Legislative filibustering, All-time sports accomplishments

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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., walks to a caucus lunch at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 17, 2021. Manchin said Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 he cannot back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

We learn about the history and purpose of the filibuster with the help of a political science professor. Then, a journalist helps us go through some of the most memorable and remarkable accomplishments and people in the history of sports.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • David Canon Guest
  • Derek Thompson Guest

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