We’re in day 6 of a government shutdown, America’s first since 2018. How long will this last? Who’s to say. What are the parties saying? Who is winning the messaging battle? How will it impact 2025 races?

We interview Rep. Maxwell Frost on how to campaign year-round and engage young voters, as well as the intersection between Charlie Kirk assassination and Frost’s experience with gun violence.

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Capitol Conversations, Episode 6: Is the federal government going to shutdown? What happens in a shutdown? What is the state of play as negotiations between Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at a standstill?

We also have an interview with Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on his Texas attorney general race, his thoughts on the shutdown, and his proposal for a select committee in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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Welcome back to Capitol Conversations: Episode 5. In this episode, we are bringing you an open and honest discussion on the rise of social media and political violence in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination. We also touch on mental health, challenges to the First Amendment, and how we unplug from the news while covering the news!

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Welcome back, glad you're here! This episode, we talk about the recently unveiled Epstein "birthday book," the House GOP margins shrinking thanks to special elections, and the Texas Senate Democratic primary heating up!

We have an interview with Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari and answer an important question: What should you be learning in your 5th grade government class?

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Welcome back to Capitol Conversations! In this episode, we discuss recent developments on the Hill, including Republicans' rebranding the "big beautiful bill" and their approach to the Epstein files, as well as the DC federal takeover. In our interview with Congresswoman Balint, we chat about Democrats' responses to the GOP playbook and what they can do better in 2026.

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Welcome back to Capitol Conversations, your go-to show for the ins and outs of Washington DC. Episode 2: Government funding, 2025 and 2026 elections + interview with Rep. Tim Burchett In this episode, we discuss the upcoming government funding deadline of Sept. 30 (what even is a CR?!) and impending 2025 and 2026 elections. We chat with Rep. Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, about the appropriations process, his opinion on how the House functions, and his future plans in politics.

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Welcome to Capitol Conversations, your go-to show for the ins and outs of Washington DC. A lot of political shows are just for the lobbyists of the Beltway, the Hill folk living in the DC-Maryland-Virginia bubble. Not us — we’re here for everyone! We want to be the source for all things politics for your southern belles, your Midwest friends, and anyone on either coast. For staffers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill, we’re here for you, too! We’ll break down latest bills, political infighting, campaign seasons, and the occasional 28-hour days in the US Capitol covering our nation’s lawmakers. But curious about what we wear? How we chase news? What your representative thinks about the latest social media trends? We have you covered there, too. In this episode, we talk to Rep. Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio. We discuss redistricting, the August work period, and what to expect when we head back in September.

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