Best Capitol Chat Podcasts (2025)

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Capitol Chats: Former GOP Sen. Schultz talks 'normalization of hateful rhetoric and violence' in politics 14:03

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, former Republican state Sen. Dale Schultz talks about political violence and rhetoric and possible solutions following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

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Wednesday 7/2/25: ICE identification training, singing and heart health, Summer of Soul 51:18

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We visit a training that helps people identify and interact with ICE agents. The connection between singing and heart health. Preview of the Summer of Soul music event series.

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Aware Kitchen Renovation 7:19

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Mandy Cole, Executive Director of AWARE joins Cap Chat to discuss the organizations needs during the upcoming kitchen renovation. AWARE is a non-profit organization that exists to provide safe shelter and supportive services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence; and to effect the social, political, and legal changes needed to eliminate oppr…

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Tuesday 7/1/25: Mental health, Cargill Community Kitchen, the original Barbie 51:29

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The mental health struggles among communities of color and young people. The Cargill Community Kitchen at the Mitchell Street Library Branch. The original Barbie model.

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Tuesday 7/1/25: Mental health, Cargill Community Kitchen, the original Barbie 51:29

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The mental health struggles among communities of color and young people. The Cargill Community Kitchen at the Mitchell Street Library Branch. The original Barbie model.

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Juneau's 4th of July Parade 7:22

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This years July 4th parade Start: 11:00am beginning at 8th Street and Egan. The Juneau Fourth of July parade has a history rooted in the city's mining past and its celebration of Independence Day. The tradition began during the mining days when miners, only having Christmas and the Fourth of July off, would celebrate with a parade to avoid being ti…

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Monday 6/30/25: 'Choosing Love', Capitol Notes, Milwaukee Rec Director, pull tabs 51:18

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We speak with the authors of “Choosing Love,” a book that explores how people can identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. We share the latest on the state budget in Capitol Notes. We meet the director of Milwaukee Recreation. Plus, learn why you find pull tabs in so many Wisconsin bars.

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Monday 6/30/25: 'Choosing Love', Capitol Notes, Milwaukee Rec Director, pull tabs 51:18

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We speak with the authors of “Choosing Love,” a book that explores how people can identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. We share the latest on the state budget in Capitol Notes. We meet the director of Milwaukee Recreation. Plus, learn why you find pull tabs in so many Wisconsin bars.

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Douglas 4th of July Celebrations 14:40

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Maggie Swanson, Sharon Kelly from the Douglas 4th of July Committee join Capital Chat along with Dave Behrends from Mosse Lodge 700 and 8 year old Callahan Shandley to talk about the events and the return of the Soap Box Derby!By Frontier Media USA

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US Immigration Policy in 2025 58:51

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The current administration has enacted the most active immigration policy in American history, issuing unprecedented executive orders, attempting to deport one million people a year, and imposing new restrictions on legal immigration. David J. Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, and Stuart Anderson, executive director of th…

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Juneau Animal Rescue Whale Watching Fundraiser 7:52

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Rick Driscoll joins us to share details about this weekend's Whales for Tails event. Their Mission To serve our community by promoting animal welfare and strengthening the animal-human bond. To improve the lives of pets through education and protection. To shelter stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets and find them loving homes. To support JAR go …

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Thursday 6/26/25: Humboldt Park history, Bay View Massacre victims, 'Marcella' documentary, Altoid tin art 51:30

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We learn about the history of Milwaukee’s Humboldt Park. We learn about the victims of the Bay View massacre. We speak with the director of the film, "Marcella." Plus, talk with an artist who created scenes of Milwaukee in Altoid tins.

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Thursday 6/26/25: Humboldt Park history, Bay View Massacre victims, 'Marcella' documentary, Altoid tin art 51:30

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We learn about the history of Milwaukee’s Humboldt Park. We learn about the victims of the Bay View massacre. We speak with the director of the film, "Marcella." Plus, talk with an artist who created scenes of Milwaukee in Altoid tins.

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Bridging Africa’s Health Financing Crisis 38:40

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Africa is undergoing a health funding crisis due to overreliance on external aid and a lack of internal investment from African governments. The healthcare sector is 95 percent dependent on external aid for crucial commodities: vaccines, medication, and diagnostic equipment. Africa saw a 41 percent rise in public health emergencies in 2024, highlig…

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L. Joy Williams on what’s next for Black New Yorkers 21:12

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There’s new opposition to movements grounded in the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in today’s politics and that presents a new challenge for advocates like L. Joy Williams, the president of the NAACP New York State Conference. The NAACP was first founded in New York more than a century ago and, while a lot has changed, the fight for equi…

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Bit Coin Alaska Conference 23:29

