Weekly Roundup: March 26th

Weekly Roundup: March 26th

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Democrats had record turnout in Texas’ Senate primary. Can they flip the seat?

It was another busy week in the world of politics. We discuss record turnout among Democrats in Texas’ Senate primary, long airport security lines due to the partial government shutdown, and South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn’s decision to run for reelection at 85 years old.T ...  Show more

 . 28min 14sec
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran

NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political ...  Show more

 . 18min 0sec

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