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Podcast: The Earl Ingram Show
Episode: What Does Democracy Mean to You? (Hour 2)
Description: Matt and Angela begin the segment by highlighting Senator Cory Booker's extraordinary 25-hour speech on the Senate floor. While some critics have dismissed it as mere performance, the speech tackled several significant issues. Booker's lengthy address, which set a new record for the longest speech in the chamber, was bolstered by many Senate Democrats who asked questions to help share the speaking burden. This new record surpassed the previous one held by segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes in 1957 in opposition to the Civil Rights Acts. Matt characterizes Trump as an egotistical maniac and con...