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On this episode of Capital Chat, host Justin Miller speaks with Wade Hoek, a key organizer of the upcoming Bitcoin Alaska Conference. Wade explains how Bitcoin can offer financial stability to Alaskans by enabling the monetization of excess energy through mining, making it an essential tool for combating inflation and monetary debasement. The confe…

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Removing Barriers to Capital Formation Panel II 57:58

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Join us for an afternoon dedicated to discussing barriers to capital formation and the solutions to break through them. Small businesses are central to the US economy. Not only are small businesses the primary generators of new jobs, but they are also the incubators of innovation and the pipeline for future large businesses. Small businesses rely o…

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Removing Barriers to Capital Formation Panel I 54:31

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Join us for an afternoon dedicated to discussing barriers to capital formation and the solutions to break through them. Small businesses are central to the US economy. Not only are small businesses the primary generators of new jobs, but they are also the incubators of innovation and the pipeline for future large businesses. Small businesses rely o…

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AI Policy Today and Beyond: A Fireside Chat with Rep. Rich McCormick 50:34

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Join us at the Cato Institute for an in-depth fireside chat featuring Congressman Rich McCormick and Matt Mittelsteadt, Cato policy fellow in technology. This timely conversation will explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity policy, and the state of AI in Congress. Join us for a discussion on the current stat…

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Wednesday 6/25/25: Outgoing UWM Chancellor, Buc-ee's in Oak Creek, dunes 51:10

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UW-Milwaukee outgoing chancellor Mark Mone talks about his decade on the job. We learn about plans to open a Buc-ee's in Oak Creek. Plus, tell you about dunes in the Midwest.

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Wednesday 6/25/25: Outgoing UWM Chancellor, Buc-ee's in Oak Creek, dunes 51:10

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UW-Milwaukee outgoing chancellor Mark Mone talks about his decade on the job. We learn about plans to open a Buc-ee's in Oak Creek. Plus, tell you about dunes in the Midwest.

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Juneau Chamber of Commerce: Community Engagement and Exciting Upcoming Events 12:01

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On this episode of Capital Chat, host Justin Miller sits down with Ben Brown from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce to discuss upcoming events and initiatives. Ben highlights the Chamber's recent successful Juneteenth luncheon, upcoming speakers, and a special luncheon this Thursday with Southeast Conference. He also shares details about the Chamber's…

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Tuesday 6/24/25: Queer self defense class, JustUs and Books, Vel Phillips legacy, Live at Lake Effect 48:30

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We visit a self defense class geared towards queer and transgender people. We meet a local educator using virtual story time to get kids interested in reading. We look at the legacy of Vel Phillips. We bring you our music series, Live at Lake Effect.

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Tuesday 6/24/25: Queer self defense class, JustUs and Books, Vel Phillips legacy, Live at Lake Effect 48:30

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We visit a self defense class geared towards queer and transgender people. We meet a local educator using virtual story time to get kids interested in reading. We look at the legacy of Vel Phillips. We bring you our music series, Live at Lake Effect.

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Monday 6/23/25: Director of Office of African American Affairs, Clean Boats, Clean Waters origins, Milwaukee Rec summer programs 51:22

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We speak with the new director of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs. We tell you how a middle school science project turned into a successful boat inspection program for aquatic invasive species. We tell you about Milwaukee Rec's summer programming.

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Monday 6/23/25: Director of Office of African American Affairs, Clean Boats, Clean Waters origins, Milwaukee Rec summer programs 51:22

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We speak with the new director of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs. We tell you how a middle school science project turned into a successful boat inspection program for aquatic invasive species. We tell you about Milwaukee Rec's summer programming.

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Thursday 6/19/25: Milwaukee's Juneteenth history, Chirp Chat, summer solstice science 51:16

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Milwaukee's place in Juneteenth history. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s state bird – the robin. Next, we learn the science behind the summer solstice, which is this Friday. Plus, we tell you about the Madison musical tradition of Concerts on the Square.

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Thursday 6/19/25: Milwaukee's Juneteenth history, Chirp Chat, summer solstice science 51:16

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Milwaukee's place in Juneteenth history. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s state bird – the robin. Next, we learn the science behind the summer solstice, which is this Friday. Plus, we tell you about the Madison musical tradition of Concerts on the Square.

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Summer on the Tongass: Trails, Wildlife, and Restoration with the U.S. Forest Service 9:08

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Deputy Forest Supervisor Barb Miranda joins Justin Miller on Capital Chat to share summer updates from the U.S. Forest Service. From restoration work on Admiralty Island and bear safety at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center to youth engagement programs across Southeast Alaska, the Forest Service is in full swing. Barb also previews the upcoming …

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Capitol Chats: Freshman Rep. Phelps wants the Legislature to prioritize school funding 17:16

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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Christian Phelps, D-Eau Claire, says the 60% special education reimbursement Gov. Tony Evers is proposing should be a minimum, instead of the current 30% rate.

