Best Capitol Chat Podcasts (2025)

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Capitol Chats: Eric Fulcomer says college financial aid "threatened" by federal cuts 13:26

6d ago13:26

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In this week's Capitol Chats, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities President Eric Fulcomer expresses concerns with the impact of federal funding cuts on college grants, and says he hopes the state budget can support more grant money.

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Prosecution: Diddy Was “King” Of Criminal Enterprise 47:47

4h ago47:47

47:47

Diddy faced a series of civil lawsuits alleging serious wrongdoing prior to his September arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, and has been behind bars since. Combs has pleaded not guilty to five counts, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to eng…

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Jazz Fest's Memphis Gold 11:58

1d ago11:58

11:58

Memphis Gold has come a long way on a journey that has lasted half a century. Having released four full length albums to date, he has shared the stage billing with such artists as Bernard Allison, James Brown, R.L. Burnside, Barbara Carr, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic All Stars, just to name a few. He's toured & been featured in fest…

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Newark Mayor Arrested By Federal Agents At ICE Facility 47:48

3d ago47:48

47:48

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week and held in custody for several hours. Baraka was released shortly after 8 p.m. and, after stepping out of an SUV with flashing emergency lights, told waiting supporters: “The reality is this: I didn’t do anything…

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New Pope Appears To Have Reposted Critical Social Media Posts About Trump 47:11

4d ago47:11

47:11

Leo, a 69-year-old from Chicago, is a leader with global experience. He spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and holds dual citizenship in the US and Peru, where he served as a bishop. He most recently led a powerful Vatican office for bishop appointments. He is expected to build on Pope Francis’ reforms. Learn more about your …

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Bartlett's New Clinic and Juneau Softball Association 6:00

5d ago6:00

6:00

Bartlett Regional Hospital (Bartlett) and Family Practice Physicians (FPP) are pleased to announce their intent to form Bartlett Family Medicine, a new primary care clinic located in Juneau, and Juneau Softball Association chats about upcoming tournaments!By Frontier Media USA

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The Congo, the Cold War, and Capitol Hill 41:25

5d ago41:25

41:25

From Cold War dynamics to legislative debates, U.S. foreign policy toward Africa has been shaped by complex historical, political, and institutional factors. In his memoir From the Congo to Capitol Hill, Steve Weissman recounts his experiences as a young professor in the Congo and later as a congressional staffer engaged in foreign policy and human…

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Ford Hikes Prices On Imports From Mexico, Cites Tariffs 47:06

5d ago47:06

47:06

Ford is hiking the sticker prices for the three US models it imports from Mexico by up to $2,000 each, just days after executives said they didn’t expect significant increases in industrywide car prices this year. The price increase was disclosed in a memo sent to Ford dealerships, first reported by Reuters but confirmed by Ford. Learn more about y…

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Episode 224 | Rudy and The Pillow Man 50:25

6d ago50:25

50:25

This week, Signalgate gets deeper. A judge refuses to release Alexander Smirnov in prison as a new Trump US Attorney “reviews” the case. Lawyers for the FBI tell the courts that the DoJ can’t be trusted not to release the January 6th lists they’re being compelled to create. Senate Democrats push back against returning insurrectionists’ restitution …

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Trump On Trade Deals: ”We Don’t Have To Sign Deals” 47:20

6d ago47:20

47:20

Two top Trump officials are scheduled to meet later this week with Chinese representatives on trade and economic matters, their agencies announced , a nascent sign of a thaw in the trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s massive tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will both travel to Geneva, Sw…

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Trump Says Hollywood “Decimated”, Floats Foreign-Made Movie Tariff 46:55

7d ago46:55

46:55

Filmmakers and Hollywood financiers are baffled, to say the least, by President Trump’s announcement that he wants a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States. Several movie studio and streaming industry executives who spoke with CNN are downright apoplectic because, they believe, the president hasn’t thought about the ramifications …

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Parks and Rec and Jazz Fest Guests 11:57

8d ago11:57

11:57

Bryan Walick, pianist and Zuill Bailey Cellist, discuss upcoming Jazzfest performances, and Parks and Rec joined us to chat about summer events like Walk Southeast, A Guided Garden Tour and more!By Frontier Media USA

