{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Article One with Molly Hooper","home_page_url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com","feed_url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/json","description":"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.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"A show about lawmakers, legislation and how Congress works. ","pubdate":"2021-02-02T12:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2026 by Molly Hooper","owner":"Molly Hooper","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/cover.jpg?v=3"},"items":[{"id":"14e12ba4-2467-4d8a-8583-332ea9088a21","title":"Ep. 14: Former White House Legislative Affairs Director Eric Ueland","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/eric-ueland","content_text":"Eric Ueland has worn many hats in the U.S. Capitol. Big. Hats. \n\n\nChief of Staff to former Senate Majority Leader. \nStaff Director of Senate Committee. \nLegislative Affairs Director to former President Donald Trump. \n\n\nEric Ueland is well-known to Capitol Hill insiders. They would agree he is one of the most appropriate individuals to break down what-the-heck-is-going-on-in-the-Senate. \n\nDuring his career in the U.S. Capitol, Ueland, known for his extensive knowledge of Senate history, always had time to explain arcane procedural rules to reporters, staffers and lawmakers. \n\nOver the years, Ueland, an Oregon native, served as chief of staff for former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.). staff director of the Senate Budget Committee and legislative affairs director for former President Donald Trump. \n\nIn our wide-ranging conversation, Ueland describes how a 50-50 Senate can operate in a time of deep division in the country. He lifts the curtain on how the White House works with Congress to get deals done e.g. the CARES Act. And he touches on the current impeachment charges against his former boss. \n\nTake a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Former Legislative Affairs Director Eric Ueland.Links:Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) tribute to Ueland on Senate Floor \n — \"Eric is gifted with a passion for history, a thirst for knowledge, \nand a high reverence for the Senate. These talents have made him a \nuniquely capable adviser and leader in the majority leader's office.\n  He contextualizes every Senate debate, recalls appropriate precedent, \nand draws parallels to moments in history. A nameplate is discretely \ndisplayed on his desk, and the name it bears: ``Information.'\"\n\n\nBill Frist on the Senate Floor \n\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEric Ueland has worn many hats in the U.S. Capitol. Big. Hats. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChief of Staff to former Senate Majority Leader. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff Director of Senate Committee. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegislative Affairs Director to former President Donald Trump. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric Ueland is well-known to Capitol Hill insiders. They would agree he is one of the most appropriate individuals to break down \u003cem\u003ewhat-the-heck-is-going-on-in-the-Senate.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his career in the U.S. Capitol, Ueland, \u003ca href=\"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CRECB-2006-pt18/html/CRECB-2006-pt18-Pg23541-2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eknown for his extensive knowledge of Senate history,\u003c/a\u003e always had time to explain arcane procedural rules to reporters, staffers and lawmakers. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, Ueland, an Oregon native, served as chief of staff for former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.). staff director of the Senate Budget Committee and legislative affairs director for former President Donald Trump. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our wide-ranging conversation, Ueland describes how a 50-50 Senate can operate in a time of deep division in the country. He lifts the curtain on how the White House works with Congress to get deals done e.g. the CARES Act. And he touches on the current impeachment charges against his former boss. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a listen and let me know what you think. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Former Legislative Affairs Director Eric Ueland.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) tribute to Ueland on Senate Floor \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CRECB-2006-pt18/html/CRECB-2006-pt18-Pg23541-2.htm\"\u003eFormer Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) tribute to Ueland on Senate Floor \n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; \"Eric is gifted with a passion for history, a thirst for knowledge, \nand a high reverence for the Senate. These talents have made him a \nuniquely capable adviser and leader in the majority leader's office.\n  He contextualizes every Senate debate, recalls appropriate precedent, \nand draws parallels to moments in history. A nameplate is discretely \ndisplayed on his desk, and the name it bears: ``Information.'\"\n\n\nBill Frist on the Senate Floor \n\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Eric Ueland has worn many hats in the U.S. Capitol. Big hats. Chief of Staff to former Senate Majority Leader. Staff Director of Senate Committee. Legislative Affairs Director to former President Donald Trump. And now, he speaks to \"Article One with Molly Hooper\" about those experiences. ","date_published":"2021-02-02T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/14e12ba4-2467-4d8a-8583-332ea9088a21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46676315,"duration_in_seconds":3809}]},{"id":"785852cf-bf1c-4f60-84ee-e9fb2118b17b","title":"Ep. 13: Former Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/terrance-gainer-fmr-uscp-chief","content_text":"Former U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Terry Gainer talks with Article One as Congress reels in the aftermath of an unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol. \nGainer, who led the USCP as police chief from 2002-2006 and then served as Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) from 