Impeachment is the only way to stop Trump - Senate historian Ira Shapiro

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Lawyer and historian Ira Shapiro, author of three widely-acclaimed books on the history of the U.S. Senate, speaks with co-hosts Garrett Epps and Anne Kim about the Senate's long decline over the last 30 years, the role of former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the destruction of the institution, and the need for the Senate to step forward to defend US democracy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ira Shapiro's Career and Works
03:31 The Decline of the Senate and Mitch McConnell's Impact
06:30 McConnell's Decisions and Their Consequences
09:20 Motivations Behind McConnell's Actions
12:15 Assessing Chuck Schumer's Leadership
15:17 Political Violence and Its Effects on Senate Dynamics
18:24 The Case for Impeachment and Trump's Impact
21:07 The Future of the Senate and Generational Change
24:18 Democratic Strategies for 2027 and Beyond
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