We talk a lot about how Washington works—or doesn’t—here on Crash Course. But there are a few people who’ve been around long enough to tell you the difference between the good old days and the chaotic now. Enter Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), my guest on this week’s episode of Mastering the Room.
McGovern has served 15 terms in Congress. That’s not a typo. Fifteen.
And if you think that makes him jaded, think again.
We get into:
What Capitol Hill looked like when collegiality wasn’t just a talking point
The vote he’s most proud of—and the one that still gnaws at him
Why the Democrats need to fight harder and smarter
How hunger is political (and fixable)
Why he carries Tibetan prayer beads (and whether they’re working)
We also talk strategy: what it actually means for Democrats to “fight,” the tightrope of authenticity in a moderate district, and why he thinks letting the chaos reign is a terrible idea.
He’s candid. He’s committed. And yes, he’s got a go-to drink for decompressing after a rough Rules Committee meeting.
🎧 Listen now—and if you enjoy it, rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your fellow political nerds.
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