Cap Chat Texas

• S2E5 - This is Where the Difference is Made with Brian Francis

  On this lively episode of Cap Chat Texas, we welcome Brian Francis, an inspired and innovative public servant who has led three Texas state agencies. Brian offers an engaging look at the vital connection between legislative policymaking and state agency implementation.He also shares insights into the challenges of testifying on legislation while remaining neutral, his approach to effective team leadership, and his passion for slam poetry. Check out Brian’s website to learn more about his leadership presentations and training.Co-hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz are proud to introduce Cap Chat Texas, a new podcast that creates community at the Texas Capitol by spotlighting the people who make it all happen. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, Cap Chat Texas dives into the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping the Capitol’s daily life.Join us for candid conversations and fresh insights.  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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• S2E4 - Just Try with Legislative Aide Oliver Lehr

  What’s it like to be a young staffer around the Capitol?  In this episode of Cap Chat Texas, we visit with Oliver Lehr, who’s spent time at the Capitol as a Senate messenger and an intern. Oliver shares what it’s like working in the messenger's office, how he handled the stress of session, and his plans for the future.  Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome. Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.Know someone who would be a great guest?  Drop us a note at [email protected] 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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• S2E3 - Chief of Stuff with Ricardo Lopez-Guerra

  Before becoming a lobbyist, Ricardo Lopez-Guerra wore many hats at the Texas Capitol running campaigns, staffing committees, as a legislative aide in the Senate and Chief of Staff to two state reps.  In this episode, he talks about some of the differences working in the House and the Senate, the benefits of sometimes “not knowing what you don’t know,” and what his act would be if there is ever a Cap Chat Texas Talent Show.  Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome. Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.Know someone who would be a great guest?  Drop us a note at [email protected] and groups mentioned in this podcast:The Honorable Veronica Gonzales, Representative Bobby Guerra, and Senator Royce West 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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• S2E2 - The Night of The Unpleasantness with Robert Haney

  In this episode, we continue our conversation with lobbyist and former Texas House Chief Clerk Robert Haney.Robert shares stories about the infamous “Night of Great Unpleasantness,” the often-overlooked contributions of the dedicated support staff, and a look a side of the lawmaking process that Bill didn’t sing about on Schoolhouse Rock. Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome.Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.A very special thanks to the Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.  Know someone who would be a great guest?  Drop us a note at [email protected] and groups mentioned in this podcast:The Honorable Christi Craddick, Nadine Craddick, The Honorable Tom Craddick, Tom Craddick, Jr., Denise Davis, The Honorable Harold Dutton, Chris Griesel, The Honorable Todd Hunter, The Honorable Terry Keel, The Honorable Joe Nixon, The Honorable Rick Noriega, The Honorable Joe Straus, The Honorable Ron Wilson 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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• S2E1 - From Ice Age to Space Age with Robert Haney

  Cap Chat Texas returns for Season Two with an insightful conversation featuring Robert Haney, whose journey to the heart of Texas politics began by shagging golf balls. Over his 20-year tenure as Chief Clerk of the Texas House, Haney served under five different Speakers, playing a crucial role in keeping the legislative gears turning.From navigating procedural hurdles and managing the complexities of the state budget, to knowing how to mix a proper Yellow Tail, this episode pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the Clerk’s Office, revealing a side of the legislative process most people never see. Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome.Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.A very special thanks to the Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.  Know someone who would be a great guest?  Drop us a note at [email protected] and groups mentioned in this podcast:Jesse Ancira, The Honorable Bob Bullock, Sharon Carter, Steve Collins, Tim Dudley, Nancy Fisher, Don Green, Bob Kelly, Bob “Big Daddy” Johnson, John Keel, The Honorable Mike Krusee, The Honorable Pete Laney, The Honorable Gib Lewis, Barry Miller, Stacey Nicchio, John O’Brien, The Honorable Rick Perry, Chas Semple, The Honorable Carole Keeton Strayhorn, The Honorable Mike Toomey,  & The Honorable Ron Wilson. 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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