Rising Joe Rogan CRITICIZES Bernie Sanders (Plus: Paramount LEAVING California?) | RISING
Sep 17, 2026
Congress faces bipartisan backlash over an early recess as lawmakers juggle shutdown tensions and impeachment efforts. JD Vance makes a midterm pitch centered on the Republican agenda. California’s film industry comes under scrutiny as Paramount considers leaving. Joe Rogan revisits Bernie Sanders’ political record, while Kamala Harris courts Michigan voters alongside Abdul El-Sayed.
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Early Recess Raises Questions About Avoided Votes
- House leaders may schedule recesses for legitimate district work, but the timing can also shield members from politically damaging votes.
- Mike Johnson’s early adjournment drew criticism because it potentially avoided votes on impeaching Pete Hegseth and advancing the Epstein discharge petition.
Congressional Recess Should Mean District Work
- Treat congressional recess as state work rather than vacation, meeting constituents, businesses, and people dealing with federal agencies.
- Amber Duke noted that staffers continue working in Washington while lawmakers return home, so both locations require sustained effort.
Shutdown Vacations Deepen Distrust Of Congress
- Public frustration grows when lawmakers appear to enjoy leisure while government workers miss paychecks during shutdowns.
- The hosts connected Lindsey Graham’s Disney World appearance during a shutdown to voters’ broader belief that Congress avoids accountability.