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Culture Wars and Economic Challenges

10/15/2021 | 25m 18s  | Video has closed captioning.

Culture wars dominating American politics and Virginia governor's race may hinge on hot-button issues like abortion rights and critical race theory.  All of this is playing out as President Biden's poll numbers sink, as former Trump administration officials face deadlines to cooperate with Congress's Jan. 6 committee, and as Republican governors push back on vaccine mandates.

Aired: 10/15/21

Rating: NR

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