Lessons Learned from Mad House
Tessa Belmont
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Lessons Learned from Mad House pulls back the curtain on the chaos and dysfunction that have come to define modern-day Congress. Inspired by the eye-opening accounts of Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater, this riveting narrative unveils how a motley crew of political outsiders—including a used car salesman, a Florida Nepo baby, MAGA Mean Girls, and a man with literal rats in his walls—succeeded in breaking Washington, and by extension, the country.
With sharp wit and unparalleled insight, Lessons Learned from Mad House tells the story of the 118th Congress, a year marked by scandal, infighting, and the constant battle for power. From the improbable rise of controversial figures to the behind-the-scenes struggles that paralyzed the House, this book reveals how personal vendettas, media spectacle, and Trumpism reshaped the American political landscape.
As dysfunctional as it was entertaining, this Congress featured an ever-shifting cast of characters vying for control, with one question looming large: Who would survive the chaos—and at what cost?
If you thought politics couldn’t get any crazier, think again. Lessons Learned from Mad House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the inside story of how political circus acts became the norm—and the lessons we can all take away from the wreckage.
Get ready for an inside look at Washington’s wildest, most unpredictable moments—no holds barred!
Duration - 2h 10m.
Author - Tessa Belmont.
Narrator - Digital Voice Adam E.
Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Tessa Belmont ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Lessons Learned from Mad House pulls back the curtain on the chaos and dysfunction that have come to define modern-day Congress. Inspired by the eye-opening accounts of Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater, this riveting narrative unveils how a motley crew of political outsiders—including a used car salesman, a Florida Nepo baby, MAGA Mean Girls, and a man with literal rats in his walls—succeeded in breaking Washington, and by extension, the country. With sharp wit and unparalleled insight, Lessons Learned from Mad House tells the story of the 118th Congress, a year marked by scandal, infighting, and the constant battle for power. From the improbable rise of controversial figures to the behind-the-scenes struggles that paralyzed the House, this book reveals how personal vendettas, media spectacle, and Trumpism reshaped the American political landscape. As dysfunctional as it was entertaining, this Congress featured an ever-shifting cast of characters vying for control, with one question looming large: Who would survive the chaos—and at what cost? If you thought politics couldn’t get any crazier, think again. Lessons Learned from Mad House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the inside story of how political circus acts became the norm—and the lessons we can all take away from the wreckage. Get ready for an inside look at Washington’s wildest, most unpredictable moments—no holds barred! Duration - 2h 10m. Author - Tessa Belmont. Narrator - Digital Voice Adam E. Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Tessa Belmont ©.
Language:
English
Introduction 9
Duration:00:04:06
Now We Learned How to Govern" 15
Duration:00:03:21
You'll Get the Portrait 20
Duration:00:10:46
It Was Like Subway Before Subway 34
Duration:00:08:15
Now I’m Fucked. I Look Like a Flip-Flopper 45
Duration:00:05:58
It's Going to Require Them to Continue on a Week-in, Week-out Basis to Obstruct 53
Duration:00:05:46
The High Stakes of Debt Ceiling Negotiations 60
Duration:00:08:12
The Debt Ceiling Showdown: McCarthy's Desperate Moves 71
Duration:00:05:41
Navigating the Political Crossroads: Mace’s Shift to Trump 79
Duration:00:04:35
The Changing Tides: Censures and Retribution 85
Duration:00:06:26
The Political Crossfire: The Battle for Investigations 93
Duration:00:08:09
The Struggle for Power and the Impeachment Push 104
Duration:00:08:05
The Battle for the Spotlight: A Showdown Between Greene, Boebert, and McCarthy 115
Duration:00:07:53
The MAGA Civil War: A Dysfunctional House Divided 126
Duration:00:07:39
The Countdown to the Speaker’s Fall 136
Duration:00:07:02
The Final Countdown 146
Duration:00:05:19
The Fall 153
Duration:00:05:57
The Aftermath 161
Duration:00:03:30
The Speaker Pro Tempore 166
Duration:00:03:47
Long Live Speaker Scalise 171
Duration:00:05:24
My Brand is "Fighter" 178
Duration:00:04:10