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Meet Mike Johnson, The Republican Just Elected Speaker Of The House

Meet Mike Johnson, The Republican Just Elected Speaker Of The House

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


Meet Mike Johnson, The Republican Just Elected Speaker Of The House

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Louisiana Republican is known as an easy friend among his colleagues, a devout Christian and fervent social conservative who joined the majority of his Republican peers who voted against certifying Joe Biden's presidential election win.He won unanimous party support in a vote before the full House — and now faces the tough job of leading the Republican conference and keeping the government open.This episode: campaign correspondent Sarah McCammon, political correspondent Susan Davis, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh.The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Elena Moore. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.
Released:
Oct 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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