Lawyer/lobbyist Michelle Wittenburg shares how a chance encounter at a charity event—and a love of reading the paper—launched a career that has included running campaigns and working in all three branches of government. Michelle talks about the value of surrounding herself with good people, balancing work with philanthropic efforts, and the joy of coming home to a house full of animals.

People mentioned in this podcast:

Senator Bill Sims 

House Speaker Tom Craddick

Representative Kyle Kacal 

Representative Ken King  

Judge Lee Yeakel

Lewis Sessions 

Congressman Pete Sessions  

Andrea Sloan 

Justice Nathan Hecht 

Rahsaan King 

Jack Jack’s Pack Street Dog Rescue 

KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation 

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.

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