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NAPS ChatPossible Presidential Takeover of the U.S. Postal ServiceAmerican Enterprise Institute (AEI) Senior Fellow Dr. Kevin Kosar joins Bob to discuss press reports that President Trump plans to takeover the U.S. Postal Service by firing its Board of Governors, and folding its governance and operations into the Department of Commerce. Newly confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has expressed interest in "privatizing" the USPS. Kevin is the AEI's resident expert on Congress, the administrative state, American politics and the Postal Service.2025-02-2128 min
O'Neill Speaks18 | Improving Federal Government Performance with Jim Perry and Les LenkowskyOn Aug. 12, 1986, then-president Ronald Reagan, held a press conference in the Rosemont Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, the 38th of his presidency. Before taking questions, President Reagan said he wanted to send a special message to America’s farmers, namely that he had a goal to remove what he believed were some regulatory barriers that were holding back the farmer’s prosperity.He phrased that viewpoint simply. “I've always felt the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help,” Reagan said.And with that phr...2024-12-1725 min
Gavel InEp. 6: How to Work With and Oversee Federal AgenciesOversight of the Executive branch is a cornerstone responsibility of Congress and essential to the checks and balances of America’s federal government. In this episode, Aubrey Wilson and Taylor J. Swift speak with experienced Congressional staff and scholars about the House’s oversight powers, strategies for effective interactions between the branches, and recent changes to Congressional authorities due to the overturning of the Chevron doctrine. Guests:Dr. Kevin Kosar, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise InstituteNicole Tisdale, former Director for the White House National Security Council and the House Committee on Homeland Security, and POPVOX Found...2024-11-151h 35Gavel InEp. 4: House Rules: What Procedures to Become a Pro on ProntoIn this episode of Gavel In, Aubrey Wilson and Taylor J. Swift engage with guests to demystify the House Rules to prepare incoming Members for one of the first votes they will cast. From covering suspension bills to the 72-hour rule, the motion to vacate, and recent trends with continuing resolutions, this episode provides rich content and highlights the resources available to Members and staff to help them become pros – fast – on Rules and procedure. Guests:Dr. Casey Burgat, Director of the Legislative Affairs program at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington UniversityDr. Kevin...2024-11-1543 minGavel InEp. 1: Schoolhouse Rock: A Refresher and Reality Check for the Modern Legislative ProcessFor the inaugural episode of Gavel In, your hosts, Aubrey Wilson and Taylor J. Swift, pull back the curtain on Members’ and staffers’ real experiences in navigating the legislative process.Guests:Former Representative Brian Baird [D, WA]Dr. Kevin Kosar, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise InstituteBetsy Wright Hawkings, Manager of Congressional Outreach at the - Levin Center and former Chief of Staff for multiple Members including Former Rep. Christopher Shays [R, CT]Yuri Beckelman, Chief of Staff for Rep. Maxwell Frost [D, FL]Additional resources, including those mentioned in the episode, can be foun...2024-11-151h 08
Hardly Working with Brent OrrellAddressing Rural Economic Development With Kevin R. KosarOn July 22, Brent Orrell from AEI and Tony Pipa from Brookings hosted a discussion about Casa Grande Valley Farms, an agricultural cooperative from the New Deal era that faced challenges and eventually failed. AEI's Kevin R. Kosar, who has republished a book on the project, joined the conversation to discuss the lessons this historical case offers for modern federal rural economic development, especially in the context of recent legislative investments like the CHIPS and Science Act. Mentioned in the episode:Tony Pipa (Brookings)Kevin R. Kosar (AEI)Casa Grande V...2024-08-221h 27
The Vital CenterThe conservative vision of Edward C. Banfield, with Kevin KosarEdward C. Banfield (1916-99), the conservative political scientist who spent most of his career at Harvard University, was one of the most eminent and controversial scholars of the twentieth century. His best-known work, The Unheavenly City (1970), was a deeply informed but unsparing criticism of Great Society-era attempts to alleviate urban poverty. His New York Times obituary observed that Banfield “was a critic of almost every mainstream liberal idea in domestic policy,” who argued that “at best government programs would fail because they aimed at the wrong problems; at worst, they would make the problems worse.” In many respects, he was one of t...2024-07-171h 09
The Kevin Sheehan ShowThe 'Gold Pants Trick'Kevin and Thom today with a variety of items on a menu of excellence. The boys talked Commanders' "gold pants" to start before getting to Thom's vacation in Vermont and Kevin's trip to L.A. and Vegas. The guys took shots at soccer, discussed the best pass rushers in the NFL, and a lot more including the sad news on the condition of NFL great, Bernie Kosar. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code Sheehan for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...2024-07-101h 23
Engineering Influence from ACECNavigating Election Challenges and Potential ReformsWelcome to Engineering Influence, a podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the upcoming election year, featuring a discussion with Kevin Kosar, a senior researcher at the American Enterprise Institute.
