Why does the House need a Speaker?

Published: Oct. 30, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

In this week\u2019s episode of Politics In Question, Lee and James reflect on the House\u2019s Speaker drama. Why did it take so long for the House to select a Speaker? What is the House for? Why does it need a Speaker - and other powerful leaders - to operate? And what can the House\u2019s history teach us about alternative ways to manage the institution? These are some of the questions that Lee and Jams ask in this week\u2019s episode.