web01.fireside.fm Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Article One with Molly Hooper - Episodes Tagged with “Democrats” https://www.articleonepodcast.com/tags/democrats Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:45:00 -0500 Hooper, a longtime Capitol Hill reporter, shares her one-on-one conversations with Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, House, on the trail and behind the scenes. Listeners will learn key terms that pop-up annually or bi-annually in relation to Congress goings-on. Listeners will also hear insights from a journalist who has a front row seat to political showdowns featuring the men and women who make the nation's laws and have broken them. en-us episodic A show about lawmakers, legislation and how Congress works. Molly Hooper Hooper, a longtime Capitol Hill reporter, shares her one-on-one conversations with Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, House, on the trail and behind the scenes. Listeners will learn key terms that pop-up annually or bi-annually in relation to Congress goings-on. Listeners will also hear insights from a journalist who has a front row seat to political showdowns featuring the men and women who make the nation's laws and have broken them. no Congress, Capitol Hill, U.S. Congress, lawmakers, senators, Senate, U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, politics, policy Molly Hooper molly.hooper@gmail.com Ep. 11: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-peter-welch a4d13fde-5b8e-4ab4-9008-068c201af96b Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:45:00 -0500 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper Rep. Peter Welch was elected to the House in 2006, when Democrats regained control of the chamber from Republicans. He was one of Speaker Pelosi's "majority makers." Nearly 15 years later, the Vermont lawmaker is cited as a member who works with both sides of the aisle to take care of business. 29:01 no <p>Rep. Peter Welch was elected to the House in 2006, when Democrats regained control of the chamber from Republicans. He was one of Speaker Pelosi's "majority makers." Nearly 15 years later, the Vermont lawmaker is cited as a member who works with both sides of the aisle to take care of business. <br> He even shares with us his experience in ultimate bipartisan team building ... it entails descending 1000ft underground in a little elevator with a trusted GOP colleague. <br> You will find the story approximately 13 minutes in to the show. <br> Take a listen and please leave a rating or review! It really helps others find Article One. Special Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .</p> Rep. Welch, Vermont, Green New Deal, COVID, Congress, House of Representatives, Rep. David McKinley, Coal Mines Rep. Peter Welch was elected to the House in 2006, when Democrats regained control of the chamber from Republicans. He was one of Speaker Pelosi's "majority makers." Nearly 15 years later, the Vermont lawmaker is cited as a member who works with both sides of the aisle to take care of business.
He even shares with us his experience in ultimate bipartisan team building ... it entails descending 1000ft underground in a little elevator with a trusted GOP colleague.
You will find the story approximately 13 minutes in to the show.
Take a listen and please leave a rating or review! It really helps others find Article One.

Special Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .

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]]> Rep. Peter Welch was elected to the House in 2006, when Democrats regained control of the chamber from Republicans. He was one of Speaker Pelosi's "majority makers." Nearly 15 years later, the Vermont lawmaker is cited as a member who works with both sides of the aisle to take care of business.
He even shares with us his experience in ultimate bipartisan team building ... it entails descending 1000ft underground in a little elevator with a trusted GOP colleague.
You will find the story approximately 13 minutes in to the show.
Take a listen and please leave a rating or review! It really helps others find Article One.

Special Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .

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]]> Ep. 6: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-jim-mcgovern 56245f2f-ad77-4097-8200-c0c7f94fa0e7 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a self-described liberal, Democrat from Massachusetts, talks with Article One about getting things done in Congress. Like previous guests, McGovern says the key is to reach across the aisle. 57:51 no <p>House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a self-described liberal, Democrat from Massachusetts, talks with Article One about getting things done in Congress. Like previous guests, McGovern says the key is to reach across the aisle. <br> In our wide-ranging discussion, McGovern - who has more than 20 years of lawmaking under his belt - shares stories of prior victories, setbacks and civility. He takes listeners behind-the-curtain to learn how deals are struck and ideas become law. <br> Shortly after the coronavirus pandemic closed down business in much of the country, McGovern was tasked with figuring out how the House of Representatives could continue operating - holding hearings and casting votes - at a time when travel was perilous for lawmakers. And, he did. <br> We discuss the success of remote voting, the potential of an economic stimulus measure, the projects McGovern has won for his Worcester-based district and his "hope" that earmark spending will return to Congress. <br> Our conversation took place in mid-October. <br> Please take a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) .</p> Rep. Jim McGovern, House Rules Committee, House, Congress, COVID-19, bipartisanship, Marco Rubio, Chris Smith, Worcester, agriculture, SNAP House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a self-described liberal, Democrat from Massachusetts, talks with Article One about getting things done in Congress. Like previous guests, McGovern says the key is to reach across the aisle.
In our wide-ranging discussion, McGovern - who has more than 20 years of lawmaking under his belt - shares stories of prior victories, setbacks and civility. He takes listeners behind-the-curtain to learn how deals are struck and ideas become law.
Shortly after the coronavirus pandemic closed down business in much of the country, McGovern was tasked with figuring out how the House of Representatives could continue operating - holding hearings and casting votes - at a time when travel was perilous for lawmakers. And, he did.
We discuss the success of remote voting, the potential of an economic stimulus measure, the projects McGovern has won for his Worcester-based district and his "hope" that earmark spending will return to Congress.
Our conversation took place in mid-October.
Please take a listen and let me know what you think.

Special Guest: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) .

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]]> House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a self-described liberal, Democrat from Massachusetts, talks with Article One about getting things done in Congress. Like previous guests, McGovern says the key is to reach across the aisle.
In our wide-ranging discussion, McGovern - who has more than 20 years of lawmaking under his belt - shares stories of prior victories, setbacks and civility. He takes listeners behind-the-curtain to learn how deals are struck and ideas become law.
Shortly after the coronavirus pandemic closed down business in much of the country, McGovern was tasked with figuring out how the House of Representatives could continue operating - holding hearings and casting votes - at a time when travel was perilous for lawmakers. And, he did.
We discuss the success of remote voting, the potential of an economic stimulus measure, the projects McGovern has won for his Worcester-based district and his "hope" that earmark spending will return to Congress.
Our conversation took place in mid-October.
Please take a listen and let me know what you think.

Special Guest: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) .

Links:

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