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The Filibuster

The Filibuster seeks to objectively and civilly explain the great debates of the day. Join Union University's political science faculty as they analyze politics from their academic, political, and faith perspectives.

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The 2024 Election

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Harris-Trump Presidential Debate

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Presidential Leadership

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2024 Presidential Campaign in Review

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The Pro-Life Movement After Dobbs: Part II

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The Pro-Life Movement After Dobbs: Part I

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Mike Johnson and the Future of the House GOP

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House Republican Dysfunction

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The Israeli-Hamas War

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Russia Invades the Ukraine

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Reflections and Lessons from 9/11

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Assessing Biden’s Foreign Policy in the First 100 Days