Congress in Context

This episode explores how legislative machinery forces high-stakes trade-offs between protecting constitutional liberties and managing the financial burdens of public benefits. The House's passage of ...

24 Maj 13min

This episode explores how razor-thin margins in the House and the powerful "reconciliation" process in the Senate turn abstract procedural maneuvers into life-altering outcomes for everyday Americans....

23 Maj 21min

In this episode of Congress In Context, we pull back the legislative curtain on the House floor to examine how specific procedural maneuvers and policy packages directly impact the daily lives of ever...

22 Maj 22min

In this episode of Congress In Context, we pull back the curtain on the subtle procedural maneuvers and high-stakes budget battles shaping the 119th Congress. We dive past the partisan rhetoric to exa...

21 Maj 20min

Decoding the Congressional Record for Thursday, May 14, 2026. This week, we uncover the shifting battle over ethanol as the House clears the path for year-round E15 fuel sales (H.R. 1346) , the heated...

20 Maj 20min

Decoding the Congressional Record for Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This week, we uncover the procedural "decoupling" of gas price legislation (HR 1346), the fractured debate over National Police Week (H.C...

19 Maj 19min

What is Congress secretly doing behind closed doors? We dive deep into the official Congressional Record from May 11th and 12th, 2026, to uncover unexpected bipartisan breakthroughs, massive floor fig...

18 Maj 23min

In this episode of Congress in Context, we break down the proceedings from the U.S. House of Representatives on May 7, 2026. Recorded on the National Day of Prayer, this session saw a flurry of legisl...

17 Maj 21min