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Power operates according to unwritten rules that shape Senate behavior as much as formal procedures do. In this episode of pplpod, we investigate the hidden rules governing Senate interactions, from i...

5 Maalis 23min

The Senate oversees a massive defense establishment that spends trillions of dollars, making it one of the world's largest institutions. In this episode of pplpod, we examine how the Senate's role in ...

5 Maalis 21min

Alaska's political frontier has been shaped by a succession of individual senators who left distinctive marks on American politics. In this episode of pplpod, we examine eight senators who represented...

5 Maalis 18min

Senate leaders don't simply inherit power; they actively consolidate and build it through strategic action. In this episode of pplpod, we examine the specific tactics that Senate leaders use to accumu...

5 Maalis 21min

The 1970s marked a turning point in American consciousness and culture, a moment when outward expansion gave way to inward reflection. In this episode of pplpod, we explore what turned America inward ...

5 Maalis 17min

Senate seniority isn't just about tenure; it's a system that transforms length of service into concrete power and authority. In this episode of pplpod, we examine how seniority operates in the Senate,...

5 Maalis 20min

Nebraska experienced extraordinary Senate turnover in a single year, an unusual succession of events that reveals how death and resignation can rapidly reshape state representation. In this episode of...

5 Maalis 19min

Virginia's Senate history demonstrates how consistent state power can accumulate across generations. In this episode of pplpod, we examine the power plays that characterized Virginia's senators and ho...

5 Maalis 19min