Facts About PACs Podcast

Facts About PACs Podcast

National Association of Business Political Action Committees

Episodes 222
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This 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.

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S7E8 First Primaries with Jim Ellis

Mar 06, 2026 22m

The first real votes of 2026 are in — and the numbers are turning heads. In this week's Facts About PACs, Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar are joined by political analyst Jim Ellis for…

S7E7 Super PAC Facts with Brody Mullins

Feb 27, 2026 22m Transcript

Fifteen years after Citizens United, the conventional wisdom was wrong. Corporations never flooded Super PACs with cash — and Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Brody Mullins, co-author…

S7E6 Inside the FEC with Chair Shana Broussard

Feb 19, 2026 22m Transcript

In a landmark episode for the Facts About PACs community, hosts Micaela Isler, Adam Belmar, and David Schild sit down with Federal Election Commission Chair Shana Broussard. Chair Broussard is…

S7E5 Solutions in Action: Speak4's Joe Mansour on What Hill Staff Actually Want from Digital Advocacy

Feb 05, 2026 15m

What really gets Hill staff to pay attention to your advocacy messages? In this installment of Solutions in Action, Speak4 founder and CEO Joe Mansour returns with fresh insights from the people who…

S7E4 State Navigate: Democratizing Political Intelligence

Jan 29, 2026 17m

PAC directors and government affairs professionals have long struggled to access reliable state legislative data, as free resources have been locked behind paywalls. State Navigate founder Chaz…

S7E3 Meet NABPAC's New Board Chair John Mason

Jan 23, 2026 13m

John Mason is stepping into the board chair role at an exciting moment for NABPAC. In this conversation with Micaela Isler, Adam Belmar, and David Schild, John shares his vision for the…

S7E2 Campaign Pressure Test with Eric Wilson

Jan 15, 2026 20m

Is your PAC program ready for primetime? Eric Wilson returns to Facts About PACs with research-backed insights on what separates programs that work from those that just look good on paper. From…

S7E1 2026 PAC Director Glow Up

Jan 08, 2026 23m

New year, new headshot? In this first episode of 2026, we're talking about professional presence. Award-winning producer and NABPAC's official photographer, Brendan Kownacki, joins us to break down…

S6E36 Bad Words with Amy Showalter

Dec 18, 2025 17m

Words matter—and some words need to go. Amy Showalter returns with her annual Bad Words list, calling out the tired phrases and corporate jargon that undermine your credibility as a communicator.…

S6E36 Hot Chocolate and Holiday Cheer: NABPAC's Year-End Lunch

Dec 10, 2025 13m

Live from NABPAC's annual holiday luncheon, between hot chocolate refills and holiday cheer, we reflect on what makes this PAC community unique.

S6E35 Hard Dollars Rising: Why NRSC v. FEC Could Transform Party Fundraising

Dec 05, 2025 21m

On December 9th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, a case challenging federal limits on coordinated party expenditures. Legal expert Steve…

S6E34 Thanksgiving Reflections and 2026 Prep

Nov 13, 2025 15m

As Thanksgiving approaches, Micaela, David, and Adam reflect on a successful year for NABPAC and the PAC community. The hosts discuss the momentum from the Insight Conference, emphasize the…

S6E33 PAC Director's Guide to Election 2025 with Sharon Sussin

Nov 06, 2025 16m

NFIB's Sharon Sussin joins the Facts About PACs to discuss what the 2025 election results mean for corporate and trade association PACs heading into 2026. With Democratic wins in Virginia and New…

S6E32 Halloween Spooktacular

Oct 29, 2025 12m

Shrinking. Misunderstood. Polarized. Regulated. Haunted. Employee-funded and business trade association PACs face their scariest challenges yet as influence wanes and misinformation spreads. Don't…

S6E31 Live from NABPAC Insight 2025

Oct 15, 2025 21m

Join hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar as they broadcast live from the NABPAC Insight Conference

S6E30 Compliance with Context

Oct 03, 2025 13m

Join Micaela, David, and Adam as they recap NABPAC's September member luncheon featuring election law attorney Mark Renaud from Wiley. Discover the practical compliance insights PAC managers gained…

S6E29 Candid Conversation on Political Realities

Sep 25, 2025 15m

In this candid unplugged episode, hosts Micaela Isler, David Schild, and Adam Belmar address the challenging realities facing PAC professionals today. They explore growing donor safety concerns,…

S6E28 NABPAC Insight Conference Preview

Sep 18, 2025 14m

Are you going to the NABPAC Insight conference? Game-changing roundtables with real member insights, breakthrough strategies your colleagues are already using to drive results, resilience training…

S6E27 Taking It to the Hill: NABPAC's First Legislative Summit

Sep 04, 2025 16m

Get briefed on NABPAC's first legislative summit as the employee-funded and business trade association PAC industry mobilizes for Capitol Hill. Hosts Micaela Isler and Adam Belmar are joined by board…

S6E26 Back to School

Aug 28, 2025 16m

As Congress returns from summer recess, employee-funded and business trade association PAC directors face a busy fall. Micaela, David, and Adam discuss NABPAC's upcoming Legislative Summit, the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Facts About PACs Podcast have?

Facts About PACs Podcast has published 222 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Education.

Is Facts About PACs Podcast still active?

Facts About PACs Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 17m.

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