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Congressional Dish

Bonus! December Preview with Justin Robert Young

Dec 5, 2023
In this bonus episode of Politics, Politics, Politics with Justin Robert Young, host Jen Briney discusses the compressed congressional calendar, the controversy surrounding abortion access for military personnel, changes in stance on Ukraine, political motivations behind foreign entanglements, the America first right, geopolitical implications of natural gas reserves in Ukraine, and the challenges of bureaucracy and investigative motives.
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  • The ongoing debates and uncertainties surrounding funding Ukraine and Israel highlight the need for a broader conversation about the role of the United States in global projects and the allocation of foreign aid.
  • The offer of Hunter Biden to testify before Congress brings attention to the partisan motivations behind investigations, the desire for transparency, and the potential implications for Joe Biden's presidency and the Democratic Party's agenda.

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Congressional Dish Podcast

In this bonus episode of Congressional Dish, the host discusses the current state of Congress and the upcoming deadlines. With limited time to pass bills, the focus is on the National Defense Authorization Act, which funds the country's wars. However, there are ongoing debates related to funding Ukraine and Israel. The host questions the lack of clear end goals in Ukraine and expresses concern about the funding of foreign governments when there is no consensus or explanation provided to the American people. Additionally, the host highlights the possibility of government shutdowns and the challenges facing Congress in dealing with the complex issues at hand. The episode also touches on Hunter Biden's offer to testify before Congress, exploring the potential implications of the investigation and the partisan motivations behind it.

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