Former Congressmen Burn Down the House
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 161
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Summary
Drawing on their experiences, former Congressmen Lipinski and Ribble expose the deep dysfunctions of the U.S. House, highlighting how members prioritize party loyalty and fundraising over constituent representation and legislative action. They discuss the historical "slow rot" of congressional power, amplified by social media and a political culture that rewards performative "fighters" over pragmatic problem-solvers. The discussion also touches on the ideological bankruptcies of both major parties and the critical need for voters to demand a different approach to governance.Episode description
Former Rep. Dan Lipinski, Democrat from the Chicago area, and Reid Ribble, Republican from Wisconsin, join Sarah and Steve about how Congress works or doesn’t work, rather. The two former elected officials highlight the failures of the House of Representatives with troubling personal stories and insights. Fair warning, this conversation is as distressing as it is informative. Plus, stick around to hear what the Wisconsinite and Illinoisian think about this weekend’s Packers vs. Bears game.
Show Notes:
- “The House of Representatives Is Failing American Democracy” - Lipinski in The Atlantic
- “Confessions of a pro-life Catholic Democrat in a divided nation” - Lipinski in America Magazine
- Dan Lipinski’s website
- “Daniel Lipinski on Common-Good Republicans” - First Things Podcast
- Reid Ribble’s Twitter
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