Why Congress Is Broken (and Who Broke It) | The Norm Ornstein Interview
Podcast: 2 Bitches From TexasPublished On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: Norm Ornstein has spent decades inside the machinery of American democracy, studying Congress, polarization, and the slow erosion of democratic norms. In this conversation, he explains why institutions that once worked no longer do, and what changed along the way. Ornstein breaks down how polarization became tribal, why Congress stopped governing, and how outrage has replaced problem-solving in modern politics. He connects today’s dysfunction to decisions made over decades, from Newt Gingrich to Donald Trump.He also explains what’s at stake with voting rights, including the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais, and why its outcome could reshape elections in 2026 and beyond. His analysis shows how power is shifting — often quietly — in ways many voters don’t see.Finally, Ornstein shares a personal story about honoring his late son through the Matthew Harris Ornstein Summer Debate Institute, and why debate, civility, and evidence still matter in a divided country.🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O3RKkKiqRXyCyuwOJViLa🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/2-bitches-from-texas/id1844914246📸 Follow us on Instagram: @morganfairchild1 + @cathrynhartt🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2bitchesfromtexas🌐 Visit our website: https://2bitchesfromtexas.com📧 For advertising inquiries: hello@2bitchesfromtexas.com
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