The House lost faith in McCarthy. Will they find it in the next speaker?

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Kevin McCarthy leaves the U.S. Capitol several hours after being ousted as speaker of the House, Washington D.C., U.S. October 3, 2023. Photo credit: Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS.

For the first time ever, the House of Representatives voted to oust its speaker. This week, House Democrats joined forces with the small contingent of Republicans who wanted Kevin McCarthy gone. Was it the right call, and what’s next?

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Guests:

Host:

David Greene

Producer:

Marque Greene