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Political Theater, Episode 383

The 119th Congress has shown little willingness to assert its own constitutional powers, Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds observe in the latest Political Theater podcast.
The 119th Congress has shown little willingness to assert its own constitutional powers, Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds observe in the latest Political Theater podcast. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Jason Dick
Posted September 23, 2025 at 6:01pm

Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds talk about the most significant things Congress has done this year and what kind of ripple effects could follow, as well as how lawmakers disenfranchise themselves when it comes to putting in the work. 

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