By Molly Hooper
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Eric Ueland has worn many hats in the U.S. Capitol. Big. Hats.
Eric Ueland is well-known to Capitol Hill insiders. They would agree he is one of the most appropriate individuals to break down what-the-heck-is-going-on-in-the-Senate.
During his career in the U.S. Capitol, Ueland, known for his extensive knowledge of Senate history, always had time to explain arcane procedural rules to reporters, staffers and lawmakers.
Over the years, Ueland, an Oregon native, served as chief of staff for former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.). staff director of the Senate Budget Committee and legislative affairs director for former President Donald Trump.
In our wide-ranging conversation, Ueland describes how a 50-50 Senate can operate in a time of deep division in the country. He lifts the curtain on how the White House works with Congress to get deals done e.g. the CARES Act. And he touches on the current impeachment charges against his former boss.
Take a listen and let me know what you think.
Special Guest: Former Legislative Affairs Director Eric Ueland.
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Former U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Terry Gainer talks with Article One as Congress reels in the aftermath of an unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Special Guest: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance Gainer.
House Administration Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) knows tough elections, tested friendships and the value of family.
Special Guest: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) .
Rep. Peter Welch was elected to the House in 2006, when Democrats regained control of the chamber from Republicans. He was one of Speaker Pelosi's "majority makers." Nearly 15 years later, the Vermont lawmaker is cited as a member who works with both sides of the aisle to take care of business.
Special Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .
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House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) chats with ARTICLE ONE - he says his party isn't very good at "empathy."
Yarmuth, serving in his seventh term, represents Kentucky's 3rd Congressional district, based in Louisville.
The former journalist spoke with me in a lengthy discussion. In our conversation, Yarmuth reveals the dynamics among the Kentucky congressional delegation (reminder, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) and Sen. Rand Paul (R) belong to that bunch), how his Bourbon Caucus actually influences policy, what reconciliation could mean if Democrats win back control of the Senate and how earmarks helped rebuild parts of his Louisville-based district.
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Special Guest: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) .
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Outgoing Florida Rep. Ted Yoho was elected to Congress in 2012 and is leaving the House at the end of the year. Yoho is making good on his self-imposed limit to only serve four terms.
Over the past eight years, the former veterinarian has weathered controversy, challenged leaders in both parties and reached across the aisle to strike deals on key legislation.
In our wide-ranging discussion, Yoho discusses his most recent controversy (involving popular progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC), defying odds and aspects he will miss most once his term in the House ends.
Take a listen and let me know what you think.
Special Guest: Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) .
Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) plays a very important role in the Congress. As a "cardinal," the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations subcommittee chairman is in charge of more than $70 billion worth of departmental and agency funding.
Special Guest: Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.) .
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Florida GOP Rep. Francis Rooney won't say which presidential candidate he is voting for on Election Day. The outgoing lawmaker opted NOT to run for re-election this year.
After only four years in Congress, Rooney tells Article One that he made good on his campaign promises and it's time to call it quits.
In this reflective interview, Rooney parts ways with the new GOP and presses the party to reengage on an issue it once owned: the environment.
Take a listen and let me know what you think.
Special Guest: Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) .
House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, a self-described liberal, Democrat from Massachusetts, talks with Article One about getting things done in Congress. Like previous guests, McGovern says the key is to reach across the aisle.
Special Guest: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) .
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Outgoing Oregon Republican lawmaker Greg Walden has worn many hats in the House over his two decades serving in the House of Representatives. The top-ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee spoke at length with Article One recently.
Special Guest: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) .
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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.