industry consolidation, the White House is considering a fundamental rethink of how to interpret, enforce, and rewrite antitrust law, and many questions remain unanswered for the antitrust community...MORE Host Teddy Downey
Producer/Network The Capitol Forum
Email ****@thecapitolforum.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Capitol Journal

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Capitol Journal provides extensive coverage of the Alabama Legislature and Alabama politics from a studio inside the Alabama Statehouse. Don Dailey hosts the program, examining key issues and interviewing newsmakers.MORE Host Don Dailey
Producer/Network Alabama Public Television
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 2.4KTwitter 4.5K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Capitol Notes

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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.MORE Hosts Maayan Silver, JR Ross
Producer/Network WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
Email ****@uwm.edu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 31.7KTwitter 14.8KInstagram 10.9K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Battleground: Ballot Box

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Each week during Georgia's legislative session, Donna Lowry, the host of GPB's TV show Lawmakers, joins GPB News host Pamela Kirkland to break down the week's top stories from the Capitol in the Lawmakers Huddle edition of the Battleground: Ballot Box podcast.MORE Host Pamela Kirkland
Producer/Network Georgia Public Broadcasting
Email ****@dph.ga.gov
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 21.5KTwitter 8.1KInstagram 18K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. MCC from the Capitol

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In this podcast produced by the Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC), we will dive deeper into public policy issues from a Catholic perspective.
Producer/Network Missouri Catholic Conference
Email ****@mocatholic.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 190 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Capitol Talk

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Capitol Talk is MTPR's weekly legislative news and analysis program. MTPR's Sally Mauk is joined by Montana Free Press State Editor Holly Michels and Lee Banville, Director of the University of Montana School of Journalism and Professor of Political Reporting. Tune in during the legislative session online Friday afternoons and on-air Saturdays at 9:44 a.m. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.SubscribeMORE Producer/Network Sally Mauk
Email ****@mtpr.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 15.3KTwitter 16.9KInstagram 6.2K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Iowa Press

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Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.
Producer/Network Iowa PBS
Email ****@iowapbs.org
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 9Twitter 1 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Across the States

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People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues and state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators and with state policy experts.The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas and develop state-based solutions.MORE Producer/Network American Legislative Exchange Council
Email ****@alec.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 45.9KTwitter 14.7KInstagram 3K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

23. Phil Matier

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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol andbeyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier's reportsLIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AMand 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.MORE Host Phil Matier
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 39.7KTwitter 48.8KInstagram 6.5K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. NC Capitol Wrap

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WRAL News coverage of North Carolina politics and state government. Produced by WRAL News in Raleigh, NC.
Hosts Laura Leslie, Travis Fain, Bryan Anderson
Producer/Network Capitol Broadcasting
Email ****@wral.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. WisPolitics.com

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We're Wisconsin's premier political news service, providing in-depth coverage of the state Capitol and elections since 2000.
Hosts Alex Moe, Colin Schmies
Producer/Network wispolitics
Email ****@wispolitics.com
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 3.8KTwitter 17.5KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. PBS News Hour - Politics

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Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyMORE Producer/Network PBS NewsHour
Email ****@newshour.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 2.9MTwitter 1.2MInstagram 1.1M Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

27. Capitol Insider

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A discussion of the week's news from Oklahoma's State Capitol between KGOU Public Radio's Dick Pryor and Quorum Call's Shawn Ashley, plus interviews with newsmakers. You can also watch Capitol Insider on YouTube.MORE Producer/Network KGOU Public Radio
Email ****@kgou.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

28. Health on the Hill

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Health on the Hill provides updates on the current happenings in health care within the Federal Government and on Capitol Hill.
Host Matt Duckworth
Email ****@hhs.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. WisPolitics Capitol Chats

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WisPolitics Capitol Chats provides political insights from political movers and shakers around Wisconsin in about 10 minutes. Quality interviews brought to you each week by the reporting team at WisPolitics.com.MORE Host Abigail Leavins
Producer/Network WisPolitics
Email ****@wispolitics.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 3.8KTwitter 17.5K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

30. Rewind: Your Week in Review

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Every Friday, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross break down the latest news in Wisconsin state politics. Watch live at 11 A.M. on wiseye.org/live Also available on Spectrum Cable Channels 995 and 363 8 P.M. on Fridays & 10 A.M. on Sundays All published episodes are available on-demand on wiseye.org Subscribe to the newsletter!MORE Producer/Network WisconsinEye
Email ****@wiseye.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 20.7KTwitter 11.4KInstagram 2.5K Get Email Contact

