Senate Function and Dysfunction With James Wallner

A gerrymander, a shutdown, and some congressional power

Matt and Josh discuss the gerrymandering wars, the shutdown, and where Congress is exerting more influence than is commonly acknowledged. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/gerrymandering-and-shutdown-April-2026.mp3 [https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/gerrymandering-and-shutdown-April-2026.mp3] The post A gerrymander, a shutdown, and some congressional power [https://gai.georgetown.edu/a-gerrymander-a-shutdown-and-some-congressional-power/] first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute [https://gai.georgetown.edu].

The Spending Deal, SAVE Act, and Tariffs

On the latest episode of Congress, Two Beers In, Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the January/February spending deal to reopen the government, the Save Act, and the Supreme Court’s tariff decision and its implications for the separation of powers. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Approps-Deal-and-Tariff-Feb-2026.mp3 [https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Approps-Deal-and-Tariff-Feb-2026.mp3] The post The Spending Deal, SAVE Act, and Tariffs [https://gai.georgetown.edu/the-spending-deal-save-act-and-tariffs/] first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute [https://gai.georgetown.edu].

Mark Harkin’s Farewell Pod

Matt and Josh sit down with Mark, who retires at the end of the month, to discuss his winding career in and around Congress. Mark will be hanging around but he’ll be sorely missed here at GAI. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mark-retirement-pod.mp3 [https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mark-retirement-pod.mp3] The post Mark Harkin’s Farewell Pod [https://gai.georgetown.edu/mark-harkins-farewell-pod/] first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute [https://gai.georgetown.edu].

Senate Function and Dysfunction With James Wallner

Matt and Josh are joined by Senate guru James Wallner to discuss the current state of the Senate https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Congress-Two-Beers-in-Wallner.mp3 [https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Congress-Two-Beers-in-Wallner.mp3] The post Senate Function and Dysfunction With James Wallner [https://gai.georgetown.edu/senate-function-and-dysfunction-with-james-wallner/] first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute [https://gai.georgetown.edu].

The Shutdown Again! And other sundry things.

Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the shutdown, Congress’s spending power, enduring constitutional fights, the Epstein files, and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shutdown-again-Oct-2025.mp3 [https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shutdown-again-Oct-2025.mp3] The post The Shutdown Again! And other sundry things. [https://gai.georgetown.edu/the-shutdown-again-and-other-sundry-things/] first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute [https://gai.georgetown.edu].