Best Democrat and Chronicle Podcasts (2025)

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A Standoff with Socialism or a Love Fest? 1:06:11

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The way President Trump and New York Mayor-elect Mamdani's meeting at the White House went this week—not a fight but nearly a love fest—tells you that the MAGA right and the far left Democratic socialists largely fundamentally agree about the number one issue informing voter attitudes right now: The state of the economy. Plus, the Democrats had a b…

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Equal Time: Despite DEI pushback, a corporate culture of belonging is possible 30:59

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The Trump administration’s war on DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion policies, has left many companies that value a welcoming workplace more than a little confused. What is allowed — and legal? Barbara L. Johnson, the founder of BLJohnsonLaw and counsel with Potter & Murdock, is an accomplished employment lawyer and workplace consultant with a pa…

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Political Theater: The re-re-redistricting chronicles 37:01

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Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about how multiple rounds of redistricting congressional boundaries and the lawsuits surrounding them are making a weird year and weird election cycle even weirder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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The re-re-redistricting chronicles 37:01

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Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales talk about how multiple rounds of redistricting congressional boundaries and the lawsuits surrounding them are making a weird year and weird election cycle even weirder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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BG Knoccout Talks Death Row Vs. Ruthless , Prison & Growth 1:03:41

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Eiht and Steele finally get to sit down with Compton rapper BG Knoccout and discuss the Ruthless/Deathrow beef, The real economics of podcast, how prison and turning Muslim lead to his growth and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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CQ Budget: Appropriations back on track? 26:07

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Now that the partial government shutdown is over, can Congress make up for lost time and get long-delayed appropriations bills moving again? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the political and logistical obstacles of passing appropriations by the Jan. 30 funding deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Up in Smoke? Not So Fast 56:02

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Panicked headlines across America and Texas as Congress dealt what many say is a lethal blow to the hemp industry. But our friend Susan Hays, an attorney who's become an expert on the subject, joined the show to say everyone should take a breath and she stressed this is a much longer game than most are saying. Plus, Rep. Tony Gonzales is now sort o…

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Michael Johnson: From Gangbanger To Game Changer! 1:05:18

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We sit down with former gang banger, Michael Johnson who at one time couldn't read or write but through an amazing set of circumstances learned how to not only read and write but would go on to not only become a Harvard graduate but also become one of the biggest African American fund raisers in the country and become President and CEO of the Boys …

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11/11: The State of Democrats and Progressive Race Updates 52:42

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I keep recording new episodes that become old within hours so thanks for hanging in there! In this episode, I talk about some progressive race updates, including candidates switching districts with each other in Sacramento after the passage of Prop 50, and more! Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on this platform! Find me on these …

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CQ Budget: Politics of a shutdown 22:24

17d ago22:24

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Enough Senate Democrats finally broke ranks with their party to clear a path for ending the longest partial government shutdown in history. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the political fallout of the shutdown, what it means for the Democratic Party, and the steps still required to finally reopen government. Learn …

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Hate the Game, Not the Player 1:06:17

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The game is certainly afoot now, with Governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker rallying Democrats in Texas while Gov. Abbott announces his reelection. Meantime, "Big John" Cornyn is in the fight of his political life. Driving across Texas to cover it all this weekend led to a broken windshield for me right as Rep. Jasmine Crockett gave her clearest e…

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Do Old NGGS Need To Stop Rapping? 1:12:30

20d ago1:12:30

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Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Political Theater: There is no such things as an off-year in politics 50:47

19d ago50:47

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Jason Dick talks with Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire about the new Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbent list, Tuesday night's election results and the latest rounds of redistricting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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There is no such things as an off-year in politics 50:47

7d ago50:47

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Jason Dick talks with Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire about the new Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbent list, Tuesday night's election results and the latest rounds of redistricting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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Go Ahead and Read Too Much Into It 1:00:10

21d ago1:00:10

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After a special election in an off year, the reminder is always to never read too much into the results. But my reminder to myself is there's no way to get y'all to avoid doing that, so let's talk about it all. One key race in Tarrant County may speak to a serious and potentially durable enthusiasm gap between Democrats and Republicans. Plus, Texas…

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CQ Budget: Shutdown pressures on the rise 19:34

24d ago19:34

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The Senate is under growing pressure to find a way out of the partial government shutdown that is set to become the longest in history. But President Donald Trump signaled no willingness to negotiate with Democrats on health insurance concerns until the government is reopened. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the s…

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Who is M-80, Grave Robber or Rap Artist Savior? 1:04:40

