Best National Association of Business Political Action Committees Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Fundraising: Applying Behavioral Science to PAC Communications 16:19

6d ago16:19

16:19

In this episode of Facts About PACs, the gang recaps NABPAC's May luncheon featuring Kevin Schulman from DonorVoice. Learn how to move from persuasion to attraction in PAC communications, understand the psychology behind donor motivation, and discover practical strategies to improve your fundraising efforts through personality-based messaging. Plus…

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In Full Swing 14:25

13d ago14:25

14:25

The Facts About PACs team returns with updates on NABPAC's exciting spring and summer lineup, including the upcoming May luncheon featuring innovative fundraising strategies, PAC giving in the states webinar, and the much-anticipated Summer Soiree on June 12th. Hit play and join the gang as NABPAC kicks into high gear!…

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Your Exclusive Ticket to Capitol Hill Bipartisanship 14:57

27d ago14:57

14:57

PAC managers: secure your seat at "Across the Aisle," the must-attend Capitol Hill event where Problem Solvers Caucus members and corporate government relations leaders reveal how to drive real results in today's divided climate. Sarah Bonk from Business for America joins the podcast with details on this exclusive opportunity to network with lawmak…

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Top PAC SWAG in 2025 15:27

1M ago15:27

15:27

What's the secret to PAC donor recognition that actually works in 2025? In this essential episode of "The Facts About PAC" podcast, swag expert Lori Barber reveals the hottest trends in donor appreciation that are driving engagement right now. Discover why PACs are moving away from cheap trinkets toward premium branded items that donors actually us…

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Mastering the Fly-In: Effective Advocacy on Capitol Hill 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

Facilitating Capitol Hill advocacy through successful legislative fly-ins involves managing expectations and preparing advocates to build lasting relationships with congressional staff. In this episode of Facts about PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar sit down with Colleen Morton, owner and principal of Congressional Meetings …

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2026 Political Landscape with Jim Ellis 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

Political analyst Jim Ellis returns to the #1 PAC Podcast in America to dissect the evolving political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms. With a razor-thin Republican majority in the House and several high-profile Senate retirements, Ellis offers his expert analysis on what could be the most competitive Senate campaign cycle in decades. Epis…

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PAC Leadership When Washington Seems Chaotic 17:36

2M ago17:36

17:36

Intellectually honest responses to mounting anxiety surrounding PACs and government relations in today's DOGE era. From donor hesitation, C-suite skepticism, and the challenge of demonstrating value amid political chaos, David Schild and Adam Belmar offer practical strategies for communicating PAC importance to stakeholders, maintaining critical re…

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Shared Experience: Signature Roundtables 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

How are employee-funded and business trade association PAC leaders engaging younger employees? Do competition-based initiatives spark engagement among next-generation contributors? The shared experience and wisdom from NABPAC's signature roundtable events are on tap in this unplugged episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast.…

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AI, Advocacy, and the Future of Digital Campaigns with Shannon Chatlos 14:14

3M ago14:14

14:14

In this episode of Facts About PACs, digital advertising expert Shannon Chatlos shares insights on how AI is reshaping political campaigns and advocacy in 2025. As a partner at Strategic Partners and Media, Chatlos discusses the shift toward thought leaders and away from paid influencers, the future of podcast advertising, and how PAC professionals…

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Prior Approval Preview 11:47

3M ago11:47

11:47

Have you ever wondered why trade groups need permission slips before they ask certain people for donations or why a corporation can only give this permission to one trade association per year? Amie Adams joins the pod to preview her upcoming Let's Talk with Wiley's Carol Laham: Perfectly Effective and Legal Ways to Ask for Prior Approval. Episode S…

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Fundraising Momentum 16:17

3M ago16:17

16:17

A discussion about maintaining fundraising momentum during off-election years. Guests Trey Hawkins from America's Credit Unions and Neil Cohen from AbbVie share strategies for keeping political action committees engaged when campaign season ends and legislative work begins. Episode Sponsor: PASS, Public Affairs Support Services, Inc. https://pactra…

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Our Issues: NABPAC's Legislative Priorities for 2025 16:28

3M ago16:28

16:28

A roundtable discussion about NABPAC's legislative priorities for 2025. How have employee-funded and business trade association PAC contribution limits remained frozen at $5,000 since 1974, while individual donation limits continue to rise with inflation? Is "prior approval" an outdated rule unnecessarily limiting political participation? Episode S…

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Election Insights with Political Technologist Eric Wilson 19:00

4M ago19:00

19:00

Join NABPAC's President and CEO Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as the #1 PAC Podcast in America dives into the fascinating world of digital voter engagement with political technologist Eric Wilson. Hot off the press from the Center for Campaign Innovation's 2024 post-election survey, this episode reveals surprising shifts in how voter…

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Meet Alex Bolton (Atlas Crossing) 15:39

