9min chapter

The Daily cover image

The Ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The Daily

CHAPTER

Chaos in the House: McCarthy's Untimely Exit

This chapter explores the political upheaval surrounding Kevin McCarthy's removal as House Speaker, driven by deep policy divides rather than ethical issues. It highlights his surprising decision to avert a government shutdown by negotiating with Democrats, igniting tensions with hard-right Republicans and raising critical questions about the GOP's future.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode