Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School, talks with Alex Wagner about how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to erase Black history in the United States by intimidating librarians, teachers, school boards and universities risks pushing Florida and its Southern associations back into the past and undercutting the ability of Southern schools to draw competent, reputable faculty.

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Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School, talks with Alex Wagner about how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to erase Black history in the United States by intimidating librarians, teachers, school boards and universities risks pushing Florida and its Southern associations back into the past and undercutting the ability of Southern schools to draw competent, reputable faculty. |
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| Why does it matter that Donald Trump confused a woman who has accused him of rape with one of his ex-wives? Because it might undermine his defense. |
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Why does it matter that Donald Trump confused a woman who has accused him of rape with one of his ex-wives? Because it might undermine his defense. |
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| A decade ago, Republican leaders established a set of standards that led to some notable resignations. Under Kevin McCarthy, those standards are elusive. |
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A decade ago, Republican leaders established a set of standards that led to some notable resignations. Under Kevin McCarthy, those standards are elusive. |
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| Republican leaders keep comparing the debt ceiling to families' credit cards. That makes far less sense than they seem to realize. |
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Republican leaders keep comparing the debt ceiling to families' credit cards. That makes far less sense than they seem to realize. |
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