The 250-Year Stress Test: War, Welfare, and the Fight for Affordability
The 119th Congress is currently debating major foreign and domestic policy shifts, most notably the U.S. military operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and the subsequent plan to oversee Venezuelan oil ...
12 Tammi 46min
The Global Chessboard
In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the strategic maneuvering at the close of the First Session of the 119th Congress as new players are positioned to oversee the complex relationship b...
5 Tammi 14min
The Need for Speed: Deciphering the High-Stakes Debate Over Permitting Reform and NEPA
In this episode, we break down the intensive floor debates over permitting reform and the SPEED Act, which aims to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to accelerate infrastructure ...
27 Joulu 202515min
The Healthcare Cliff and the Battle for Affordability
Congressional Record 12-15-2025 to 12-17-2025Welcome to Congress in Context, your essential audio guide to the proceedings and debates of the 119th Congress as documented in the United States Congress...
20 Joulu 202529min
Congressional Record 12-8-2025 to 12-12-2025
The U.S. Congress saw intense activity across both chambers during the period of December 8–11, 2025, dominated by major defense authorizations, critical healthcare debates, and movement on internatio...
13 Joulu 202545min
Congressional Record 12-1-2025 to 12-5-2025
This week in Washington, Congress faced deep divisions over expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, with Democrats urging a clean extension to prevent premium spikes for millions. Lawmakers de...
7 Joulu 202514min
Congress in Context - Trailer
Congress in Context is a podcast that breaks down the daily happenings in the U.S. Congress, giving Americans a clear and unbiased look at what their elected officials are actually doing. Using the Co...
15 Maalis 20254min
