Understanding Congress
News & Politics Podcasts
Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation’s disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation’s disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.
Language:
English
Email:
podcasts@aei.org
Special Books Edition: An Interview with Bradley Podliska, Author of Fire Alarm: The Investigation of the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi
Duration:00:23:32
Why Can’t Congress Budget Responsibly? (with Rep. David Schweikert)
Duration:00:32:50
What Is Legislative Effectiveness? (with Craig Volden)
Duration:00:24:38
What Is the State of the Union Address, and Why Does Congress Host It? (with Matt Glassman)
Duration:00:21:36
What Is Congressional Capacity, and Why Does It Matter? (with Kevin Kosar)
Duration:00:19:46
Delegates to the House of Representatives: Who Are They and What Do They Do? (with Elliot Mamet)
Duration:00:21:23
How Is Congress Involved in Foreign Policy? (With Jordan Tama)
Duration:00:26:40
Can Congress Access Classified Information? (with Daniel Schuman)
Duration:00:28:32
What Does the U.S. Government Accountability Office Do? (with Gene Dodaro)
Duration:00:32:21
What Is the Congressional Research Service, and What Does It Do? (with Kevin Kosar)
Duration:00:24:09
Does the Senate Still Work? (with Marty Gold)
Duration:00:29:26
Why Is Congressional Oversight Important, and How Can It Be Done Well? (with Elise Bean)
Duration:00:22:02
What Are the Job Descriptions of Representatives and Senators? (with Casey Burgat)
Duration:00:29:02
What Is the Congressional Debt Limit? (with Phil Wallach)
Duration:00:22:02
What Do Congressional Committees Do? (with Maya Kornberg)
Duration:00:22:20
Partisan Polarization: Is It Crippling Congress? (with Frances E. Lee)
Duration:00:24:30
What Are the Duties of the Speaker of the House of Representatives? (with Paul Ryan)
Duration:00:16:25
Are Elections Fueling Polarization in the House of Representatives? (with Andrew B. Hall)
Duration:00:26:16
Are Members of the House of Representatives Legislating in the Dark? (with James M. Curry)
Duration:00:19:25
Who Was the Meanest Man in Congress? (with Timothy J. McNulty)
Duration:00:23:40