Video 0:14– Background1:14– Ph.D. focus area2:26– Office of Legislative Counsel experience3:31– Broad areas of research4:35– Concept of the broadening9:12– Does the broadening concept relate to the spending habits of Congress?10:07– Broadening relating to rights15:25– Gingrich’s senators research19:21– Relationships aspects of the Senate22:20– Analysis of the Senate research24:13– How do you measure the relationships between senators?27:48– How does the filibuster effect relationships?31:37– Changing culture in the Senate over time34:50– Why is there an adherence to party interest?38:20– Recent history of the Senate during the Trump era42:05– Polarization in the general population45:54– Media role regarding polarization[Lightning Round]46:42– What do you think congressional representation should mean?49:33– How would your ideal allocate its time?51:25– How should debate, deliberation, or dialogue occur or be structured in Congress?54:02– What fundamental institutional improvement should Congress make within 50 years?57:22– What book or article most shaped your thinking with respect to congressional reform?59:16– Long term plans Share: Tweet this page Share this page on Facebook Tell your business friends on LinkedIn about this Email this page Print this page