Facts About PACs Podcast

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.

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!

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 positive civic involvement.

Live from the NABPAC Summer Soiree it's an IRL special episode you can't afford to miss. 

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.

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. 

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 electoral outcomes is one click away.

The #1 PAC Podcast in America has you covered with the Top 3 Things you need to know from here to Labor Day.  

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, Founder & CEO of Speak4 . Link to downlo...

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.

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.

Special guest Lisa Strikowsky Gillman joins Adam Belmar and David Schild to discuss her experiences in managing employee-funded PACs.

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: Quorum

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.

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.

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 .

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! 

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 .

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 that matter to PAC Managers in 2024.

New Year’s Resolutions for you and your employee-funded or business trade association PAC. Five things you can do to make 2024 your best year ever. 

In this first episode of 2024, Facts About PACs podcast hosts Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by Professor Steven Billet. They discussed the importance of PAC directors conducting thorough research on candidates before making contributions, to avoid potential embarrassment for their organizations. Billet also emphasizes the need for PAC managers to improve their skills and contribute more...

What do employee-funded and business trade association PACs want for Christmas? Hit play to hear the wish list! 

The naughty and nice list is almost out. Where do you land? And what can you do to improve the situation? In business and relationships, your words can make all the difference. So, wouldn’t you love to know the BAD WORDS you might want to avoid? And why and how they get you into trouble? Special Guest Amy Showalter joins Adam Belmar with the list of words and phrases she’s always checking twice.

There are many different types of PACs. In this unplugged episode of the #1 PAC Podcast in America, Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar call on Forrest Gump for help making sense of them all.  Links to the Suite Talk Series mentioned in this episode: Suite Talk: CEO Edition Suite Talk: Comms Edition Suite Talk: General Counsel Edition with Carol Laham (Wiley)

With Thanksgiving upon us, we consider the importance of gratitude, thanking donors, and helping them contribute to causes that matter to them through PAC Match programs. All that plus NABPAC awards the 2023-2024 Jann Barron scholarship to Rachel Howell, a promising young professional in the PAC industry. Link to our episode with Katie Anderson on Fighting Donor Fatigue