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