2007-2014, shares his informed insights on the Jan 6th attack, its aftermath and what may come next to protect the thousands of staffers, lawmakers and support staff who work on the Capitol Complex. \nHe says an outside, independent investigation, similar to the 9-11 Commission, is needed to discover the failures of intelligence and to recommend measures to prevent a similar attack from occurring in the future. \nGainer also touches on the morale of his friends and former colleagues on the USCP force. \nPlease take a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFormer U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Terry Gainer talks with Article One as Congress reels in the aftermath of an unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol. \u003cbr\u003e\nGainer, who led the USCP as police chief from 2002-2006 and then served as Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) from 2007-2014, shares his informed insights on the Jan 6th attack, its aftermath and what may come next to protect the thousands of staffers, lawmakers and support staff who work on the Capitol Complex. \u003cbr\u003e\nHe says an outside, independent investigation, similar to the 9-11 Commission, is needed to discover the failures of intelligence and to recommend measures to prevent a similar attack from occurring in the future. \u003cbr\u003e\nGainer also touches on the morale of his friends and former colleagues on the USCP force. \u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a listen and let me know what you think. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terry Gainer talks with Article One as Congress reels in the aftermath of an unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol. ,","date_published":"2021-01-16T12:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/785852cf-bf1c-4f60-84ee-e9fb2118b17b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38499988,"duration_in_seconds":3192}]},{"id":"916c3470-0405-43c4-994f-cc1491fbba59","title":"Ep. 12: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rodneydavis","content_text":"House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family. \nThe top-ranking Republican on the Administration Committee talks to Article One about challenges facing a narrowly divided 117th Congress ... including the decision to seat or not seat Iowa Rep.-elect Marianne Miller-Meeks. \nDavis spoke with Article One in late December. Special Guest: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHouse Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe top-ranking Republican on the Administration Committee talks to \u003cem\u003eArticle One\u003c/em\u003e about challenges facing a narrowly divided 117th Congress ... including the decision to seat or not seat Iowa Rep.-elect Marianne Miller-Meeks. \u003cbr\u003e\nDavis spoke with \u003cem\u003eArticle One\u003c/em\u003e in late December. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family - Davis speaks with Article One. ","date_published":"2021-01-03T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/916c3470-0405-43c4-994f-cc1491fbba59.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25507009,"duration_in_seconds":2109}]},{"id":"a4d13fde-5b8e-4ab4-9008-068c201af96b","title":"Ep. 11: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-peter-welch","content_text":"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. \nHe 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. \nYou will find the story approximately 13 minutes in to the show. \nTake a listen and please leave a rating or review! It really helps others find Article One. Special Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .Links:Rep. Welch's sponsored bills that have become law. \nLaws co-sponsored by Rep. Welch \n — This number is much larger because Rep. Welch was one of a number of lawmakers to co-sponsor bills that were signed into law. \n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRep. 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nHe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nYou will find the story approximately 13 minutes in to the show. \u003cbr\u003e\nTake a listen and please leave a rating or review! It really helps others find Article One. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rep. Welch\u0026#39;s sponsored bills that have become law. \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/member/peter-welch/W000800?s=1\u0026amp;r=1\u0026amp;q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Rep.+Peter+Welch%22%5D%2C%22congress%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22sponsorship%22%3A%22sponsored%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22law%22%7D\"\u003eRep. Welch's sponsored bills that have become law. \n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Laws co-sponsored by Rep. Welch \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/member/peter-welch/W000800?s=1\u0026amp;r=1\u0026amp;q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Rep.+Peter+Welch%22%5D%2C%22sponsorship%22%3A%22cosponsored%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22law%22%7D\"\u003eLaws co-sponsored by Rep. Welch \n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This number is much larger because Rep. Welch was one of a number of lawmakers to co-sponsor bills that were signed into law. \n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2020-12-18T08:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/a4d13fde-5b8e-4ab4-9008-068c201af96b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21094296,"duration_in_seconds":1741}]},{"id":"d1ce7e14-5790-41b3-a855-f021bdb86fca","title":"Ep. 10: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-john-yarmuth","content_text":"House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at \"empathy.\" \n\nYarmuth, serving in his seventh term, represents Kentucky's 3rd Congressional district, based in Louisville. \n\nThe former journalist spoke with me in a lengthy discussion. In our conversation, Yarmuth reveals the dynamics among the Kentucky congressional delegation (reminder, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) and Sen. Rand Paul (R) belong to that bunch), how his Bourbon Caucus actually influences policy, what reconciliation could mean if Democrats win back control of the Senate and how earmarks helped rebuild parts of his Louisville-based district.