Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the shutdown, Congress’s spending power, enduring constitutional fights, the Epstein files, and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Matt and Josh discuss the shutdown, how Congress got here, how congressional leaders are handling it, and the politics moving forward. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shutdown-2025.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:37 — 22.1MB)Subscribe: RSS | More

Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss a sliver of what’s on Congress’s plate, from appropriations and pocket rescissions, to Epstein, nominations, and the Senate’s growing reputation as the world’s most exclusive HR department. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Post-August-recess-4-September-2025.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (35.1MB)Subscribe: RSS | More

Matt and Josh discuss DOGE, USAID, Congress’s power of the purse, norms, and lots of other things. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/post-DOGE-pod-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:27 — 44.1MB)Subscribe: RSS | More

J.D. Rackey from the Bipartisan Policy Center joins Laura, Matt, and Josh to discuss his recent report on congressional primaries and recent events in Congress. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/JD-Rackey-pod.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:40 — 46.2MB)Subscribe: RSS | More

Laura, Matt, and Josh review the 2024 Election, Congress and the 2nd Trump administration, recess appointments, leadership races in the House and Senate, the filibuster, and more. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Congress-post-2024-election-pod.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download ()Subscribe: RSS | More