Representative Khanna on H.R. 1 and the Fight for Reform
Season 4, Episode 34 | February 24th, 2021 Another Way HomepageDescription and Credits
Representative Khanna on H.R. 1 and the Fight for Reform
In this episode, Lawrence Lessig speaks with Representative Ro Khanna, who serves California’s 17th Congressional district. Rep. Khanna gives listeners a legislative update on the For The People Act, and he speaks candidly about the threat of a Senate filibuster, the need for public campaign financing, the early days of the Biden administration, and the insurrection attempt on January 6th.
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