\n\nTake a listen - let me know what you think. If you enjoy what you hear, please share this podcast with a friend or colleague and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. Special Guest: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) .Links:Kentucky's Third District\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHouse Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at \"empathy.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYarmuth, serving in his seventh term, represents Kentucky's 3rd Congressional district, based in Louisville. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe former journalist spoke with me in a lengthy discussion. In our conversation, Yarmuth reveals the dynamics among the Kentucky congressional delegation (reminder, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) and Sen. Rand Paul (R) belong to that bunch), how his Bourbon Caucus actually influences policy, what reconciliation could mean if Democrats win back control of the Senate and how earmarks helped rebuild parts of his Louisville-based district.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a listen - let me know what you think. If you enjoy what you hear, please share this podcast with a friend or colleague and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kentucky\u0026#39;s Third District\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/member/district/john-yarmuth/Y000062?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22yarmuth%22%5D%7D\"\u003eKentucky's Third District\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at \"empathy.\" ","date_published":"2020-12-04T08:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/d1ce7e14-5790-41b3-a855-f021bdb86fca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38490910,"duration_in_seconds":3191}]},{"id":"ec881664-17ed-460c-bf22-98e3ade589bb","title":"Ep. 9: Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/ted-yoho","content_text":"Outgoing Florida Rep. Ted Yoho was elected to Congress in 2012 and is leaving the House at the end of the year. Yoho is making good on his self-imposed limit to only serve four terms. \n\nOver the past eight years, the former veterinarian has weathered controversy, challenged leaders in both parties and reached across the aisle to strike deals on key legislation. \n\nIn our wide-ranging discussion, Yoho discusses his most recent controversy (involving popular progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC), defying odds and aspects he will miss most once his term in the House ends. \n\nTake a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOutgoing Florida Rep. Ted Yoho was elected to Congress in 2012 and is leaving the House at the end of the year. Yoho is making good on his self-imposed limit to only serve four terms. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past eight years, the former veterinarian has weathered controversy, challenged leaders in both parties and reached across the aisle to strike deals on key legislation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our wide-ranging discussion, Yoho discusses his most recent controversy (\u003ca href=\"https://thehill.com/homenews/house/508259-ocaasio-cortez-accosted-by-gop-lawmaker-over-remarks-that-kind-of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003einvolving popular progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC)\u003c/a\u003e, defying odds and aspects he will miss most once his term in the House ends. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a listen and let me know what you think. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Outgoing Florida Rep. Ted Yoho joins Article One to discuss lawmaking, politicking and controversies. ","date_published":"2020-11-19T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/ec881664-17ed-460c-bf22-98e3ade589bb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38229778,"duration_in_seconds":3169}]},{"id":"8361bf40-b225-4f72-a634-395b1cb65779","title":"Ep. 8: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-jose-serrano","content_text":"Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) plays a very important role in the Congress. As a \"cardinal,\" the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations subcommittee chairman is in charge of more than $70 billion worth of departmental and agency funding. \nSerrano spoke with me recently and made the case for a return of earmarks, how the Congressional Hispanic Caucus works and what it takes to get a mascot in the district with its own twitter feed. \nHe also explains how it is possible to enact policy changes related to police reform through the FY'21 Appropriations bill. \nTake a listen, leave a rating or review and please let me know what you think. Special Guest: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) .Links:Congressman José E. Serrano | Representing the 15th District of New York\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) plays a very important role in the Congress. As a \"cardinal,\" the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations subcommittee chairman is in charge of more than $70 billion worth of departmental and agency funding. \u003cbr\u003e\nSerrano spoke with me recently and made the case for a return of earmarks, how the Congressional Hispanic Caucus works and what it takes to get a mascot in the district with its own twitter feed. \u003cbr\u003e\nHe also explains how it is possible to enact policy changes related to police reform through the FY'21 Appropriations bill. \u003cbr\u003e\nTake a listen, leave a rating or review and please let me know what you think. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Congressman José E. Serrano | Representing the 15th District of New York\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://serrano.house.gov/\"\u003eCongressman José E. Serrano | Representing the 15th District of New York\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) plays a very important role in the Congress. As a \"cardinal,\" the New York Democrat is in charge of more than $70 billion worth of departmental and agency funding. ","date_published":"2020-11-12T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/8361bf40-b225-4f72-a634-395b1cb65779.