Should Democrats Save Kevin McCarthy?
October 3, 2023
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Episode 783 · October 3, 2023
Should Democrats Save Kevin McCarthy?
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Should Democrats Save Kevin McCarthy?
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<p>Congress avoids a government shutdown after Kevin McCarthy caves to Democrats at the last possible minute—and now Matt Gaetz is trying to strip McCarthy of the speakership as a result. Will Democrats bail McCarthy out? Donald Trump begins his fraud trial with the unique legal strategy of threatening the judge, Joe Biden frames the 2024 election as extremism vs. democracy, and Gavin Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as California's newest Senator. Later, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal joins the show to talk about House Democrats' strategy as the Speaker drama unfolds.</p><p> </p><p>For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click <a href="https://youtu.be/IQdZJMNaXyQ">here</a>. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.</p><p>Join the World-Wide Digital Experience "Pod Save America Live from DC" on October 19 at 8 PM ET with Co-host Symone Sanders and Special Guests Senator John Fetterman, Chef Jose Andres, and Jennifer Carroll Foy.</p><p>Tickets: <a href="https://www.moment.co/psa">https://www.moment.co/psa</a></p>
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