27d ago1:04:40

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On the heels of his the release of his memoir, "100 Ways I've Almost Died...While Working In the Rap Industry" we speak with A&R Matthew "M-80" Markoff. He details his book, his views on rap economics and breaks down his battle with the late Chino XL's estate between him & his daughters, his fallout with Killa Priest and more. We kept the conversat…

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Taking the ‘Vineland’ express to ‘One Battle After Another’ 46:23

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Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level o…

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Political Theater: Taking the ‘Vineland’ express to ‘One Battle After Another’ 46:23

27d ago46:23

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Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level o…

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10/29: Sacramento Chronicles and Clashes and Eleanor Holmes Norton 28:36

9d ago28:36

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Well, County Supervisor Phil Serna is finally retiring and he immediately endorsed sitting councilmember Eric Guerra. Who else will get into that race? Also talked a bit about a bill Ro Khanna and Summer Lee introduced a few months ago to help get money out of politics and the decline of Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton's legacy by her refusing to re…

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CQ Budget: Shutdown pain growing as November nears 24:27

1M ago24:27

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The largest union of federal employees has called on Congress to pass a "clean" continuing resolution as crucial Nov. 1 deadlines for the start of health care open enrollment and food stamp funding near. CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley, Jacob Fulton and Aidan Quigley discuss the prospects of stand-alone legislation to pay federal workers and provide foo…

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Water and Fire 1:08:29

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The race for US Senate in Texas may be turned upside down if Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumps into the Democratic primary. Crockett says she may seriously consider it if the courts uphold the newly drawn congressional map demanded by President Trump. But we start with growing concerns that a proposal to fund critical water infrastructure projects across…

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10/24: Congresswoman Doris Matsui's SECRET Town Hall 1:02:00

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Dedicated to the very last-minute and secret town hall she held on October 23, 2025, with hours' notice. Many who RSVP'd were automatically waitlisted, constituents who call the office regularly to complain, and others were immediately let in. Find a write-up in today's Sacramento Bee here. Donate to my ActBlue here! Please don't forget to subscrib…

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Bonus Episode: Why Texas Political Pros Rely on Quorum Report 32:23

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Our publisher, serial entrepreneur Harvey Kronberg recently appeared on the Changing Austin Podcast to talk about where Quorum Report has been and where we're going: "Since joining the Quorum Report in 1989 as a contract writer, Harvey Kronberg has become a trusted voice in Texas politics. In this episode of the Changing Austin podcast, Stacy Armij…

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Does Cube Need To Hang The Mic Up? 1:02:30

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Eiht & Steele discuss the recently released video for "Act My Age" and the legendary Cube responding to a troll who told him to hang up the mic. Should Cube at this point be able to do whatever he feels like, or should he be held to who he was in his early years? Lets discuss. Ice Cube "Act My Age" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Political Theater: Immigration, race and ‘One Battle After Another' 32:53

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Jason Dick and Chris Johnson talk about how immigration and racial issues frame the action and plot in the Paul Thomas Anderson movie "One Battle After Another," the salience of those issues in American history and culture and why movies still matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Immigration, race and ‘One Battle After Another' 32:53

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Jason Dick and Chris Johnson talk about how immigration and racial issues frame the action and plot in the Paul Thomas Anderson movie "One Battle After Another," the salience of those issues in American history and culture and why movies still matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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10/20: No Kings, Eric Swalwell, AIPAC, and more 44:35

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Recapping my thoughts on the No Kings rally/protest/march, my feelings about holding bad Democrats accountable, referring repeatedly to the I've Had It Podcast who are platforming Democrats and grilling them about their AIPAC support, and more. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a five star review! Thank you!…

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CQ Budget: 'Power of the purse' at stake 24:33

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President Donald Trump's decision to divert Pentagon research and development funds to pay the troops during the partial shutdown has ignited a fierce debate among budget and legal analysts over whether the move is legal. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman explain the arguments on both sides and what the decision may mea…

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God and Queso 1:10:03

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In Texas politics, two things have the unique ability to inspire candidates: God and queso. But if the queso is bland, it might say something about the candidate. And if someone says God told them to run for office, watch out. We now have potentially nasty statewide Democratic primaries shaping up in addition to the GOP primaries that are already h…

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10/14: Introducing ERICA! 52:26

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I've published podcasts before but never done one with video, so I'm proud to say I FINALLY finished producing the first episode! I intend to record often and upload as I do them from now on. (You may notice I refer to news that happened a few days ago as if it just happened but it's still important!) Join me, Erica Lee, a working class renter who …

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MC Eiht Talks last album 1:08:06

