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First Branch Forecast Podcast

by Daniel Schuman, Chris Nehls

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First Branch Forecast Podcast - Caucus Rules

October 15, 2026 · 43 min

For this episode, Daniel and I discussed the little-known but important set of rules that govern how Democrats and Republicans how to operate as caucuses within the House of Representatives. These rules determine how members are selected…
Interview: Cerin Lindgrensavage and Christie Wentworth

August 20, 2026 · 57 min

For this episode, I spoke with two experts in appropriations law who have worked in and out of government — Cerin Lindgrensavage of Protect Democracy and Christie Wentworth of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington — about…
Interview: James Wallner

July 23, 2026 · 27 min

Daniel interviewed the Foundation for American Innovation fellow James Wallner about how Senate Republicans appoint members to committees. The process is governed by Rule 24 of the Senate standing rules and Rule 5 of the Republican…
Interview: U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan

June 18, 2026 · 30 min

Daniel Schuman: June 30th marks one year on the job. How are things going? Chief Michael Sullivan: Terrific. This is an incredible organization with an incredible mission, much different than other jobs that I’ve had in major municipal…
Interview: Soren Dayton and James Wallner

June 11, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Daniel and I recorded this conversation with Soren Dayton, the Director of American Governance at the Foundation for American Innovation, and James Wallner, non-resident fellow at FAI, about their paper “Rebuilding Congress from Within…

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Rep. Brian Baird

June 3, 2026 · 51 min

This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. Daniel Schuman: So, we’re here today with Brian Baird, former member of Congress from 1999 to 2011, and as far as I know, the only clinical psychologist to serve in Congress in…
Interview: Comptroller General Gene Dodaro

January 16, 2026 · 46 min

Interview: Comptroller General Gene Dodaro Get full access to First Branch Forecast at firstbranchforecast.substack.com/subscribe