Cap Chat Texas

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• S2E16 - There is Always More to the Story with Brad Johnson of the Texas Bullpen

  May 19, 2026 · 39 min

  How does a guy from Ohio who grew up dreaming of playing professional baseball become one of Texas’ top political reporters?   In this episode of Cap Chat Texas,  we visit with Texas Bullpen co-founder Brad Johnson about what it’s like to…

• S2E15 Part 1 - Getting to Know Bill Hobby with Don Carleton and Erin Purdy

  April 21, 2026 · 34 min

  In this episode, our guests Don Carleton and Erin Purdy discuss their book Bill Hobby: A Life in Journalism and Public Service, which explores the career and legacy of Texas’s longest-serving lieutenant governor, Bill Hobby. Don and Erin…

• S2E15 Part 2 - The More You Know about Bill Hobby with Don Carleton and Erin Purdy

  April 21, 2026 · 29 min

  In this episode, our guests Don Carleton and Erin Purdy discuss their book Bill Hobby: A Life in Journalism and Public Service, which explores the career and legacy of Texas’s longest-serving lieutenant governor, Bill Hobby. Don and Erin…

• S2E14 - Horses, Typewriters and Pickles with the Legendary Lawrence Olsen

  April 3, 2026 · 40 min

  Over a career spanning five decades, Lawrence Olsen has done it all - senate messenger, tour guide, agency staffer, journalist, campaign aide, congressional staffer, and lobbyist.  In this episode of Cap Chat Texas, Lawrence shares…

• S2E13 - Whistleblowing, AI, And Fallout Boy With Laura Davis (Carr)

  March 3, 2026 · 46 min

  Before co-founding the legislative tracking service US Lege, Laura Carr Davis worked in DC, did advance work for Governor Abbott, lobbied, and headed policy for a state senate office.   In this episode of Cap Chat Texas, Laura talks about…

• S2E12 - Relationships Matter With Jim Arnold

  February 10, 2026 · 32 min

  Longtime lobbyist Jim Arnold joins Cap Chat Texas to share insights from his career that began as an intern at the Texas Legislative Budget Board while attending the LBJ School of Public Affairs.  From working on elections across the…

• S2E11 - Got Humanity? With Emiliano Romero

  January 27, 2026 · 48 min

  With both of his parents working around the Texas Capitol, Emiliano Romero literally grew up in and around the building. In this episode, Emiliano recounts how he went from landing his first job as a Senate intern to, a decade later…

• S2E10 - The Message Focuser with Denise Rose

  January 13, 2026 · 42 min

  Lawyer and lobbyist Denise Rose joins us on this episode of Cap Chat Texas to share her journey from aspiring doctor to prominent lobbyist, with a strong focus on health care policy. Denise discusses both the blessings and the challenges…