31. Kentucky Politics Distilled

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Kentucky Politics Distilled is our weekly rundown of the big news — and sometimes the odd news — happening in the state Capitol. With Kentucky's elected leaders all in one place for a limited time, the developments can break in a rapid-fire fashion. Kentucky Politics Distilled helps ensure you don't miss all the highs and lows coming out of Frankfort. We'll discuss the important issues facing Kentucky and add context to the headlines that flew by over the week. New episodes post on Fridays. From Louisville Public Media.MORE Hosts Divya Karthikeyan, Ryland Barton
Producer/Network Louisville Public Media
Email ****@louisvillepublicmedia.org
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 21KTwitter 20.9KInstagram 8.8K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

32. Legislative Review

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Each weekday during the legislative session, Legislative Review gives you daily recaps of the top debates at the State Capitol. Over the weekend, a weekly recap summarizes the debates from the entire week. Episodes of Legislative Review are also produced when legislative committees meet during the interim between legislative sessions.MORE Producer/Network TVW
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 15.3KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

33. Quorum Report Radio

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After 43 years in business, Quorum Report is rolling out its first-ever multimedia products: Quorum Report Radio and the Scott Braddock Show. This is where you'll find the inside scoop on what's really happening in the halls of power: the story under the story in Texas politics and government. Quorum Report Radio will be a free program airing Mondays to set the table for the week. The Scott Braddock Show will be a premium listening experience giving you in-depth analysis and coverage of the issues that matter and the real inside conversation at the Texas Capitol, as told by the key players...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. The Political Life

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A podcast about the people whose lives are immersed in the political world, and how they got there - from campaigns to capitols and everywhere in between. Politicians, lobbyists, pollsters, and business people. If they're on the show, they're living the political life.MORE Host Jim O Brien
Producer/Network Jim O'Brien
Email ****@connecticutgroup.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 103 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Seeking Rents The Podcast

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'Rent-seeking' is a term in economics that describes when a corporation uses its political influence to twist tax laws and other public policy in its favor. Seeking Rents The Podcast brings you the stories of how that's happening in Florida, where corporate interests like Florida Power & Light, Big Sugar, and Walt Disney World wield enormous influence everywhere from local city halls to the state Capitol. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jason Garcia, Florida's leading corporate-accountability reporter. jasongarcia.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Jason Garcia
Email ****@substack.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

36. Inside the Capitol

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Oklahoma State Representatives Josh West, R-Grove, and Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, discuss legislation, policy and more to give listeners an inside look of what's happening at the Oklahoma State Capitol.MORE Producer/Network OKHouse
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

37. Special Session with Bryan Schott

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Special Session with Bryan Schott rips the curtain back on Utah politics. No spin. No access journalism. No bootlicking. Just 25 years of experience breaking down the stories that make elected officials squirm.From backroom deals at the Capitol to the power plays you're not supposed to know about, Bryan delivers fearless political coverage and interviews with newsmakers who actually matter. This is Utah politics without the PR polish.Independent. Unfiltered. Uncomfortable for all the right people.MORE Email ****@utahpoliticalwatch.news
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. Capitol Spotlight

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Get to know the person outside the politics in Capitol Spotlight, the interview podcast from CNCT. Each episode, join CNCT Founder David Tennent as he interviews Staffers, former Staffers, and Members of Congress with the intention of humanizing the people behind U.S. politics.MORE Producer/Network Capitol CNCT
Email ****@capitolcnct.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Cheyenne Roundup

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The problem solving, the power struggles and the priorities of the current Wyoming legislature.Join Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile reporters for the Cheyenne Roundup, a weekly look at what's happening in the Wyoming state house.Every Monday of the session we'll preview the legislative week ahead, what bills have died and what's still kickin'. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile.MORE Hosts Maggie Mullen, Mike Koshmrl
Producer/Network Wyoming Public Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 16.1KTwitter 8.2KInstagram 12.1K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

40. Texas Rural Report

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Straight from the dirt roads to the Capitol, Texas Rural Report brings you the real stories behind the policies shaping our rural communities. Hosted by a seasoned legislative consultant and rural Texan, this podcast dives deep into healthcare, education, and economic development issues and, explores how the decisions made in Austin impact rural Texans. With exclusive interviews featuring Capitol insiders and Texans on the front lines, the Texas Rural Report breaks down complex policies in a way that empowers listeners to stay informed and take action...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. 14th & G

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Dean Hingson lets you in on what's happening at the intersection of politics and business. Each week Dean sits down with political influencers and experts to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill and across DC. 14th & G has been produced since 2017 by Mehlman Consulting, one of Washington, D.C.'s leading lobbying firms.MORE Host Dean Hingson
Producer/Network Mehlman Consulting
Email ****@mc-dc.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

