Congress Stalls As One Candidate Fights For Kitchen Table Issues

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "The Harder They Come" (1972) - A reggae film starring Jimmy Cliff.

Videos & Documentaries

• "Cool Runnings" - A Disney classic that featured Jimmy Cliff's cover of "I Can See Clearly Now."

People Mentioned

• Jimmy Cliff - Reggae musician and actor who passed away at 81, known for his role in "The Harder They Come" and his cover of "I Can See Clearly Now."
• Jake Sherman - Reporter who was told by a House Republican that "more explosive early resignations are coming."
• Matt Van Epps - Aftin Bane's opponent in the special election for the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Donald Trump - Former President whose administration's actions and policies are discussed in relation to health insurance, the Department of Justice, and corporate behavior.
• James Comey - Former FBI Director whose criminal case was thrown out by a federal judge.
• Letitia James - New York Attorney General whose criminal case was thrown out by a federal judge.
• Lindsey Halligan - Trump's acting U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of Virginia, who filed charges against Comey and James and was deemed illegally appointed.
• Pam Bondi - Attorney General who stated they would take legal action regarding the dismissed cases against Comey and James.
• Ruben Gallego - Senator from Arizona who commented on the investigation into Senator Mark Kelly.
• Mark Kelly - Arizona Democratic Senator and retired naval officer under investigation by the Pentagon for appearing in a video imploring military members to defy illegal orders.
• Pete Hegseth - Secretary of Defense who tweeted about Kelly's conduct.
• Caroline Leavitt - White House Press Secretary who discussed the issue of expiring ACA subsidies.
• Latasha Brown - Co-founder of Black Voters Matter, an organization behind the "We Ain't Buying It" campaign.
• Aftin Bane - Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 7th congressional district.
• Kimberly Adams - Host of the "Make Me Smart" podcast.
• Dan Pashman - Host of "The Sporkful" podcast.

Organizations & Institutions

• Pentagon - Announced an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly.
• Department of Justice (DOJ) - Under scrutiny for its actions during the Trump administration, particularly regarding the cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
• Tennessee Valley Authority - A New Deal brainchild that provides low utility rates in the Southeast, currently facing privatization efforts from the Trump administration.
• Black Voters Matter - One of the groups organizing the "We Ain't Buying It" campaign.
• Writers Guild of America East - The union that represents the production staff of the podcast.

Podcasts

• Strict Scrutiny - A podcast that covers legal battles over gerrymandering and redistricting, as well as developments in legal cases involving figures like Lindsey Halligan and the Trump administration.
• Make Me Smart (from Marketplace) - A podcast hosted by Kimberly Adams that breaks down important stories in tech, culture, and the economy.
• The Sporkful - A podcast hosted by Dan Pashman that uses food to explore culture, history, and science.

Other Resources

• 2018 Farm Bill - The federal legislation that initially legalized hemp and created a loophole for delta-8 THC products.