Let’s Unstick Congress (with Maya Kornberg and Tom Malinowski)

<p>Does Congress need reform? To many, it&#39;s weaker and more hollowed out than ever. But it doesn’t have to be this way. </p><p>Brennan Center expert Maya Kornberg has extensively researched the institution’s complexities and created a list of solutions that could make it stronger and more productive at responding to the needs of the American people.</p><p>We discuss her proposed solutions and debate reform with Rep. Tom Malinowski, a former lawmaker. </p><p>Read our report, <a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/policy-solutions/eight-solutions-unstick-congress" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Eight Solutions to Unstick Congress</em></a>. </p><p>Recorded on August 11, 2026.</p><p>The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so that they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.</p>