, Trump Is Calling for the ‘Nuclear Option’ to Kill the Filibuster. What’s that Mean?
Update: 2025-10-31
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Unraveling the Filibuster: A Powerful Tool in U.S. Politics - This episode delves into the intricacies of the filibuster, a Senate tool that allows the minority party to block bills. Despite its old-fashioned image, it's a potent force in U.S. politics, requiring a supermajority to overcome. The filibuster's evolution from endless speeches to mere threats has increased its use, leading to gridlock and consequences like the 2018 federal government shutdown. The episode explores the debate on whether the filibuster is a necessary check or a source of gridlock, with no easy answers in sight.
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