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We begin this episode with a quick note of appreciation from Rick, to you and everyone who has supported in this fight. From there Rick sits down with New York Times bestselling author Michael Tackett to discuss his new book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party. Tackett unpacks McConnell's transformation from a pragmatic politician to a key architect of modern conservatism, his mastery of Senate rules, and his role in reshaping the judiciary. The conversation explores McConnell's relationship with Trump, his controversial post-January 6 decisions, and the enduring impact of his leadership.
Michael's book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party, available now.
Timestamps:
(00:06:19) The Price of Power
(00:12:32) Doing more with the minority than some can do with the majority
(00:14:18) Curating his own caucus
(00:17:03) Controlling Trump
(00:27:13) The Senate post McConnell
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We begin this episode with a quick note of appreciation from Rick, to you and everyone who has supported in this fight. From there Rick sits down with New York Times bestselling author Michael Tackett to discuss his new book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party. Tackett unpacks McConnell's transformation from a pragmatic politician to a key architect of modern conservatism, his mastery of Senate rules, and his role in reshaping the judiciary. The conversation explores McConnell's relationship with Trump, his controversial post-January 6 decisions, and the enduring impact of his leadership.
Michael's book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party, available now.
Timestamps:
(00:06:19) The Price of Power
(00:12:32) Doing more with the minority than some can do with the majority
(00:14:18) Curating his own caucus
(00:17:03) Controlling Trump
(00:27:13) The Senate post McConnell
Follow Resolute Square:
TikTok
Find out more at Resolute Square
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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