Oversight Hearing – National Transportation Safety Board - Congressional HearingCongressional Dish2026-09-24 | Oversight Hearing – National Transportation Safety Board - Congressional HearingThe Privacy and National Security Implications of the 23andMe Bankruptcy Congressional HearingCongressional Dish2025-09-08 | 23 and You: The Privacy and National Security Implications of the 23andMe Bankruptcy Senate Judiciary Committee June 11, 2025
Witnesses: - Joseph Selsavage, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, 23andMe - I. Glenn Cohen, Deputy Dean and Professor, Harvard Law School - Brook Gotberg, Professor of Law, BYU Law School - Adam Klein, Director and Senior Lecturer, Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law (UT Austin)Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Sale HearingCongressional Dish2025-09-04 | Securing Americans’ Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Sale House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform June 10, 2025
Witnesses: - Margaret Hu, Professor of Law, William & Mary Law School - Joe Selsavage, Interim CEO, 23andMe, Inc. - Anne Wojcicki, Board Member, 23andMe, Inc.CD322: Last Quarter in Congress (Full Podcast Episode)Congressional Dish2025-09-01 | Since the beginning of this Congress, there have been 34 new laws signed and dozens of confirmations shaping our government in President Trump’s second term. From the Laken Riley Act’s attack on immigrant rights, to the One Big Beautiful Bill’s devastating effects on healthcare and the environment, to quiet but powerful confirmations of billionaires, bankers, and loyalists into positions that control our economy and foreign policy, this is a moment when Congress is rewriting the rules of our democracy. If you want to understand how decisions made in Washington are enriching corporations, weakening protections, and reshaping the future we all live in, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.
- Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal: paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=C5Q69PFDK9GA8&source=url - Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode): patreon.com/CongressionalDish - Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com - Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney - Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com - Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536.almost half of the new laws were regulation killers”Congressional Dish2025-09-01 | 34 new laws. Dozens of confirmations. Trump’s second term is reshaping our government—attacking immigrant rights, gutting protections, and stacking power with billionaires & loyalists. Congress is rewriting the rules of democracy. Don’t miss this episode.
Part 2 of the “Big Beautiful Bill”. In this episode, we examine tax cuts and tax increases for the wealthy, the corporations, and for the rest of us. We examine the winners and losers chosen by the Republicans and what it all means for you.
Find the episode at congressionaldish.com/cd321-one-big-beautiful-bill-the-moneyCounter Drone Tech Struggles to Keep Up With Rapid Drone AdvancementsCongressional Dish2025-08-01 | Rear Admiral Paul Spedero testifies on April 29, 2025 at the hearing "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations" held by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign AffairsCD320: One Big Beautiful Bill — a Dangerous Law (Full Podcast Episode)Congressional Dish2025-08-01 | The One Big Beautiful Bill is now officially law, ushering in a sweeping wave of reforms that promise to reshape the nation. In this episode, we unpack the concerning changes it brings to immigration policy, environmental protections, and health care coverage—three pillars that will directly impact millions of lives.
The One Big Beautiful Bill is now officially law, ushering in a sweeping wave of reforms that promise to reshape the nation. In this episode, we unpack the concerning changes it brings to immigration policy, environmental protections, and health care coverage—three pillars that will directly impact millions of lives.
Find the episode at congressionaldish.com/cd320-one-big-beautiful-bill-a-dangerous-lawDrone Defense Laws Raise Serious First and Fourth Amendment Concerns, Expert SaysCongressional Dish2025-07-31 | Clips feature Laura K. Donohue, Professor of Law at Georgetown Law testifying at the hearing "Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authorities," held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 20, 2025.Drone Defenses Deployed Overseas, While U.S. Homeland Remains VulnerableCongressional Dish2025-07-30 | Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) questions Rear Admiral Paul Spedero on April 29, 2025 at the hearing "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations" held by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign AffairsDrone Deterrence Coordination with Mexico and Canada Faces Communication GapsCongressional Dish2025-07-29 | Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) questions Keith Jones, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, on December 10, 2024 at the hearing "Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems" held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittees on Transportation & Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, & IntelligenceDrone Swarms Pose Unprecedented Threat to Military InfrastructureCongressional Dish2025-07-28 | Dr. George Schultz, Former Secretary of State, testifies on January 25, 2018 at the hearing "Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy" held by the Senate Committee on Armed ServicesHow U.S. Authorities Intercept Drones at Large Public EventsCongressional Dish2025-07-27 | Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) questions Brad Wiegmann, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the U.S. Department of Justice, on December 10, 2024 at the hearing "Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems" held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittees on Transportation & Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, & IntelligenceLangley Drone Swarm Exposes Breakdown in Military Response and Authority GapsCongressional Dish2025-07-26 | Clips feature Rep. William Timmons (R-SC), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), and Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) from three hearings:
Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs April 29, 2025
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Subcommittees on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs November 13, 2024