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34389585,"duration_in_seconds":2864}]},{"id":"a4563fa1-a003-4a5a-b91f-e0d49f69643c","title":"Ep. 7: Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-francis-rooney","content_text":"Florida GOP Rep. Francis Rooney won't say which presidential candidate he is voting for on Election Day. The outgoing lawmaker opted NOT to run for re-election this year. \n\nAfter only four years in Congress, Rooney tells Article One that he made good on his campaign promises and it's time to call it quits. \n\nIn this reflective interview, Rooney parts ways with the new GOP and presses the party to reengage on an issue it once owned: the environment. \n\nTake a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFlorida GOP Rep. Francis Rooney won't say which presidential candidate he is voting for on Election Day. The outgoing lawmaker opted NOT to run for re-election this year. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter only four years in Congress, Rooney tells Article One that he made good on his campaign promises and it's time to call it quits. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this reflective interview, Rooney parts ways with the new GOP and presses the party to reengage on an issue it once owned: the environment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a listen and let me know what you think. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Florida GOP Rep. Francis Rooney won't say which presidential candidate he is voting for on Election Day. ","date_published":"2020-11-03T10:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/a4563fa1-a003-4a5a-b91f-e0d49f69643c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35309702,"duration_in_seconds":2939}]},{"id":"56245f2f-ad77-4097-8200-c0c7f94fa0e7","title":"Ep. 6: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-jim-mcgovern","content_text":"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. \nIn 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. \nShortly 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. \nWe 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. \nOur conversation took place in mid-October. \nPlease take a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) .Links:McGovern sponsored bills\n — sponsored bills 105-116 congress\nMcGovern sponsored bills that passed one chamber\nMcGovern sponsored bills that became laws\nMcGovern sponsored bills that failed in the House\nMcGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that were vetoed\nMcGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that became law\nMcGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that passed one chamber\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHouse 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nShortly 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nWe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\nOur conversation took place in mid-October. \u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a listen and let me know what you think. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern sponsored bills\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-sponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%7D\"\u003eMcGovern sponsored bills\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; sponsored bills 105-116 congress\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern sponsored bills that passed one chamber\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-sponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22passed-one%22%7D\"\u003eMcGovern sponsored bills that passed one chamber\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern sponsored bills that became laws\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-sponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22law%22%7D\"\u003eMcGovern sponsored bills that became laws\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern sponsored bills that failed in the House\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-sponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22failed-one%22%5D%7D\"\u003eMcGovern sponsored bills that failed in the House\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that were vetoed\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22veto%22%5D%7D\"\u003eMcGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that were vetoed\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that became law\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22law%22%5D%7D\"\u003eMcGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that became law\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"McGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that passed one chamber\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22105%22%2C%22106%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22mcgovern%22%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22McGovern%2C+James+P.+%5BD-MA%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22passed-one%22%7D\"\u003eMcGovern CO-SPONSORED bills that passed one chamber\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2020-10-29T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/56245f2f-ad77-4097-8200-c0c7f94fa0e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41845971,"duration_in_seconds":3471}]},{"id":"e9623819-635e-46af-b633-bc5b13868df7","title":"Ep. 5: Rep. Greg Walden ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-greg-walden","content_text":"Outgoing Oregon Republican lawmaker Greg Walden has worn many hats in the House over his two decades serving in the House of Representatives. The top-ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee spoke at length with Article One recently. \nDuring the conversation, Walden discussed the recent wildfires that hit his massive Eastern Oregon district, how COVID-19 has impacted his congressional district, how to work effectively in the House and actually have bills signed into law. \nWalden also talks about working across partylines, how President Donald Trump has impacted Capitol Hill and how the administration has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. \nAs the top-ranking GOP lawmaker on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden has had unique experience overseeing the administration's