21d ago1:08:06

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MC Eiht goes into detail about what possibly could be his last album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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CQ Budget: Shutdown stalemate 27:28

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Neither party shows any sign of blinking in the standoff over a partial government shutdown that enters its third week. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how long the shutdown could last, which party may have the upper hand, and whether any pressure points remain that could force a resolution. Learn more about your a…

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"The Biggest Asshole in the Texas House" 1:08:49

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Only in Texas politics could you call someone "the biggest asshole" and it's in defense of that person. You'll want to hear what that has to do with a White House call to the Texas GOP this weekend and what Speaker Dustin Burrows' comments to the Republican Party might mean for the operations of the House. Then you'll get the scoop from El Paso, wh…

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Surprise ZaggiN!!! 1:08:40

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The homies politic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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TRAILER: Disruptor Politics 1:54

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Join me, Erica Lee, a working class renter who just ended her campaign for Congress. I've worked on campaigns for years and even worked a stint in Washington, DC, to help fix a broken healthcare system. I cannot WAIT to share the campaign experience, the dehumanization, the stress, and more, as someone who had to work and was unable to self-fund. S…

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An Orwell movie for Orwellian times 25:08

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Political Theater: An Orwell movie for Orwellian times 25:08

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CQ Budget: Trapped in a shutdown 27:12

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"Then Shut it Down" 1:15:50

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You know, the way a government shutdown was handled in a fictional TV show years ago seemed to be more serious than the way it's being handled by leaders in Washington in real life now. Quorum Report Publisher Harvey Kronberg has the scoop on how the issue at the center of the shutdown could affect competitive elections in Texas next year. But, we …

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Why Black Men Suffer In Silence 1:03:48

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Today we sat down with the homegirl AJ from We Talk Back podcast to discuss trauma, black mental health and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Equal Time: College Leadership in Turbulent Times 49:06

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Being a college president has never been the easiest job. But today, it seems an impossible one. The campus may still be a place that encourages students to think critically and to cultivate a network of fellow creative problem-solvers. But those goals have been overshadowed by concerns over academic freedom and free speech, the challenges of build…

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The great 'meh': Scenes from a shutdown 25:44

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Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about how the government shutdown hasn't created much urgency on Capitol Hill, even though the effects could be significant, why each party thinks they have the upper hand and how it might play in upcoming races like the Virginia governor's race, where a lot of furloughed federal workers have a vote. Learn mo…

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Political Theater: The great 'meh': Scenes from a shutdown 25:44

2M ago25:44

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Jason Dick and Mary Ellen McIntire talk about how the government shutdown hasn't created much urgency on Capitol Hill, even though the effects could be significant, why each party thinks they have the upper hand and how it might play in upcoming races like the Virginia governor's race, where a lot of furloughed federal workers have a vote. Learn mo…

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Be For Real 57:28

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This week: The rumors just won't die about a possible third special session of the Texas Legislature in Austin. But what would even be left for them to tackle this year? You'll get real talk about that. Plus, more finger-pointing after the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, where a conservative media star suggested Fox News likely wouldn…

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Why Cardi B Need's Respect on Her Name 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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In this EP Steele and Eiht discuss a project chick working her section 8 like a real champ, Eiht catches an attitude about Steele's new social media love affair and why the world needs to bow down to Cardi B for her success while staying ghetto fabulous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Political Theater: Let’s get existential 54:13

2M ago54:13

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Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds talk about the most significant things Congress has done this year and what kind of ripple effects could follow, as well as how lawmakers disenfranchise themselves when it comes to putting in the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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Let’s get existential 54:13

2M ago54:13

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Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds talk about the most significant things Congress has done this year and what kind of ripple effects could follow, as well as how lawmakers disenfranchise themselves when it comes to putting in the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CQ Roll Call

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CQ Budget: Health subsidies standoff 27:32

2M ago27:32

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A partisan divide over extending health insurance subsidies that expire at year's end threatens to trigger a partial government shutdown next week. CQ Roll Call's Sandhya Raman and David Lerman explain what the fight is about, why it's been so intractable, whether a compromise is in sight and what it might look like. Learn more about your ad choice…

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OG Ted Cruz to the Rescue, Sort Of 43:50

2M ago43:50

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Sen. Ted Cruz surprised his haters this week by going back to his roots as a "rock-ribbed constitutional conservative" arguing the FCC Chairman sounded like a gangster who threatened ABC, pressuring the network to fire Jimmy Kimmel for comments about MAGA and Charlie Kirk. These things don't happen in a vacuum. And even though Kimmel is returning t…

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