Small UAS and Counter-Small UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces May 1, 2025Lawmakers and Experts Push to Expand Drone Defense Powers to State and Local AuthoritiesCongressional Dish2025-07-25 | Clips feature Jennifer Daskal, Partner at Venable LLP, Brad Wiegmann, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the U.S. Department of Justice, and Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) from two hearings:
Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authorities Senate Judiciary Committee May 20, 2025
Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittees on Transportation & Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, & Intelligence December 10, 2024Many U.S. Military Bases Lack Tools to Track Drone ActivityCongressional Dish2025-07-24 | Rep. William Timmons (R-SC) questions Rear Admiral Paul Spedero on April 29, 2025 at the hearing "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations" held by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign AffairsNearly 7,000 Drone Flights Detected at U.S. Border in Just Six WeeksCongressional Dish2025-07-23 | Keith Jones, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner of Air and Marine Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, testifies on December 10, 2024 at the hearing "Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems" held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittees on Transportation & Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, & IntelligencePentagon Seeks Expanded Authority to Defend All Military Installations from Drone ThreatsCongressional Dish2025-07-22 | Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) questions General Gregory Guillot on February 13, 2025 at the hearing "To receive testimony on the posture of USNORTHCOM and US SOUTHCOM in review of the Defense Authorization Request for FY 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program" held on February 13, 2025Rear Admiral Warns U.S. Is Unprepared to Defend Against Drone Attacks on HomelandCongressional Dish2025-07-21 | Rear Admiral Paul Spedero testifies on April 29, 2025 at the hearing "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations" held by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign AffairsSmall Drones Now More Dangerous Than IEDs, General WarnsCongressional Dish2025-07-20 | Major General David Stewart testifies on May 1, 2025 at the hearing "Small UAS and Counter-Small UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities" held by the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land ForcesU.S. Needs to Learn from Ukraines Drone Warfare Revolution, Says Global Strategy ExpertCongressional Dish2025-07-19 | Dr. Paul Schwennesen, Co-Director of the Global Strategy Decisions Group, testifies on December 10, 2024 at the hearing "Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems" held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittees on Transportation & Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, & Intelligence.U.S. Drone Production Lags Behind Ukraine’s Rapid Innovation ModelCongressional Dish2025-07-18 | Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) questions Doug Beck, Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, on May 1, 2025 at the hearing "Small UAS and Counter-Small UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities" held by the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land ForcesCongressional Testimony Reveals How Big Tech Controls AI—and Dodges ResponsibilityCongressional Dish2025-07-14 | Amba Kak, Co-Executive Director of AI Now Institute, testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on May 21, 2025 at the hearing AI Regulation and the Future of U.S. Leadership
This testimony is featured in our episode CD318: AI Regulation Moratorium - congressionaldish.com/cd318-ai-regulation-moratoriumCD319: Beware the Drones (Full Podcast Episode)Congressional Dish2025-06-30 | Drones have become a powerful tool in modern warfare—used effectively by our allies against enemy forces, and, more controversially, against unarmed captives. But is the United States ready to defend itself against drone threats? In this episode, we bring you testimony from five recent congressional hearings, featuring high-ranking military and DHS officials, as well as top experts, sounding the alarm on the growing dangers in our skies.
Drones have become a powerful tool in modern warfare—used effectively by our allies against enemy forces, and, more controversially, against unarmed captives. But is the United States ready to defend itself against drone threats? In this episode, we bring you testimony from five recent congressional hearings, featuring high-ranking military and DHS officials, as well as top experts, sounding the alarm on the growing dangers in our skies.
- Troy E. Wilson, Division Program Coordinator for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Texas Rangers - Jennifer Daskal, Partner, Venable LLP - Robert Dooley, UAS Program Coordinator, Florida Highway Patrol - Laura K. Donohue, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law - Ricky D. Dixon, President, American Correctional AssociationSmall UAS and Counter-Small UAS - Congressional HearingCongressional Dish2025-06-16 | Hearing starts at 26:55
Small UAS and Counter-Small UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces May 1, 2025
- Lieutenant General Eric Austin, Deputy Commandant/Commanding General, Marine Corps for Capabilities Development and Integration/Marine Corps Combat Development Command
- Doug Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit
- Lieutenant General Robert Collins, Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology and Director, Army Acquisition Corps), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army
- Major General David Stewart, Director, Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems OfficeAI Regulation MoratoriumCongressional Dish2025-06-15 | 🚨New Episode Alert!🚨
The House version of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes a 10-year moratorium on state and local regulation of AI models and systems. In this episode, listen to highlights from a congressional hearing held the day before the bill passed — including discussion of this sneaky little dingleberry.
Find the episode at congressionaldish.com/cd318-ai-regulation-moratoriumCD318: AI Regulation Moratorium (Full Podcast Episode)Congressional Dish2025-06-15 | The House version of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes a 10-year moratorium on state and local regulation of AI models and systems. In this episode, listen to highlights from a congressional hearing held the day before the bill passed — including discussion of this sneaky little dingleberry.
- Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal: paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=C5Q69PFDK9GA8&source=url - Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode): patreon.com/CongressionalDish - Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com - Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney - Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com - Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536.Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems - Congressional HearingCongressional Dish2025-06-10 | Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittees on Transportation & Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, & Intelligence December 10, 2024
Witnesses: - Keith Jones, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Robert W. Wheeler Jr., Assistant Director of the Critical Incident Response Group, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Brad Wiegmann, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for National Security, U.S. Department of Justice - Jeffery Baumgartner, Vice President, National Security and Resilience, Berkshire Hathaway Energy - Dr. Paul Schwennesen, Co-Director, Global Strategy Decisions GroupAI Regulation and the Future of US LeadershipCongressional Dish2025-06-07 | Hearing starts 8:25
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REGULATION AND THE FUTURE OF U.S. LEADERSHIP House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade May 21, 2025
Witnesses: - Sean Heather, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Adam Thierer, Senior Fellow, R Street Institute - Marc Bhargava, Managing Director, General Catalyst - Amba Kak, Co-Executive Director, AI Now InstituteSmall UAS and Counter-Small UAS - Congressional HearingsCongressional Dish2025-06-05 | Hearing starts at 26:52
Small UAS and Counter-Small UAS: Gaps, Requirements, and Projected Capabilities House Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces May 1, 2025
Witnesses: - Lieutenant General Eric Austin, Deputy Commandant/Commanding General, Marine Corps for Capabilities Development and Integration/Marine Corps Combat Development Command - Doug Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit - Lieutenant General Robert Collins, Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology and Director, Army Acquisition Corps), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army - Major General David Stewart, Director, Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems OfficeAddressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations - Congressional HearingCongressional Dish2025-06-04 | Hearing starts 23:33
Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs April 29, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed their version of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and parts of it are extraordinarily dangerous and must be stopped. As the Senate prepares to edit the BBB, discover the hidden dangers so that you can take action against the parts that threaten you the most.
Find the episode at the link in our bio or at congressionaldish.com/cd317-elimination-essentials-in-the-big-beautiful-billCD317: Elimination Essentials in the “Big Beautiful Bill” (Full Podcast Episode)Congressional Dish2025-06-01 | The House of Representatives has passed their version of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and parts of it are extraordinarily dangerous and must be stopped. As the Senate prepares to edit the BBB, discover the hidden dangers so that you can take action against the parts that threaten you the most.
- Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal: paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=C5Q69PFDK9GA8&source=url - Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode): patreon.com/CongressionalDish - Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com - Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney - Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com - Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536.Army Criticized for Gaps in Helicopter Safety Monitoring and ReportingCongressional Dish2025-05-26 | Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, testifies at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0FAA Considered Suspending Army Flights in DC After Safety ViolationsCongressional Dish2025-05-26 | Sen. Ted Cruz questions Franklin McIntosh, Deputy COO at the Air Traffic Organization of the FAA, at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on May 14, 2025 at the hearing entitled "FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology."
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0FAA Knew of Dangerous Flight Paths Before Deadly Reagan CollisionCongressional Dish2025-05-26 | Sen. Ted Budd questions Chris Rocheleau, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0FAA Plans to Hire 2,000 New Air Traffic Controllers Amid Staffing ConcernsCongressional Dish2025-05-26 | Chris Rocheleau, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, testifies at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0FAA Uses AI to Analyze Millions of Records for Near Miss DetectionCongressional Dish2025-05-25 | Chris Rocheleau, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, testifies at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0Hotline Between Pentagon and Reagan ATC Tower Down Since 2022, FAA ConfirmsCongressional Dish2025-05-25 | Sen. Ted Cruz questions Franklin McIntosh, Deputy COO at the Air Traffic Organization of the FAA, at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on May 14, 2025 at the hearing entitled "FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology."
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0FAA Data Already Holds Clues to the Next Preventable AccidentCongressional Dish2025-05-25 | Jennifer Homendy testifies at the House Appropriations Committee hearing on March 26, 2025 entitled “Oversight Hearing – National Transportation Safety Board.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0NTSB: Road Deaths Still Far Outnumber Aviation Fatalities in the USCongressional Dish2025-05-25 | Jennifer Homendy testifies at the House Appropriations Committee hearing on March 26, 2025 entitled “Oversight Hearing – National Transportation Safety Board.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0NTSB Finds Long Term ADS-B Out Failure on Army Helicopter FleetCongressional Dish2025-05-24 | Sen. Jerry Moran questions Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0NTSB Investigates Conflicting Altitude Data From Helicopter Involved in Dealy Regan CrashCongressional Dish2025-05-24 | Sen. Ted Budd questions Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0NTSB Outlines One Year Timeline for Comprehensive Investigation of DCA CrashCongressional Dish2025-05-24 | Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, testifies at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0NTSB Urges FAA to Detect Risk Trends Before Air Accidents HappenCongressional Dish2025-05-24 | Sen. Jerry Moran questions Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”
This clip is featured in our episode, CD316: The DCA Plane Crash - youtu.be/6BaHfaLg9i0NTSB Urges FAA to Ban Helicopter Route After Thousands of Near MissesCongressional Dish2025-05-24 | Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, testifies at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation hearing on March 27, 2025 entitled “NTSB Preliminary Report: The DCA Midair Collision.”