Chillin' in the Statehouse

It is a busy March in the Statehouse -- and that's even before we get to our busted brackets. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to talk about a key court decision on voting rights, the debate over school choice and, of course, basketball. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

You probably don't want to go to Chillin' in the Statehouse for investment advice but Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down a bill to dictate where the state can put its money. They also talk taxes and three-legged stools. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Chillin' in the Statehouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Goog...

It is another busy week in Statehouse world, and Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press break down where the Legislature is headed on abortion policy. They also recap the recent Kansas Democratic Party chair election and discuss their eating and movie-watching habits. Like what you hear? Subscribe at Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Goo...

It was a busy week in the Kansas Statehouse (hence the title) and the gang of Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the AP are punchier than usual. They talk about tax policy, bills rolling back election law and an attempt to dramatically reduce the power of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and...

There's no total eclipse of the heart in the Kansas Legislature this week but it is a big week for lawmaking. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna from the Associated Press to discuss the major policy issues, notably a focus on pushing back against transgender rights and the potential for tax cuts. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Chillin' in the Stateh...

Republicans met in Topeka for their annual convention -- and to pick a new chair, after weeks and months of tension. This is a two-part podcast, with Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal breaking down the dynamics at play for the Kansas GOP. But don't touch that dial, because Andrew and John will have a live breakdown of Mike Brown's election as chair. Like what you hear? Subsc...

Another big economic development deal is coming to Kansas and Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break it down. They also dive into the Chinese spy balloon, flat taxes and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Gov. Laura Kelly's state of the state address is in the books. The Topeka Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd and the Associated Press' John Hanna break down Kelly's speech, the potential for medical marijuana legalization and celebrate Kansas Day with a little musical tribute. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Business is picking up in the Statehouse and Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to break it down. They discuss Gov. Laura Kelly's upcoming state of the state address, new abortion and election bills and Disney musicals (yes, really). Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The Legislature is back in session and so is Chillin' in the Statehouse. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down the first week, including the inauguration, Gov. Laura Kelly's budget address and the GOP agenda.  Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is the busiest time of the year in Kansas government and the Topeka Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to break down the 2023 legislative session. They talk taxes, abortion, NFTs and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The calendars may have turned to 2023 but Chillin' in the Statehouse is still stuck in the past. The Capital-Journal's Statehouse team of Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to recap the five biggest news items from 2022. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

While it is chill outside this holiday season, Chillin' in the Statehouse is keeping it even more relaxed, as Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to talk about the issues of the day. That includes a plan to move the Kansas Highway Patrol to the attorney general's office, leadership elections in the Legislature and an oil spill i...

Chillin' in the Statehouse isn't going anywhere -- but some major players in Kansas government and politics are. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss departures in the legislative, executive and (sort of) judicial branch. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Bawk, bawk, bawk -- Chillin' in the Statehouse is back and has lesser prairie chickens on the brain. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to talk birds -- and some grousing from members conservatives over the direction of the Kansas Republican Party. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The general election is finally in our rearview mirror -- but there is plenty still to discuss. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to break down the results and talk about what it means for both parties going forward. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Chillin' in the Statehouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is election season and Chillin' in the Statehoue wants to ensure you have the tools you need to vote. We sit down with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell to run down how to cast your ballot early, by mail or on Nov. 8 and talk through some of the challenges of election administration. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Ballot drop boxes have been in the news a lot lately, both in the Kansas Attorney General race and in a federal lawsuit. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press break down the debate over the receptacles and where the conversations on voting access in Kansas are headed. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Election Day is fast approaching and the Chillin' in the Statehouse gang take some time to run down the Kansas Attorney General race between Kris Kobach and Chris Mann. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss the attempt by Kobach's campaign to refresh his brand and how the two candidates are talking about crime, immigration and...

The podcast crew is down a man but that doesn't stop Andrew Bahl of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press from breaking down the congressional races on the November ballot. Their conversation centers on the 3rd District race between Democrat U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids and Republican Amanda Adkins but also includes a breakdown of the political landscape more broadly. Like...

The governor's race is heating up and the Chillin' in the Statehouse team focuses on the back-and-forth between Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Derek Schmidt on the issue of transgender athletes in girls' sports. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd, alongside the Associated Press' John Hanna, break down the issue, why it matters in Kansas and how voters might respond. Like what...

The Chillin' in the Statehouse gang is back from their bi-annual field trip to the Kansas State Fair for the first gubernatorial debate and they have tales to tell. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd and the Associated Press' John Hanna break down where things are in the governor's race, rank their favorite fair foods and make some gratuitous animal noises. Like what you hear? Subscr...

A recount of the Kansas abortion constitutional amendment is now complete -- but discussion over what it means is not. The Topeka Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd and the Associated Press' John Hanna break down why the recount happened, why it didn't change the results and its impact on democracy in Kansas long term. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google P...

It has been a minute but the Capital-Journal's politics podcast is back to run down the national statement Kansas voters made when they rejected a proposed measure that would have ended state constitutional protections for abortion. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd go over the results with the Associated Press' John Hanna, breaking down what happened to produce the surprising outco...

There is one area of the 2022 elections the Chillin in the Statehouse gang have not talked about yet: the Legislature. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down the important legislative races on the ballot and why they aren't as competitive as you might expect. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts an...