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Rep. Clyburn on His New Book “The First Eight” and the Government Shutdown Deal

Episode 8032 | 17m 30s

Since coming into office the Trump administration has been waging war on DEI, calling into question the hard work of many who reformed the American system -- like the pioneering Black politicians of South Carolina, to whom Congressman Jim Clyburn attributes his career success. His new book "The First Eight" focuses on trailblazing Black lawmakers from his home state.

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