From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital Journal

The 2023 legislative session is in the books and the chill gang is here to break it all down -- dodging a fire alarm to do so. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down the final days of the session, including veto overrides and more. They also ponder what it means moving forward for Kansas politics and policy more broadly. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It has been a busy week in the Statehouse, as Gov. Laura Kelly signed -- and vetoed -- a whole host of bills. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break it all down and get you up to speed on the key dynamics heading into the legislative session's final days. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Chillin' in the Statehouse is so chill they are practically asleep -- oh wait, they are asleep because of the Legislature's long hours. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press are (sleepily) breaking down the major news from the biggest week of the year. They focus on a veto override on a law banning transgender athletes in women's sports, tax cuts and questions about school funding. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play,

The Kansas Supreme Court was once again in session on abortion and Andrew Bahl of the Topeka Capital-Journal is joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break it all down. The Legislature is also in session for its final week, so Andrew and John also look at the core issues left untouched, including abortion. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is another busy week in Statehouse world, and Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press break down where the Legislature is headed on abortion policy. They also recap the recent Kansas Democratic Party chair election and discuss their eating and movie-watching habits. Like what you hear? Subscribe at Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It was a busy week in the Kansas Statehouse (hence the title) and the gang of Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the AP are punchier than usual. They talk about tax policy, bills rolling back election law and an attempt to dramatically reduce the power of the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play

There's no total eclipse of the heart in the Kansas Legislature this week but it is a big week for lawmaking. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna from the Associated Press to discuss the major policy issues, notably a focus on pushing back against transgender rights and the potential for tax cuts. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Chillin' in the Statehouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Republicans met in Topeka for their annual convention -- and to pick a new chair, after weeks and months of tension. This is a two-part podcast, with Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal breaking down the dynamics at play for the Kansas GOP. But don't touch that dial, because Andrew and John will have a live breakdown of Mike Brown's election as chair. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Another big economic development deal is coming to Kansas and Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break it down. They also dive into the Chinese spy balloon, flat taxes and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Gov. Laura Kelly's state of the state address is in the books. The Topeka Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd and the Associated Press' John Hanna break down Kelly's speech, the potential for medical marijuana legalization and celebrate Kansas Day with a little musical tribute. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The Legislature is back in session and so is Chillin' in the Statehouse. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break down the first week, including the inauguration, Gov. Laura Kelly's budget address and the GOP agenda.  Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is the busiest time of the year in Kansas government and the Topeka Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to break down the 2023 legislative session. They talk taxes, abortion, NFTs and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The calendars may have turned to 2023 but Chillin' in the Statehouse is still stuck in the past. The Capital-Journal's Statehouse team of Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to recap the five biggest news items from 2022. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

While it is chill outside this holiday season, Chillin' in the Statehouse is keeping it even more relaxed, as Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to talk about the issues of the day. That includes a plan to move the Kansas Highway Patrol to the attorney general's office, leadership elections in the Legislature and an oil spill in north-central Kansas (plus some Christmas carols). Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Chillin' in the Statehouse isn't going anywhere -- but some major players in Kansas government and politics are. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss departures in the legislative, executive and (sort of) judicial branch. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Bawk, bawk, bawk -- Chillin' in the Statehouse is back and has lesser prairie chickens on the brain. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to talk birds -- and some grousing from members conservatives over the direction of the Kansas Republican Party. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

The general election is finally in our rearview mirror -- but there is plenty still to discuss. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to break down the results and talk about what it means for both parties going forward. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Chillin' in the Statehouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

It is election season and Chillin' in the Statehoue wants to ensure you have the tools you need to vote. We sit down with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell to run down how to cast your ballot early, by mail or on Nov. 8 and talk through some of the challenges of election administration. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Ballot drop boxes have been in the news a lot lately, both in the Kansas Attorney General race and in a federal lawsuit. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press break down the debate over the receptacles and where the conversations on voting access in Kansas are headed. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Election Day is fast approaching and the Chillin' in the Statehouse gang take some time to run down the Kansas Attorney General race between Kris Kobach and Chris Mann. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to discuss the attempt by Kobach's campaign to refresh his brand and how the two candidates are talking about crime, immigration and abortion. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.