How did a serial entrepreneur become publisher of the state’s longest-running political newsletter? On this episode of Cap Chat Texas, we sit down with Quorum Report's Harvey Kronberg to hear how he stumbled into journalism, his take on the state’s shifting political landscape, and the importance of institutional memory.People and groups mentioned in this podcast:Scott BraddockThe Honorable Doc Arnold The Honorable Warren Chisum The Honorable Tom Craddick Nick KrajlDavid MincebergDavey Joe MontgomeryJohn MoritzRoss Ramsey The Honorable Stan Schlueter Evan Smith The Honorable Jonathan Stickland The Honorable Joe Straus The Honorable Carole StrayhornTHe Honorable Mike ToomeyThe Honorable Leticia and Pete Van de Putte The Honorable Ralph Wayne Dixie Flag Company German Shepherd Rescue of Central TexasThe Texas Civil Justice LeagueThe Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Texas Tribune The Quorum Club
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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S1E10 - Listen More Than You Talk with Staffer Donovon Rodriguez
In this episode, legislative staffer and community leader Donovon Rodriguez shares how his experience as a 911 dispatcher taught him to stay calm amid the chaos of the Capitol. He also discusses the importance of building strong constituent relationships, his approach to managing a legislative office, and some of the differences between working in the House and Senate.People and groups mentioned in this podcast: Senator Jose MenendezSenator Roland GutierrezRepresentative Diego Bernal Representative Philip CortezRepresentative Trey Martinez FischerRepresentative Ray Lopez City Council Member Shirley GonzalesEdgewood Education Foundation
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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S1E9 - Surrounded by Love with Habitat for Humanity's Amy Ledbetter Parham
From Senate Messenger to CEO of Habitat for Humanity Texas, Amy Ledbetter Parham shares the unique challenges of nonprofit advocacy, negotiating with “lizard people” (no, not folks in Austin), and what it's like to build a house on the Capitol grounds.People and groups mentioned in this podcast: Senator Bob Glasgow Habitat for Humanity LBJ School of Public Affairs President Jimmy Carter Visit Habitat for Humanity Texas for more information about their work and how you can support their efforts to provide affordable housing.
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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S1E8 - One Member, One Vote with Rusty Kelley
Regarded as one of the state’s premier lobbyists, Rusty Kelley literally started out mopping floors in the Capitol. In this episode Rusty tells about his deep respect for the institution, legislators he has admired and how the Sharpstown Scandal transformed lobbying in Texas.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 Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol. People mentioned in this podcast: Dick Brown Senator Jack ChristieSpeaker Billy Clayton Speaker Price Daniel, Jr. Jeff Davis Senator Kevin Eltife Jack GullahornRepresentative Bill Messer Lawrence Olsen Tommy Townsend The Sharpstown Scandal
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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S1E7 - Managing Expectations with the Unicorn Tammy Pirtle
People mentioned in this podcast:Representative Roberto AlonzoSenator Hugo BerlangaSpeaker Billy ClaytonCongressman Ron ColemanRepresentative Robby CookLynn Cutler Representative Linda GarciaCalvin GuestRepresentative Susan KingRepresentative Mike McKinneyRepresentative Doug MillerRepresentative Christina MoralesGloria MorenoKate RaetzRepresentative Mark Strama
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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