Kevin Kosar explores the structural aspects of government and elections, focusing on the dissatisfaction with the current two-party system and the challenges it poses. He highlights the impact of primaries, gerrymandering, and the extreme polarization of candidates. The conversation also touches on potential reforms, including ranked choice voting and open primaries, and the importance of voter education...2024-06-2427 min
Understanding CongressWhat Is Congress’ Role in a Contingent Presidential Election? (with John Fortier)The topic of this episode is, "what is Congress' role in a contingent presidential election?"Two centuries ago, America had a contingent presidential election. No candidate got a majority of votes, and thus it fell to Congress to decide who got to be president. Might the United States have another contingent election? Certainly it is possible. Four of the past six presidential elections have been very close. In 2020, had 44,000 voters in Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin picked Trump instead of Biden we would have had a tied election, with each candidate receiving 269 electoral votes.So what...2024-05-0624 min
Conservative Conversations with ISIThe New Deal, Poverty, and Government Intervention | Kevin KosarTune in for an insightful discussion with Kevin Kosar, where we explore the ideas of Edward Banfield, the New Deal era, and contemporary public policy. Kevin, a seasoned expert in governance and public administration, shares perspectives on Banfield's research and its relevance today, particularly in understanding urban issues, poverty, and government intervention. Discover how Banfield's insights intersect with discussions around the New Deal and its lasting impact on American society. Gain fresh insights into the complexities of public policy and social challenges in this engaging conversation.2024-04-2341 min
Let People ProsperWhy Don’t Government Projects Work with Dr. Kevin Kosar | Let People Prosper Ep. 92Today, I am joined by Dr. Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and writer of the foreword to the latest edition of Edward Banfield’s book, Government Project.
Kevin explains why government projects don’t work and the following:
Why does the federal government tax and spend so much?
How are some government projects better than others?
What should the future be of work?
Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I wou...2024-04-1540 minUnderstanding CongressSpecial Books Edition: An Interview with Bradley Podliska, Author of Fire Alarm: The Investigation of the U.S. House Select Committee on BenghaziThis topic of this special episode of the Understanding Congress podcast is a recent book by a former Hill staffer. It is titled Fire Alarm: The Investigation of the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi (Lexington Books, 2023)The author is Bradley F. Podliska is an Assistant Professor of Military and Security Studies at the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama. Brad is a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve intelligence officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was deployed to Iraq in 2008 and also worked as an...2024-04-0123 minNAPS ChatEpisode 204 March 7, 2024 -- "Live from the 2024 NAPS Legislative Conference" with Dr. Kevin Kosar of the American Enterprise InsituteDr. Kevin Kosar, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
(AEI), joins Bob at the 2024 NAPS Legislative Training Seminar. The chat, which was recorded live before approximately 500
NAPS legislative advocates attending the Washington legislative
conference, covered the importance of measuring postal performance, the necessity of constructive congressional oversight of the Postal Service, the Postal Service's transition to package delivery, and the new-reality of the Postal Service being "mostly" self-sustaining. Dr. Kosar, in addition to being a scholar at the AEI, was formerly the Congressional Research Service's
resident expert on the Postal Service.
2024-03-0724 minUnderstanding CongressWhy Can’t Congress Budget Responsibly? (with Rep. David Schweikert)The topic of this episode is “Why is Congress struggling to manage the nation’s finances?”My guest is Representative David Schweikert of Arizona. He was first elected to Congress in 2011. Prior to that, he was a businessman, served in Arizona’s state legislature, and as Maricopa County Treasurer.He is a Republican and holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, which writes tax policy. David also is the Vice Chairman of the bicameral Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and co-chairs both the Blockchain and Telehealth caucuses. He is passionate about economics and finance, which ma...2024-03-0432 min
The Dan Abrams PodcastThe Dan Abrams Podcast with Kevin KosarIn today's show, Dan is joined by Kevin Kosar (American Enterprise Institute) to discuss the scenario where the Congress decides our next president.
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The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergUseless IdiotsHaving woken up to the Alexei Navalny news, Jonah spends this Ruminant thinking through what the Russian opposition leader’s death might portend. From tzars and (real) settler colonialism to useful idiots a-la Tucker Carlson, the good listener should expect a very Russian episode. Пожалуйста. A more patient listener will also hear Jonah revisiting his conversation with the Lewis brothers, due to somewhat popular demand.Show Notes:-The Lewis brothers on The Remnant-Kevin Kosar on The Remnant-Bernie Sanders on Soviet chandeliers-Dan McLaughlin: "Tucker Carlson's Lowest Moment"-Kevin D...2024-02-171h 31The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergMaking Plans for EdwardIf you’ve never been a resident of the Washington egghead-osphere, you’re probably not familiar with the 20th-century political scientist Edward Banfield. But Kevin Kosar—a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and noted KISS fanatic—thinks that you should be. In 1951, Banfield published Government Project, an account of the U.S. government’s attempt to remake the lives of some of its citizens by establishing a cooperative farm in Arizona during the Great Depression. The project didn’t go so well, and Kevin believes it holds vital lessons about the limits of government planning that Americans across the p...2024-02-0857 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Is Legislative Effectiveness? (with Craig Volden)The topic of this episode is, “What is legislative effectiveness?”We voters often say that we want our senators and members of Congress to do things, and preferably, the right things. We tend to dislike it when