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Sources & Citations

• New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one. (2023, October 26). AP News.

• Hall, M. (n.d.). New Speaker Mike Johnson says the way to learn how feels about any issue is to read the Bible: “That’s my worldview, that’s what I believe.” Business Insider. 

• Staff, P. P. (2023, October 25). Here’s where Speaker Mike Johnson stands on the issues. POLITICO.

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Episode Credits

Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan 

Executive Producer: Ben Boult 

Audio Producer: Gregory Haddock 

Researchers: James Crugnale  

Art: Jordan Doll 

Music: Tony Domenick

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