Do Republicans even care if Kavanaugh is guilty?

Explain It to Me

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Politics, Society & Culture, Education, News

4.4 • 8K Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2018

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Sarah, Jane, and Matt break down an excruciating day in American politics. References and further reading: Laura McGann’s piece on sexual harassment claims against Glenn Thrush of the New York Times Constance Grady explains rape culture of the 1980s A poll found evangelicals would support Kavanaugh even if allegations against him were true Eric Erickson argues Trump will escalate matters if Kavanaugh is rejected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Okay.
0:01.0	Alright, let's do it.
0:07.0	Hello, welcome to another episode of the Weeds on the Vox Media Podcast Network.
0:24.0	We have today a first time combo.
0:26.8	I'm here with Jane Kostin and Sarah Cliff, Weeds hosts Old and New coming together.
0:32.8	It is also going to be history making next week and all throughout the month of October.
0:37.4	We're going to have extra Weeds episodes on Wednesdays.
0:41.3	We heard you like the Weeds, so we're giving you more Weeds.
0:44.9	As we get through this midterm cycle, it's five week sprint for the future of America.
0:51.8	I'm excited.
0:52.8	I'm doing next Wednesdays episode.
0:54.4	It will be good.
0:55.4	It's going to be awesome.
0:56.4	Meanwhile, speaking of the future of America.
0:59.2	Yesterday, Jane and I were in Austin, Texas.
1:02.0	We did a live show about the border wall and we are hoping to have audio of that for you
1:06.3	all someday.
1:08.1	But here in Washington, Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Ford were testifying and I find this to be
1:16.5	really one of the most difficult, emotionally politically moments that we have seen.
1:25.7	I watched Ford's opening statement.
1:27.5	I did not see the subsequent questioning.
1:30.2	The opening statement seemed quite moving to me and from what I can gather, Republicans
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