In part one of a two-part crossover between the Beyond Politics podcast and The Politics Guys, Matt Robison and Mike Baranowski discuss what's gone so disastrously wrong with Congress and why things have gotten so horribly broken. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?***
When you're done, jump over to the Politics Guys feed and check out Part Two.
02:05 The Politics Guys Podcast
03:54 The Beyond Politics Podcast
07:01 The Challenges of Running for Congress
08:58 The Reality of Being a Member of Congress
14:56 The Impact of Celebrity Culture in Congress
20:15 The Shift from Workhorses to Show Horses in Congress
21:43 Decline in Competitive Seats in the House
22:06 The Rise of Extremism in Safe Districts
22:45 The Role of Low Turnout Elections
23:21 The Influence of Political Incentives
25:20 The Mudcat Principle
25:44 The Role of Money, Votes, and Press in Campaigns
27:52 The Shift in Party Power
29:53 The Unintended Consequences of Reforms
37:58 The Role of Voter Turnout in Elections
42:36 The Shift in Control of Congress