What is wrong with Congress? ft. Chris Nehls

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What is wrong with Congress? ft. Chris Nehls

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Oct 16, 2018

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Matt guests hosts the podcast, and talks Congress with Chris Nehls of The Democracy Fund

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Oct 16, 2018

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