House Representative Nancy Mace's proposed bill to restrict transgender women from using women's restrooms in the Capitol has ignited a heated debate on transgender rights. This comes after Sarah McBride's historic election as the first transgender member of Congress. Join us as we explore the implications of this legislation on civil liberties and the broader political narrative. Plus, insights into Trump's potential DOJ investigation into the 2020 election, and a look at Detroit's political transformation under Mayor Mike Duggan's leadership. Finally, we discuss the impact of Trump's controversial health appointments on U.S. public health policy.

Sources:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/23/politics/video/smr-house-republican-pushes-capitol-bathrom-bill

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/23/politics/video/donald-trump-doj-investigate-2020-election-honig-digvid

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2024/11/24/politics-feuds-detroit-duggan/76530277007/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-names-a-fox-news-personality-a-covid-mandate-critic-and-an-anti-vaccine-doctor-to-key-public-health-roles

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:43) House Republican Targets McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill

(00:04:27) Trump may use DOJ to investigate 2020 election. Honig weighs in

(00:07:26) Think politics is doomed to feuding? Check out Detroit and Duggan

(00:10:25) Trump names a Fox News personality, a COVID mandate critic and an anti-vaccine doctor to key public health roles