Stay Tuned with Preet

Protest & Politics (with Cori Bush)

Mar 17, 2022

Cori Bush, a Democratic congresswoman from Missouri and former Black Lives Matter activist, shares her inspiring journey from homelessness to political leadership. She discusses the eviction moratorium and her advocacy for defunding the police, shaped by her personal experiences and community commitment. Bush also reflects on the complexities of compromise in legislation, including her reasons for opposing the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Her insights into activism and the hurdles faced as a Black woman in politics offer a compelling perspective on fighting for justice.

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Rep. Cori Bush’s unusual path to Congress has included working as a pastor, a nurse, a teacher, and a Black Lives Matter activist in Ferguson, Missouri. Preet speaks with Bush about how her experiences have informed her politics, her fight to extend the eviction moratorium, and her defense of defunding the police.

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In the Insider bonus, Rep. Bush discusses why she voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the politics of compromise. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider

For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/protest-politics-with-cori-bush/

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