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Podcast episodes produced by Colton Salaz from Slate Magazine and CBS News Radio

Slate Magazine • January 3rd, 2023

Nancy Pelosi’s Legacy

Villainized by the right, protested from the left, Nancy Pelosi led the Democrats through the Iraq war, the fight for Obamacare, and two impeachments. As Congress resumes, she will step down from leading the House Democrats, leaving behind a complicated legacy—and a list of hard-fought accomplishments.

Guest: Rachael Bade, political analyst for CNN and the co-author of Politico’s Playbook newsletter.

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What Next | Slate Magazine • November 9th, 2022

What Texas’ Attacks on Trans Health Care Did to One Family

As Texas laws have become more discriminatory against trans individuals and their families, many wonder if they can even stay in the Lone Star State, especially when parents could be investigated as child abusers for providing healthcare to their children. This family made the difficult decision to move to Colorado.

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Slate Magazine • November 17th, 2022

The New Fight for State Supreme Courts

State supreme court elections, for a long time, were an afterthought; filler for the ballot’s second page. But with questions of abortion rights on the line, this year both parties started pouring money and attention on the races across the country. Even where the races are explicitly “non-partisan,” the partisan political machine has arrived.

Guest: Erik Ortiz, staff writer for NBC News focusing on racial injustice and social inequality.

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