EP 048 -- The committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued subpoenas on five Republican members of Congress: Reps. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Mo Brooks (R-MS), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Scott Perry (R-PA). This episode of Burkefile covers the reaction from key members of Congress on May 12, 2022 in the moments after the subpoenas were issued. 

This episode includes reaction from Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Scott Perry (R-PA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). 

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EP 047 -- This episode of BURKEFILE (recorded on May 5, 2022) features Paul Goldman speaking at length on his lawsuit that could mean elections for the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2022.  He also comments on his latest motion that was rejected by Judge Nelson regarding the leaked draft opinion written by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

Goldman is the author of "Remaking Virginia Politics" click here.  

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EP 046 -- This episode is 12 interviews with pro-choice and pro-life activists conducted in front of the U.S. Supeme Court Building.

Is this the end of Roe v. Wade? After a draft of a decision written by conservative Associate Justice Sam Alito is leadked to the press advocates and activists on the pro-choice side are trying to find a way to codify the right to choose. 

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EP 045 -- Talking News of the Day with Monique Pressley. Episode 45 of BURKEFILE features a discussion with Make It Make Sense host and attorney Monique Pressley. 

Rest in Peace to the amazing Eric Boehlert 🌹 who we will miss so much. ❤️ We are thinking of his family and friends at this time.

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EP 043 -- Episode 43 of BURKEFILE features a discussion between Lauren Burke and Black Press USA's Senior Correspondent Stacy Brown on the historic week that was regarding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Burke and Brown also discuss the impact of twitter and accurate news reporting after New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet sent a memo to editorial staff regarding changes in the paper's twitter policies. 

Rest in Peace to the amazing Eric Boehlert 🌹 who we will miss so much. ❤️ We are thinking of his family and friends at this time.

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EP 042 -- On this episode of BURKEFILE Jan. 6 Chair Bennie Thompson (D-MS) provides a status update to reporters on his way to votes on the House floor in the U.S. Capitol on April 7, 2022. Will former President Trump testify before the Jan. 6 Committee? Rep. Thompson answers questions on Trump possibly testifying, Capitol Hill security and the progress of the committee. The January 6 Committee is investigating the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected]. Sponsored by VIRGINIA NATION TS! 😉 https://virginianationts.com/

EP 041 -- Seven Black Caucus Members on Ketanji Brown Jackson. History was made on February 7, 2022 with the Senate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Episode 41 of #Burkefile I ask seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus what this moment in history means. The seven are: CBC Chair Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA), Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY). Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected]. Sponsored by VIRGINIA NATION TS! 😉 https://virginianationts.com/

EP 040 -- Fred Upton Retiring: Death of the GOP Moderate Continues. Trumpism continues to kill the old Republican party as another moderate GOP members of Congress, Fred Upton of Michigan, announces his retirement from Congress on February 5, 2022.  Upton was first elected to Congress in 1978. This was recorded in the Speaker's Lobby off the House floor in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected].

EP 039 -- Talking Politics with prominent attorney Monique Pressley on her show #MakeItMakeSense which was broadcast on Instagram @MoniquePressley on March 30, 2022. We discuss President Joe Biden signing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, Eric Adams, Merrick Garland, Ginni Thomas, crime policy and due process. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected].

EP 038 -- Republicans vs. Ketanji Brown Jackson. The confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson turned into a referrendum on the modern Republican party, race and the lack of respect for a historic nominee. Sponsored by virginianationts.com. Follow Lauren Burke @LVBurke and contact at [email protected].