Our democracy two years after Jan. 6
1 big thing6 Jan 2023

Our democracy two years after Jan. 6

California Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a stunning 11 rounds of voting for the House speaker position this week, and there’s no end to the standoff in sight. Of course all of this has been unfolding in the lead up to the 2nd anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection. Plus, California’s stormy winter. And, Pope Benedict is laid to rest. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Andrew Freedman and Princeton University's Julian Zelizer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: House Democrats connect Jan. 6 to the GOP's speakership fight 2 dead after bomb cyclone hits California with flooding, high winds and heavy snow In photos: Pope Francis leads the funeral for Benedict XVI

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