we see people on Capitol Hill who are all talk and no action. And in theory, we should vote out of office those lawmakers who are ineffective.Let me have a caveat here. To be sure, there are some legislators who have turned noise making into a profitable brand, and they do use it to get reelected again and...2024-02-0524 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Is the State of the Union Address, and Why Does Congress Host It? (with Matt Glassman)The topic of this episode is, What is the State of the Union Address, and Why Does Congress Host It?Once per year, the President of the United States comes to the U.S. Capitol to deliver a speech known as the State of the Union Address. Usually this happens in late January or early February, but it has occurred as late as March 1.Both members of the House of Representatives and Senators assemble for this speech, along with nearly all members of the president’s cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court also are there, as...2024-01-0821 min
Free The EconomyMaking Congress Work with Kevin KosarThis week we cover people who fetishize old homes, the big AI risk no one’s talking about, how environmentalist activists are losing the climate class war, and the fatigue Americans are feeling around tipping. Our interview this week is with Kevin Kosar, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We talk about budgets and staffing in Congress, regulatory review, fundraising and re-election campaigns, and what reforms we hope to see to how the House and Senate operate. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski. 2023-12-1450 min
Ultimate Cleveland Sports ShowBernie Kosar is HYPED to see what Joe Flacco can do against the Jaguars in his 2nd start w/ Brownsoe Flacco threw for 254 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT in his debut last week for the Cleveland Browns.DTR was on pace for a solid performance against the Broncos before he was knocked out with a concussion.DTR practiced Wednesday for the first time since that hit, but Kevin Stefanski has yet to name a starter.Does Flacco give the Browns the best chance to beat the Jaguars, or does that honor belong to DTR?Myles Garrett & Josh Allen are...2023-12-071h 16Understanding CongressWhat Is Congressional Capacity, and Why Does It Matter? (with Kevin Kosar)The topic of this episode is, “What is congressional capacity, and why does it matter?”As regular listeners know, almost inevitably I have a guest on my show. But this episode, you get just me. The reason is simple: I have been working on congressional capacity for years, and I would like to share my thoughts and hear your feedback.Kevin Kosar:Welcome to Understanding Congress, a podcast about the first branch of government. Congress is a notoriously complex institution and few Americans think well of it, but Congress is essential to our repu...2023-12-0419 min
Andrew Yang PodcastCongress in CrisisIn this episode, Andrew gets into the weeds of congressional reform with Kevin Kosar, an 11-year veteran of the Congressional Research Service and now a resident fellow at AEI. Andrew and Kevin talk about the Hastert rule, the best shape of table for getting work done, the collective action problem in Congress, and why Congress needs to hire more people instead of bragging about how little they spend on staff.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4GRfX-F2jXUCongress Overwhelmed - https://amzn.to/47mc19rFollow Kevin Kosar: https://twitter...2023-11-2045 minUltimate Cleveland Sports ShowCan Deshaun Watson ever get back to 100%? | Bernie Kosar weighs in on Browns QB injuryIs it possible Deshaun Watson will never be 100% again after his string of shoulder injuries this year? Former Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar is skeptical in Deshaun Watson's recovery but there is still hope this surgery will happen and Watson will be back to full strength by next year's training camp. Bernie is high on DTR though and thinks Kevin Stefanski will set his QB up to win.Bernie is also here to help promote his new shoes, his "U Matter" healthcare line & much...2023-11-161h 02Understanding CongressDelegates to the House of Representatives: Who Are They and What Do They Do? (with Elliot Mamet)The topic of this episode is, “Delegates to the House of Representatives: who are they and what do they do?”My guest is Elliot Mamet. He is a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Previously, he served as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University.Also important to note is that Dr. Mamet spent time working in the office of Washington, D.C. delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton. All of which makes him a great person to ask...2023-11-0621 minUltimate Cleveland Sports ShowPJ Walker is QB1 vs Seattle after Deshaun Watson is ruled OUT + Bernie Kosar on meeting Taylor SwiftIt is PJ Walker time for the Cleveland Browns! And if we're talking QBs, who better to have in studio than former Browns QB Bernie Kosar, who spent his weekend watching the Chiefs with Taylor Swift.Deshaun Watson has been ruled OUT vs. the Seattle Seahawks with his right shoulder injury, meaning Walker will get all the first team reps in practice this week to prepare for a tough road test.Kevin Stefanski ruled DW4 out on Wednesday this week, ending any speculation over the QB's health status.2023-10-261h 03Understanding CongressHow Is Congress Involved in Foreign Policy? (With Jordan Tama)The topic of this episode is, “How is Congress involved in foreign policy?”My guest is Jordan Tama, a Provost Associate Professor at American University’s School of International Service. He is the author or editor of five books on foreign policy. They are:· Polarization and US Foreign Policy: When Politics Crosses the Water’s Edge, co-edited with Gordon M. Friedrichs (Palgrave Macmillan, Forthcoming)· Bipartisanship and US Foreign Policy: Cooperation in a Polarized Age (Oxford University Press, 2024);· Rivals for Power: Presidential-Congressional Relations, sixth edition, co-edited with James A. Thurber (Rowman and Littlefield...2023-10-0226 minUnderstanding CongressCan Congress Access Classified Information? (with Daniel Schuman)The topic of this episode is, “Can Congress access classified information?”My guest is Daniel Schuman. He is the Policy Director at Demand Progress, a grassroots, nonpartisan organization that has worked to improve the legislative branch and to make government more transparent to the public. Daniel also is the editor of the First Branch Forecast, an extraordinarily informative newsletter that you can read and subscribe to at no cost at https://firstbranchforecast.com/.We last spoke with Daniel on episode 8 of this podcast, where he enlightened us on the process by which Congress funds itself. This...2023-09-0528 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Does the U.S. Government Accountability Office Do? (with Gene Dodaro)The topic of this episode is, “What does the U.S. Government Accountability Office do?”To answer that question we have Gene Dodaro. He is the eighth Comptroller General of the United States—that means he is the head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). He has held that position since December 2010. Prior to becoming the top dog at this government watchdog agency, Gene held other executive positions at GAO, including Chief Operating Officer. Remarkably, Gene has spent a half of a century at the agency. So, with all that experience I can think of nobody...2023-08-0732 min
