Molly Reynolds, fellow in Governance Studies, discusses her new book Exceptions to the Rule: The Politics of Filibuster Limitations in the U.S. Senate, and introduces “majoritarian exceptions” as a key instrument of majority party power in the Senate.
Also in this episode, David Wessel provides us with his regular economic update.
Show notes:
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August 25, 2017
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