"Congress, Two Beers In" Podcast

Matt and Josh discuss the gerrymandering wars, the shutdown, and where Congress is exerting more influence than is commonly acknowledged.

On the latest episode of Congress, Two Beers In, Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the January/February spending deal to reopen the government, the Save Act, and the Supreme Court’s tariff decision and its implications for the separation of powers. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Approps-Deal-and-Tariff-Feb-2026.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:53 — 41.9MB)Subscribe:

Matt and Josh sit down with Mark, who retires at the end of the month, to discuss his winding career in and around Congress. Mark will be hanging around but he’ll be sorely missed here at GAI. https://media.blubrry.com/twobeersin/gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mark-retirement-pod.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:31:03 — 79.8MB)Subscribe: RSS |

Matt and Josh are joined by Senate guru James Wallner to discuss the current state of the Senate

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