Sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill: The problem that won't go away
Sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill: The problem that won't go away  
Podcast: Consider This from NPR
Published On: Mon Apr 13 2026
Description: Rep. Eric Swalwell, of California, is the latest member of Congress accused of sexual misconduct. How common is a story like this?Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with PBS NewsHour Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins, who reported on the patterns of abuse in Congress eight years ago. In her reporting, Desjardins spoke to former staffers who were working to change the rules around reporting and consequences. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Karen Zamora.It was edited by Courtney Dorning.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy