Politicians often face tough questions from their constituents. This was the case for Rep. Mike Flood. He was put on the spot during a town hall meeting. The event took place in a high school gymnasium in Seward, Nebraska. It was broadcast live on YouTube. The media network behind the livestream? News Channel Nebraska, which is owned by Flood himself. This fact alone...

Republicans in Congress are being told to steer clear of in-person town halls. This advice comes after several heated encounters between lawmakers and constituents went viral. The National Republican Congressional Committee chair, Rep. Richard Hudson, suggested that there are better ways to connect with voters than through these face-to-face meetings. He compared the...