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The GeoPolitical is a government podcast hosted by Arav Kapoor, with 98 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Arav Kapoor hosts The GeoPolitical, a government show with 98 episodes published.

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  Taxing the Rich: CT's Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Josh Elliott Joins to Tell His Story

  Aug 7, 202634 min

  Happy Early Voting, Connecticut! Early voting is open for a race that hasn't happened in over four decades - for the first time since 1978, a sitting Governor of Connecticut is being challenged from within his own party.Governor Ned Lamont has served nearly eight years in office across two terms, and is now facing an unprecedented primary challenge from five-term State Representative Josh Elliott of Hamden. Josh is running to Lamont's left, building support around taxing the wealthy, delivering Universal Healthcare, and championing the progressive policies gaining momentum in the insurgent wing of the Democratic Party.Today, Josh joined the show to tell his inspiring story and make the case for why Connecticut needs a new direction - and a new governor. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications — more powerful voices coming soon!!! https://tinyurl.com/ypne8fauTHIS EPISODE WAS FILMED ON JULY 9, 2026⭐ Featuring:State Rep. Josh Elliott Host: Arav Kapoor, The GeoPolitical CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravka/FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tgp_now/?hl=enFOLLOW ME ON X: https://x.com/tgp_nowThe GeoPolitical's Blog on Substack → https://thegeopolitical.substack.com⸻On the road? You can also listen to The GeoPolitical (audio-only) on your favorite podcast platforms:Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/22mehw4sApple Podcasts → https://tinyurl.com/4st7hhdvAmazon Music → https://tinyurl.com/4wztzz73

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  Inside Connecticut Politics with Governor Ned Lamont: Trump, Democrats, Housing & Career

  Apr 22, 202629 minS0

  <p>Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an in-depth conversation on his career, housing policy, state budgeting, healthcare costs, President Trump, and the future of the Democratic Party.</p><p>The discussion covers the Governor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lessons from his political career, his priorities for Connecticut’s future, and how he views today’s Democratic Party heading into the next election cycle.</p><p>Special thanks to First Selectperson Christine Vitale’s office for hosting this conversation in person, and to Governor Lamont’s team for making it possible.🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔 Hit subscribe and turn on notificati...

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  Where Your Town TAXES Really Go | Inside Fairfield’s Budget with Board of Finance Chair Craig Curley

  Mar 3, 202637 minS0

  <p>Fairfield, Connecticut’s Board of Finance Chairman Craig Curley joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical to discuss how municipal budgets are made, education funding, and how towns balance spending taxpayer dollars with the public services that make communities like Fairfield attractive to new residents.🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications — more powerful voices coming soon!!! https://tinyurl.com/ypne8fauTHIS EPISODE WAS FILMED ON DECEMBER 30, 2025⭐ Featuring:Fairfield, CT Board of Finance Chairman Craig Curley🎧 Host: Arav Kapoor, The GeoPolitical📲 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aravka/FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tgp_now/?hl=enFOLLOW ME ON X...

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  The FUTURE of American Public Transit | Inside Metro-North Railroad with President Justin Vonashek

  Mar 2, 202628 minS0

  <p>Metro-North Railroad President Justin R. Vonashek joins Arav Kapoor on The GeoPolitical for an in-depth conversation on rail operations, infrastructure investment, and the future of American public transportation.The conversation explores Metro-North’s role within the MTA, ridership recovery, modernization efforts, and how public transit serves as a powerful equalizer of opportunity across the region and the nation.Special thanks to the Metro-North Railroad team for their hospitality!🔔 Hit subscribe on YouTube and turn on notifications — more powerful voices coming soon!!! https://tinyurl.com/ypne8fauThis episode was filmed on Friday, February 13, 2026.⭐ Featuring:Metro-North Railroad President Justin R. Vonashek🎧 Host: Arav K...

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  INSIDE AMERICAN ELECTIONS | CT Registrar of Voters Matthew Waggner Explains the Process

  Jan 29, 202645 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The GeoPolitical, I’m joined by Matthew Waggner, Fairfield, Connecticut's Democratic Registrar of Voters, for a behind-the-scenes breakdown of how elections actually work, especially here in Fairfield. We walk through the logistics of running an election, what happens on Election Day (and before)! With Fairfield’s February 3rd Special Election for First Selectman approaching, this conversation is a practical, local guide to understanding how your vote is handled and what’s actually happening behind the scenes. Listen to the end to find out what it takes to tie together a last minute special election for a town...

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