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The Filibuster's Sordid Past and Present with Adam Jentleson (Season 1, Episode 6)
Podcast Episode | 60 min | News
Come on a journey to learn about the little-known origins of Sen. Mitch McConnell's beloved obstruction tactic. Turns out, the country owe the filibuster to the efforts of John C. Calhoun, a virulent racist and spiritual father of the ...See moreCome on a journey to learn about the little-known origins of Sen. Mitch McConnell's beloved obstruction tactic. Turns out, the country owe the filibuster to the efforts of John C. Calhoun, a virulent racist and spiritual father of the Confederacy, as he tried to protect the power of a minority of Senators who represented slave states. So how did the filibuster go from a tool of the South, to "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", to today, where a single email is enough to block legislation? That's right , a single email. With prophetic-like timing, Senate insider Adam Jentleson just released a new book examining the history of the filibuster, making the case that it's partially responsible for turning the Senate into one of the greatest threats to democracy. See less
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Feb 2, 2021 (United States)
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Chris Hayes
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All in with Chris Hayes (2013)
Adam Jentleson
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The Focus Group (2022)
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