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Stories From The States

Chris Fitzsimon

Booking Overview

A weekly news-contextualization interview show focused on state-level policy and its effects on communities, typically featuring local journalists, policy researchers, and people with firsthand experience of the issue. Strong guest candidates include state-policy experts, researchers, advocates, and community-based specialists with direct knowledge of healthcare, education, immigration, climate, or technology policy; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly books accessible professional experts and local reporters rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 53

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@statesnewsroom.com

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Host

Chris Fitzsimon - Publisher of States Newsroom and host of a weekly podcast examining major issues through state and local reporting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
State or local journalists, policy researchers, advocates, and subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of a current policy issue or its effects on communities.
Required Achievements:  
Firsthand reporting or research on a state-level policy issue, Relevant institutional, academic, advocacy, or professional expertise, Direct experience with the community or sector affected by the issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrea Snyder - Extreme Heat, Public Health, Infrastructure, Agriculture, And State Preparedness.

Megan Henry - Temporary Protected Status, Immigration Enforcement, Haitian Communities, And The Impact Of Federal Policy.

Alex Baumhardt - Data Center Expansion, Industry Advocacy Campaigns, Local Opposition, And State Policy.

Antoinette Grajeda - Private School Tuition, School Vouchers, Education Funding, And Effects On Public Schools.

Anna Claire Vollers - Private Equity, Healthcare Nonprofits, Hospital Operations, Patient Care, And State Oversight.

Recent Topics

State Politics, Public Policy, Healthcare, Education, Immigration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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National scrutiny on mail ballots changed Utah’s elections system

October 09, 2026

All Utah voters have automatically received a mail ballot since 2020. The reliably red state had championed universal mail voting. However, with voting under greater national scrutiny, Utah legislators rolled back universal mail voting.Although he’s recently urged voters to cast their ballots by mail, President Donald Trump has long attacked mail voting, claiming without evidence that it is a source of election fraud.Utah Republican Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, the state’s top election official...

Analyst: Democrats show promise in gaining congressional control

October 02, 2026

Despite a hard push by Republicans to bolster their chances of retaining control in Washington by redrawing congressional districts to the party’s advantage, Democrats are in a good position to gain several seats in the U.S. House in November. And which party controls the U.S. Senate after January is now a true toss-up, according to The Cook Political Report. Historically, the party that's out of power picks up seats in the midterm cycle. In Episode 48, you’ll hear from Erin Covey, who leads ...

States take the lead on regulating AI as federal action lags

September 25, 2026

Anxiety over artificial intelligence is growing. Will it replace humans and take jobs? How will it change our privacy? Will it impact our elections? The list of existential questions about AI goes on. The technology has not been regulated on a national level. Congress has struggled to pass federal legislation, while the Trump administration has pushed to limit state oversight efforts.One expert says states have stepped up to the plate to create commonsense guardrails on AI. In Episode 47, you...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Stories From The States?

Stories From The States is hosted by Chris Fitzsimon. Its publicly listed email is podcast@statesnewsroom.com. 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 Stories From The States?

The publicly listed email for Stories From The States: podcast@statesnewsroom.com.

How many listeners does Stories From The States have?

Podseeker estimates Stories From The States reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Stories From The States?

Stories From The States typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: State or local journalists, policy researchers, advocates, and subject-matter experts with direct knowledge of a current policy issue or its effects on communities. Common among recent guests: Firsthand reporting or research on a state-level policy issue; Relevant institutional, academic, advocacy, or professional expertise; Direct experience with the community or sector affected by the issue. Recent guests include Andrea Snyder, Megan Henry, and Alex Baumhardt.

How hard is it to get booked on Stories From The States?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Stories From The States cover?

Recent episodes cover State Politics, Public Policy, Healthcare, Education, and Immigration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@statesnewsroom.com

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