Rational Radio Daily With Steele And Ungar

Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct in the wake of the activism and action of the #MeToo movement have had profound effects on Capitol Hill, ending the political careers of at least seven congressmen and one senator. The departures of Senator Al Franken and Representative John Conyers (D-MI) were much more drawn out compared to the plethora of quick dismissals in the entertainment industry. In November of last year, NBC reporter Katy Tur drew attention to the difference on 'Meet The Press Daily', saying, “We have a different set of standards for everybody else and for politicians…For men in politics, there is a ‘Oh wait, hold on. Which side of the aisle is this?’” Congress recently took action to try and rectify its record on sexual misconduct when the House passed a comprehensive package of rules and regulations to improve accountability. Amber Phillips of the Washington Post breaks down what’s in the bill and how people hope it will help stamp out sexual harassment and misconduct on the Hill. Mi