web02.fireside.fm Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:14:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Article One with Molly Hooper - Episodes Tagged with “House” https://www.articleonepodcast.com/tags/house Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:15:00 -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. 13: Former Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer https://www.articleonepodcast.com/terrance-gainer-fmr-uscp-chief 785852cf-bf1c-4f60-84ee-e9fb2118b17b Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:15:00 -0500 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper 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. , 53:12 no <p>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. <br> Gainer, 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. <br> He 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. <br> Gainer also touches on the morale of his friends and former colleagues on the USCP force. <br> Please take a listen and let me know what you think. Special Guest: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer.</p> capitol, capitol hill, congress, uscp, us capitol police, capitol police officers, riot, attack on the capitol, 911 commission, capitol building, capitol riot, covid-19, PTSD 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.
Gainer, 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.
He 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.
Gainer also touches on the morale of his friends and former colleagues on the USCP force.
Please take a listen and let me know what you think.

Special Guest: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer.

]]> 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.
Gainer, 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.
He 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.
Gainer also touches on the morale of his friends and former colleagues on the USCP force.
Please take a listen and let me know what you think.

Special Guest: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer.

]]> Ep. 12: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rodneydavis 916c3470-0405-43c4-994f-cc1491fbba59 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper 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. 35:09 no <p>House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family. <br> The top-ranking Republican on the Administration Committee talks to <em>Article One</em> about challenges facing a narrowly divided 117th Congress ... including the decision to seat or not seat Iowa Rep.-elect Marianne Miller-Meeks. <br> Davis spoke with <em>Article One</em> in late December. Special Guest: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) .</p> congress, house, 117th congress, rep davis, republicans, politics, 2020, covid, vaccine House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family.
The 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.
Davis spoke with Article One in late December.

Special Guest: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) .

]]> House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family.
The 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.
Davis spoke with Article One in late December.

Special Guest: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) .

]]> Ep. 10: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-john-yarmuth d1ce7e14-5790-41b3-a855-f021bdb86fca Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:30:00 -0500 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at "empathy." 53:11 no <p>House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at "empathy." </p> <p>Yarmuth, serving in his seventh term, represents Kentucky's 3rd Congressional district, based in Louisville. </p> <p>The 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.</p> <p>Take 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.) .</p> Pelosi, Yarmuth, Kentucky CD-3, Louisville, Budget, Modern Monetary Theory, Reconciliation, COVID-19, remote voting House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at "empathy."

Yarmuth, serving in his seventh term, represents Kentucky's 3rd Congressional district, based in Louisville.

The 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.

Take 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.) .

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]]> House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at "empathy."

Yarmuth, serving in his seventh term, represents Kentucky's 3rd Congressional district, based in Louisville.

The 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.

Take 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.) .

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]]> Ep. 8: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-jose-serrano 8361bf40-b225-4f72-a634-395b1cb65779 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper 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. 47:44 no <p>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. <br> Serrano 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. <br> He also explains how it is possible to enact policy changes related to police reform through the FY'21 Appropriations bill. <br> Take a listen, leave a rating or review and please let me know what you think. Special Guest: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) .</p> House, Appropriation, Funding, Serrano, New York, COVID 19, Bronx, George Floyd, police reform, joe biden 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.
Serrano 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.
He also explains how it is possible to enact policy changes related to police reform through the FY'21 Appropriations bill.
Take a listen, leave a rating or review and please let me know what you think.

Special Guest: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) .

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]]> 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.
Serrano 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.
He also explains how it is possible to enact policy changes related to police reform through the FY'21 Appropriations bill.
Take a listen, leave a rating or review and please let me know what you think.

Special Guest: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) .

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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.) .

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]]> Ep. 5: Rep. Greg Walden https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-greg-walden e9623819-635e-46af-b633-bc5b13868df7 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) shares lessons learned in effective lawmaking during his 20+ years in the House. 1:10:43 no <p>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. <br> During 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. <br> Walden also talks about working across partylines, how President Donald Trump has impacted Capitol Hill and how the administration has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. <br> As the top-ranking GOP lawmaker on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden has had unique experience overseeing the administration's handling of COVID-19. <br> And ... Walden shares his favorite parliamentary tools ... Special Guest: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) .</p> covid-19, house, congress, oregon, energy and commerce, broadband, wildfires, bipartisanship 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.
During 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.
Walden also talks about working across partylines, how President Donald Trump has impacted Capitol Hill and how the administration has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
As the top-ranking GOP lawmaker on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden has had unique experience overseeing the administration's handling of COVID-19.
And ... Walden shares his favorite parliamentary tools ...

Special Guest: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) .

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]]> 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.
During 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.
Walden also talks about working across partylines, how President Donald Trump has impacted Capitol Hill and how the administration has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
As the top-ranking GOP lawmaker on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden has had unique experience overseeing the administration's handling of COVID-19.
And ... Walden shares his favorite parliamentary tools ...

Special Guest: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) .

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]]> Ep. 4: Rep. Anthony Brindisi https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-anthony-brindisi 51f780de-7d2f-436b-aa43-72abba002a70 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper 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 ... 33:22 no <p>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.) .</p> Brindisi, NY-22, House, Purple District, Moderate, COVID-19, Congress, Speaker 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.) .

]]> 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.) .

]]> Ep. 3: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-david-schweikert b19857da-45a1-4f40-9d7a-aad2f36df554 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper 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 ... 48:38 no <p>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. </p> <p><a href="https://schweikert.house.gov/about/our-district" rel="nofollow noopener">Arizona's 6th District </a> Special Guest: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) .</p> 6th District Arizona, Schweikert, House, COVID, Valley Fever, Ethics, Mail-in Voting, Ways and Means, bipartisanship 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.

Arizona's 6th District

Special Guest: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) .

]]> 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.

Arizona's 6th District

Special Guest: Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) .

]]> Ep. 2: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) https://www.articleonepodcast.com/rep-abigail-spanberger 4bec2f51-dbf2-4601-81c1-f64c361609e7 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Molly Hooper full Molly Hooper 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. 54:55 no <p>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.) .</p> Spanberger, 7th District of Virginia, House, COVID-19, Congress, bipartisanship, problem solvers caucus, Speaker, Police, constituents, CIA 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.) .

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]]> 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.) .

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