“Surfer on a Tsunami” — The Weekly Roundup
Pfizer approval, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act awaits Senate action, and why we can’t ignore Trump rallies
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Show Notes
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Communications expert Susan Del Percio and political strategist Mike Madrid join Ron Steslow to look at some of the most important stories of the week:
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(01:51) New mandates and new pushback as the Pfizer vaccine gains full FDA approval
(15:44) John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passes the House on party lines
(31:24) The dark and dangerous turn Trump’s rallies have taken; the folly of ignoring them
References from the show:
March 31: Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power with David Becker
July 7: “Democracy in Triage” with David Becker
Ron’s mention of Mandy Patinkin on Twitter
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