Jan 15, 2021 • 22 minutes
Two of the nation's leading experts on congressional oversight, Elise Bean & Linda Gustitus, discuss the power of facts, ordinary Americans telling their stories, and how oversight can hold global corporations accountable.
Feb 3, 2021 • 22 minutes
Sweepstakes, Swiss secrecy, and how congressional investigations can result in positive reforms.
Apr 27, 2021 • 54 minutes
A memorable visit with Senator Carl Levin to discuss his new memoir, Getting to the Heart of the Matter: My 36 Years in the Senate.
Jun 8, 2021 • 36 minutes
Assemblymember Ken Cooley shares stories on his favorite oversight memories, writing a comprehensive state legislative oversight handbook, and a special letter from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Aug 4, 2021 • 19 minutes
Ryan Alexander served as president of Taxpayers for Common Sense. We discuss habitual oversight like the GAO’s high-risk list, and oversight on a wide range of topics including oil & gas and cybersecurity.
Oct 12, 2021 • 30 minutes
Learn more about the Youth and Government Oversight Program from the Levin Center.
Dec 21, 2021 • 26 minutes
Senator Cavanaugh from the Nebraska Unicameral discusses oversight of a child welfare services contract.
Mar 3, 2022 • 24 minutes
A discussion with the 2021 Carl Levin Award for Effective Oversight recipient on child foster care services legislative investigations.
Apr 21, 2022 • 34 minutes
A discussion on the role of investigative reporting as part of the oversight ecosystem. A focus on tax and finance, with further examples of congressional investigations catalyzed by investigative reporting.
Jun 21, 2022 • 36 minutes
Rufus Edmisten served as Deputy Legal Counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee, and delivered the famous subpoena to the executive office building demanding the Watergate tapes.
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