Videos

Open Secrets' Karl Evers-Hillstrom discussed his new report on former members of Congress who end up employed as lobbyists.

In These Times contributor Elizabeth Zach discussed her piece looking at the influence of tax preparers like Intuit and H&R Block on the IRS. This program is part of a “Washington Journal”…

CQ Roll Call lobbying reporter Kate Ackley discussed the National Rifle Association and its influence in Washington. This program is part of a “Washington Journal” series highlighting…

On this episode of C-SPAN’s The Weekly Podcast: We examine America’s drug industry and the intense lobbying effort by pharmaceutical companies here in Washington, D.C. It’s a multi-million dollar…

Former Representative Steve Israel (D-NY) provided his insight into the gun lobby and gun legislation through political satire in his latest novel. He was interviewed by bestselling…

Anna Massoglia discussed her Center for Responsive Politics' organization’s recent report detailing foreign interest spending on lobbying and influence in the U.S.

Tony Mecia talked about the increase in lobbyist spending by companies and trade associations during the Trump Administration.

A group of activists discussed strategies for lobbying members of Congress, including building alliances and coalitions and using social media. Joining them were U.S. Representatives Mark…

Tom Holyoke talked about his book The Ethical Lobbyist: Reforming Washington’s Influence Industry, in which he discusses the ethics involved in lobbying and argues for stronger lobbying regulations.…

Patent-holding inventors talked about their displeasure with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), a three-judge panel they said was weakening U.S.…

Financier and former Russia investor William Browder testified at a hearing on the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). This law requires those representing the political interests of foreign powers to disclose…

Dan Pickard, an attorney who specializes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act, talked about the origins of the law and its relevance in the Russia investigation.

Justice Department officials, including the agency’s inspector general, testified at a hearing on foreign agent registration requirements. Inspector General Michael Horowitz detailed a review his office conducted of the…

Eric Lipton talked about his New York Times story, “Drug Lobbyists' Battle Cry Over Prices: Blame the Others,” on the pharmaceutical industry’s response to increasing calls by Congress and the White…

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) delivers the luncheon keynote address at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference. She encouraged attendees to resist special interests in…

Republican lawyers talked about President Trump’s push to restrict lobbyist access to the White House and executive branch agencies. The discussion was part of the Republican National…

Brody Mullins talked about his Wall Street Journal front-page story, “The Rise and Fall of a K Street Renegade,” about the career and downfall of former drug industry lobbyist Evan Morris.…

Panelists from the Center for Responsive Politics talked about the revolving door between public and private sectors, lobbying rules and restrictions, and how journalists can cover the issue. They talked about…

Catherine Ho discussed what Donald Trump’s victory could mean for lobbying firms. She also examined to so-called “revolving door” between Capitol Hill and K Street.

Craig Holman talked about how political parties' conventions are funded, including the role of lobbyists and corporations.