What Next - Pete Hegseth Is the Dems’ First Target

As Democrats were routing their way through the midterms, Hakeem Jefferies said they were going to be focused on affordability, not on getting even. But corruption was a big issue for voters. What should the priorities be when the Democrats take control of Congress next January?

Guests:

Adam Smith, congressman from Washington’s 9th district and ranking member of the House armed services committee.

JoAnna Mendoza, representative elect for Arizona’s 6th congressional district.

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Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Madeline Thames-Ducharme and Patrick Fort.

Paige Osburn is the senior supervising producer of What Next and What Next TBD.

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