Wed, 17 February 2021
John Fetterman, Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and candidate for United States Senate in 2022, joins Emma to talk about his fossil fuel pledge, running for Senate, whether he supports medicare for all, and more. We also discuss Rush Limbaugh's death and Joe Biden's town hall. On the fun half: Sam calls in re: Rush, Biden wants biracial commercials to save us, corporations are going socialist, and your calls and IMs! Quip’s new gum is actually good for your oral health, and it comes with a dispenser that’ll remind you of the one-click candy you loved as a kid. Quip Gum can help prevent cavities and freshen breath when chewed for 20 minutes after eating. It’s sugar-free, and has tooth-friendly xylitol with zero calories. If you go to getquip.com/majority right now, you can get a free plastic dispenser. Future Hindsight: The Majority Report is sponsored by civic engagement podcast Future Hindsight, who are back with an all-new season on systemic racism in the US. Tune in this week to learn the forgotten history of state-sponsored housing segregation, and how those New Deal policies still impact us today. Listen to Future Hindsight wherever you get your podcasts.
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