Infrastructure, Reconciliation, Filibuster

✊🤖 Join us for our third episode covering the interconnected issues of Infrastructure, Reconciliation, Filibuster, and the Debt Ceiling in Congress. Today we introduce Christine Lu, co-founder of Cross Border Lab and America Innovates for a global and AAPI perspective.0:00 - Intro 2:58 - Welcome Christine Lu 5:48 - Introducing Infrastructure, Reconciliation, Filibuster8:40 - Melanie with Audience Q&A13:04 - Professor Buzzkill15:31 - Spotlight on the Violence Against Women Act18:49 - Spotlight on HBCU Funding21:51 - The History of the Debt Ceiling29:39 - How the U.S. is Viewed from Abroad35:01 - Civics Education39:12 - Debt Ceiling and the Age of Obama42:40 - Bipartisan Support for Infrastructure47:05 - The Status Quo50:46 - WrapIf you have feedback or want to volunteer, email pod@resist.bot or learn more about the bot on our website.This week’s guests, in order of appearanceScotChristineSusanMelanieJoeWatch the live show Sundays at 1 pm onYouTubeTwitchTwitterFacebookUse the chatbot oniMessageTelegramTwitterMessengerOr text the word “resist” to the number 50409Support ResistbotResistbot Guide for OrganizersDownload the iOS AppFollow on TwitterLike on InstagramLike on FacebookReferenced in the ShowHow the Infrastructure Deal Might Test the Limit of Popular Bills at 538Save the Women by Susan StutzHouse Renews Violence Against Women Act, But Senate Hurdles Remain at NPR

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