How did a serial entrepreneur become publisher of the state’s longest-running political newsletter? On this episode of Cap Chat Texas, we sit down with Quorum Report's Harvey Kronberg to hear how he stumbled into journalism, his take on the state’s shifting political landscape, and the importance of institutional memory.

People and groups mentioned in this podcast:

Scott Braddock

The Honorable Doc Arnold 

The Honorable Warren Chisum  

The Honorable Tom Craddick 

Nick Krajl

David Minceberg

Davey Joe Montgomery

John Moritz

Ross Ramsey 

The Honorable Stan Schlueter 

Evan Smith  

The Honorable Jonathan Stickland 

The Honorable Joe Straus 

The Honorable Carole Strayhorn

THe Honorable Mike Toomey

The Honorable Leticia and Pete Van de Putte 

The Honorable Ralph Wayne 

Dixie Flag Company 

German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas

The Texas Civil Justice League

The Texas Trial Lawyers Association  

The Texas Tribune 

The Quorum Club 

A very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol. 

Cap Chat Texas spotlights the people who keep the Texas Capitol running. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, we explore the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome. Join hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz for candid conversations and fresh insights.

Know someone who would be a great guest?  Drop us a note at capchattx@gmail.com.