Capitol Spotlight

Capitol CNCT
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Get to know the person outside the politics in Capitol Spotlight, the interview podcast from CNCT. Each episode, join CNCT Founder David Tennent as he interviews Staffers, former Staffers, and Members of Congress with the intention of humanizing the people behind U.S. politics.

  1. JAN 29

    Laura Hernandez Smith - Cuba to Miami to Washington

    Today's topics: Being born and raised in Cuba, the culture of Miami, what it takes to do bilingual/Spanish comms, and the beauty of silence. Laura Hernandez Smith, Senior Account Director at ROKK Solutions, joins the show to share her story!Read more about Laura.CNCT with LauraConnect with CNCT

    47 min

  2. JAN 22

    Caleb Max - President & CEO of the National AI Association (NAIA)

    Today's topics: Owning a farm, being a grandson to a lifelong politician, starting a landscaping company, owning a deli during COVID, and remaining competitive in AI development. Caleb Max, President and CEO of the NAIA, sits down to share his story. Read more about Caleb. CNCT with Caleb Connect with CNCT

    50 min

  3. JAN 15

    Data-Driven DC: Panel with Sara Fagen & Andrew Markoff

    In this panel, discover how analytics are rewiring political media. Join Sara Fagen of Tunnl and Andrew Markoff of Three Point Media to hear which skills matter most in an analytics-driven world, how political media has evolved in just five years, where audiences are actually showing up, and more. Presented by Columbia University, Political Analytics. See more about the panel. CNCT with Sara CNCT with Andrew Connect with CNCT

    32 min

  4. JAN 8

    Sarah Isgur - Studying SCOTUS & Campaign Culture

    Today's topics: Inside the Supreme Court, writing a book, transparency in Congress, returning to the structural Constitution, campaign culture, and chicken wings. Sarah Isgur, host of the Advisory Opinions podcast at The Dispatch and Editor for SCOTUSblog, joins the show! Read more about Sarah here. CNCT with Sarah Connect with CNCT

    47 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    John McCarthy - A Bipartisan Streak & Surviving the White House

    Today's topics: Is Guinness better in Ireland? Bringing curiosity across the aisle, 2028 predictions, surviving the White House, campaign work, and being the piano player at JWoww's wedding. John McCarthy, Principal at Causeway Strategy Group, shares his story. CNCT with John Connect with CNCT

    38 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Emily Weems - From Capitol Hill to Capital One

    Today's topics: The Hill in the early 2000s, culture at Capital One, volunteering at the Center for Great Apes, and traveling via cruises. Emily Weems, Head of Global Policy Affairs Group at Capital One, sits down to join the show! CNCT with Emily Connect with CNCT

    48 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    Aubrey Wilson - Beekeeper, Hill Innovator, and Twin Mom

    Today's topics: How to be a beekeeper, life as a twin mom, bringing AI to the Hill, and modernizing Congress. Aubrey Wilson, Director of Global Initiatives at POPVOX Foundation, shares her story. CNCT with Aubrey Connect with CNCT

    55 min

  8. 09/18/2025

    The CNCT Story: David Tennent on the Idea & Impact

    On this episode: The original idea for CNCT, executing the vision, struggles, successes, and misconceptions. Podcast producer Nick Delaney turns the camera (and mic) around to interview CNCT Founder and CEO David Tennent in this special episode. CNCT with David Connect with CNCT

    45 min
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Get to know the person outside the politics in Capitol Spotlight, the interview podcast from CNCT. Each episode, join CNCT Founder David Tennent as he interviews Staffers, former Staffers, and Members of Congress with the intention of humanizing the people behind U.S. politics.

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  • Creator
    Capitol CNCT
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Capitol CNCT
  • Show Website
    Capitol Spotlight