On this week's episode of All the Words Podcast with Nikki G. and Andon T., you'll get the inside scoop from a U.S. Capitol Police Officer, Ryan. Ryan shuffled out of Buffalo to Washington, D.C. We discussed what the process is like to get to be a US Capitol Police Officer, what it was like while Ruth Bader Ginsberg lay in state in the Capitol Building. We talk nomination hearings, vibes of Washington, and that making acquaintances in DC is easy, but making friends is hard. Ryan also talks about the gentrification issues and lack of affordable housing. We learn that most of the work within Congress happens in steakhouses and bars, not inside the actual Capitol Building. Deals are made in the streets, not in the halls. You can get the inside scoop when touring D.C. by asking a Capitol Police Officer or member of the secret service. They will also talk to you. Ryan also discusses how you can help impact bills being passed through interest in special committees. We also talk The Golden Girls, European Soccer, Tim Horton's, and guess which Senator Ryan once ran into, all on this week's episode. Enjoy.