Congressional Investigations
Congressional Investigations  
Podcast: Civics 101
Published On: Tue Jan 11 2022
Description: They're meant to expose wrongdoing and corruption or find the cracks in the systems in order to remedy them. But what, exactly, is Congress allowed to investigate, what is the end goal and what does it mean to be held in contempt?  Linda Fowler, Professor of Government and Policy at Dartmouth College, is our guide to congressional investigations -- how they happen, why they happen and what happens afterward. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!