42. MetroNews Capitol Report

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Every weekday morning and afternoon Jeff Jenkins and MetroNews provide newscasts featuring highlights specific to the 2021 West Virginia legislative session.
Producer/Network MetroNews
Email ****@wvmetronews.com
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Facebook 58KTwitter 52.1KInstagram 583 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

43. This Week on Capitol Hill

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An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress.Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction...MORE Producer/Network This Week on the Hill
Email ****@salemmediachicago.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

44. The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire

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The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire covers wide-ranging discussions with the Capitol city's policy movers, shakers, and thinkers. The Lunch Hour provides a unique look at the people behind the policy debates that are moving in DC.MORE Producer/Network The Federal Newswire
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

45. Rush Hour Ag

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🎙 Rush Hour Ag Podcast Real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between.Join former legislator Louie Zumbach and Independence farmer Elliott Henderson as they dive into the heart of agriculture—from policy decisions at the Capitol to boots-on-the-ground conversations in the field. With candid insights, timely topics, and a dash of humor, they break down what's shaping ag today—and what's coming next.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

46. Fly Out Day

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Fly Out Day lands every Thursday evening with a front-row seat to the chaos and conversations behind Capitol Hill's final countdown of the week. Hosts Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman — Punchbowl News founders and best-selling authors — deliver unfiltered insight into key players and high-stakes drama shaping Washington's most consequential day. Power. People. Politics. All before the weekend scramble.MORE Email ****@punchbowl.news
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

47. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast

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Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer tackles the major policy issues impacting your farm from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. From property taxes at the Statehouse to the Farm Bill on Capitol Hill, the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast will share the latest from the biggest names in ag policy.MORE Producer/Network eric@hoosieragtoday.com
Email ****@hoosieragtoday.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

48. State House with Frank Santos

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Politics is a contact sport. You don't have to look hard to find examples of that today. If you're engaged in policy making or just want to get an insider's look into how some of the biggest issues facing Texans play out, then this is your podcast!  A political veteran with 30 years' experience of lobbying in Texas and throughout the United States for some of the largest corporations in the world...MORE Producer/Network Frank Santos
Email ****@contentcapital.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

49. Cap Chat Texas

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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.
Producer/Network Stephanie Chiarello, David Mintz
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

50. The Sherry Sylvester Show

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TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, including 7 years as Senior Advisor to Lt...MORE Producer/Network Texas Public Policy Foundation
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

51. City Cast Austin

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Join Nikki DaVaughn and the award-winning City Cast Austin team every weekday morning to catch up on what's on Austinites' minds, from the latest out of City Hall and the Texas Capitol to the buzz about the newest bar on East Sixth. With a companion daily newsletter we'll keep you up to speed on everything you need to know. It's as essential in town as the MoPac express lane at 5 p.m. on a Friday. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at austin.citycast.fm. 'Friendliest Local News Dispatches' - The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin 2025MORE Producer/Network City Cast
Email ****@citycast.fm
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 133 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

52. ACSA Legislative Lunch Break

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The ACSA Legislative Lunch Break looks at important topics in California public education. Every week, Naj Alikhan and Edgar Zazueta discuss the up-to-the-minute information from the California State Capitol and the California Department of Education. They'll also bring on special guests to help analyze subjects impacting educators around the state.MORE Producer/Network Association of California School Administrators
Email ****@acsanetwork.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

53. The Senate

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A weekly half-hour podcast about the people, procedures, and history of the United States Senate.The show is hosted by Claude Berube, PhD who taught for twenty years at the US Naval Academy where he created and hosted the Preble Hall Naval History podcast. He also worked on Capitol Hill. He is the author or co-author of books on government, naval history, and a thriller fiction series.MORE Email ****@seawardstrategies.com
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54. The Civics and Chill Podcast

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'Civics and Chill' is the podcast that takes the intimidation out of politics by breaking down what's actually happening in government - from the Texas State House to Capitol Hill - in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee.Think of it as your politically-savvy friend who keeps things real, skips the drama, and actually explains what's going down in a way that makes sense. In 15 minutes or less, you'll get the story behind the headlines, understand how politics really works behind the scenes, and learn what's coming up next in Texas and DC politics.No shouting. No spin.MORE Producer/Network Jacovia Cartwright
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

