Headed to the airport this summer? Our analyst says that travelers may be in for long lines. Then, we talk with a political scientist about recent bipartisan commitments to change lobbying laws in Congress. We also talk to U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-4) about the “Mamas First Act.”
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Brace Yourself For A Nightmare At The Airport This Summer
Led by the worldwide grounding of Boeing’s 737-MAX aircraft, it could be a pretty rough go for airline passengers this summer. We discuss when the jets may be back in the air, and other factors that could make air travel a not so pleasant experience.
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Rep. Moore Introduces Mamas First Act
U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-4) introduced a new bill last week that aims to provide more extensive coverage to pregnant women in order to reduce maternal and infant mortality. We talk to Rep. Moore about the “Mama’s First Act” and the goals of the legislation.
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Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Join Forces To Prevent Lawmakers From Lobbying
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Senator Ted Cruz vowed publicly on Twitter to work together to prevent former federal lawmakers from becoming lobbyists after they leave office. We talk to a political scientist about the move and what it could mean for Congress.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
- Justin Bachman Guest
- Representative Gwen Moore Guest
- Eleanor Neff Powell Guest
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