How Transparency Contributes to Congressional Gridlock: An Interview with James D'Angelo

We all think sunshine or transparency in government is a very good thing. After you listen to this episode, you may not think it is. Why did the founders do things in secret? What does https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-1/section-5/clause-3/ (Article I, Section V of the Constitution) have to do with secrecy? How do amendments end up being weaponized? https://www.congressionalresearch.org/JamesDangelo.html (James D'Angelo), from the https://www.congressionalresearch.org/ (Congressional Research Institute), gives us stunning insight into the beloved concept of transparency in government. Does secrecy in Congress bring about better government than transparency? [01:29] Opening [04:30] Beginning Interest in Transparency in Government [07:13] The Founders and Secrecy [09:56] Lobbyists [11:55] A Lie: Secrecy Equals Corruption [20:49] Fear and Intimidation [31:11] The Weaponization of Amendments [39:02] The Chaos in Our Democracy That Has Been Created [44:22] From NASA to the Congressional Research Institute [52:42] Closing This is Season 4!