55. The Lobby Shop

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The Lobby Shop lets listeners tune in to conversations between Washington insiders who are directly involved in the biggest political and policy issues of our day. Hosted by Josh Zive, Liam Donovan, Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Dylan Pasiuk of Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group in Washington DC, this weekly podcast dives into the most recent news from Capitol Hill and beyond with input from foremost experts in their respective fields.Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send your feedback, thoughts, and suggestions to ****@policyres.com.MORE Producer/Network Bracewell
Email ****@policyres.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 58 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

56. KHOI's Capitol Week

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Laura Belin, author of the blog Bleeding Heartland, updates you on developments in Iowa government, hosted by KHOI's newsman Dennis Hart. An in-depth look at each week's legislative actions, the governor, public agencies, and important events, as lawmakers act on matters that affect you and your family.MORE Producer/Network Laura Belin, Dennis Hart
Email ****@khoifm.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

57. Dispatches from Planet Albany

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Dispatches from Planet Albany is brought to you by David Lombardo, host of WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom. The weekly conversations are a smart and funny encapsulation of the discussions reporters and sources have off the microphone at the Capitol in Albany. This inside baseball is for listeners who know the acronym ELFA, anxiously await the legislative calendar drop each December, or fondly recall the Poozer Politics podcast.MORE Producer/Network WCNY
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58. Around the Roundhouse

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The Santa Fe New Mexican's weekly podcast hosted by state government and lead politics reporter Daniel J. Chacón features the policies, politics and personalities at the state Capitol during New Mexico's 2025 legislative session.MORE Producer/Network The Santa Fe New Mexican
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59. The Capitol Connection

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Each week on The Capitol Connection, you can keep yourself abreast of political developments and gain a little insight into how New York State's politicians think when you listen in as WAMC's David Guistina holds conversations with members from the Assembly and Senate, and other political movers and shakers.MORE Host David Guistina
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60. Capitol Gains

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Capitol Gains lives with cutting edge thinkers on community development, public finance and transparency in how decisions are made, policy is enacted and projects are funded. Twice a month we chat with a doer, a thinker or a convener of people who are moving the ball forward in the realms of people and finance. Each episode starts with a theme or a trend that most of us are aware of and we try to take it to a new level of how it impacts where we live, work and play. You are a civic-minded person, a policy wonk, in finance or a civil servant and we hope you leave us with new ideas.MORE Producer/Network CSG
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61. Policy in the Pasture

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'Bridging the gap between the cattle pens and Capitol Hill.' Policy in the Pasture is a podcast where friends Addie Brown and Emma Smith sit down to talk about all things cattle, ranching, agriculture, policy, and advocacy. This podcast is designed to simply be a conversation between two friends who have a background in the agriculture industry and enjoy talking about the legislative issues that agriculture faces.MORE Producer/Network Policy in the Pasture Podcast
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62. The Lobby Shop

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The Lobby Shop lets listeners tune in to conversations between Washington insiders who are directly involved in the biggest political and policy issues of our day. Hosted by Josh Zive, Liam Donovan, Paul Nathanson, Caitlin Sickles, and Dylan Pasiuk of Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group in Washington DC, this weekly podcast dives into the most recent news from Capitol Hill and beyond with input from foremost experts in their respective fields.Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed on the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send your feedback, thoughts, and suggestions to ****@policyres.com.MORE Producer/Network Bracewell
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63. Oly Insider

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We follow interesting and important bills through the legislative process in the Washington State Capitol. From committees to opportunity for public comment, we keep you informed.
Producer/Network Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt
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64. The IMPACT

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Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW's weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.
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65. Inside Utah Politics with Lindsay Aerts

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Each week on Inside Utah Politics, we'll dive into the most pressing stories- from Utah's Capitol Hill, to your local government and across the nation, exploring how decisions made in the halls of power affect everyday lives. Whether you're a seasoned political observer or just beginning to engage with the issues, we've got analysis, interviews, and insight to help you stay informed and think critically about the world around you.MORE Producer/Network Lindsay Aerts
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66. TFL's Capitol Connection

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The FAMiLY Leader seeks to encourage the election of Christ-like leaders and promote righteous policy that honors God and blesses people. The FAMiLY Leader also equips voters and elected representatives to be a voice for biblical values in government. In this way, The FAMiLY Leader inspires Christians to engage with government for the advance of God's kingdom.MORE Producer/Network The FAMiLY Leader
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67. The Kansas Briefing

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This podcast will serve to provide updates on what Kansas legislators are working on in the Capitol and provide insights through an unbiased lens. The most current issues and topics shared directly by the experts in the Kansas Legislature.MORE Producer/Network Speaker Pro-Tem Blake Carpenter
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68. Mark Alford's Capitol Recap

