Rep. Matt Gaetz is accused of sex trafficking. In this episode, we look at the trustworthiness of the allegations before turning our attention to another powerful member of Congress whose selfish actions are far easier to prove. Jen then thanks the wonderful producers who make Congressional Dish possible.

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Articles/Documents

• Article: Who Is Joel Greenberg? A Guide to the Man Who Could Bring Down Matt Gaetz By Ryan Bort & Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, April 15, 2021
• Article: Matt Gaetz’s Wingman Paid Dozens of Young Women—and a 17-Year-Old By Jose Pagliery and Roger Sollenberger, April 14, 2021
• Article: Nancy Pelosi's Husband Buys Microsoft Ahead of Big Govt Contract By Mish, The Street, Mish Talk, April 13, 2021
• Article: Justice Dept. Inquiry Into Matt Gaetz Said to Be Focused on Cash Paid to Women By Katie Benner and Michael S. Schmidt, The New York Times, April 1, 2021
• Article: Powerful Reps Rely on Corporate PACs to Pay Their Committee Taxes By Donald Shaw, Sludge, March 18, 2021
• Article: Pelosi-Controlled Committee Blocks Votes on Congressional Stock Holdings By Donald Shaw, Sludge, March 4, 2021
• Article: Rep. Matt Gaetz insists he’s “not gay” after revealing his 19-year-old “son” who he “loves very much” By Graham Gremore, Queerty, June 19, 2020

Additional Resources

• About House Committee on Rules
• Movie Trailer: The Swamp HBO
• Report: On Life, Liberty, and Stock Markets Unusual Whales

Sound Clip Sources

CLIP OF HOUSE DEBATE ON ARIZONA ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTE CHALLENGE, PART 3: User Clip: Matt Gaetz speaks to joint session on Objection to Arizona Electoral Votes, Joint Session of Congress, January 6, 2021

Cover Art

Design by Only Child Imaginations

Music Presented in This Episode

Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)