Policy Wins

Quorum Analytics

Policy Wins is a practical podcast from Quorum about how modern public affairs teams operate. We break down the habits, systems, and strategic decisions that help professionals move from activity to impact. Each episode is concise, actionable, and built for the pace of government affairs.

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Your Filing System Is Your Strategy

    Every session, someone is frantically digging through old emails trying to prove they worked a bill. Don't be that person. In this episode, onboarding consultant Tommy Zei breaks down why issue management isn't just an admin task — it's the foundation of your entire legislative strategy. Learn how to build a clean, reportable issue map with 5–10 primary pillars, why multi-tagging creates a paper trail of influence, and how the habits you build today will make your end-of-session report practically write itself. If your issue list is a graveyard of last session's priorities, this one's for you.

    7 min

  2. 5 MAR

    From "We Saw This" to "We’re Doing This"

    More information doesn't always lead to better decisions — often, it just creates more noise. In this episode of Policy Wins, Tommy Zei explains why the real job of public affairs isn't passing along updates, but translating complex signals into decision-ready insight. Learn the three "buckets" every signal should fall into , the single question that prevents internal bottlenecks , and how to use AI to compress complexity without replacing the human judgment required to win. If your team is great at tracking issues but struggles to move to action, this episode is your guide to moving at the speed the moment demands.

    8 min

  3. 27 FEB

    Silence, Signals, and the "Decision List"

    Most public affairs teams don’t lose because they lack information — they lose because they’re drowning in noise. In this episode of Policy Wins, Tommy Zei explains why "early warning" isn’t about how fast you get an alert, but how much lead time you have to make a decision. Learn how to separate broad awareness from your "decision list" and why the most important data point in Washington is often what isn't being said.

    8 min

  4. 23/10/2025

    The Business of Bipartisan Advocacy — with Micaela Isler of NABPAC

    In this episode of Policy Wins, host Patrick Kalie sits down with Micaela Isler, President & CEO of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC), to explore how she led the organization through a pivotal transformation. Micaela took NABPAC from quiet industry convener to outspoken advocate for the role of business PACs in American politics. She shares how she repositioned NABPAC during the height of the “No Corporate PAC” movement, aligning its board and members around a bold new mission to defend and promote transparent, bipartisan political engagement. Together, Patrick and Micaela dive into the technical but consequential world of campaign finance — from the push to repeal outdated prior approval rules that stifle engagement, to the case for indexing PAC contribution limits for inflation. Micaela also offers perspective on what the next generation of PAC professionals needs to know: that relationships, trust, and openness to opportunity remain the true currency of influence in Washington. It’s a revealing look inside the modern business of political advocacy.  Follow Quorum: LinkedIn → @quorum-analytics-inc X → @quorumanalytics Follow Patrick Kalie: LinkedIn →linkedin.com/in/patrick-kalie This episode was produced by Quorum Editing by Mollie Becker Visual Design by Marcela Scarpelli Special thanks to Micaela Isler and the National Association of Business Political Action Committees

    29 min

  5. 23/09/2025

    Every Member of Congress Has a Restaurant on Speed Dial — With Sean Kennedy

    In the premiere of Policy Wins, host Patrick Kalie sits down with Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Restaurant Association, to unpack one of the most significant grassroots victories of the past year: defeating a Massachusetts ballot measure to eliminate the tip credit. Sean walks us through how his team activated servers and restaurant operators across the state, coordinated a unified message, and achieved a 64–36% victory — all in one of the most progressive states in the country. But this episode is about more than just one campaign. Sean reflects on how public affairs has evolved since the ‘90s, why trust and authenticity matter more than ever, and how his team has built an enduring grassroots program that ensures every member of Congress has a direct line to someone in the restaurant industry. Plus, you’ll hear the surprisingly effective advocacy tactic involving orange frisbees — and why Sean never forgot it. Follow Quorum: LinkedIn → @quorum-analytics-inc- X → @quorumanalytics Follow Patrick Kalie: LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/patrick-kalie This episode was produced by Quorum Editing by Mollie Becker Visual Design  by Marcela Scarpelli Special thanks to Sean Kennedy and the National Restaurant Association

    33 min

  6. 18/09/2025

    Trailer: Policy Wins Presented by Quorum

    Policy Wins is a show about how real change happens in government affairs. Hosted by Quorum, each episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies, relationships, and decisions driving policy outcomes across the country. You’ll hear candid conversations with leaders from advocacy organizations, trade associations, PACs, and policy teams who are doing the work — building coalitions, influencing legislation, and shaping public opinion. We go beyond talking points to explore what actually works, what doesn’t, and how success is measured in today’s policymaking environment. If you’re a public affairs professional trying to move the needle, this show helps you learn from the wins that made it possible.

    2 min

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About

Policy Wins is a practical podcast from Quorum about how modern public affairs teams operate. We break down the habits, systems, and strategic decisions that help professionals move from activity to impact. Each episode is concise, actionable, and built for the pace of government affairs.

Information

  • Creator
    Quorum Analytics
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Quorum Analytics
  • Show Website
    Policy Wins