Policy Wins
Policy Wins is a practical podcast from Quorum about how modern public affairs teams operate. We break down the habits, systems, and strategic decisions that help professionals move from activity to impact. Each episode is concise, actionable, and built for the pace of government affairs.
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Don’t Wait for January: How to Get Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
The 2026 midterms are poised to reshape Congress and state legislatures in ways that will affect every public affairs team’s relationships, priorities, and access. In this episode of Policy Wins, Tommy Zei breaks down how to track the races that matter, start building relationships before the votes are counted, and hit the ground running when […]
The “Break In Case of Emergency” Plan
When a crisis hits, the worst time to build your response plan is during the crisis itself. In this episode, Tommy Zei walks through the “Break In Case of Emergency” framework — from identifying your top political risks to mapping sign-off processes and activating allies — so your team moves from scrambling to responding in […]
The Off-Season Playbook — How to Build Advantage When the Legislature Goes Quiet
Summer is usually considered a slow season in public affairs, but high-performing teams know it’s the secret weapon for getting ahead. In this episode, Tommy Zei breaks down how to audit your past session, build lawmaker relationships early, and prep your grassroots advocates so you aren’t caught flat-footed when the 2026 midterms hit.
Your Advocates Are Your Army — Grassroots Strategy for Lean Teams
A one-person public affairs team with five hundred engaged advocates isn’t a small team. It’s a force multiplier. In the final episode of the Small Team, Big Impact series, Tommy Zei brings in fresh research from the Beekeeper Group — a study of over one thousand constituents — to show why lean teams are sitting […]
How Small Teams Keep Leadership Informed Without Making It a Second Job
For small public affairs teams, reporting isn’t just about the quarterly deck — it’s about making sure leadership never learns something important before you do. In this episode of Policy Wins, Tommy Zei explains how lean teams can build a communication rhythm that keeps executives informed, demonstrates impact continuously, and turns reporting from a dreaded […]
Fresh from the Conference Floor: Advocacy and PAC Insights from the Public Affairs Council Events
We’re taking a quick break from our Small Teams, Big Impact series to bring you this one — and trust us, it’s worth it. Patrick Kalie, Quorum’s senior engagement & event marketing manager, spent time on the ground at two of the Public Affairs Council’s biggest events this year: the Advocacy Conference and the National […]