Written by John F. Kennedy in 1955, 'Profiles in Courage' chronicles the lives and actions of eight U.S. Senators who stood by their principles despite significant personal and political risks. The book highlights acts of political courage throughout American history, emphasizing the importance of moral integrity and the willingness to make difficult decisions for the greater good. It includes detailed profiles of senators such as John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, Sam Houston, and Edmund G. Ross, among others. The narratives serve as a testament to the enduring impact of courageous decisions on American history and offer timeless lessons on leadership, integrity, and the complexities of democratic governance.
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-- Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) joins David to discuss the forthcoming Republican tax plan, the state of the Democratic Party, and more
-- Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr dismisses the seriousness of the child measles epidemic in Texas where one child has now died
-- Donald Trump shocks his own cabinet at a cabinet meeting during which he talks about "bloated, fat, digusting"
-- Elon Musk is part of Donald Trump's cabinet meeting for reasons that can't be clearly articulated
-- DOGE quietly deletes its bigger "spending cuts" once it is revealed they are not really spending cuts
-- Donald Trump and Republicans' new tax plan is exposed as a destroyer of the working class
-- Donald Trump is officially the most unpopular president in 70 years based on approval during February of the first month of a term
-- On the Bonus Show: Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order for Trump admin to pay $2 billion in foreign aid, Ohio GOP says people didn't know what they voted for on cannabis legalization, Gavin Newsom starts a podcast and will interview MAGA favorites, much more...
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