
Learn about the people, policies and politics of America's state legislatures with NCSL's three podcasts: "Our American States," "Across the Aisle" and the special limited series "Building Democracy."
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

Our topic on this episode is energy affordability. In the worlds of both politics and policy, energy affordability is a hot topic. The U.S. saw largely flat electricity demand from the late â90s until just a couple of years ago. Increasing demand fro... more
The last year has seen an unusual spate of mid-decade redistricting. It was initiated by President Trump in 2025 when he urged the Texas legislature to redraw maps to favor Republicans in hopes of helping the GOP hold the House and the 2026 midterms.... more
This episode explored mental health and behavioral health in the workplace, including the role of employers and legislators in helping people facing mental health conditions.
Our guests included Julie Hocker, assistant secretary for Disability Emplo... more
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NCSL gathered a trio of experts to discuss the origin stories of their states.
Our group included Tim Powers, chief technology and outreach ... more
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A policy-focused program that centers on state legislatures, governance, and public administration. Episodes frequently explore how laws are made, implemented, and funded, with deep dives into topics like mental health in the workplace, Medicaid policy, data-driven policymaking, and clean energy. Guests range from legislators and policymakers to researchers and agency officials, providing bipartisan perspectives, practical case studies, and actionable takeaways for state-level decision-makers. The show often highlights cross-cutting issuesâhealth care costs, workforce development, oversight, and data transparencyâmaking it a valuable resource for professionals shaping or analyzing state policy and for sponsors seeking a policy-forward, gove... more
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Recent guests on NCSL Podcasts include:
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2. Curtis VanderWall
3. Tim Powers
4. Paul Smith
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