"The Republicans won't be able to claim a victory from this but the Democrats can."

After weeks of negotiations, a bill to raise the US debt ceiling finally appears ready to pass but for all their holding out was the result worth it for Republicans? Meanwhile, the field of Republican candidates in 2024 takes shape as reports indicate former VP Mike Pence and former governor Chris Christie are set to end the race. Also talking about drone strikes on Moscow, the Turkey election, Dianne Feinstein, and Texas voter suppression.

"The Republicans won't be able to claim a victory from this but the Democrats can."
After weeks of negotiations, a bill to raise the US debt ceiling finally appears ready to pass but for all their holding out was the result worth it for Republicans? Meanwhile, the field of Republican candidates in 2024 takes shape as reports indicate former VP Mike Pence and former governor Chris Christie are set to end the race. Also talking about drone strikes on Moscow, the Turkey election, Dianne Feinstein, and Texas voter suppression.

Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea.
US of Ed typically talks issues on a week by week basis, but check out some of our more timeless specials:
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US of Ed on Guns in America: Part Two: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=285341
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SPECIAL: Crafting Innovative Places: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386032
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SPECIAL: Climate Emergency: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386003
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