

In Brief: Ousting McCarthy (with John F. Harris)
Oct 9, 2023
John F. Harris, Co-founder and Global Editor-in-Chief of Politico, discusses the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, analyzing the dysfunctional speakership and the motivations behind his fall. The podcast explores the hypothetical scenario of Donald Trump becoming the Speaker of the House and analyzes the chaos within the House Republican caucus, attributing it to Trump's influence and tribal politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Kevin McCarthy: A Dysfunctional Speakership
01:39 • 9min
Hypothetical Scenario: Donald Trump as Speaker of the House
10:15 • 5min
Analyzing Kevin McCarthy's Choices and Downfall
14:54 • 2min
Chaos in the House Republican Caucus and its Implications for the Republican Party
16:36 • 2min