How not to be totally wrong about American politics
Donald Trump is often labeled a threat to democracy – but could political myths perpetuated by ordinary Americans be just as much of an issue? Millions of voters confidently cling to political myths as if they were hard truths, unaware that they’re propping up the fake news they claim to hate. In t…
Can Congress hold Trump to account at all? – A deep dive from American Friction
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Donald Trump has secured a “trifecta” as he heads to the White House, while the House and Senate are due to be controlled by Republicans. So, can the checks and balances of the US system work …
How to Fix the USA – Escaping the Two Party Trap
Fables Of The Reconstruction: A Bunker mini-series for the 250th anniversary of the USA… After Trump’s reign and his war on the pillars of American democracy are over, will America need a reboot, like after the Civil War? A new Reconstruction?
Today: Nothing reduces the America system to gridlock …
One Thing: Are Lawmakers Taking Medical Privacy Too Far?
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been hospitalized for nearly a month, but it remains unclear why or what his condition is. His prolonged absence comes just after Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) disappeared for over 100 days, for what he later revealed was treatment for depression. These incidents are reig…
Should Congress be more contemptuous?
Today on Highway to Hill: Congress, or at least part of it, is finally flexing their muscles, but are they actually lifting anything worthwhile? Oversight is one of COngress’s most important and underappreciated responsibilities, but how much power do they need in order to do it? We’ll put the rec…
Trump vs. Geography
Donald Trump’s threatening everyone’s sovereignty by changing every map ever. Dr Casey Burgat joins Chris to discuss Trump’s strategy here (spoiler, there isn’t one) and loads more. Plus, Nikki joins Chris from the Republican National Convention where she’s still recovering from the revelation that…
Episode 19: Insecure Majorities: Why Congress Doesn’t Work
In the first of two episodes diagnosing the ailments of the United States Congress, political analyst Casey Burgat explains how the politics of the perpetual campaign have undermined democratic governance in America.
Burgat, who directs the Legislative Affairs program at the George Washington Unive…
Episode 20: Rediscovering Common Ground – How Congress Can Work Better
In the second episode of this two-part series, Casey Burgat, Director of the Legislative Affairs program at George Washington University, explores what could help Congress work better and rebuild incentives for cooperation. He discusses the bipartisan work that often happens outside the spotlight, …
The Midterms – Judgment Day for Donald Trump?
Like the Democrats we’ve been pinning our hopes on the 2026 US mid-terms to end (or at least interrupt) Trump’s cruel circus… and now they’re finally here. Will the Republicans get the devastating punishment they deserve when America votes on Tue 3 Nov? Are the Democrats now so traumatised by poll …
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