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Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress

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Aldous, R. (2026, September 27). Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress. Persuasion. https://www.persuasion.community/p/episode-192-maya-kornberg-on-how

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This article announces Episode 192 of the Bookstack podcast at Persuasion, featuring an interview between host Richard Aldous and author Maya Kornberg about her book "Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress." The episode explores how financial influence, media dynamics, and violent rhetoric impede legislative reform in Congress. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe for regular updates and special content offers.
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This week on the Persuasion podcast, host Richard Aldous talks to Maya Kornberg, author of "Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress" published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The episode aims to delve into how financial interests, media influence, and acts of violence impede progress within the U.S. legislative body. Listeners can also take advantage of a special offer for a 20% discount on paid Persuasion membership, which includes access to exclusive columns and bonus content from the Good Fight with Yascha Mounk podcast series.

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🔮 This week, Richard talks to Maya Kornberg, author of Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress (Johns Hopkins University Press).
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Bookstack listeners can take advantage of a 20% offer for paid Persuasion membership, with access to special columns and bonus Good Fight with Yascha Mounk podcast content.
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🔮 This week, Richard talks to Maya Kornberg, author of Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress (Johns Hopkins University Press).
2026-09-27 · Persuasion
Episode 192: Maya Kornberg on How Money, Media, and Violence Prevent Change in Congress · assertive framing
2026-10-18 · Persuasion
Episode 193: Peter Bergen on Twenty-Five Years of America’s War on Terror · assertive framing

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