The Al Franken Podcast

134: Norm Ornstein on the Shutdown

Oct 1, 2023
Discussion on the potential government shutdown and its impacts, controversies surrounding General Millie and Trump's reaction, ethical questions surrounding certain justices, the chaos in the Republican Party, and closing remarks and announcements.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The State of the Supreme Court, Representation in Congress, and Remembering Diane Feinstein
01:36 • 2min
3
Reflecting on Diane's Initial Underestimation and Her Senate Work
03:42 • 3min
4
Government Shutdown Looms
06:35 • 11min
5
Controversies Surrounding General Millie and Trump's Reaction
17:26 • 19min
6
Ethical Questions, Alito's Denial, and Clarence Thomas
36:28 • 3min
7
The Chaos of the Republican Party
39:05 • 15min
8
Closing Remarks and Announcements
54:32 • 3min