The Political Life

Latest Episodes:

Meet Nneka Chiazor, New President at the Public Affairs Council Jul 18, 2025

Show notes

In today's episode, Maggie Mick is joined by Nneka Chiazor, the newly installed President for the Public Affairs Council. The two discuss Nneka's career, her vision for the Council moving forward, and she shares all the ways any professional in public or government affairs can get involved. More about upcoming Public Affairs Council events here.

A Tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman with Cristine Almeida Jul 11, 2025

Show notes

In the wake of the tragic political assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, Maggie Mick sits down with Cristine Almeida of Almeida Public Affairs in St. Paul, Minnesota. The conversation explores Speaker Hortman's career and legacy in Minnesota as well as the impact of her death reverberating in the community of states and the challenge to our country which faces increased threats of violence to public officials.

Reconciliation & Medicaid: What's at Stake for States with Barrett Thornhill and Brock Ingmire Jun 27, 2025

Show notes

Today, we are rebroadcasting a recent MultiState virtual client event hosted by Maggie Mick on the budget reconciliation bill which contains President Trump's domestic policy agenda currently moving in the U.S. Senate. In May, the House narrowly passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" — which would cut taxes, increase border and military spending, and notably scale back Medicaid, among other provisions. Maggie alongside two of her PPHC health care policy expert colleagues, Barrett Thornhill with Forbes Tate Partners and Brock Ingmire with MultiState, explored the current disposition and provisions of the legislation, what could come next and its potential impacts to the states.

SGAC Celebrates 50 Years! Jun 20, 2025

Show notes

On today's episode, Maggie Mick hosts Fred Zeytoonjian, President of the State Government Affairs Council. This year, SGAC celebrates its 50th anniversary. Fred shares an 101 on SGAC and how the organization is marking this milestone year with a national campaign to celebrate the state government affairs profession and raising funds for Faces of Voices of Recovery. He also talks about his favorite new spot - Bowdie's Chophouse in Lansing, Michigan, where he had his best meal this year.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Political Life

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6