The X-RayWhat’s Wrong with Congress?Why do most Americans strongly disapprove of Congress? It’s complicated. Addiction to power, fame, and money has always been part of Congress’ ick factor and the brutal politics of our era create all sorts of perverse incentives for members to cosplay TV stars. But is there something deeper going on? Is Congress broken forever?Fernando hunts for an answer with Dr. Kevin Kosar, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute studying the US Congress. He previously worked at the Congressional Research Service focusing on public administration issues. Kosar has taught public policy at New York Univ...2023-07-2028 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Is the Congressional Research Service, and What Does It Do? (with Kevin Kosar)The topic of this episode is, “What is the Congressional Research Service, and what does it do?”The guest of this show is me, Kevin Kosar. I spent a little over a decade at the Congressional Research Service (CRS) working as a non-partisan analyst and as an acting section research manager. Subsequent to my time at the agency, I was one of the individuals who advocated that Congress make CRS reports available to the public and not just legislators. I’ve also written about CRS and the other legislative branch support agencies, like CBO and GAO.But i...2023-07-0324 minUnderstanding CongressDoes the Senate Still Work? (with Marty Gold)The topic of this episode is, “Does the Senate still work?”To answer that question, we have Martin Gold, a partner with Capital Council, LLC, a government relations firm in Washington, DC. Marty spent many years in the US Senate working for individual senators, committees, and a majority leader. He also is the author of the book, Senate Procedure and Practice (Rowman and Littlefield, 2018), which explains how the Chamber operates.So, Marty has both an inside view of the Senate and he has a long view of it, which is why I wanted to have him...2023-06-0529 min
GDN ArchiveBernie Kosar | October 27, 2021From October 27, 2021:
On the 60th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar. But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) for this week’s edition of the “Opening Kick." Morten talks about the massive struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs this season, and previews Michigan State’s massive game against their arch rival Michigan ahead of Saturday’s battle of undefeated teams.
We then move to our interview with Bernie Kosar, where he discusses a wide range of topics: the amazing coaching he...2023-05-071h 16Understanding CongressWhy Is Congressional Oversight Important, and How Can It Be Done Well? (with Elise Bean)The topic of this episode is, “Why is congressional oversight important, and how can it be done well?”To help us tackle this subject we have Elise Bean. She is the Director of the Washington Office of Wayne State University’s Levin Center. Elise spent 30 years in Congress working as an investigator for Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) and for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Elise handled investigations, hearings, and legislation on matters involving money laundering, offshore tax abuse, corruption, shell companies, and corporate misconduct. She is also the author of the book, Financial Exposure: Carl Levin's Senate...2023-05-0122 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Are the Job Descriptions of Representatives and Senators? (with Casey Burgat)The topic of this episode is: “What are the job descriptions of representatives and Senators?”To answer that question, we have Dr. Casey Burgat. He's the director of the Legislative Affairs program at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University. Dr. Burgat also has had stints at the Congressional Research Service, and he worked with me back when I was at the R Street Institute. Recently, he and Professor Charlie Hunt authored the book, Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the First Branch. Casey has been studying Congress and how it operates for years, whic...2023-04-0329 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Is the Congressional Debt Limit? (with Phil Wallach)The topic of this episode is: "What is the congressional debt limit?"To answer that question we are once again speaking with Philip Wallach. He was the very first guest on this podcast, where we pondered why we need a Congress. Phil is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the author of the book, Why Congress, which was published by Oxford University Press in 2023. Phil also has written previously about the debt limit, which makes him the right person to ask: What is the congressional debt limit?Kevin Kosar:Welcome...2023-03-0622 min
The Campus ExchangeDr. Kevin Kosar on What's Happening with CongressDr. Kevin R. Kosar is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies the US Congress, the administrative state, American politics, election reform, and the US Postal Service.Dr. Kosar is joined by Benjamin Mays of Cedarville University to discuss the current state of play in Congress, the recent messy election of the House Speaker, potential reforms to improve Congress, and his book, Congress Overwhelmed: The Decline in Congressional Capacity and Prospects for Reform.To learn more about AEI's 2023 Summer Honors Program, click here. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. 2023-03-0221 min
