Laura, Josh, Mark, and Matt are joined by political scientist and award-winning precinct captain Richard Skinner to discuss the large field of congressional POTUS candidates, the politics of impeachment in the House, and current issues in congressional reform.

Special guest Jennifer Victor joins Matt, Mark, Josh, and Laura to talk about impeachment politics in Congress, congressional caucuses, and presidential candidate fundraising. Jennifer is associate professor of poltical science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. She tweets at @jennifernvictor.

Matt, Mark, Laura, and Josh discuss the institutional politics of Trump’s Special Olymics budget cuts, the health care cloud hanging over congressioanl Republicans, and potential upcoming Senate rules changes.

Mattt and Laura are joined by special guest Julia Azari, professor at Marquette University, to talk about the politics of the 2020 nomination and Trump in historical context.

Laura, Mark, and Josh sit down with former Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen from South Florida to discuss her career and life in Congress, former speakers, Cuba libres, and the challenges ahead for the 116th Congress. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Episode-28-Two-Beers-In-Ros-Lehtinen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (51.3MB)Subscribe: RSS | More

Josh, Mark, and Matt discuss the end of the shutdown, committee organization, and what’s coming in the 116th Congress.