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S2E16 - There is Always More to the Story with Brad Johnson of the Texas Bullpen
May 19, 2026 · 39 minHow 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…
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S2E15 Part 1 - Getting to Know Bill Hobby with Don Carleton and Erin Purdy
April 21, 2026 · 34 minIn 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…
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S2E15 Part 2 - The More You Know about Bill Hobby with Don Carleton and Erin Purdy
April 21, 2026 · 29 minIn 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…
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S2E14 - Horses, Typewriters and Pickles with the Legendary Lawrence Olsen
April 3, 2026 · 40 minOver 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…
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S2E13 - Whistleblowing, AI, And Fallout Boy With Laura Davis (Carr)
March 3, 2026 · 46 minBefore 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…
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S2E12 - Relationships Matter With Jim Arnold
February 10, 2026 · 32 minLongtime 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…
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S2E11 - Got Humanity? With Emiliano Romero
January 27, 2026 · 48 minWith 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…
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S2E10 - The Message Focuser with Denise Rose
January 13, 2026 · 42 minLawyer 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…
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S2E9 - The Honorable Ben Barnes - Part 2
December 18, 2025 · 31 minEpisode Summary In this episode of Cap Chat Texas, we continue our conversation with former Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes. Ben discusses his approach to leading the Texas House and Senate, what motivated him to…
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S2E8 - The Honorable Ben Barnes - Part 1
December 11, 2025 · 33 minIn this episode of Cap Chat Texas, our special guest is Texas political icon Governor Ben Barnes, who served as both Speaker of the Texas House and as Lieutenant Governor. In part one of our two-part conversation, Governor Barnes discusses…
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S2E7 - Read, Learn, Listen, Repeat with Carol McGarah
November 26, 2025 · 38 minIn this episode of Cap Chat Texas, veteran lobbyist Carol McGarah shares her path from working at a state agency to becoming the CEO of Blackridge, one of Texas’s most respected lobbying firms. Carol reflects on collaborating with dozens…
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S2E6 - Relationships and Dialogue with Troy Alexander
November 18, 2025 · 39 minFrom compiling legislative clips to shaping health policy and leading professional associations, Troy Alexander has built a remarkable career in Texas state government. In this episode of Cap Chat Texas, Troy reflects on his journey from…
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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.