handling of COVID-19. \nAnd ... Walden shares his favorite parliamentary tools ... Special Guest: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) .Links:Cosponsored bills that became law\n — Per Congress.gov \n143 bills that Walden co-sponsored have become law \nWalden sponsored bills that became law \nWalden sponsored bills that passed the House \nWalden co-sponsored bills that passed one chamber - 561\nWalden co-sponsored bills introduced in house - 1838 \nCo-sponsored bills that failed - 10 ... \n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOutgoing Oregon Republican lawmaker Greg Walden has worn many hats in the House over his two decades serving in the House of Representatives. The top-ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee spoke at length with Article One recently. \u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the conversation, Walden discussed the recent wildfires that hit his massive Eastern Oregon district, how COVID-19 has impacted his congressional district, how to work effectively in the House and actually have bills signed into law. \u003cbr\u003e\nWalden also talks about working across partylines, how President Donald Trump has impacted Capitol Hill and how the administration has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. \u003cbr\u003e\nAs the top-ranking GOP lawmaker on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden has had unique experience overseeing the administration's handling of COVID-19. \u003cbr\u003e\nAnd ... Walden shares his favorite parliamentary tools ... \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cosponsored bills that became law\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;pageSize=250\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22106%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22walden%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22law%22%5D%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22Walden%2C+Greg+%5BR-OR%5D%22%7D\"\u003eCosponsored bills that became law\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Per Congress.gov \n143 bills that Walden co-sponsored have become law \n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Walden sponsored bills that became law \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;pageSize=250\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22106%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22walden%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22law%22%5D%2C%22house-sponsor%22%3A%22Walden%2C+Greg+%5BR-OR%5D%22%7D\"\u003eWalden sponsored bills that became law \n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Walden sponsored bills that passed the House \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;pageSize=250\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22106%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22walden%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22passed-one%22%5D%2C%22house-sponsor%22%3A%22Walden%2C+Greg+%5BR-OR%5D%22%7D\"\u003eWalden sponsored bills that passed the House \n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Walden co-sponsored bills that passed one chamber - 561\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;pageSize=250\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22106%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22walden%22%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22Walden%2C+Greg+%5BR-OR%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%5B%22passed-one%22%5D%7D\"\u003eWalden co-sponsored bills that passed one chamber - 561\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Walden co-sponsored bills introduced in house - 1838 \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;pageSize=250\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22106%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22walden%22%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22Walden%2C+Greg+%5BR-OR%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22introduced%22%7D\"\u003eWalden co-sponsored bills introduced in house - 1838 \n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Co-sponsored bills that failed - 10 ... \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.congress.gov/search?searchResultViewType=expanded\u0026amp;pageSize=250\u0026amp;q=%7B%22congress%22%3A%5B%22116%22%2C%22115%22%2C%22114%22%2C%22113%22%2C%22112%22%2C%22111%22%2C%22110%22%2C%22109%22%2C%22108%22%2C%22107%22%2C%22106%22%5D%2C%22source%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22search%22%3A%22walden%22%2C%22house-cosponsor%22%3A%22Walden%2C+Greg+%5BR-OR%5D%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22failed-one%22%7D\"\u003eCo-sponsored bills that failed - 10 ... \n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) shares lessons learned in effective lawmaking during his 20+ years in the House. ","date_published":"2020-10-28T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/e9623819-635e-46af-b633-bc5b13868df7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51113600,"duration_in_seconds":4243}]},{"id":"51f780de-7d2f-436b-aa43-72abba002a70","title":"Ep. 4: Rep. Anthony Brindisi","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-anthony-brindisi","content_text":"New York's 22nd Congressional District Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D) joins Article One to discuss his accomplishments for the district, a COVID relief package, bipartisanship, effective legislating, broadband, who he would support for Speaker among other topics. Special Guest: Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.) .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNew York's 22nd Congressional District Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D) joins Article One to discuss his accomplishments for the district, a COVID relief package, bipartisanship, effective legislating, broadband, who he would support for Speaker among other topics. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.) .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dem Rep. Anthony Brindisi - of New York's 22nd Congressional District - talks with Article One about his push for a COVID relief deal, how to get bills signed in a divided Congress, his take on defunding the police, who he would support for Speaker (if he wins re-election) and his dealings with Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... ","date_published":"2020-10-16T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/51f780de-7d2f-436b-aa43-72abba002a70.