Episode 659 • • 2:26:01 - 2:27:30
659: Mirific!
Congressional Lobbying, Family Connections in Washington
A report highlights the prevalence of immediate family members of congressional leaders, including Joe Biden and Harry Reid, working as high-paid lobbyists. Former Speaker Dennis Hastert's son, Joshua, is cited as an example of a lobbyist who gained significant access to Capitol Hill despite having little prior government experience.