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Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged, Indian Boarding School survivors, Milwaukee Music Roundup 48:01

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What's next for Anodyne workers after they voted to unionize but its parent company challenged the vote. An oral history project gathers stories of survivors who attended Indian Boarding Schools. New songs from local musicians in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged, Indian Boarding School survivors, Milwaukee Music Roundup 48:01

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What's next for Anodyne workers after they voted to unionize but its parent company challenged the vote. An oral history project gathers stories of survivors who attended Indian Boarding Schools. New songs from local musicians in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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Let Colleges Fail: How to Unleash the Power of Creative Destruction in Higher Education 1:17:42

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From declining enrollments and skyrocketing tuition to the stifling of intellectual diversity, Richard Vedder’s Let Colleges Fail exposes how centralized control, administrative bloat, and ideological orthodoxy have corroded our college campuses. But rather than lament, Vedder’s book proposes market-oriented reforms that could revive academic freed…

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NATO 2025 Summit: Rebalancing the Transatlantic Relationship 1:32:15

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NATO member states will gather June 24–26 in the Netherlands for the 2025 NATO Summit. This comes as NATO member states’ disparate interests, competing priorities, and varying perspectives on the future of Ukraine threaten the cohesion of the alliance. For both domestic and strategic reasons, US leaders from across the political spectrum seek a reb…

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Bitcoin & the Future: Alaska’s First Financial Freedom Conference 15:46

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Host Justin Miller speaks with Wade Hoek about the upcoming Bitcoin Alaska Conference in Juneau, aimed at educating Alaskans on financial empowerment through Bitcoin. Featuring global industry leaders, free student access, and interactive events from July 1–6, the conference offers hands-on learning—from buying Bitcoin to energy policy and self-cus…

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Stablecoins, Market Structure, and More – Evaluating the Crypto Legislative Landscape 35:27

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Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student enrollment, This Is It history, love in space 51:14

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The impact lower enrollment from international students could have on Wisconsin universities. History of the recently closed LGBTQ bar This Is It. The life partner of astronaut Sally Ride shares the complete picture of their love story.

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Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student enrollment, This Is It history, love in space 51:14

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The impact lower enrollment from international students could have on Wisconsin universities. History of the recently closed LGBTQ bar This Is It. The life partner of astronaut Sally Ride shares the complete picture of their love story.

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Roundtable June 2025: S2 Wrap-Up and the Future of Doctor Who 1:26:17

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Hey, Who fans and welcome to the [Month] Round Table! The team is all here as we wrap up Season 2 with their thoughts, both good and bad. Did it stick the landing for this lot, or are they eager to get this latest era of Doctor Who long behind us? There's plenty of in-depth chat as always, plus a few laughs, so grab a cold drink (or a cuppa in this…

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Affordable Juneau: Petitioning for a Livable Future 12:25

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Justin Miller hosts members of the Affordable Juneau Coalition, Angela Rowdell and Joe Geldhof, to discuss their petition efforts aimed at easing the cost of living in Juneau. Topics include proposed ballot initiatives to remove sales tax on groceries and utilities, cap the property tax mill rate, and roll back costly mail-in voting systems. With o…

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Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget, Wisconsin Pride 51:21

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UWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin’s state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state’s LGBTQ history.

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Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget, Wisconsin Pride 51:21

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UWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin’s state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state’s LGBTQ history.

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Power Shift: Juneau Hydropower Becomes a Public Utility 13:33

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Duff Mitchell of Juneau Hydropower Inc. joins Cliff Dumas on KINY to discuss a major milestone—the company has been granted public utility status by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Mitchell outlines the decade-long journey of the Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric project, what this means for unserved areas of Juneau, clean energy access, job creat…

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What Is the Opportunity Cost of State AI Policy? 59:43

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Proposals to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) at the state level continue to increase. Unfortunately, these proposals could potentially disrupt advances in this important technology, even if there is strong federal policy. This policy forum, which is related to an upcoming policy analysis on the topic, will explore the potential economic costs…

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The development sector has changed irrevocably. What comes next? 28:13

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Catherine Nzuki is joined by Blair Glencorse and Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, co-CEOs of Accountability Lab, to unpack the latest findings from the Global Aid Freeze Tracker. Together, they reflect on the current state of the development sector and explore where the development sector goes from here.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Thursday 6/12/25: Abortion and Wisconsin Supreme Court, energy efficient homes, reading mascots 51:22

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Two abortion cases currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Programs that help people living in Milwaukee make their homes more energy efficient. Books and Beyond explores the past summer reading mascots.