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Q & Trey: A Sword and a Shield
Manage episode 519239234 series 2665636
"If it is gone, human nature tells you someone in power is not going to voluntarily give that power up."
Trey answers a follow-up question about whether a future Senate could ever reinstate a filibuster and explains why, in practice, once the 60-vote rule is gone it is unlikely to return. He uses history, Senate precedent, and even a lesson from Sparta to show how the filibuster serves as both a shield and a limit on majority power. Trey also recommends a favorite myth-inspired novel and offers practical advice for frustrated sports fans navigating YouTube TV’s carriage dispute.
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549 episodes
Manage episode 519239234 series 2665636
"If it is gone, human nature tells you someone in power is not going to voluntarily give that power up."
Trey answers a follow-up question about whether a future Senate could ever reinstate a filibuster and explains why, in practice, once the 60-vote rule is gone it is unlikely to return. He uses history, Senate precedent, and even a lesson from Sparta to show how the filibuster serves as both a shield and a limit on majority power. Trey also recommends a favorite myth-inspired novel and offers practical advice for frustrated sports fans navigating YouTube TV’s carriage dispute.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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