About this podcast
Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation’s disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.
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Understanding Congress
About this podcast
Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation’s disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.
Recent episodes
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- Does the Congressional Baseball Game Increase Collaboration in Congress? (with SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor)1 Jun · 25 min
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- Why Should We Care About Congress’s Power of the Purse? (with Shalanda Young)2 Mar · 33 min
- What's Wrong With Congress? (with Kevin R. Kosar)2 Feb · 32 min
- What Is the Primary Problem? (with Nick Troiano)5 Jan · 27 min
- What Are Congressional Norms and Why Do They Matter? (with Brian Alexander)8 Dec 2025 · 29 min
- Should Congress Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution? (with Kurt Couchman)3 Nov 2025 · 29 min
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