What Next: The Fall of Kevin McCarthy

Oct 4, 2023

Todd Zwillich, deputy Washington bureau chief, VICE News, discusses the shocking removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House of Representatives due to allegations of special interest ties and favoritism. The podcast analyzes the chaos in the majority Republican Congress and raises concerns about the future direction of the party. It also highlights the challenges of bipartisanship in keeping the government open and the temporary solution to avoid a shutdown.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Fallout After McCarthy's Removal and the Chaos in the House

01:38 • 2min

The Fall of Kevin McCarthy and the Implications of Waiting for a New Speaker

03:19 • 2min

The Ousting of Kevin McCarthy

05:46 • 16min

Keeping the Government Open and the Challenges of Bipartisanship

21:39 • 2min