In this episode, Jay and Luke discuss procedures in the Senate. After giving a broad overview of how the institution works, they dig deep into the filibuster -- how it works, why it works, and some surprising answers as to whom it benefits.
Nov 2021
Episode 75: Congressional Committees
In this episode of Constitutionally Speaking, Jay and Luke discuss the role of committees in Congress. Committees are the workhorses of Congress, where the real legislating happens. The guys evaluate different theories of committee organization, and Luke makes the case that their ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2021
Episode 73: The Electoral Connection
In this week’s episode, Jay and Luke examine what makes members of Congress tick. The answer: paranoia. Specifically, the all-abiding fear that they might lose reelection. The congressional drive toward reelection frames their entire career in Congress, especially how they intera ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2022
The Filibuster - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know
The Senate filibuster is one of the biggest things standing in the way of anti-voter suppression laws, raising the minimum wage and immigration reform. What is this loophole, and how does it affect governing today?
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13m 4s
Mar 2021
If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Government Compilation
Trevor explores several aspects of government and politics in the U.S., including the history of the Senate filibuster, presidents who lied about their health and pioneering first ladies.
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35m 25s
Dec 2020
Episode 18 - Rotating Ministries: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
<p>On this week's episode, Sami Zoughaib sits with Dr. Mounir Mahmalat, Senior Researcher at LCPS, to discuss the issue of rotation of ministerial portfolios between political parties. The episode dwells on recent research conducted by Sami and Mounir on this issue, looking at th ... Show More
24m 25s