After WordsMaya Kornberg, "Inside Congressional Committees"Author Maya Kornberg looked at the functions of congressional committees and examined their strengths and weaknesses. She was interviewed by American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Kevin Kosar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-121h 05Understanding CongressWhat Do Congressional Committees Do? (with Maya Kornberg)The topic of this episode is, “What do congressional committees do?”My guest is Dr. Maya Kornberg. She is a political scientist in the Elections and Government Program at the Brennan Center. Dr. Kornberg leads the center’s work related to information and disinformation in politics, Congress, and money in politics. Maya also is the author of Inside Congressional Committees: Function and Dysfunction in the Legislative Process (Columbia University Press, 2023.) All of that makes her the perfect person to answer the question, “What do congressional committees do?”Kevin Kosar:Welcome to Understanding Congress, a podcast a...2023-02-0622 minNAPS ChatEpisode 181 February 3, 2023 - "What's In Store for Congress and the Postal Service" with D. Kevin Kosar, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise InstituteDuring this week's episode of NAPS Chat, Dr. Kevin Kosar, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Bob Levi to discuss the chaotic opening act of the 118th Congress, American confidence in the U.S. Postal Service and the agency's challenges. Dr. Kosar as been a periodic guest on NAPS Chat. During Kevin's tenure at the Congressional Research Service, he was its resident expert on the Postal Service.2023-02-0229 minUnderstanding CongressPartisan Polarization: Is It Crippling Congress? (with Frances E. Lee)The topic of this episode is: “Partisan polarization: Is it crippling Congress?”My guest is Frances Lee. She is a professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University and a top scholar on Congress. She is the author and co-author of many articles and books on Congress, and has written for popular publications including the Atlantic magazine and the New York Times. Most recently she and James Curry published, The Limits of Party: Congress and Lawmaking in a Polarized Era (Chicago 2020), which analyzes and addresses the subject of this episode—polarization in our national legislature.Kevin Kosa...2023-01-0324 min
Cleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Turning the page to the Commanders with Browns Legend Bernie KosarBrowns Legend Bernie Kosar (48:12) joins Nathan Zegura on a first Friday edition of the program as they turn the page to Sunday’s Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders. Plus, Higher or Lower with Browns Staff Writer Anthony Poisal (1:09:33) and hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (3:32) and TE David Njoku (27:56) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-281h 28Cleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Greg Newsome II and Bernie Kosar help turn the page to CincinnatiBrowns CB Greg Newsome II (1:20:46) and Browns Legend Bernie Kosar (47:20) join Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop as they turn the page to Sunday's Week 14 visit with the Cincinnati Bengals. Plus, the guys hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (23:14) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-071h 30Understanding CongressWhat Are the Duties of the Speaker of the House of Representatives? (with Paul Ryan)The topic of this episode is, “What are the Duties of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?”My guest is Paul Ryan. Paul Ryan was the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In office from October 2015 to January 2019, he was the youngest Speaker in nearly 150 years.Prior to becoming Speaker of the House, Paul served as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. He also served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee from 2011-2015. In 2012, he was selected to serve as Governor Mitt Romney’s Vice-Presidential nominee. Paul was fi...2022-12-0518 minCleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Turning the page to the Texans with Browns Legend Bernie KosarBrowns Legend Bernie Kosar (46:44) joins Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop as they turn the page to Week 13’s visit with the Houston Texans. Plus, the guys hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (23:25) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-301h 26Cleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Turning the page to Tampa Bay with the great Bernie KosarBrowns Legend Bernie Kosar (26:37) joins Nathan Zegura on a first Friday edition of the program as they turn the page to Sunday’s Week 12 game against the Buccaneers. Plus, one thought from each of Sunday's games, Thanksgiving Thursday scores, and hear from HC Kevin Stefanski (1:33) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-231h 04Cleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily –Bernie Kosar joins Nathan and BeauBrowns Legend Bernie Kosar (31:04) joins Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop as they turn the page to Week 11’s visit with the Buffalo Bills. Plus, the guys hear from HC Kevin Stefanski (1:30), Bills’ HC Sean McDermott (1:02:52), and QB Jacoby Brissett (1:08:36) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-161h 31Cleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Paul DePodesta and Bernie Kosar join the showBrowns Chief Strategy Officer Paul DePodesta (50:16) and Browns legend Bernie Kosar (29:03) join Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 visit with the Miami Dolphins. Plus, hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (1:58) and QB Jacoby Brissett (1:08:56) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-091h 30
Cato Event PodcastElection Reform and the Midterm ElectionJoin Sphere Education Initiatives in advance of the election for a professional development webinar on Election Reform and the Midterm Election. Held via Zoom on November 1st from 7:30 – 9:00 pm eastern, we’ll hear from a panel of experts on the Electoral Count Act, a major legislative initiative in Congress that aims to modernize federal law around presidential elections, particularly in response to the events of January 6th.Joining Sphere will be Andy Craig, staff writer for the Cato Institute, Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Genevieve Nadeau, counsel for Protect Democracy. These experts wil...2022-11-081h 31Understanding CongressAre Elections Fueling Polarization in the House of Representatives? (with Andrew B. Hall)The subject of this episode is, “Are elections fueling polarization in the House of Representatives?”Polarization in Congress is a well-documented fact of life. This is particularly true on high salience issues, such as immigration and abortion. Yet the tendency of legislators to reflexively oppose policy ideas offered by the other party has bled into other, more prosaic issues. For example, in late 2021 an infrastructure bill became a bone of political contention. Republicans who voted for it were denounced by their colleagues. Nevermind the fact that the