Facts About PACs Podcast
The Facts About PACs Podcast is the #1 PAC podcast in America. The show is produced especially for the members of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC). Each weekly episode includes a recap of the association's latest activities, actionable intelligence for the employee-funded and business trade association PAC community, and an interview with a featured guest. Show host Micaela Isler is the President and CEO of NAPBAC.
Episodes
202 episodes
Mid-Decade Redistricting: The Political Earthquake Nobody Saw Coming
Political chaos erupts as Texas pursues five new GOP House seats mid-decade, triggering retaliatory redistricting threats from Democratic governors. GWU's Casey Burgat br...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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15:35
Fresh Eyes on Campaign Finance
Join host Micaela Isler and the Facts About PACs podcast team for their annual summer intern special featuring Luke Rinker from The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) and AY Kuwornu from Ghana. From Capitol Hill br...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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16:48
Celebrating 200 Episodes
It's hard to believe we've reached 200 episodes! Join Micaela, Adam, and David as we take a nostalgic look back at how our podcast began during those uncertain early days of April 2020. Hear clips from the very first episode and discover how wh...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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17:02
AI's Political Revolution with Eric Wilson
In this milestone 199th episode, political technologist Eric Wilson reveals how AI is quietly transforming political engagement. With 11% of voters already using ChatGPT for election information—matching p...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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23:07
Independence Day
It's America's 249th birthday, and we're celebrating with fireworks, fake presidential speeches, and some very real breaking news! Just when PAC directors thought they had their 2026 budgets figured out, Senator Tillis dropped a bombshell that ...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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10:39
Campaign Politics Update with Jim Ellis
Join hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as they welcome back political prognosticator Jim Ellis for an essential mid-year political update that PAC professionals can't afford to miss. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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27:08
A Summer Soirée To Remember
Live from the hottest ticket in town! Hit play to join the fun at NABPAC's summer 2025 kick-off event.
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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8:40
Momentum & Growth: A Conversation with NABPAC Board Chair Kipp Maloney
NABPAC Board Chair Kipp Maloney joins Micaela Isler to discuss the organization's achievements in the first half of 2025. From legislative victories to record-breaking member engagement and growth, NABPAC is thriving. Kipp shares insights from ...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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11:38
Sky's the Limit: A First Look at NABPAC's Blue Ribbon Panel
NABPAC convened 16 industry thought leaders for a no-holds-barred discussion about the future of business political engagement. As the association approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027, President and CEO Micaela Isler shares a first look at i...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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11:16
Reconciliation Update with Jennifer Belair | Atlas Crossing
Your Memorial Day weekend update on the latest developments in budget reconciliation has arrived. We break down what this "big and beautiful bill" means as it heads to the Senate with special guest Jennifer Belair, Senior Vice President of Gove...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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14:46
FEC Update with Mark Renaud | Wiley
In this episode of Facts About PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar welcome Mark Renaud from Wiley Law to discuss recent developments at the Federal Election Commission. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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18:41
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Fundraising: Applying Behavioral Science to PAC Communications
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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16:19
In Full Swing
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 Soi...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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14:25
Your Exclusive Ticket to Capitol Hill Bipartisanship
PAC managers: secure your seat at "Across the Aisle," the must-attend Capitol Hill event where Problem Solvers Caucus members and corporate ...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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14:57
Top PAC SWAG in 2025
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 engagemen...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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15:27
Mastering the Fly-In: Effective Advocacy on Capitol Hill
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, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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19:51
2026 Political Landscape with Jim Ellis
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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22:04
PAC Leadership When Washington Seems Chaotic
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 B...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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17:36
Shared Experience: Signature Roundtables
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 roundt...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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15:40
AI, Advocacy, and the Future of Digital Campaigns with Shannon Chatlos
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 par...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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14:14
Prior Approval Preview
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 Le...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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11:47
Fundraising Momentum
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 end...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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16:17
Our Issues: NABPAC's Legislative Priorities for 2025
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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16:28
Election Insights with Political Technologist Eric Wilson
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.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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19:00