What is the Senate filibuster and why should we care? – with Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker
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The filibuster prevents legislation and key nominations from advancing without a vote of 60 senators to end debate. So is the filibuster a needed tool to protect political minorities and promote compromise? Or does it lead to stagnation and obstruction and permit a minority to rule the chamber without a national mandate? This episode was recorded live at the Howard Baker Center in Knoxville, Tennessee in September 2022.
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