DSR's Words Matter

DSR's Words Matter

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DSR's Words Matter episodes

  • What to do when the government does nothing about guns

    On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the never ending cycle of gun violence in the United States and what communities should do since the government is incapable of making progress on this issue. Members get a bonus conversation about the continuing kerfuffle about classified documents.

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    31 min
  • America at the (debt) limit

    On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the debt limit, what the U.S. can do at this point to pay its bills, and where we expect this to end. Members get a bonus conversation about the West Wing reboot and China.

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    34 min
  • A House Divided Against Itself

    On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the start of a divided and performative Congress. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about Biden's classified documents and the Republicans investigations efforts across the government.

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    29 min
  • Seeking a Speaker

    On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about Kevin McCarthy's quixotic quest to become speaker of the House and what it means for average Americans. What does this clown show mean for the most pressing issues facing the United States? Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the COVID crisis in China and how anti-vax terrorists are seizing on high profile deaths and injuries.

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    37 min
  • Best Of: Walker, Oz, and What Happens if They Win?

    Originally Aired: October 8, 2022

    On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita talk about the Senate races in Georgia and Pennsylvania. In the bonus segment, Words Matter Producer Grant Haver talks with Norm about what's on Democrats agenda if they win the midterms.

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    27 min
  • Best Of: New York, Florida, and Dark Money Matters

    Originally Aired: August 26, 2022

    On this week's episode, we talk about the primaries in New York and Florida as well as the news the Leonard Leo now has over one billion dollars to spend on conservative political causes.

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    30 min
  • Best Of: Midterm Madness

    Originally Aired: August 12, 2022

    On this week's episode, we talk about all the races we are following for the midterms, and our campaign experiences. You won't want to miss it!

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    33 min
  • Best Of: The IRA Under the Microscope

    Originally Aired: September 2, 2022

    On this week's episode, we do a deep dive on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. In the bonus segment, Norm talks about the latest Trump crime news and Biden's most recent speech.

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    36 min
  • Holiday Mailbag

    On this week's episode, Norm and Kavita answer your questions about everything from how to fix the Republican party, what policies are dividing the Democratic party, and much more. Members of the DSR Network get access to a bonus conversation featuring non-political questions around books that have impacted Kavita and Norm and how to turn off from the news.

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    42 min

About DSR's Words Matter

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American politics is undergoing seismic changes that will alter the course of history. At Words Matter, we believe that facts, evidence, truth and objective reality are necessary and vital in public discourse. Our hosts and guests have broad experience in government, politics and journalism -- this gives them a unique ability to explain recent events and place them in historic context. Together, with fellow journalists, elected officials, policy-makers and thought-leaders, they will analyze the week's news and get at the real truth behind all the distracting headlines.

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