Reining In The Congressional Culture of Harassment
Summary
Erin Ryan hosts Grace Panetta from The 19th to discuss a bipartisan effort by Congresswomen Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández to reform ethics rules and address sexual misconduct in Congress. The episode also covers President Trump’s escalating war with Iran, threats against Oman, and the Supreme Court’s rejection of his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case. Additionally, it highlights Attorney General Todd Blanche’s refusal to pledge DOJ independence from the White House.
Topics discussed
Intro: Bipartisan caucus on congressional misconduct
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz blockade
Trump blames vandals for National Mall grass damage
AG Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence
Supreme Court rejects Trump's E. Jean Carroll appeal
Interview: Widespread sexual misconduct in Congress
Bipartisan task force to reform ethics reporting
Sponsors: BILT and Willie's Remedy
The confusing and slow congressional ethics process
Why misconduct allegations are surfacing now
Challenges to self-policing and potential penalties
Outro: This Fucking Guy promo and show credits
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