The Debate Over The Filibuster

By Ben Kieffer,

Rick Brewer

Published March 18, 2021 at 4:10 PM CDT

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leaves the chamber after criticizing Democrats for wanting to change the filibuster rule, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leaves the chamber after criticizing Democrats for wanting to change the filibuster rule, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

On this edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer speaks with political analysts about the latest political news, including the debate over the future of the filibuster.

Guests:

Karen Kedrowski, professor of political science, Iowa State University
Dennis Goldford, professor of political science, Drake University

The Debate Over The Filibuster

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