Who The Hell Is Mike Johnson? [Patreon Preview]
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The hosts discuss the chaotic events leading to the ousting of Kevin McCarthy and the bipartisan agreement that the government isn't working. They introduce Michael Johnson, a relatively unknown representative from Louisiana, who ultimately became the nominee for Speaker of the House.
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In his defense, how much could the climate possibly have changed in the 6,000 years the earth has existed?
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CREDITS
- Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan
- Executive Producer: Ben Boult
- Audio Producer: Gregory Haddock
- Researcher: James Crugnale
- Art: Jordan Doll
- Music: Tony Domenick
SOURCES
- New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one. (2023, October 26). AP News.
- Hall, M. (n.d.). New Speaker Mike Johnson says the way to learn how feels about any issue is to read the Bible: “That’s my worldview, that’s what I believe.” Business Insider.
- Staff, P. P. (2023, October 25). Here’s where Speaker Mike Johnson stands on the issues. POLITICO.
- New House speaker’s views on LGBTQ issues come under fresh scrutiny. (2023, October 26). NBC News.
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- Griffiths, B. D. (n.d.). Kelly Johnson, who is married to House Speaker Mike Johnson, practices a form of Christian counseling that classifies people into “choleric”, “phlegmatic,” and other ancient personality types purportedly ordained by God. Business Insider.
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- Johnson, Mike. “This bill will raise taxes on the middle class and increase prices for consumers.” X (Formerly Twitter).
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- House Speaker Mike Johnson’s First Big Bill Cuts Biden’s Climate Change Funding. (2023, October 26). Bloomberg.
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