The Good Congress Podcast – Michael S. Johnson

In this episode of The Good Congress, host Brad Fitch speaks with longtime Capitol Hill staffer and Fixing Congress: Restoring Power to the People co-author Mike Johnson about strengthening Congress through effective leadership, institutional reform, and bipartisan cooperation.

Johnson reflects on his experience working for former House Minority Leader Bob Michel, shares lessons from a previous era of congressional leadership, and discusses practical ideas for restoring Congress as a more effective institution that better serves the American people.

Topics include:

• Leadership lessons from Bob Michel
• The importance of character and bipartisanship
• Improving congressional processes
• Restoring power to the people

The Good Congress is produced by the Sunwater Institute and features conversations with experts dedicated to strengthening Congress and American democracy.