skinny.

Latest / Extreme Mortman

Yes or No: Do Congressional Hearings Allow For Nuance? ANSWER THE QUESTION!!

Ah, the "Yes or no" question. A staple of any congressional hearing.

Congressmen and Senators often demand witnesses quickly answer questions as yes or no.

They frequently cite time constraints -- perhaps after giving lengthy statements. But does "yes or no" provide Congress or the public deeper understanding, broader explanation, or even nuance?

In this episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly," hear some of the most remarkable "yes or no" exchanges from hearings we've covered.

Is this an episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" that any Congressional hearing junkie won't want to miss -- YES OR NO!

That…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.