Political news always seems stuck in the weeds. Now, the filibuster is threatening to destroy our democracy, but for some reason, people still defend it. Looking at you, Joe Manchin.
In our first episode, we discuss how the classic Frank Capra film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" created the most pervasive narrative about the filibuster and why that narrative is really, really wrong. 
Welcome to The Cross Cut!

Political news always seems stuck in the weeds. Now, the filibuster is threatening to destroy our democracy, but for some reason, people still defend it. Looking at you, Joe Manchin. In our first episode, we discuss how the classic Frank Capra film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" created the most pervasive narrative about the filibuster and why that narrative is really, really wrong. Welcome to The Cross Cut!

Political news always seems stuck in the weeds. Now, the filibuster is threatening to destroy our democracy, but for some reason, people still defend it. Looking at you, Joe Manchin.
In our first episode, we discuss how the classic Frank Capra film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" created the most pervasive narrative about the filibuster and why that narrative is really, really wrong.&nbsp;
Welcome to The Cross Cut!

Filibuster / Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Taking the news from the last week and examining it through the lens of film.

The news often ties us down to details. We get headlines and tweets, but lack historical and cultural context to make much sense out of any of it. One of the things movies do well is turn this noise into narrative.

Plus, it’s a great way to talk about the news while leaving out the actual, literal villains in our real lives.

TV & Film

Taking the news from the last week and examining it through the lens of film. The news often ties us down to details. We get headlines and tweets, but lack historical and cultural context to make much sense out of any of it. One of the things movies do well is turn this noise into narrative. Plus, it’s a great way to talk about the news while leaving out the actual, literal villains in our real lives.

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