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cover of episode The Case for the Filibuster | Why Moderates Matter in the Senate | Steven S. Smith

The Case for the Filibuster | Why Moderates Matter in the Senate | Steven S. Smith

2021/4/22
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You Don't Have to Yell

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Steven S. Smith of Washington University explains the history of the Senate, how it serves as a moderating force in US politics, and the difficulty in ending obstructionist tactics like the filibuster without removing the political weight of moderates in the chamber.