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Longtime lobbyist Jim Arnold joins Cap Chat Texas to share insights from his career that began as an intern at the Texas Legislative Budget Board while attending the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
From working on elections across the country to advising emerging democracies and teaching government, Jim reflects on lessons from the campaign trail that still shape his work today. He also talks about why it's important to keep the Capitol community connected and how public service has become a family tradition.
People and groups mentioned on this podcast: John Davis, Robert Duncan, Pete Geren, Phil Gramm, Barbara Jordan, Tom Loeffler, Rick Perry, Ramon Romero, Elspeth Rostow, Walt Rostow, Hugh Shine, Todd Staples, Dick Waterfield, Ric Williamson, Jim Wright, Goodwill, International Republican Institute, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Legislative Budget Board, National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee
A very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.
Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome. Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.
Know someone who would be a great guest? Drop us a note at [email protected].
Like us? Please recommend us to three friends, subscribe and rate the podcast, and share on your socials. We'd love to get to 1,000 unique listeners this year.
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Longtime lobbyist Jim Arnold joins Cap Chat Texas to share insights from his career that began as an intern at the Texas Legislative Budget Board while attending the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
From working on elections across the country to advising emerging democracies and teaching government, Jim reflects on lessons from the campaign trail that still shape his work today. He also talks about why it's important to keep the Capitol community connected and how public service has become a family tradition.
People and groups mentioned on this podcast: John Davis, Robert Duncan, Pete Geren, Phil Gramm, Barbara Jordan, Tom Loeffler, Rick Perry, Ramon Romero, Elspeth Rostow, Walt Rostow, Hugh Shine, Todd Staples, Dick Waterfield, Ric Williamson, Jim Wright, Goodwill, International Republican Institute, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Legislative Budget Board, National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee
A very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.
Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome. Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.
Know someone who would be a great guest? Drop us a note at [email protected].
Like us? Please recommend us to three friends, subscribe and rate the podcast, and share on your socials. We'd love to get to 1,000 unique listeners this year.

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