Checks and Balance: Agenda bender - a podcast by The Economist

In his first one hundred days Joe Biden looked ruthless, but his ambitious legislative agenda has sincehit a wall. A series of crucial votes are expected in the coming month. Is gridlock inevitable?

Sarah Binder of George Washington University says Congressional logjam has become the norm.The Economist’s Lexington columnist James Astill profilesKrysten Sinema, the Senator who may yet break the deadlock.

John Prideaux hosts with Idrees Kahloon and Jon Fasman.

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