Congress Grills NPR, a Filibuster Showdown & Behind the Tariffs Week In Review

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Apr 5, 2025

Congress dives deep into the scrutiny of NPR's CEO, raising eyebrows over past tweets on race and reparations. The tense hearing parallels past testimonies that stirred controversy. Meanwhile, Senator Cory Booker's filibuster sets a new record, with tips on the endurance needed for such a feat. The podcast also tackles the complex role of tariffs in shaping economic policy, exploring their immediate effects and long-term consequences for the U.S. economy and trade relations. It's a captivating week of political drama and fiscal debate!

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ANECDOTE

NPR CEO's Congressional Hearing

NPR CEO Catherine Maher's Congressional hearing resembled past hearings with Ivy League presidents on anti-Semitism.
Maher's past tweets were scrutinized, and her responses were seen as evasive and out of touch.

ANECDOTE

Maher's Background and Questioning

Maher's background includes work with various organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations, UNICEF, and the World Bank.
Freshman House member Brandon Gill questioned Maher, highlighting contradictions in her past statements and tweets.

INSIGHT

Maher's Evasive Testimony

Catherine Maher's testimony was described as evasive, similar to "Sergeant Schultz" from Hogan's Heroes.
Maher's claims of not recalling or denying her past statements were highlighted as indefensible.

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Congressional Hearing:
- The CEOs of NPR and PBS faced tough questioning from Congress, reminiscent of previous hearings involving Ivy League presidents on anti-Semitism.
- Catherine Maher, the CEO of NPR, was particularly criticized for her past tweets and statements, which were scrutinized by Brandon Gill, a freshman House member from Texas.
Key Exchanges:
- Maher was questioned about tweets related to white supremacy, reparations, and looting. She often claimed not to recall the context or denied the implications of her tweets.
- Gill highlighted contradictions in Maher's statements, pointing out her previous calls for reparations and her views on looting.
Maher's Background:
- Maher has a history of working with various organizations, including the Council on Foreign Relations, UNICEF, the National Democratic Institute, the World Bank, Access Now, and the Wikimedia Foundation.
- Her testimony was seen as evasive and out of touch, drawing parallels to past controversial testimonies by other leaders.
Filibuster Record:
- We also mention Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking filibuster, surpassing Strom Thurmond's previous record.
- Senator Ted Cruz shared his experience and advice on filibustering, including practical tips like wearing comfortable shoes and drinking minimal water.
Tariffs and Economic Policy:
- We discuss President Trump's use of tariffs as leverage and economic policy, highlighting the immediate and long-term impacts on the economy.
- The Tax Foundation's analysis predicts significant revenue from tariffs but also potential negative effects on GDP and household income.

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