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Capitol Weekly Podcast

Rich Ehisen, Tim Foster

Booking Overview

A California politics and public-policy interview show featuring elected officials, regulators, political strategists, lobbyists, advocates, journalists, and other California-focused newsmakers. PR agencies could credibly pitch state-policy experts, campaign and government affairs strategists, regulators, political journalists, and influential California professionals with relevant firsthand experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject-matter expertise or state-level prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 478

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tim.foster@capitolweekly.net

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Host

Rich Ehisen - California politics and public-policy journalist and podcast host.

Tim Foster - California politics and public-policy journalist and podcast host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
California elected officials, regulators, political strategists, lobbyists, policy advocates, journalists, and other subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of state politics, government, campaigns, or California civic life.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Trujillo - Political Campaigns, The Democratic Party, Political Candidates, Campaign Strategy, And The Political Arena.

Adam Silver - Campaign Finance Regulation, Political Reporting Requirements, Artificial Intelligence In Government Operations, Social Media Creators, And Campaign Funds.

Jenny Huh - California's Political Power Structure, Influential Policy Figures, Elections, Governance, And Generational Change.

Paula Treat - California Lobbying, Political Influence, Public Policy, The Capitol's Changing Political Environment, And Influential California Leaders.

Becky Grunewald - Sacramento's Downtown Food Scene, Local Restaurants, Return-to-office Impacts, And Regional Dining Options.

Recent Topics

California Politics, Public Policy, Campaign Finance, Lobbying, Elections

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Capitol Weekly Podcast
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It's all about family: Editorial columnist Tom Philp & Ken Monroe of the Family Business Association

October 12, 2026

In this episode we discuss two very different aspects of family. First up is our conversation with former Sacramento Bee editorial columnist Tom Philp, who joins us to talk about his moving five-part series examining how California’s mental health system is failing the families who need its help the most. Then we are joined by Ken Monroe, chairman of the Family Business Association of California, who highlights some of the challenges and opportunities facing California’s family-owned business...

A chat with political strategist Kelly Calkin

October 05, 2026

Kelly Calkin heads Calkin Public Affairs, a Sacramento-based firm that advises some of the biggest names in California politics. Calkin has a different background from many of his public affairs colleagues - he cut his teeth working for Labor, first at the California Building and Construction Trades State Council then for the California Professional Firefighters. Later stints with the Personal Insurance Federation of California and PG&E broadened his portfolio and gave him a look at the "...

Special Episode: California Health Care - The Impact of H. R. 1

September 28, 2026

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at California Health Care which was held in Sacramento on September 23, 2026.This is Panel 1: The Impact of H. R. 1Our panelists are: Ben Avey, WellSpace Health; Tam Ma, UC Office of the President; Katie Rodriguez, California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems; Christine Smith, Health Access; Josh Stehlik, California Immigrant Policy CenterModerated by Rich Ehisen, Capitol WeeklyThanks...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Capitol Weekly Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Capitol Weekly Podcast?

Capitol Weekly Podcast is hosted by Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster. Its publicly listed email is tim.foster@capitolweekly.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Capitol Weekly Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Capitol Weekly Podcast: tim.foster@capitolweekly.net.

How many listeners does Capitol Weekly Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Capitol Weekly Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Capitol Weekly Podcast?

Capitol Weekly Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: California elected officials, regulators, political strategists, lobbyists, policy advocates, journalists, and other subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of state politics, government, campaigns, or California civic life. Recent guests include Michael Trujillo, Adam Silver, and Jenny Huh.

How hard is it to get booked on Capitol Weekly Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Capitol Weekly Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover California Politics, Public Policy, Campaign Finance, Lobbying, and Elections. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tim.foster@capitolweekly.net

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