Katie Hill (Former Congresswoman), Lucy Caldwell (political strategist) and MIke Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:

(03:01) Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to secure the gavel as Speaker of the House

(38:38) Elise Stefanik’s move from Paul Ryan’s protege to his greatest political disappointment

[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The George Santos Scandal, why the lies should have been exposed during the campaign and one congressman’s proposal to punish politicians who lie about their education and work history

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