Facts About PACs Podcast
The Facts About PACs Podcast is the #1 PAC podcast in America. The show is produced especially for the members of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC). Each weekly episode includes a recap of the association's latest activities, actionable intelligence for the employee-funded and business trade association PAC community, and an interview with a featured guest. Show host Micaela Isler is the President and CEO of NAPBAC.
Episodes
Your Memorial Day weekend update on the latest developments in budget reconciliation has arrived. We break down what this "big and beautiful bill" means as it heads to the Senate with special guest Jennifer Belair, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Atlas Crossing.
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In this episode of Facts About PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar welcome Mark Renaud from Wiley Law to discuss recent developments at the Federal Election Commission. Mark breaks down the current FEC membership crisis, with only three commissioners remaining and no quorum to issue advisory opinions or move on enforcement cases. Despite this deadlock, he emphasizes that PAC professionals must maintain complian...
In this episode of Facts About PACs, the gang recaps NABPAC's May luncheon featuring Kevin Schulman from DonorVoice. Learn how to move from persuasion to attraction in PAC communications, understand the psychology behind donor motivation, and discover practical strategies to improve your fundraising efforts through personality-based messaging. Plus, find out the surprising statistic about PAC email open rates and why tradition...
The Facts About PACs team returns with updates on NABPAC's exciting spring and summer lineup, including the upcoming May luncheon featuring innovative fundraising strategies, PAC giving in the states webinar, and the much-anticipated Summer Soiree on June 12th. Hit play and join the gang as NABPAC kicks into high gear!
PAC managers: secure your seat at "Across the Aisle," the must-attend Capitol Hill event where Problem Solvers Caucus members and corporate government relations leaders reveal how to drive real results in today's divided climate. Sarah Bonk from Business for America joins the podcast with details on this exclusive opportunity to network with lawmakers who make things happen beyond the headlines. Discover actionable s...
What's the secret to PAC donor recognition that actually works in 2025?
In this essential episode of "The Facts About PAC" podcast, swag expert Lori Barber reveals the hottest trends in donor appreciation that are driving engagement right now.
Discover why PACs are moving away from cheap trinkets toward premium branded items that donors actually use and display. From Apple AirTags to custom socks that turn heads, learn...
Facilitating Capitol Hill advocacy through successful legislative fly-ins involves managing expectations and preparing advocates to build lasting relationships with congressional staff. In this episode of Facts about PACs, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar sit down with Colleen Morton, owner and principal of Congressional Meetings LLC, to discuss the post-pandemic surge in in-person advocacy and why her "polit...
Political analyst Jim Ellis returns to the #1 PAC Podcast in America to dissect the evolving political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms. With a razor-thin Republican majority in the House and several high-profile Senate retirements, Ellis offers his expert analysis on what could be the most competitive Senate campaign cycle in decades.
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Intellectually honest responses to mounting anxiety surrounding PACs and government relations in today's DOGE era. From donor hesitation, C-suite skepticism, and the challenge of demonstrating value amid political chaos, David Schild and Adam Belmar offer practical strategies for communicating PAC importance to stakeholders, maintaining critical relationships during uncertainty, and reminding contributors that the serious, ste...
How are employee-funded and business trade association PAC leaders engaging younger employees? Do competition-based initiatives spark engagement among next-generation contributors? The shared experience and wisdom from NABPAC's signature roundtable events are on tap in this unplugged episode of the Facts About PACs Podcast.
In this episode of Facts About PACs, digital advertising expert Shannon Chatlos shares insights on how AI is reshaping political campaigns and advocacy in 2025. As a partner at Strategic Partners and Media, Chatlos discusses the shift toward thought leaders and away from paid influencers, the future of podcast advertising, and how PAC professionals can leverage AI tools to work more efficiently. The episode also covers breaking new...
Have you ever wondered why trade groups need permission slips before they ask certain people for donations or why a corporation can only give this permission to one trade association per year? Amie Adams joins the pod to preview her upcoming Let's Talk with Wiley's Carol Laham: Perfectly Effective and Legal Ways to Ask for Prior Approval.
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A discussion about maintaining fundraising momentum during off-election years. Guests Trey Hawkins from America's Credit Unions and Neil Cohen from AbbVie share strategies for keeping political action committees engaged when campaign season ends and legislative work begins.
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A roundtable discussion about NABPAC's legislative priorities for 2025.
How have employee-funded and business trade association PAC contribution limits remained frozen at $5,000 since 1974, while individual donation limits continue to rise with inflation? Is "prior approval" an outdated rule unnecessarily limiting political participation?
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Join NABPAC's President and CEO Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as the #1 PAC Podcast in America dives into the fascinating world of digital voter engagement with political technologist Eric Wilson. Hot off the press from the Center for Campaign Innovation's 2024 post-election survey, this episode reveals surprising shifts in how voters consume political information - including the rise of social media over l...
The Facts About PACs podcast starts 2025 with an introduction to the new cool kid on the block, Alex Bolton with Atlas Crossing. Fresh from his role as Chief of Staff to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Alex shares an insider's perspective on the incoming 119th Congress and offers PAC leaders valuable insights on the session's first 100 days.
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It’s time to start thinking about your annual reports. Need some ways to make the annual report process easier? What information should you include? Should it go to PAC donors or all PAC-eligible employees? Hit play for the last episode of 2024!
In this delightfully salty episode, language and PAC expert Amy Showalter joins the Facts About PACs crew to drop truth bombs about the words and phrases we should all retire in 2025. From the eye-roll-inducing "going forward" to the overused "historic," no corporate buzzword or political cliché is safe from Showalter's witty critique. Listen as hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar navigate th...
Are you looking to stuff those stockings with something more substantial than candy this year? Join us as we welcome Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of the new book, "How to Raise a Citizen," for a refreshing conversation about raising the next generation of civic-minded citizens.
A Friendsgiving fireside chat about the Top 5 Takeaways from the NABPAC Post-Election Conference. Join Amie Adams, Rocky Krivijanski, David Schild, Adam Belmar and Micaela Isler
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