4M ago15:39

15:39

The Facts About PACs podcast starts 2025 with an introduction to the new cool kid on the block, Alex Bolton with Atlas Crossing. Fresh from his role as Chief of Staff to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Alex shares an insider's perspective on the incoming 119th Congress and offers PAC leaders valuable insights on the session's first 100 days. Episode Spons…

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Annual Reports 16:31

5M ago16:31

16:31

It’s time to start thinking about your annual reports. Need some ways to make the annual report process easier? What information should you include? Should it go to PAC donors or all PAC-eligible employees? Hit play for the last episode of 2024!By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Bad Words with Amy Showalter 17:50

5M ago17:50

17:50

In this delightfully salty episode, language and PAC expert Amy Showalter joins the Facts About PACs crew to drop truth bombs about the words and phrases we should all retire in 2025. From the eye-roll-inducing "going forward" to the overused "historic," no corporate buzzword or political cliché is safe from Showalter's witty critique. Listen as ho…

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How to Raise a Citizen with Lindsey Cormack 16:21

5M ago16:21

16:21

Are you looking to stuff those stockings with something more substantial than candy this year? Join us as we welcome Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of the new book, "How to Raise a Citizen," for a refreshing conversation about raising the next generation of civic-minded citizens.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Top 5 Takeaways 18:46

6M ago18:46

18:46

A Friendsgiving fireside chat about the Top 5 Takeaways from the NABPAC Post-Election Conference. Join Amie Adams, Rocky Krivijanski, David Schild, Adam Belmar and Micaela IslerBy National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Live from Palm Beach! 26:16

6M ago26:16

26:16

Live from the 2024 NABPAC Post-Election Conference, the #1 PAC Podcast in America is on location with the employee-funded and business trade association PAC professionals who make it happen.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Showtime 15:13

7M ago15:13

15:13

The final episode before election day. A special preview of the NABPAC Post-Election Conference.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Last Mile Briefing with Jim Ellis (Ellis Insight) 15:08

7M ago15:08

15:08

Polls, pandas, and political parlor games! Jim Ellis returns, armed with data and daring predictions. From Senate squeakers to presidential photo finishes, we're dissecting the electoral map. Will ticket-splitting be 2024's October surprise?By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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PAC Match and Disaster Recovery 15:23

7M ago15:23

15:23

Can your PAC Match program allow you to support disaster relief? A conversation about how PAC leaders can explore giving opportunities and show empathy to affected members.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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State Compliance with Mark Renaud (Wiley) 17:42

7M ago17:42

17:42

We’re serving up a piping hot cup of what you need to know about significant changes in state campaign finance law. Legal eagle Mark Renaud from Wiley joins the podcast to discuss new laws in Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, Maryland and California.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Deepfakes and Deception 19:40

8M ago19:40

19:40

Sarah Bonk, Founder and CEO of Business for America, joins the #1 PAC Podcast in America to discuss how we can all help defend our organizations against AI deepfakes. And why we should understand these threats to democracy as a business issue.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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45-Days to Election Checklist 13:33

8M ago13:33

13:33

With about 45 days until Election Day, the Facts About PACs podcast is here with the PAC Director's checklist. From creating engaging election night scorecards to crafting post-election analyses that matter, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you shine.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Political Overtime with Jim Ellis 19:35

8M ago19:35

19:35

Find out why you might be carving your Thanksgiving turkey before we know who controls Congress. Hit play for an in-depth analysis of the upcoming congressional elections with political analyst Jim Ellis.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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DNC 2024 13:42

9M ago13:42

13:42

Join us for a live report from the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago with Paul Brathwaite, Chief Strategist at Federal Street Strategies.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Intern Impact: TFAS 10:40

9M ago10:40

10:40

On this episode of the #1 PAC Podcast in America, NABPAC summer intern Eloise Hupfer highlights the value of her participation in The Fund for American Studies Washington D.C. internship program.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Congressional Campaign Forecast Update with Chaz Nuttycombe (CNalysis) 15:35

10M ago15:35

15:35

Election forecaster Chaz Nuttycombe is back with updated forecasts for the 2024 U.S. House and Senate races. Hear the forecasting methodology and learn why the upcoming Washington state primary is a key indicator for predicting the national political environment. Episode Links: State Navigate: Your compass for state legislatures https://statenaviga…

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Do's and Don'ts with Rocky Krivijanski, Trine Strategies 11:41

10M ago11:41

11:41

Political events have shocked American voters for more than a month. Special guest Rocky Krivijanski, Founder of Trine Strategies, has the Do's and Don'ts for employee-funded and business trade association PAC Directors this hot election summer.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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RNC 2024 15:11

10M ago15:11

15:11

Join us for a live report from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with Tim Monahan, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Atlas Crossing.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Chin Straps On 13:25