legislation might actually do good for these legislators’ constituents.Why...2022-11-0726 minCleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Browns Legend Bernie Kosar joins the showBrowns Legend Bernie Kosar (50:33) joins Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop as they turn the page to Week 6’s game against the New England Patriots. Plus, the guys hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (1:20), LB Deion Jones (45:18), and QB Jacoby Brissett (1:08:39) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-121h 30Cleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Bernie Kosar joins the showBrowns Legend Bernie Kosar (48:58) joins Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop as they turn the page to Week 5’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Plus, the guys hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (1:44) and QB Jacoby Brissett (1:05:27) at the podium and play Higher or Lower with Browns Staff Writer Anthony Poisal (1:15:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-051h 30Understanding CongressAre Members of the House of Representatives Legislating in the Dark? (with James M. Curry)The topic of this episode is, “Are members of the House of Representatives legislating in the dark?”My guest is James Curry. He's an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Utah. Professor Curry studies how contemporary legislative processes and institutions affect legislative politics, with a particular focus on the role of parties and leaders in the US Congress. Importantly for this episode, Jim is the author of the book Legislating in the Dark: Information and Power in the House of Representatives (Chicago University Press, 2015). So who...2022-10-0321 minCleveland Browns Podcast NetworkCleveland Browns Daily – Bernie Kosar and David Njoku join the showBrowns’ Legend Bernie Kosar (52:21) and TE David Njoku (1:23:57) join Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop in preparation for Week 4’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Plus, hear the latest from HC Kevin Stefanski (2:44) and QB Jacoby Brissett (1:08:21) at the podium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-281h 32Understanding CongressWho Was the Meanest Man in Congress? (with Timothy J. McNulty)The topic of this episode is, “Who was the meanest man in Congress?”My guest is Timothy J. McNulty, who taught journalism at Northwestern University and spent more than thirty years at the Chicago Tribune. During his years as a journalist, Tim was a national and foreign correspondent, and also an editor. He logged untold hours paying attention to Congress and its many characters. And importantly for the purposes of this episode of the podcast, he is the coauthor of a terrific book, The Meanest Man in Congress: Jack Brooks and the Making of an American Century (NewS...2022-09-0523 min
Congressional RecordInterview with Kevin Kosar: Reforming Election LawAfter the 2020 election, gaps in existing election law became clear when challenges were made on January 6. Since then, Congress has been negotiating how to reform elections, and how to update the Electoral Count Act, the 11887 law that dictates how electoral votes are counted by Congress. Last month, a bipartisan group of senators released a proposal on updating this law, among other reforms.
In this interview, we speak with Kevin Kosar about the specifics of the bipartisan proposal, but also what led to these negotiations and the bills’ political futures. Kevin Kosar is a senior fellow at the Am...2022-08-0434 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Role Should Congress Have in Foreign Affairs? (with Alissa Ardito)The topic of this episode is, “What role should Congress have in foreign affairs?” My guest is Alissa Ardito, the author of the book Machiavelli and the Modern State: The Prince, the Discourses on Livy, and the Extended Territorial Republic (Cambridge University Press, 2015). She has had a rich and varied career in governance, and she has thought deeply about legislatures and policymaking. Dr. Ardito has served as a general counsel at the Congressional Budget Office, and as an attorney advisor with the Administrative Conference of the United States. She received a Ph.D. in political science from Yale...2022-08-0126 min
The Byron York ShowKevin Kosar On Reforming The Electoral Count ActIn today's podcast Byron is joined by Kevin Kosar to talk about the Electoral Count Act and why there is a need for it to be reformed. They get into the history of it and how it could effect our future of politics.2022-07-2221 min
Chicks on The Right Show w Mock & DaisyBonus Interview: Kevin Kosar & The Presidential Election ProjectKevin Kosar joins The Chicks to talk about the Electoral Count Act and why there is a need for it to be reformed. They also get into the Presidential Election Project role in it all. And make sure to stick around to the end to hear how you too can get involved! Please visit our great sponsors: Acre Goldhttps://getacregold.com/chicksVisit GetAcreGold.com/CHICKS and start investing in physical Gold today!EdenPUREhttps://edenpuredeals.comUse code CHICKSBOGO for buy one get one pricing on...2022-07-0711 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Are the Goals of Congressional Budgeting? (with Paul Winfree)The subject of this episode is, “What are the goals of congressional budgeting?”My guest is Paul Winfree. He is a distinguished fellow in economic policy and public leadership at the Heritage Foundation. Importantly for today’s discussion, Paul has a great deal of knowledge about congressional budgeting. He has had stints both in the White House and in the Senate, where he worked on budgeting firsthand. Paul also is the author of the book The History (and Future) of the Budget Process in the United States: Budget by Fire (Palgrave Macmillan, 2019). So I’m very excited to be he...2022-07-0527 min
