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Episode 20: Rediscovering Common Ground – How Congress Can Work Better
In the second episode of this two-part series, Casey Burgat, Director of the Legislative Affairs program at George Washington University, explores what could help Congress work better and rebuild incentives for cooperation. He discusses the bipartisan work that often happens outside the spotlight, the role voters play in rewarding political behavior, and structural reforms that could create more competitive elections. Burgat also reflects on what effective legislators do differently and why he sees younger generations as a source of hope for American democracy. According to Burgat, the…
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