Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne on some of the takeaways from the Alabama Senate special election, the Republican tax bill push and why partisan attacks on Robert Mueller’s investigation point to a profound political crisis in our country. Then, Washington lawyer Stan Brand on sexual harassment allegations against members of Congress and President Trump.

Guests

  • Stanley Brand Senior counsel, Akin Gump; former counsel to House of Representatives (1976-83)
  • E.J. Dionne Jr. Senior fellow, Brookings Institution; columnist, The Washington Post; author, "Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism--From Goldwater to the Tea Party and Beyond"

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