Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast - Criminal Justice, Faith and Politics with Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Criminal Justice, Faith and Politics with Rep. Jasmine Crockett

06/18/24 • 54 min

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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is one of the most interesting figures in Congress. You may have been introduced to her in recent weeks following a House committee during which Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insulted her appearance. The verbal spat between the two took the internet by storm and became a viral moment. But that exchange, and her clapback, is only one part of her story as a rising star within the Democratic Party. She joins WITHpod to discuss the impetus for her political work, how her faith keeps her grounded in the often vitriolic world of politics, serving as a criminal justice advocate and more.

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