Capitol Spotlight

Today's topics: National park adventures, trips to Scotland, small victories, and being a part-owner of the Greenbay Packers. Scott Rausch, Hill veteran and proud Wisconsinite, joins the show! Get to know more about Scott in his previous Staffer Spotlight article (May 2024). CNCT with Scott Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: Growing up as a preacher's kid, having a twin sister, helping others, and finding community. Javonni Ayers, Legislative Assistant for the House Ways and Means Committee and President of Congressional Black Associates, joins the show! Read Javonni's Staffer Spotlight (Oct. 2023) CNCT with Javonni Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: Rice farming, northeastern California, and office pranks. Representative Doug LaMalfa of California's First Congressional District joins Capitol Spotlight! CNCT with Rep. LaMalfa Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: How to dress for the Hill, Greek heritage, making the most of your digital skills, and the best cheeses. Wisconsinite and Hill fashionista Maria Giannopoulos joins Capitol Spotlight! CNCT with ⁠Maria⁠ Find Maria using ⁠@greekmaria⁠ on all channels Check out ⁠Outfit on the Hill⁠ Connect with ⁠CNCT⁠

Today's topics: Meditation, running, directing stage plays, and dating in the district. Marie Baldassarre, Chief of Staff for Rep. Ro Khanna, steps into the spotlight on this episode. Hear more professional advice from Marie on the Climbing the Hill panel . Get to know more about Marie in her previous Staffer Spotlight . CNCT with Marie Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: Advancing your Hill career, networking tips, and landing your next job. Tune in to this recording of our Climbing the Hill panel discussion to hear expert insights from three Hill veterans. CNCT with our panelists... Alex Schriver , Senior VP of Public Affairs at PhRMA Marie Baldassarre , Chief of Staff for Rep. Ro Khanna Emily Ackerman , Deputy Floor Director for House Whip To...

Today's topics: Brewing award-winning beer at home, building strong teams, having an innovative mindset, and being a "maker." Yuri Beckelman, Chief of Staff for Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, joins the show and shares his insights! CNCT with Yuri:  yuri.beckelman@mail.house.gov Connect with CNCT

On this episode: Serving in the Marine Corps, running marathons, and pursuing your career while raising a family. Michele Exner, former Communications Director for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, joins Capitol Spotlight and shares her story. CNCT with Michele Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: Moving from music to politics, Broadway shows, starting your career on Sesame Street, and the life of a scheduler. Cabelle St. John, Senior Advisor for Sen. John Fetterman, takes the spotlight! CNCT with Cabelle Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: Founding the 118 Foundation, the importance of community, and corn! Sadie Knight, Director of Grassroots and Political Strategy, joins the show and shares her story. CNCT with Sadie : sadie@118foundation.org CNCT with The 118 Foundation Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: The best spots for food and coffee, the need for better breakfast sandwiches, and a passion for music. U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost of Florida's 10th Congressional district joins the show! CNCT with Rep. Maxwell Frost Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: A 150-1 wrestling record, the importance of discipline, favorite sports teams, and the benefits of not wearing a suit jacket. Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-4) joins Capitol Spotlight to share who he is outside of politics. CNCT with Rep. Jim Jordan Connect with CNCT

Today’s topics: Hiking the Himalayas, international food and spirits, award-winning office management, and the benefits of taking a year off. Michelle Dorothy, Chief of Staff for Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, joins the show! Watch the video version . CNCT with Michelle Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: Working at Spotify, favorite music artists, bringing creativity to the Hill, grad school, and bipartisanship. Stephanie DeMarco, Manager of Government Affairs at Spotify, joins the show! CNCT with Stephanie Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: What makes a good New York-style slice of pizza, solving Rubik's Cubes, predictions for Congress in 2025, and what it's like to be a Congressional Reporter. Mychael Schnell from The Hill joins the show! Request to Attend The Hill's "Meet the New Members" CNCT with Mychael Connect with CNCT

Today's Topics: A successful career in pharmaceuticals, balancing family life with Hill life, and taking legislation seriously. Congressman Buddy Carter joins the show to describe his life outside of politics. CNCT with Rep. Buddy Carter Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: Working with JFK Jr. at George Magazine, what it's like to be a fact-checker at Rolling Stone, understanding the other side, and the importance of networking. Sean Neary joins the show to deep dive into his exciting resume and vast experiences. CNCT with Sean Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: Moving your career from the bottom to the top, life on the campaign trail, playing the guitar, and balancing professional life with family life. Jordan Davis of Purple Strategies joins the show and shares it all! CNCT with Jordan Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: Human rights, ending hunger, favorite films, and go-to recipes. Get to know the passions and interests of U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) in this episode of Capitol Spotlight. Connect with CNCT

Today's topics: Setting boundaries on the Hill, work-life balance, Bravo TV, and finding community in D.C. In our first episode, Mickey Sundermann from ROKK Solutions joins the podcast! CNCT with Mickey Connect with CNCT

Get to know the person outside of politics in Capitol Spotlight, the new audio and video podcast from CNCT.