10M ago13:25

13:25

What PAC professionals do in periods of political turbulence. A candid conversation on the state of play in campaign 2024 from the #1 PAC Podcast in America.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Election Ready with Amie Adams, Dunn Associates 13:33

11M ago13:33

13:33

Amie Adams, President of Dunn Associates and the PAC Expert on the other end of the NABAPC Help Hotline is back with everything PAC Directors need to get election-ready!By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Political Involvement and the PAC Director with Dan Ekstein (SAGAC) 18:06

11M ago18:06

18:06

In this episode of Facts About PACs, Dan Ekstein of SAGAC Public Affairs discusses the vital role of PAC directors as connectors between organizations, employees, and candidates. He emphasizes the importance of political engagement, encouraging PAC directors to be passionate defenders of the democratic process and to leverage employee trust for pos…

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IRL 10:42

11M ago10:42

10:42

Live from the NABPAC Summer Soiree it's an IRL special episode you can't afford to miss.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Hurt Locker 14:48

11M ago14:48

14:48

Want to avoid the pitfalls and steer clear of the Hurt Locker? Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar have actionable tips for PAC Directors seeking to recognize the small things that can morph into profoundly troubling issues.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Leadership Advice for PAC Directors 21:05

12M ago21:05

21:05

Are you looking for a sharper focus? We have expert advice on leadership and what we can all do to turn that focus inward and harness our authenticity. Author, consultant, and executive coach Tracy J Edmonds joins the #1 PAC Podcast in America with some candid advice on leadership.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Election Update 15:27

1y ago15:27

15:27

David Wasserman from the Cook Political Report joined a PAC’d house to share his comprehensive 2024 Election Update. And loyal listeners of the #1 PAC podcast in America have not been left out. From the most thought-provoking scenarios to the consequences of redistricting, your cut of Wasserman's insights into the strategic underpinnings shaping el…

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School's Out for Summer 11:35

1y ago11:35

11:35

The #1 PAC Podcast in America has you covered with the Top 3 Things you need to know from here to Labor Day.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Solutions In Action: Speak4 19:11

1y ago19:11

19:11

PAC and Grassroots advocacy are critical components of your corporate strategy. When quantity and quality in advocacy engagements matter and personalized impactful messages need to be on target. You have options… especially in a budget-constrained environment. We are live from the intersection of Tech, Digital Advocacy & Marketing with Joe Mansour,…

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Employees Vote 20:03

1y ago20:03

20:03

BIPAC hosts EmployeesVote.com, a site dedicated to Employee Voter Registration. Hit play to hear about the nonpartisan resources available to you and your team for encouraging voter registration. Kim Durcho and Liz Byrd from BIPAC join Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar for the scoop on Employees Vote 2024.…

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Public Opinion: Intersection of Business and Politics 20:39

1y ago20:39

20:39

Amy Showalter joins the #1 PAC podcast in America with contextual analysis of a new opinion survey of American consumers and employees about how businesses address politics in the workplace.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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PAC Insights with Lisa Strikowsky Gillman | T-Mobile 16:13

1y ago16:13

16:13

Special guest Lisa Strikowsky Gillman joins Adam Belmar and David Schild to discuss her experiences in managing employee-funded PACs.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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March Madness 14:00

1y ago14:00

14:00

It's the Facts About PACs take on March Madness and you don’t need a bracket or a ball to enjoy this episode. Because in our league, we know what drives us a little mad. Episode Sponsor: QuorumBy National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Dark Money 14:20

1y ago14:20

14:20

What is Dark Money? Are SUPER PACs Dark Money? What are Employee Funded and Business Trade Association PACs? David Schild and Adam Belmar join Micaela Isler for an unforgettable episode where darkness is illuminated and transparency wins the day.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Leap Day! 15:17

1y ago15:17

15:17

You've got 365 days a year to make your employee-funded or business trade association PAC program great, but what would you do with just one more? Hit play for an episode full of Leap Day facts and festivity.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Senate Primaries with Punch 13:51

1y ago13:51

13:51

The latest on the US Senate Primary Races packing the most punch. Get the backstory and state of play in California, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, and Utah with Jim Ellis.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Love PACtually 8:43

1+ y ago8:43

8:43

We're in the Valentine's Day spirit and saying out loud the things that make us love what we do. And yes, it is Love PACtually!By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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What PAC Professionals Want 18:17

1+ y ago18:17

18:17

How do PAC Managers keep track of fundraising events? There's a software for that! Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar are joined by Robert Arensberg, President and Founder of Coalescent.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Campaign Analysis with Chaz Nuttycombe 19:53

1+ y ago19:53

19:53

Chaz Nuttycombe eclipsed Larry Sabato and his crystal ball with the accuracy of his predictions in 2022. In 2023, while finishing his senior year at Virginia Tech, his predictions in every Virginia State legislative race proved 100% accurate. Join David Schild and Adam Belmar for a fascinating conversation about CNanalysis and the campaign insights…

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