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Gavel In (Preview)
Welcome to Gavel In, a limited-run explainer podcast series designed especially to mentor new Members Elect of the incoming 119th Congress, their staff, and families, ...
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Gavel In (Preview)
Welcome to Gavel In, a limited-run explainer podcast series designed especially to mentor new Members Elect of the incoming 119th Congress, their staff, and families, ...
Ep. 1: Schoolhouse Rock: A Refresher and Reality Check for the Modern Legislative Process
For 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 th...
Ep. 2: The Structure of a Congressional Office and How to Boost Effectiveness Out of the Gate
During this episode, Aubrey Wilson and Taylor J. Swift glean insight from seven guests – three sitting Representatives, two former Members of House, and three experie...
Ep. 3: How Committees in the House Work and How to be an Effective Committee Member
A Member’s committee assignments can define their career in Congress. As a freshman, what expectations should you have regarding vying for a seat on the committees of ...
Ep. 4: House Rules: What Procedures to Become a Pro on Pronto
In 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 t...