The MeidasTouch Podcast

Speaker of the House Vote & Kevin McCarthy’s NIGHTMARE Day 2

Jan 5, 2023

This conversation features Byron Donalds, a Republican Congressman who notably challenged Kevin McCarthy for Speakership. The discussion reveals the deep rifts within the Republican Party as McCarthy struggles to secure votes. Byron provides insights into the importance of advocating for fresh leadership. The podcast highlights the humorous yet chaotic atmosphere surrounding the Speaker vote, showcasing the dramatic internal conflicts and procedural absurdities that paint a picture of modern American politics.

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Episode guests

Rep. Byron Donalds

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Chaos and Division: The Struggle for House Leadership

4min

Struggles and Satire: The Speaker Vote Saga

15min

Advocating for Change in Leadership

4min

Turmoil in the House Speaker Vote

28min

Chaos in the House: Speaker Election Struggles

8min

Political Turmoil: The Speaker Struggle

27min

Seeking Normalcy in American Politics

4min

Turmoil in the House: The McCarthy Dilemma

21min

10.

Chaos in the GOP: McCarthy's Struggles for Speakership

31min

11.

Engaging Politics with Emojis and Flashbacks

4min

12.

Chaos in the Republican Party

27min

13.

Navigating Political Turmoil: Concessions and Consequences

2min

14.

Contrasting Bipartisanship and Political Chaos

2min

15.

Turmoil in Leadership: McCarthy's Dilemma

5min

16.

Turmoil in the Republican Party

6min

17.

Chaos in the House: A Speaker's Struggle

14min

18.

Nominations and Turmoil: The Speaker Vote Dilemma

16min

19.

Chaos and Defections: The Unraveling of McCarthy's Speakership Bid

5min

20.

Turmoil in Leadership: McCarthy's Struggles

33min

21.

Chaos in the Speaker's Vote

20min

22.

McCarthy's Political Struggles

5min

The Republican Party is in disarray after Kevin McCarthy lost the first three votes to elect a new Speaker of the House. MeidasTouch co-founder Ben Meiselas gives the latest updates.

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