Congressional Dish
Jennifer BrineyAn independent podcast examining what the U.S. Congress is doing with our money and in our names. www.congressionaldish.com Follow @JenBriney on Twitter
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 352 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||
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September was the last month Congress bothered to work before the midterm elections. In this episode, we'll examine the laws signed in September, including one that significantly expands President Trump's tariff powers, the votes that revealed where ... more
This episode looks at two very different questions surrounding the U.S. Postal Service: how the Trump administration tried to use it to impose new requirements on mail-in voting, and whether the Postal Service itself is financially sustainable. We ex... more
Twenty-five years after 9/11, America is still sliding down the slippery slope created by the War on Terror. This episode traces how the George W. Bush, Obama, and Biden administrations built, expanded, and preserved extraordinary presidential powers... more
Congress passed a new housing law, including an attempt to limit corporate ownership of homes. We'll also examine the Senate's summer confirmations, including Todd Blanche as Attorney General, and preview troubling provisions in the NDAA—including on... more
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Thank you! New listener and possibly a new patron. Finally a podcast that brings me the receipts via show notes. As someone who insists on fact checking before sharing you make it easier for me to share your stories. Thank you so much for shining light in dark places.
Apple Podcasts4Reggie Ryniec
United Statesa month ago - All the info you need about the U.S. Congress
Jen has the scoop on what is going on in Congress. She also does deep dives on the bills going through the house and senate. She actually reads the bills. There are no other podcasts doing this. This a gem of a podcast.
Apple Podcasts5dlfretzUnited Statesa month ago - Congressional dish is the sustenance we all need
I am a new listener who is so grateful to have legislative processes broken down into digestible content with resources provided if you want to snack on them. The actual sound bites from the floor blow my mind. I highly recommend starting with the MVP list if you are a new listener.
Apple Podcasts5Able MikeUnited States3 months ago - Good
Don’t love the Green Party voting but you’ve never voted In a swing state(Massachusetts,Hawaii,and California aren’t going to be and Texas won’t be for a long time) so it’s fine(bonus points for looking at stein in 2012 unlike most of her voters who were ex Bernie bros in 2016,or Palestine activists in 2024). Also you in an earlier episode mentioned 1st term trump moving the Republican Party left on some issues,and I’m wondering since you’ve been in Europe so much what you’re thoughts are on my ... more
Apple Podcasts4brooklynhistorianLarsUnited States5 months ago - Good
Don’t love the Green Party voting but you’ve never voted In a swing state(Massachusetts,Hawaii,and California aren’t going to be and Texas won’t be for a long time) so it’s fine(bonus points for looking at stein in 2012 unlike most of her voters who were ex Bernie bros in 2016,or Palestine activists in 2024). Also you in an earlier episode mentioned 1st term trump moving the Republican Party left on some issues,and I’m wondering since you’ve been in Europe so much what you’re thoughts are on my ... more
Apple Podcasts4brooklynhistorianLarsUnited States6 months ago
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This program offers in-depth, data-driven breakdowns of what Congress is doing with public money and how it affects everyday Americans. Episodes frequently examine funding decisions, legislative processes, and oversight, with a focus on how policy shapes disaster response, infrastructure, and social programs. Across recent shows, expect analysis of flood risk programs, weather and climate policy, immigration enforcement, and war powers debates, often featuring testimony from lawmakers, agency officials, and policy experts. A standout element is the meticulous use of primary sources, hearings, and bill texts, which helps listeners verify claims and follow the money. The show's independent stance and willingness to challenge conventional narr... more
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Recent guests on Congressional Dish include:
1. David Steiner
2. Pat Calvin
3. Nim Kidd
4. Mike Flood
5. Rashida Tlaib
6. Alicia Cackley
7. Steve Ellis
8. Diane Horn
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