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Behind the scenes as Kavanaugh's nomination hit the rocks
Behind the scenes as Kavanaugh's nomination hit the rocks
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Sep 21, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Brett Kavanaugh's hearing was on track.... then off..... then on.... and
now maybe off track again? We break down what's happening between
Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused him of
sexual assault in the 80s. TLDR: It's a mess for everybody. Then, in our
second segment we talk about the midterm races shaping up to be real
nail biters. Will Texas go blue for Beto? Charlie's all "nah." Can Steve
change his mind?
now maybe off track again? We break down what's happening between
Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused him of
sexual assault in the 80s. TLDR: It's a mess for everybody. Then, in our
second segment we talk about the midterm races shaping up to be real
nail biters. Will Texas go blue for Beto? Charlie's all "nah." Can Steve
change his mind?
Released:
Sep 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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