{"podcast":{"title":"LIZ’S COFFEE CONNECTION","slug":"liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786","podcast_index_feed_id":6602786,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/TheCapitolCoffeeConnection/feed.xml","website_url":"https://TheCapitolCoffeeConnection.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17852355/Primary_Logo_Artajx5x.png","author":"Liz Hirsh Naftali","episode_count":98,"summary":"Tired of all the bad news? Liz’s Coffee Connection is a weekly podcast hosted by Liz Hirsh Naftali, featuring real conversations over coffee with thoughtful voices from all walks of life. Each episode explores stories of heart, humanity, and hope—reminding us what’s still good in the world. Part healing balm, part caffeine pick-me-up for the soul, this podcast invites you to stop doom scrolling, start joy scrolling, and remember that we have far more that connects us than divides us.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786"},"episode":{"title":"Lamar Alexander: Purpose, Public Service, and the Power of Getting Things Done | S3E18","slug":"lamar-alexander-purpose-public-service-and-the-power-of-getting-things-done-s3e18","published_at":"2026-05-19T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786/lamar-alexander-purpose-public-service-and-the-power-of-getting-things-done-s3e18","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786","url":"https://TheCapitolCoffeeConnection.podbean.com/e/lamar-alexander-purpose-public-service-and-the-power-of-getting-things-done-s3e18/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9yn4nck4cyge8uqx/Lamar_051326_Updated_Podcastb4e1e.mp3","summary":"Liz sits down with former Tennessee Senator and Governor Lamar Alexander for a conversation about leadership, family, music, and what public service is really supposed to look like. From growing up in a small Tennessee town with a piano lesson and a library card, to serving alongside ten U.S. presidents, Lamar reflects on the values that shaped him, the importance of relationships across political lines, and why governing should be about results—not constant conflict. He shares stories from the Senate, the campaign trail, his thousand-mile walk across Tennessee, and the partnership he built with his late wife, Honey. Throughout the conversation, Lamar offers a thoughtful perspective on purpose, humor, music, family, and the enduring value of service.","meta_description":"Liz sits down with former Tennessee Senator and Governor Lamar Alexander for a conversation about leadership, family, music, and what public service is re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1853,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786/episodes/lamar-alexander-purpose-public-service-and-the-power-of-getting-things-done-s3e18/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/liz-s-coffee-connection-6602786/lamar-alexander-purpose-public-service-and-the-power-of-getting-things-done-s3e18.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}