The District Of Co-… Habitating With Bedbugs?
Well, aren't you a parasite for sore eyes.
Don Beyer at a political event last May, while he was running for his first term in Congress.
From wrangling committee assignments to setting up offices, what happens in the initial weeks of a freshman legislator’s first term can be both confusing and course-setting for a career in Congress. But amid a whirlwind of meetings to attend and votes to cast, new legislators and their harried staffs must also attend to their first priority: their constituents. Kojo explores the juggling act of a freshman legislator and learns how lawmakers establish a road map for themselves and their constituents in those first frenetic weeks.
Guests
- Brad Fitch President and CEO, Congressional Management Foundation
- Jen Daulby Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL, 13th District)
- Barbara Comstock Member, U.S. House of Representatives (R-VA, 10th District)
- Don Beyer Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-VA, 8th District)
Tweet From Rep. Don Beyer
Excited to be on the very first #CapitolKojo @kojoshow live from Capitol Hill. Tune in! pic.twitter.com/VJPnVzP4GQ
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) February 3, 2015
Most Recent Shows
Fannie Lou Hamer: A Civil Rights Legacy in One Act
Fannie Lou Hamer lost her job, health and a daughter because she stood up for her own and other African-Americans' right to vote. A one-woman show brings the civil rights leader back to life.
From Blind Hockey To Goalball: Playing Sports With Vision Loss
What's it like to play a sport when you are blind or have low-vision? Kojo sits down with local athletes to talk about their experiences in recreational and competitive leagues.
A Young Poetry Champion in the Nation’s Capital
D.C. newest Youth Poet Laureate uses poetry to tell stories about her cultural identity. We discuss identity and healing through poetry.
Comments
comments powered by Disqus