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China Says It’s Evaluating Possible Trade Talks With U.S. 46:41

10d ago46:41

46:41

US stocks rose Friday and the S&P 500 notched its longest winning streak since 2004 as China signaled openness to trade talks and investors digested a better-than-expected jobs report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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Grammy Award Winners Zuill Bailey and Mark and Maggie O'Connor 15:24

11d ago15:24

15:24

Grammy Award winning artists Mark and Maggie O'Connor and Zuill Bailey joined us to talk about their upcoming performances with Juneau Jazz and Classics!By Frontier Media USA

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Vance After Mike Waltz Ouster: “Pete Hegseth Is Safe” 47:19

11d ago47:19

47:19

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would nominate national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as UN ambassador, after widespread reports that Trump planned to oust him, in the first major staff shakeup since the president took office in January. The president said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would replace Waltz in the prior role…

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Flight for Polio Awareness and City Museum News 14:33

12d ago14:33

14:33

By Frontier Media USA

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Coffee Chat with Catherine: Unofficial Tips for Internships 34:26

12d ago34:26

34:26

Darrel Lloyd, CSIS Africa Program Intern, joins Catherine Nzuki for an informal discussion on internships. Catherine shares her background (2:10), tips on think tank internship applications (6:10), engaging with the African diaspora (10:59); interviews (14:27), networking (18:57); social media (22:55); building research skills (24:50); and how to s…

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High-speed rail in New York and post-budget priorities 26:42

12d ago26:42

26:42

New York has considered building high-speed rail for decades. Gov. George Pataki made a push for it when he was in office but it lost steam. Senate Transportation Chair Jeremy Cooney talks about how New York could get on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Times Union

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L.A. Port Chief Warns Of Drop In Shipping Volume & Higher Prices 52:17

12d ago52:17

52:17

A car-buying frenzy, stoked by tariff fears, drove US consumer spending in March to its biggest monthly gain in more than two years, new data showed Wednesday. Consumer spending leapt 0.7% from February, according to a Commerce Department report that showed Americans shelled out last month for durable goods, particularly automobiles. Learn more abo…

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Community Band News and First Friday Artists 9:32

13d ago9:32

9:32

By Frontier Media USA

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Capitol Chats: DNR Secretary Hyun talks budget priorities, Senate confirmation 12:09

13d ago12:09

12:09

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Department of Natural Resources Secretary Karen Hyun talks about her top priorities for the state budget and the prospects for her confirmation by the state Senate.

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Episode 223 | Dupes of Hazzard 47:55

13d ago47:55

47:55

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer argues that Trump’s bid to have the DoJ step in on his behalf is about 2 years too late. George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to pull federal funding from states that engage in diversity, equity and inclusion programs Hakeem Jeffries and Corey Booker held a 1…

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Trump Says “I Could” Get Abrego Garcia Back From El Salvador 46:54

13d ago46:54

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President Donald Trump cast doubt on due process protections in the US immigration system and challenged the role of the courts during a tense exchange with ABC’s Terry Moran in an interview that aired on his 100th day in office. The president defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father whom the administration acknowledged i…

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Juneau Maritime Festival 9:27

14d ago9:27

9:27

All about this annual community festival at the cruise docks downtown Juneau!By Frontier Media USA

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Canadian Media: Liberals Win After Trump Tariffs, Threats 48:05

14d ago48:05

48:05

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is on course to win the country’s federal election, Canadian media projects, following a campaign overshadowed by provocations and tariffs from US President Donald Trump. CNN affiliates CTV and CBC both projected that the Liberals would win enough seats to form a fourth consecutive governme…

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FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge, Accuses Her Of Obstructing ICE 47:52

17d ago47:52

47:52

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan faces two charges for obstruction and concealing the individual from arrest after federal authorities accused her of directing a defendant – who was attending a hearing in her courtroom last Friday and facing domestic-battery charges – to leave through a non-public door in order to avoid immigration…

