Five Points

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A podcast at the intersection of political science and politics. fivepoints.mattglassman.net

Episodes

  1. Talking Congress with Philip Wallach

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    Talking Congress with Philip Wallach

    Philip Wallach, Senior Fellow at AEI and all-around super smart Congress guy, like to take walks together and talk about all things legislative politics. Today, we did it on camera instead. Topics we discuss include: Iran, IEEPA, Appropriations, Secret Congress, and the Talking Filibuster. Here are some links to thinks we mention: Philip on the IEEPA decision. Philip on the better-than-expected appropriations process. Philip’s book, Why Congress? and a short-form version of the argument, Congress Indispensable. Kevin Kosar on Secret Congress. Kevin McNellis on discretionary appropriations in reconciliation bills. Me on the Talking Filibuster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    1h 7m
  2. Talking Filibuster Explainer

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    Talking Filibuster Explainer

    I’ve been toying with the idea of doing some video on my Substack, and when the “talking filibuster” became all the rage this week, I figured that was square enough in my wheelhouse that I’d give it a shot. Much of this is based on a blog post and a Twitter thread I did earlier this week. Here are the show notes and helpful links: What’s going on in Congress The text of the SAVE Act. Rep. Luna’s twitter feed. Senator Lee’s twitter feed. A breakdown of the rule vote on the CR. Majority Leader Thune’s cool reaction to the talking filibuster. Big Picture Takeaways The Senate standing rules. The procedural history of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Senate Procedural Basics The Senate standing rules. The Rules of the House of Representatives. Roberts’ Rules of Order. Senate Rule XIX. The @ringwiss twitter account. Why the Talking Filibuster isn’t used James Wallner’s approach to the talking filibuster. Other Ways of Ending Debate CRS overview of Senate filibusters and cloture. Contemporary Senate problems My old blog post on filibusters and cloture and why it’s hard to count them. Changes that could be made Molly Reynolds and her great book. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    31 min

  3. 02/07/2025

    How to think about executives and legislatures

    In this episode, I touch on everything from the English Civil War to what happens when you tell your friend to get a good variety of beer and liquor and they show up with three cases of Utica Club. And then we link it all to the current controversies with the Trump administration, appropriations, personnel, and programs in the executive agencies. You can find The Five Points Podcast on apple podcasts and on Spotify. Here’s the RSS feed if you just want to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    40 min

  4. 01/24/2025

    Trump's first week, with Philip Wallach and Jonathan Bernstein

    On Wednesday, I wrote this on Twitter: "Biden's 28th amdmt, the TikTok saga, morning pardons, noon pardons, Trump pardons, EOs, Trump TikTok "deal," impoundment threats, I have a gut sensation the presidency came unmoored this week in some maybe durable way. I tried to write about it. Failed. Might try podcasting Friday. DM me if you want to join, might put a show together." Two people took me up on it, and we recorded a podcast today. Philip Wallach is a Senior Fellow at AEI who focuses on separation of powers, and the author of Why Congress. You can find him on Twitter. Jonathan Bernstein is an expert on party politics; he co-writes the Good Politics / Bad Politics Substack and can be found on BlueSky. We cover a lot of territory in this podcast. Some of the articles mentioned include: * Philip’s piece on the emotive presidency. * Ezra Klein’s audio essay on the Biden-Trump transition. * Jonathan’s podcast this week with his brother David and Julia Azari. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    1h 10m
  5. Five Points Episode 3 – Nominations Politics

    10/06/2019

    Five Points Episode 3 – Nominations Politics

    In this episode, I discuss the congressional politics of the court vacancy. Here are the relevant links from each point. Point #1- There’s no chance a Justice won’t be confirmed if there are 50 votes for the justice. You almost certainly can’t stop this procedurally if you are the Democrats. James Wallner discussing the procedures for confirming […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    25 min
  6. Five Points About Impeachment

    09/27/2019

    Five Points About Impeachment

    In this episode, I discuss the politics of impeachment. Here are the relevant links from each point. Point #1- The Constitution is clear about impeachment, but not specific. My review of Josh Chafetz’s book, Congress’s Constitution. James Wallner discussing conflict on Ezra Klein’s podcast. CRS report on impeachment and removal. Bob Bauer on whether there […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    30 min
  7. Five Points Podcast: Episode #1

    09/06/2019

    Five Points Podcast: Episode #1

    It’s August recess! In this episode, I discuss the congressional agenda for the 116th Congress, and what has been accomplished so far, and what we should expect between now and the 2020 elections. Some relevant links to things I discuss in the episode: CRS primer on the BCA caps. House and Senate roll call votes […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    30 min
  8. Five Points Podcast: Episode Zero

    09/01/2019

    Five Points Podcast: Episode Zero

    So I’m starting a podcast, as a companion to my newsletter. I’m not really sure how this is going to go, but here’s what I’m envisioning: something that is between 10 and 20 minutes long, and gives you a bunch of short, informed takes at the intersection of political science and current politics. You know, […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fivepoints.mattglassman.net

    7 min
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A podcast at the intersection of political science and politics. fivepoints.mattglassman.net

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  • Creator
    Matt Glassman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matt Glassman
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    Five Points