From Missouri to Washington: Jim Talent on Leadership and the 1990s Congress

The conversation covers the early days of Congress, entry into the Missouri Legislature, leadership in the Missouri Legislature, the Republican takeover and welfare reform, the 1992 class and bipartisanship, policy and politics in the 1990s Congresses, challenges of bipartisanship and trust in institutions, efforts to restore bipartisanship and civility, and a comparison of the House and Senate, as well as national defense policy.TakeawaysBipartisanship and trust in institutions are essential for effective governance.The importance of strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific to avoid military conflict with China.Chapters00:00 Early Days of Congress and Friendship06:06 Leadership in the Missouri Legislature and Partisan Makeup12:10 1992 Class and Bipartisanship18:11 Challenges of Bipartisanship and Trust in Institutions24:05 Comparison of House and Senate, National Defense Policy