The House Divided

The audiobook recounts the origins of the Congressional Baseball Game, a lighthearted yet strategically significant event that emerged in 1909 amid intense political tensions surrounding tariff reform. While it began as a friendly competition between Democrats and Republicans, the game served a serious purpose, acting as a pressure release for lawmakers caught in a web of partisanship and personal rivalries. This story explores the intertwining of baseball and political maneuvering, revealing how a simple game could transform the dynamics of Capitol Hill and impact the course of political discourse.