Shrinking. Misunderstood. Polarized. Regulated. Haunted. Employee-funded and business trade association PACs face their scariest challenges yet as influence wanes and misinformation spreads. Don't listen to Facts About PACs Halloween Spooktacular alone!

Join hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as they broadcast live from the NABPAC Insight Conference

Join Micaela, David, and Adam as they recap NABPAC's September member luncheon featuring election law attorney Mark Renaud from Wiley. Discover the practical compliance insights PAC managers gained around due diligence, documentation requirements, and navigating complex fundraising scenarios.

In this candid unplugged episode, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar address the challenging realities facing PAC professionals today. They explore growing donor safety concerns, discuss FEC Commissioner Lindenbaum's recent op-ed on disclosure requirements, and examine strategies for protecting contributor privacy in our digital age. The conversation also covers preparing for upcoming electoral opportunities, maintaining strategic flexibility with PAC boards, and developing contingency plans for potential government shutdowns that could impact operations and fundraising efforts.

Are you going to the NABPAC Insight conference? Game-changing roundtables with real member insights, breakthrough strategies your colleagues are already using to drive results, resilience training for high-pressure environments, and proven marketing principles that actually boost participation rates. This isn't just another conference - it's your competitive edge for PAC success.

Get briefed on NABPAC's first legislative summit as the employee-funded and business trade association PAC industry mobilizes for Capitol Hill. Hosts Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by board members Joe Manion (American Waterways Operators) and Nicole Porter (US Travel Association) for a look at two key reforms: eliminating outdated prior approval requirements that force companies to choose just one trade association PAC per year, and indexing business PAC contribution limits frozen at $5,000 since 1974.

Episode Sponsor: PASS https://pactrack.net/

As Congress returns from summer recess, employee-funded and business trade association PAC directors face a busy fall. Micaela, David, and Adam discuss NABPAC's upcoming Legislative Summit, the impact of redistricting battles in Texas and California, and why PAC managers must be proactive and flexible. Education precedes solicitation, and keeping donors informed about rapidly changing political dynamics is crucial.

Political chaos erupts as Texas pursues five new GOP House seats mid-decade, triggering retaliatory redistricting threats from Democratic governors. GWU's Casey Burgat breaks down this unprecedented gerrymandering arms race, explaining how states could redraw maps before the 2026 midterms, potentially flipping House control. From jungle primaries to incumbent-versus-incumbent races, discover why this redistricting revolution could reshape American politics.