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23275111,"duration_in_seconds":2002}]},{"id":"b19857da-45a1-4f40-9d7a-aad2f36df554","title":"Ep. 3: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-david-schweikert","content_text":"Arizona's Sixth Congressional District Rep. David Schweikert (R) joins Article One to discuss optimism, bipartisanship, COVID relief, Valley Fever, ideological extremes, mail in voting, House ethics violation, among other things. \n\nArizona's 6th District Special Guest: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eArizona's Sixth Congressional District Rep. David Schweikert (R) joins Article One to discuss optimism, bipartisanship, COVID relief, Valley Fever, ideological extremes, mail in voting, House ethics violation, among other things. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://schweikert.house.gov/about/our-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArizona's 6th District \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"GOP Rep. David Schweikert - who represents Arizona's 6th Congressional district - opens up with Article One about his accomplishments, legislating in a time of COVID-19, finding bipartisanship in a very partisan Congress and the feedback from colleagues after his ethics violation ... ","date_published":"2020-10-16T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/b19857da-45a1-4f40-9d7a-aad2f36df554.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33529246,"duration_in_seconds":2918}]},{"id":"4bec2f51-dbf2-4601-81c1-f64c361609e7","title":"Ep. 2: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-abigail-spanberger","content_text":"Virginia's 7th District Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) joins Article One to discuss among other things, constituent work, legislating, broadband, bipartisanship, law enforcement, her next vote for Speaker, outlook on a COVID relief deal before Election Day and how her CIA experience helps her operate effectively in the House.  Special Guest: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) .Links:Spanberger's official website - check out the statistics across the top of the page\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eVirginia's 7th District Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) joins Article One to discuss among other things, constituent work, legislating, broadband, bipartisanship, law enforcement, her next vote for Speaker, outlook on a COVID relief deal before Election Day and how her CIA experience helps her operate effectively in the House.  \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spanberger\u0026#39;s official website - check out the statistics across the top of the page\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://spanberger.house.gov/\"\u003eSpanberger's official website - check out the statistics across the top of the page\n\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger - of Virginia's 7th Congressional District - \"zooms\" with Article One - discussing legislative lessons, how her CIA training comes in handy navigating the House, who she may support for Speaker (if Dems and Spanberger win on Nov. 3), how she feels about defunding the police and other topics ... rural broadband ... casework. It's all there. Take a listen. ","date_published":"2020-10-16T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/4bec2f51-dbf2-4601-81c1-f64c361609e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38341604,"duration_in_seconds":3295}]},{"id":"70f309cb-b45c-4d31-95b5-ef8253fbaf6b","title":"Ep. 1: Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) ","url":"https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-don-bacon","content_text":"Topics discussed: \n\n\nCARES Act funding for Omaha \nProblem Solvers framework for a COVID relief package\nHow COVID has impacted his work in the district with constituents\nFoster Care Caucus work \nProjects he has directed back to the 2nd district\nDisagreements with President Trump\nRenaming Confederate Bases\nU.S. Postal Service\nSpecial Guest: Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) .Links:Full Committee Markup of H.R.2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 - YouTube\n — Rep. Bacon speaks briefly on the Offutt Air Force Base funding he was able to keep in the Defense Authorization Act. \n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTopics discussed: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCARES Act funding for Omaha \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem Solvers framework for a COVID relief package\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow COVID has impacted his work in the district with constituents\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster Care Caucus work \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjects he has directed back to the 2nd district\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisagreements with President Trump\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenaming Confederate Bases\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. Postal Service\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Full Committee Markup of H.R.2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48To3MEeSvc\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003eFull Committee Markup of H.R.2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 - YouTube\n\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Rep. Bacon speaks briefly on the Offutt Air Force Base funding he was able to keep in the Defense Authorization Act. \n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Wide-ranging conversation with Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on his disagreements with President Trump, ability to legislate in a Dem-controlled House, outlook on a fifth COVID relief package and work on the Foster Care Caucus. ","date_published":"2020-10-09T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/db3c9f7b-f19f-4e35-ab87-4bc55a3f6216/70f309cb-b45c-4d31-95b5-ef8253fbaf6b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26030007,"duration_in_seconds":2253}]}]}