Sara Carter ShowExposing Biden's Energy LiesSara is back from reporting on the lawlessness in Portland, Oregon, and describes how that beautiful city is becoming a dystopian mess because crime and open drug use is rampant and the radical politicians there won't do anything to stop it.Sara also takes aim at President Biden's latest lies about what he's supposedly doing to alleviate record high gas prices. She shreds his endless excuses and blame shifting while explaining all the ways that Biden has strangled domestic energy production.Finally, Sara visits with American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Dr. Kevin Kosar about why he...2022-06-2443 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Is a Conference Committee and Why Are They So Rare Today? (with Josh Ryan)The subject of this episode is, “What is a conference committee and why are they so rare today?”My guest is Josh Ryan. He is an associate professor of political science at Utah State University. Josh studies Congress, the president, state legislatures and executives, as well as electoral institutions. Importantly for the purpose of this episode of Understanding Congress, Josh is the author of the book The Congressional Endgame: Interchamber Bargaining and Compromise (University of Chicago Press, 2018). This book examines conference committees and the other ways the two chambers of Congress come to an agreement—or not—on legis...2022-06-0624 minUnderstanding CongressWhat Is the Relationship between Lobbyists and Congress? (with Timothy LaPira)The topic of this episode is, “What is the relationship between lobbyists and Congress?”My guest is Timothy LaPira. He is a professor of political science at James Madison University and a faculty affiliate at the Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia. Tim, I should add, is the lead editor of our volume Congress Overwhelmed: The Decline of Congressional Capacity and Prospects for Reform (University of Chicago Press, 2020). But even more relevant to the subject of this podcast episode is that Professor LaPira coauthored the book Revolving Door Lobbying: Public Service, Private Influence, and the U...2022-05-0229 minUnderstanding CongressWhat does the Congressional Budget Office do? (with Philip Joyce)The topic of this episode is, “What does the Congressional Budget Office do?”My guest is Professor Philip Joyce. He is the senior associate dean at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, where he also is a professor of public policy. There, Philip Joyce teaches and researches public budgeting, performance measurement, and intergovernmental relations. He's the author of many publications — far too many to recite, but I will mention one that is germane to today's podcast. Phil is the author of the book The Congressional Budget Office: Honest Numbers, Power, and Policymaking (2011), which makes him an ide...2022-04-0423 minUnderstanding CongressShould we expand the membership of the House of Representatives? (with Yuval Levin)The topic of this episode is, “Should we expand the membership of the House of Representatives?” My guest is Yuval Levin, who is the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Levin is the founder and editor of the journal National Affairs, a senior editor at The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at the New York Times. And, particularly germane to the subject of today's discussion, Yuval recently coauthored a report on the topic of expanding the membership of the House of Representatives. You...2022-03-0722 minUnderstanding CongressWhat is wrong and right with the House of Representatives? (with Dan Lipinski)The topic of this episode is, “What is wrong and right with the House of Representatives?”My guest is Dan Lipinski, who is uniquely positioned to answer this question. He was a member of Congress, and represented Illinois’ third district from 2005 to 2021. He also is a political scientist — he got his doctorate from Duke University in 1998. And if that is not enough, Dan is a former congressional staffer and a socially conservative Democrat. You don’t find many of those anymore. You can see Dan’s recent writings on his website, DanLipinski.com, which includes an essay for The Atla...2022-02-0721 minUnderstanding CongressWhat differences do women make in Congress? (with Michele Swers)The topic of this episode is, “What differences do women make in Congress?”My guest is Michele Swers, professor of American government at Georgetown University. She studies Congress, congressional elections, and women in politics. She has written a lot of research articles and book chapters, and also is the author of two books on women in Congress. The first one is titled The Difference Women Make: The Policy Impact of Women in Congress. The second book is titled Women in the Club: Gender and Policy Making in the Senate. And, I would be remiss if I did not...2022-01-0326 minUnderstanding CongressWhat is the role of the Senate’s majority leader? (with James Wallner)The topic of this episode is, "What is the role of the Senate’s majority leader?"My guest is Dr. James Wallner. He is a senior fellow at the R Street Institute and a lecturer at Clemson University. He is the author of three books on the Senate, including one titled On Parliamentary War: Partisan Conflict and Procedural Change in the U.S. Senate (2017). James has worked in the Senate, and also is a cohost of the Politics in Question podcast. Kevin Kosar:Welcome to Understanding Congress, a podcast about the first branch of...2021-12-0623 minUnderstanding CongressWhat is the Congressional Review Act? (with Bridget Dooling)The topic of this episode is, "What is the Congressional Review Act?"My guest is Professor Bridget C. E. Dooling of George Washington University’s Regulatory Studies Center. She has a deep background in regulation. Previously, Bridget worked for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget. She also has clerked for an administrative law judge and worked in the U.S. Department of Justice.Kevin Kosar:Welcome to Understanding Congress, a podcast about the first branch of government. Congress is a notoriously complex institution, and few Amer...2021-11-0118 min
Great Dane NationEpisode 60: Bernie KosarOn the 60th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar (07:43 – 01:01:55). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) for this week’s edition of the “Opening Kick” (00:57 – 06:52). Morten talks about the massive struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs this season, and previews Michigan State’s massive game against their arch rival Michigan ahead of Saturday’s battle of undefeated teams.We then move to our interview with Bernie Kosar, where he discusses a wide range of topics: the amazing coaching he received throughout his career, and how that shaped him as a man (09:16...2021-10-271h 16
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergAdvisory RuminationsAccomplished attorney and longtime Jonah associate Shannen Coffin joins The Remnant for a deep dive into the constitutionality of Biden’s vaccine mandate and the dysfunctional state of our federal government. Together, they explore the role each branch of government should play in enforcing such a mandate, Biden’s failure to diminish the COVID culture war, and whether the conservative legal movement could fall victim to the ideology of owning the libs. Obligatory references to Robert Bork are also included. To paraphrase Lionel Hutz, can you imagine a podcast without lawyers?
