The Filibuster by the DC Dems
On The Filibuster, DC Democratic Party Chair Charles Wilson interviews local and national leaders to discuss why they became Democrats and the issues they are fighting for today.
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 011: Fighting for underserved residents with Chairman Phil Mendelson
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.Tune in to hear how Chairman Mendelson is fighting for underserved residents by breaking up DCRA and increasing funding for sch...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:51
Episode 010: Discussing Baby Bonds with Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie.Tune in to hear how Councilmember McDuffie is working to advance transformative policy to give residents a better chance to g...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:19
Episode 009: How the first black female Mayor of St. Louis is bringing big changes to her city
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.Tune in to hear how Mayor Jones is leading big changes in her city and what lessons we can learn from her experiences to advance De...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:02
Episode 008: Big ideas on education and housing with Councilmember Robert White
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews At-Large Councilmember Robert White. Tune in to hear a discussion on the big ideas Councilmember White is working to advance to improve access to quality edu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:09
Episode 007: Discussing expanding equality with Councilmember Brooke Pinto
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto. Tune in to hear why structural inequities motivated her to become a Democrat and fight for the issues she is advancing tod...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:55
Episode 006: The fight for equality - DC and PR Statehood
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews Congressman Ritchie Torres of New York and Puerto Rico Democratic Party Chair Charlie Rodriguez. Tune in to hear a discussion on the similarities between the...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:21
Episode 005: Talking DC Statehood with Rep. Jamie Raskin
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland. Tune in to hear why Congressman Raskin is a strong supporter of DC Statehood and how he views the path forward to make ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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14:00
Episode 004: Fighting to make DC green with Tommy Wells
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews DC Department of Energy and the Environment Director Tommy Wells. Tune in to learn how Director Wells got his first big break in DC politics working for Mari...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:47
Episode 003: Democrats going on the offense with special guest Tim Kaine
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Tune in to hear how Senator Kaine thinks we should go on the offense to expand voting rights and pass the American Jobs Plan.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:43
Episode 002: The fight for voting rights with special guest Nikema Williams
On this episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews Georgia Democratic Party Chair Congresswoman Nikema Williams. Tune in to hear how Congresswoman Williams and the Georgia Democratic Party are fighting back a...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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17:45
Episode 001: Why Democrats need to get tough with special guest A. Scott Bolden
On the inaugural episode of The Filibuster, DC Dems Chair Charles Wilson interviews his predecessor A. Scott Bolden, Managing Partner of the DC office of law firm ReedSmith.Tune in to hear why Mr. Bolden’s upbringing led him to become a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:14