A Thanksgiving Treat: The NPR Politics Podcast Quiz
Nov 23, 2023
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Tamara Keith and Ron Elving quiz a listener on political news. Topics include debate speaking time, panda diplomacy, Ohio events, and band trivia. They also discuss walking long distances, being a journalist in Washington, and express gratitude to a guest.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott spoke the most during the third Republican presidential debate in Miami, surpassing Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing the recreational use of marijuana, permitting adults aged 21 and older to purchase and possess cannabis, and cultivate plants at home.
Deep dives
The Third Republican Presidential Debate
During the third Republican presidential primary debate in Miami, the candidate who spoke the most was South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, beating Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.
Panda Diplomacy and the National Zoo
The National Zoo received its first pandas in 1972 during President Nixon's state visit to China. First lady Patricia Nixon mentioned her fondness for giant pandas, leading to the two pandas being sent to the American people.
Ohio's Statewide Initiative
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing the recreational use of marijuana. Adults aged 21 and older can now buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow plants at home.
In this edition of the podcast, originally only available to NPR Politics Podcast+ supporters, Tamara Keith and Ron Elving quiz one lucky listener on the month that was in political news.
This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and editor/correspondent Ron Elving.
This episode was produced and edited by Viet Le. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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