146: Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself with Ira Shapiro

<div>James and Al break down the results of this week’s primary elections and are joined by author and congressional expert Ira Shapiro.  In their conversation, they discuss how Mitch McConnell has contributed to the destruction of the Senate as an institution, its value as a check on executive power, and the need to unify against obstruction and to defend our values.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Email your questions to James and Al at <a href="mailto:politicswarroom@gmail.com">politicswarroom@gmail.com</a> or tweet them to<a href="http://www.twitter.com/@politicon"> @politicon</a>.  </div> <div><br> </div> <div>Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!</div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Get More From This Week’s Guest:</strong></div> <br> <div><strong>Ira Shapiro:</strong></div> <div> <a href="https://twitter.com/shapiroglobal?lang=en">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://irashapiroauthor.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.albrightstonebridge.com/team/ira-shapiro">Albright Stonebridge</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&amp;rh=p_27%3AIra+Shapiro&amp;s=relevancerank&amp;text=Ira+Shapiro&amp;ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1">Author </a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Please Support This Week’s Sponsor:</strong></div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Blinkist</strong></div> <div>For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/partners/politics-war-room">blinkist.com</a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Magic Spoon</strong></div> <div>For $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, go to <a href="https://magicspoon.com/warroom">magicspoon.com</a> and use promo code: <strong>WARROOM</strong> </div>