

Why We Still Don’t Have a Speaker of the House
Oct 24, 2023
Following Kevin McCarthy's removal as Speaker of the House, Republicans are still struggling to elect a new leader. The candidate pool keeps growing, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan both having unsuccessful runs. The podcast discusses the current state of Congress, the challenges in electing a Speaker, and the potential make or break moments that could determine its progress. It analyzes Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan as potential replacements, exploring their records, relationships, and support within the party. The podcast also highlights the broken state of the House GOP conference and the need for someone to unify Republicans.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Challenge of Electing a Speaker of the House
01:46 • 2min
A Crucial Week in Congress
03:24 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of Steve Scalise in the Speaker Race
05:20 • 2min
Jim Jordan's Bid for Speaker of the House
06:56 • 14min
The Unsolvable Problem in Congress
21:21 • 2min