A “Manufactured Crisis”

Oct 1, 2023

Rep. Gregory Meeks

Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Guests including Rep. Gregory Meeks and Maya Wiley discuss last-minute agreement on short-term funding, threats to Speaker McCarthy, working with Ukraine, Trump's legal troubles, Supreme Court rulings, disarray among GOP, efforts of far-right Republicans, racist depictions in the news, perceptions of Black news coverage, and media portrayal of Black communities.

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Political Maneuverings and Threats to Speaker McCarthy

03:22 • 11min

The Importance of Working with Ukraine and Supporting Their Independence

Trump's Ongoing Legal Troubles and Popular Support

Trump's Legal Troubles and Biden's Impeachment Inquiry

Supreme Court Cases and Their Implications

35:31 • 10min

Disarray Among GOP and Motion to Oust Speaker McCarthy

45:59 • 18min

Far-Right Republicans' Efforts and Potential Ousting of House Speaker

01:04:05 • 8min

Examining Racist Depictions in the News and Promoting Diverse Literature

01:11:43 • 2min

Perceptions of Black News Coverage and the Media's Role

01:14:04 • 6min

Media Coverage of Black Communities

01:19:40 • 6min