# Gregory Koger

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The Filibuster

In this first episode of Why and Why Not, Dr. Gregory Koger joins Brad to look into the history of the US Senate's filibuster. We look at how the rule developed, what it actually means for today's Senate, and how we could move to change it. If you'd like to continue the conversation, you can find B…

Gregory Koger, “Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the House and Senate” (University of Chicago Press, 2010)

In recent months, we’ve been hearing a lot of talk about filibustering in the Senate, about how Senate Democrats acquired a filibuster-proof majority in the 2008 elections only to lose it by the midterm elections of 2010 when Scott Brown was elected to replace Ted Kennedy. Filibustering has become …

What is a Filibuster?

Ever wonder what a filibuster actually is? Well, this week we dive into the quirky world of filibusters with a political science professor who’s literally written the book on the subject! He breaks down the origins of filibusters, how they’ve evolved over time, and why they still make headlines tod…

BONUS: Talk Until You Drop - The Wild World of Filibusters

In this bonus episode following the main recording of What is a Filibuster? Liam and special guest Gregory Koger continue their discussion on the history of filibuster's, including its British origins and the role they played in the Civil Rights Act. ... Special guest for this episode: Gregory Ko…

Gregory Koger on the Filibuster, Todd Littleton on Iran’s Impact on Farmers, James Jacoby on the Middle East

On America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Gregory Koger, Director of the Hanley Democracy Center at the University of Miami, examined what he calls the “filibuster hypocrisy” in Washington, discussing how both parties have shifted their stance on the Senate rule depending on who holds power. N…

Professor Calls for National Gun 'Buyback'

Gregory Koger might not have thought this one through, because as Cam explains, there are a lot of problems with his call for a national "buyback", even one that's supposedly voluntary in nature.