Part One: What the Heck is Wrong with Congress And How Do We Fix It

In part one of a two-part crossover between the Beyond Politics podcast and The Politics Guys, Matt Robison and Mike Baranowski discuss what's gone so disastrously wrong with Congress and why things have gotten so horribly broken. ***🙂🙏🤛QUICK Favor: After you Hit "Follow" or "Subscribe" Can You Please Leave Us a Rating and Review?***

When you're done, jump over to the Politics Guys feed and check out Part Two.

02:05 The Politics Guys Podcast

03:54 The Beyond Politics Podcast

07:01 The Challenges of Running for Congress

08:58 The Reality of Being a Member of Congress

14:56 The Impact of Celebrity Culture in Congress

20:15 The Shift from Workhorses to Show Horses in Congress

21:43 Decline in Competitive Seats in the House

22:06 The Rise of Extremism in Safe Districts

22:45 The Role of Low Turnout Elections

23:21 The Influence of Political Incentives

25:20 The Mudcat Principle

25:44 The Role of Money, Votes, and Press in Campaigns

27:52 The Shift in Party Power

29:53 The Unintended Consequences of Reforms

37:58 The Role of Voter Turnout in Elections

42:36 The Shift in Control of Congress