‘Compromise Is Not A Dirty Word’: Rep. Dingell On Repairing Bipartisanship

Republicans have long been expecting a victorious ‘Red Wave’ to hit come November, as many American voters become increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with soaring inflation and President Biden’s performance. Though, in a turn of events, Democrats have recently made slight gains in the generic Congressional ballot, leading many Democrats to gain new confidence, and prompting many Republicans to urge voters to show up come November. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) joins the Rundown to discuss why she believes voters should choose candidates willing to work across the aisle, regardless of their party affiliation. She also breaks down the new Inflation Reduction Act and tells us what issues are on the forefront of Michigan voters’ minds.

The United States’ incarceration rate is the highest in the world, with roughly 2 million people currently serving time behind bars. Jesse Wiese was once part of that statistic. He was arrested at the age of 21 for robbing a bank and spent the next 10 years of his life in prison. Now, he works as the Vice President of Program Design and Evaluation at the nonprofit, Prison Fellowship, using his experience to better the lives of those both in and out of prison. He joins the Rundown to discuss his arrest, and how serving time led him to his current career. He also explains why creating more opportunities for those who are incarcerated can help them to become better citizens once they’re released.