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AEI Podcast ChannelUnderstanding Congress: Can Congress budget? (with Allen Schick)This week, the AEI Podcast Channel presents the most recent episode of Understanding Congress, hosted by AEI's Kevin Kosar.The topic of today’s episode is, “Can Congress budget?” My guest is Dr. Allen Schick. He is professor emeritus at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. He previously has held positions at the Congressional Research Service, the Urban Institute, the Brookings Institution, and the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Schick published three volumes with AEI press, which you can download and read, and many other books with distinguished presses.His books...2021-05-1429 min
Congress, Two Beers InEarmarks with Kevin KosarMark and Matt sit down with Kevin Kosar, Resident Scholar at AEI, to discuss earmarks.
The post Earmarks with Kevin Kosar first appeared on GAI.2021-04-1955 min
Politics in QuestionWhy can't Congress do its job?In this week’s episode of Politics In Question, Kevin Kosar joins Lee and James to consider why Congress can’t do its job. Kosar is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies Congress, the administrative state, American politics, election reform, and the US Postal Service. Before joining AEI, Kosar served as the R Street Institute’s vice president of policy, vice president of research partnerships, and senior fellow and director of the Governance Project. He also cofounded the long-running Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group to help strengthen the legislative branch. Prior to this, Kosar spent...2021-04-1438 minNAPS ChatEpisode 121 April 2 2021 -- "The Postal Service's Mission Shift" with American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar Kevin KosarAmerican Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar Kevin Kosar joins Bob Levi to explore the Postal Service's mission-shift in light of the Postmaster General's and Postal Board of Governors' week-old 10-year strategic plan. Kevin and Bob also discuss a number of the plan's legislative and operational proposals.
Kevin Kosar formerly served as vice president at the R Street Institute and analyst at the Congressional Research Service.2021-04-0228 min
Banter: An AEI PodcastKevin Kosar on Congressional Reform and the Postal ServiceKevin Kosar is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, where he studies Congress, congressional oversight, the administrative state, and the US Postal Service.Kevin joins the show to talk with Robert and Phoebe about making Congress a stronger, leaner, and more effective branch of government. Note: This episode was recorded in February 20212021-03-3033 min
Laws Dimensions: Musing on Law, Politics, and CultureEpisode Five: Interview with Kevin KosarOn the fifth podcast I have Kevin Kosar on to talk about why Congress sucks and how we can reform congressional capacity. You can find out more about Kosar's background and his work as a resident scholar at AEI here https://www.aei.org/profile/kevin-r-kosar/ He can be found on twitter here https://twitter.com/kevinrkosar As always you can find me on twitter at https://twitter.com/SpitzleyLuke. Support the pod at https://anchor.fm/lawsdimensions/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lawsdimensions/support2021-03-1152 min
UnprecedentialCongress’s first hundred days and beyond: Kevin Kosar on legislative prospects for the 117th CongressOur national legislature is overwhelmed. With a new presidential administration comes new appointments to confirm and a fresh legislative agenda to consider. But Congress’ time and resources are scarce. Antiquated legislative procedures have created perverse partisan incentives and handicapped Congress’ ability to perform its basic functions. What challenges does the First Branch face in the months ahead, and how can Congress overcome its institutional shortcomings? https://www.aei.org/profile/kevin-r-kosar/ (Kevin Kosar), a resident scholar at AEI and editor of the recent volume https://www.aei.org/research-products/book/congress-overwhelmed-the-decline-in-congressional-capacity-and-prospects-for-reform/ (Congress Overwhelmed: The Decline in Congressional Capacity and Pros...2021-02-1845 minAEI Podcast ChannelUnderstanding Congress: How Congress tricks Americans (with David Schoenbrod)Today, the AEI Podcast Channel presents Understanding Congress, a podcast hosted by Kevin Kosar.“How Congress tricks Americans” — that is the topic of this episode.My guest is Prof. David Schoenbrod the author of the book, DC Confidential: Inside the Five Tricks of Washington. David is a Trustee Professor at New York Law School, where he teaches and studies environmental law, regulation, and other heady subjects. He also is a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center.Find Understanding Congress on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.2021-02-1717 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergCongress Bad, Liquor GoodThis podcast is for those of us who feel like the state of our political parties makes us want a drink, or at least some reliable recommendations about what we should be drinking. Jonah is joined by AEI colleague Kevin Kosar, who writes on how Congress is failing to do its job - not simply because of populism and polarization, but also because “its smaller numbers of staffers mean that Congress is literally shrinking while the institution is being asked to do more than ever.” They discuss how to fix the backwardness of this system, before moving on to a di...2021-02-121h 11
BookstackEpisode 13: Kevin Kosar on Congressional DysfunctionCongress is in a bad way. Why is this the case, when all the instruments for its revival are literally within its grasp? What can we do to encourage change? And will the Biden era move the needle?The American Enterprise Institute’s Kevin Kosar joins host Richard Aldous to discuss all this, as well as a new volume he has edited, Congress Overwhelmed: The Decline of Congressional Capacity and Prospects for Reform. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.persuasion.community/su...2021-01-2934 min