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100 Women Who Care 6:25

18d ago6:25

6:25

100 Women Who Care is a Giving Circle comprised of women committed to supporting Juneau non-profits by donating $100 four times a year. They meet, hear a pitch from three randomly chosen non-profits nominated by a member, and vote. The winning non-profit receives the bulk of the contributions!By Frontier Media USA

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Trump, China In Tariff Clash As Price Hikes & Supply Shocks Loom 47:27

18d ago47:27

47:27

After hitting a record high in February, the S&P 500 dropped into correction in March as Trump unveiled his plan for tariffs. The benchmark index as of Wednesday was still down 12.5% from its peak two months ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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UAS Commencement Ceremonies 9:18

19d ago9:18

9:18

Chancellor Aparna Palmer will have notes on the upcoming Commencement events to celebrate graduates, and a couple of other updatesBy Frontier Media USA

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Navigating Africa’s Environmental Dilemma 39:53

19d ago39:53

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Africa stands at the forefront of the global climate crisis, facing extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and biodiversity loss—despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As debates intensify over carbon credit agreements, oil exploration in the Congo Basin, and the role of Africa in shaping global climate policy, …

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Trump: “Actively” Talking To China 47:34

19d ago47:34

47:34

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he could re-impose “reciprocal” tariffs on some countries in as soon as two or three weeks, a potentially significant re-escalation of the global trade war that has already raised fears of a US and global recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Capitol Chats: Scott Walker discusses spring election, future of state GOP 17:20

20d ago17:20

17:20

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, former Gov. Scott Walker says the Republican Party needs to work on its grassroots organizing following the spring election. He also says he won't be running for governor next year, and isn't endorsing a particular candidate at this point.

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Episode 222 | SCIF – Signal Chat is Fine? 51:20

20d ago51:20

51:20

Pete Hegseth's days as the Secretary of Defense are numbered as Signalgate 2.0 is leaked. A top Trump housing official has called for a criminal investigation into Leticia James – which is just going to be embarrassing. The Chicago City council has passed a resolution not to hire anyone who participated in January 6th. The 37 death row inmates who …

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Trump Shifts On China Amid Tariff Turmoil: No “Hardball” 47:44

20d ago47:44

47:44

US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential U-turn on his trade war with China, saying the high tariffs on Chinese goods will “come down substantially, but it won’t be zero.” Trump’s remarks, made at a White House news event Tuesday, appear to mark a rhetorical climbdown after weeks of tough posturing and tit-for-tat retaliation that sent ta…

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WH Denies It’s Looking To Replace Hegseth Amid New Scandal 48:07

21d ago48:07

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A defiant Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacked leakers and slammed the media this morning amid reports that he used a second Signal group chat to discuss classified military plans. President Donald Trump publicly defended Hegseth as the White House denied reports it is looking to replace the Pentagon chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Pelvic Floor Care and Home Buyer Events 10:22

22d ago10:22

10:22

Join Bartlett's Rehabilitation Therapists and learn about the role of the pelvic floor and management of bowel/bladder incontinence, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse and join Amanda, from Cornerstone Home Lending chats about her upcoming educational event for home buyers!By Frontier Media USA

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Dem Senator Speaks Out After Visiting Mistakenly Deported Man 48:17

24d ago48:17

48:17

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke to the media after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Van Hollen explained the picture El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele posted of the meeting that Van Hollen is referring to as "margarita-gate", saying it shows the lengths Bukele will go to deceive. …

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Police: 2 Dead, 5 Injured In Florida State University Shooting 47:01

25d ago47:01

47:01

The suspect accused of gunning down two people and injuring five others at Florida State University on Thursday is the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, authorities say, and spent time training with law enforcement and serving on a sheriff’s advisory council in the years before his alleged attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Best Of: The boomers in Mali getting their news from TikTok 36:53

26d ago36:53

36:53

The Afropolitan will be taking a brief hiatus to re-envision its next steps. Stay tuned for an exciting new chapter! In the meantime, we're sharing our very first episode from October, which focused on how older people in Mali are consuming news on TikTok, and why this symbolizes the larger trends sweeping through the Sahel. In this episode, Cather…

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