Congress in Context

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28 Touko 22min

While the House and Senate held brief pro-forma sessions leading into the Memorial Day weekend, the underlying legislative machinery remained active, processing critical executive communications and s...

25 Touko 20min

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 Touko 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 Touko 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 Touko 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 Touko 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 Touko 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 Touko 19min