Oversight 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 Institute
• Nicole Tisdale, former Director for the White House National Security Council and the House Committee on Homeland Security, and POPVOX Foundation Senior Fellow
• Betsy 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]
• Dr. Maya Kornberg, Senior Researcher and Policy Portfolio Manager at the Brennan Center for Justice
• Keenan Austin Reed, Principal and incoming CEO at the Alpine Group and former Chief of Staff

Additional resources, including those mentioned in the episode, can be found popvox.org/gavel-in/ep-6