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Podcast: Laura Coates Live
Episode: Sen. Menendez defiant, House GOP at war, the Swift effect
Description: Sen. Bob Menedez remains defiant amid bribery charges and calls to resign. Prosecutors allege the Senator accepted cash, gold, a car, and more in exchange for his influence. Former Illinois Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich went to prison in 2012 after being found guilty of corruption charges. He joins to discuss both his, and Sen. Menendez’s cases. Plus, the US hurtles towards a government shutdown amid a House GOP war. And, Taylor Swift’s attendance at a Chief’s game sparks a nearly 400% hike in Travis Kelce jersey sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...