Culture wars and hot-button issues like abortion rights dominate American politics.

Culture Wars and Economic Challenges Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered October 15, 2021
Culture Wars and Economic Challenges

Culture wars dominating American politics and Virginia governor's race may hinge on hot-button issues like abortion rights and critical race theory.  All of this is playing out as President Biden's poll numbers sink, as former Trump administration officials face deadlines to cooperate with Congress's Jan. 6 committee, and as Republican governors push back on vaccine mandates.

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