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The ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy a few days ago demonstrated how powerful a small group of hard-right House Republicans have become and how deep their grievances run.

We speak to one of the eight republicans who brought down Mr. McCarthy: Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee.

Guest: Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District.

Background reading:

• How have the Republicans who...

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After 15 rounds of balloting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected Speaker of the House. What can be expected from his tenure? Susan Davis, Deirdre Walsh, Domenico Montanaro.

History is happening on Capitol Hill as the conservative movement makes a valiant stand against the status quo. In this episode, I address the ongoing drama, along with a disturbing study about athletes “dying suddenly.” News Picks: Is Trump preparing to pull his McCarthy endorsement? MIT releases a shocking statement on free speech. Is there a “cure” for aging on the horizon? Looks like...

This episode contains strong language.
Republicans are set to take control of the House of Representatives for the first time in four years. The transition is shaping up to be chaotic.

Today, the 118th Congress will gather for the first time in the Capitol, yet there is still a question mark over who is going to be the Republican speaker of the House.

Why is...

This episode: Voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Susan Davis, and congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh. What will the process look like and what concessions might McCarthy have to make to secure the top job?

A special Holiday Hour from The Moth. The unexpected gifts of December: holiday customs, brand new traditions, flying cows, fruit, luminaries and a magical forest. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness

Adam Ruben is at a loss when it comes...

A special Holiday Hour from The Moth. The unexpected gifts of December: holiday customs, brand new traditions, flying cows, fruit, luminaries and a magical forest. Hosted by The Moth’s Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness

Adam Ruben is at a loss when it comes...

In this episode I address President Trump’s tweet about Baltimore and cities run into the ground by Democrats. I also address a weekend interview by this key Republican Congressman which has the Democrats and the media up in arms. News Picks:Here is the former Mayor of Baltimore agreeing with President Trump. Here’s Bernie Sanders agreeing with Trump and commenting on the horrible conditions in...

In this episode I address the astonishing hypocrisy of Bernie Sanders and his unworkable ideas. I also address the pending release of the Mueller report and what to look for in the report. News Picks: Liberals are lying about the Trump tax cuts and many Americans are buying the lies. Here are the numbers on who is really paying taxes in America. The Mueller...