6 chapters across the catalog
2020 Democratic Primary and Elizabeth Warren's Policy Shifts
The 2020 Democratic primary field is shifting as Sherrod Brown exits the race and Joe Biden contemplates a run. Elizabeth Warren is noted for moving toward more progressive policies to align with Bernie Sanders' base, while some speculate on a potential return by Hillary Clinton.
Joe Biden and Barack Obama are noted for losing their voices while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio and other states. CBSN contributor Sabrina Siddiqi discusses how Republicans are focusing on the migrant caravan from Central America rather than the 2017 tax cuts. The hosts argue that the media is whipsawing the public with conflicting narratives about the caravan's threat level.
Admiral Ronny Jackson, the nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, faces allegations of professional misconduct, including drinking on duty and reckless prescribing of opioids like Percocet. Senator Sherrod Brown and other Democrats released a summary of claims from over 20 colleagues describing Jackson as "The Candyman" for his liberal distribution of sleep aids on Air Force One. Jackson has denied the allegations, including claims that he wrecked a government vehicle while intoxicated.
Senator Sherrod Brown appeared on PBS to criticize the "chaos" in the Trump administration's vetting process for the VA leadership. Brown linked the nomination of Ronny Jackson to a broader effort by the Koch brothers to privatize the Veterans Affairs department. The segment critiques Brown's rhetoric as a "Hillbot" narrative designed to undermine the administration and appeal to veteran voters by portraying the VA as leaderless.
Sherrod Brown Background and 2020 Presidential Ambitions
Senator Sherrod Brown's background as a Yale graduate and former Russian Studies student is examined in the context of his potential 2020 presidential run. Brown, an Eagle Scout and longtime ally of Bernie Sanders, is being positioned by some media outlets as a candidate who could unite the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive wings. His aggressive stance against the Jackson nomination is viewed as a way to raise his national profile.
Senate Tax Bill Debate and Orrin Hatch Outburst
A heated exchange occurs in the Senate Finance Committee between Chairman Orrin Hatch and Senator Sherrod Brown over the Republican tax bill. Hatch reacts strongly to the claim that the bill only benefits the rich, citing his own "lower middle class" upbringing. The hosts analyze the elimination of state income tax deductions, suggesting it is a targeted "payback" against high-tax liberal states like California and New York.