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From Washington D.C. to the Heart of America, Congressman Mark Alford takes you behind the scenes in D.C., Capitol Hill, and in the District, for an inside look at what's happening in Washington and giving Missouri a way to hear from the influential people he has the privilege and honor of working with to help shape our great nation. Congressman Mark Alford has a deep passion for storytelling. With more than 35 years in media, crafting messages and communicating stories to the public, he now uses his talents in Washington, D.C., where he crosses paths with some of the most interesting people in the world...MORE Producer/Network Congressman Mark Alford
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69. Swamp Notes

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Swamp Notes is the weekly US politics podcast from The Financial Times. Every Friday, host Marc Filippino talks to reporters in Washington as well as the FT's veteran US political commentators and a cast of expert guests to explain what the latest moves in the Capitol mean for the economy, business and for people in America — and beyond. Subscribe and listen for incisive analysis, on-the-ground insights and a uniquely global perspective.Each week, Swamp Notes answers one listener question. If you have a question about US politics and the global economy, send an email to ****@ft.com...MORE Estimated listeners
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70. Health at the Capitol: Your Inside Look at Health Policy

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Stay informed on the latest health policies and legislation shaping Kansas and the nation. Health at the Capitol is your go-to monthly podcast for a nonpartisan, in-depth look at key health policy debates, legislative updates, and the political process. Hosted by the Kansas Health Institute, we break down complex issues to keep you engaged and empowered. Tune in for expert insights that help you navigate the ever-changing world of health policy.MORE Estimated listeners
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71. The Roosevelt Group Podcast

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The Roosevelt Group Podcast is your inside look at Washington through the lens of TRG's respected subject matter experts. At TRG, we go beyond opening doors. We help shape strategy, tell your story, and connect you to the right decision-makers at the right moment, across Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the broader U.S. government.Join us for insightful conversations and analysis.MORE Email ****@rolliapp.com
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72. UAC's 'Hi Brandy'

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The Utah Association of Counties' 'Hi Brandy' helps Utah county leaders and partners keep up with Capitol Hill.
Producer/Network Utah Association of Counties
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73. AI on Capitol Hill

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Stay informed with clear, AI-powered summaries of U.S. legislative actions. From quick 'Daily Digest' updates of Congressional happenings to in-depth 'Bill Breakdown' deep dives, we break down complex bills and debates into simple, actionable insights. Our mission: to democratize access to legislative information for every American. Understand what Congress is doing and why it matters—subscribe now to engage with democracy like never before.*** Voices are generated using Google NotebookLM, with primary sources from official government documents published on congress.gov.MORE Producer/Network Shane Pelkey
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74. Rounding Up The Roundhouse

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Rounding up the Roundhouse is a podcast featuring Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason that focuses on the latest news from New Mexico's state Capitol. The episodes break down key issues facing state lawmakers, along with the latest political developments. Legislators and other Roundhouse insiders will occasionally join Dan and Megan to provide their insights and thoughts on the legislative session.MORE Producer/Network Journal Cast
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75. Capitol Call

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Weekly updates from local Representatives Judd Strom and Wendi Stearman along with Senator Julie Daniels. Find out what legislation your representatives are working on in Oklahoma City. Live each Friday during session at 9:30am on KWON 1400/93.3/95.1MORE Email ****@bartlesvilleradio.com
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76. The Capitol Pressroom

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Host David Lombardo
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77. The Politiker Podcast

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Welcome to Politiker your source for bold political analysis, breaking news, fiery debates, and unfiltered truth from Capitol Hill to the global stage. We cover the latest congressional hearings, AOC, Trump, Jasmine Crockett, Bernie Sanders, and more. From corruption exposés to shocking testimonies, and breaking news we bring you the moments that matter most in U.S politics and the Worlds.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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78. Congressional Record Daily Digest

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Get a clear, unbiased look into Capitol Hill's activities through concise, factual summaries of the Senate and House of Representatives' sessions. Our content comes directly from the official Congressional Record, ensuring listeners get the most accurate information about the daily workings of the U.S. Congress in four minutes or less. Executive Producers: Mark Netter & Peter Rafelson An ElectraCast Production. Show page on ElectraCast.com Congressional Record: official U.S. government publicationMORE Producer/Network ElectraCast Media LLC
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79. Ask a Pol crypto

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Asking your lawmakers your crypto questions at your US Capitol. www.askapolcrypto.com
Producer/Network Ask a Pol by Matt Laslo
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80. Ask a Pol uaps

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Asking your lawmakers your UAP questions at your US Capitol. www.askapoluaps.com
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