Yes or No: Do Congressional Hearings Allow For Nuance? ANSWER THE QUESTION!!

Published: Jan. 5, 2023, 9 a.m.

Ah, the "Yes or no" question. A staple of any congressional hearing.\nCongressmen and Senators often demand witnesses quickly answer questions as yes or no.\nThey frequently cite time constraints -- perhaps after giving lengthy statements. But does "yes or no" provide Congress or the public deeper understanding, broader explanation, or even nuance?\nIn this episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly," hear some of the most remarkable "yes or no" exchanges from hearings we've covered.\xa0\nIs this an episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" that any Congressional hearing junkie won't want to miss -- YES OR NO!\nThat one's easy. The answer: yes.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices