Live call-in discussion: Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate are considering a plan to eliminate the filibuster in the coming weeks. It's a critical decision that could have a long-lasting impact on the country's political system. This hour, we take a look at the history of the filibuster ... and the consequences of doing away with it.
Our guests are:
- Linda Fowler, professor of government at Dartmouth College
- Matt Dickinson, political science professor at Middlebury College
Broadcast live on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
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