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An Extraordinary Act of Political Retribution in Tennessee

An Extraordinary Act of Political Retribution in Tennessee

FromThe Daily


An Extraordinary Act of Political Retribution in Tennessee

FromThe Daily

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Last week, Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House expelled two of its members — both young Black Democrats. Emily Cochrane, a national correspondent for The New York Times, explains the story behind the extraordinary ousting and what it tells us about this moment in American politics.Guest: Emily Cochrane, a national correspondent for The New York Times covering the American South.Background reading: The Tennessee House voted to expel two Democrats after they interrupted a debate by leading protesters in a call for stricter gun laws.Here is what you need to know about the ousting.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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