A Big Effing Deal - Majority 54

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Jason and Ravi discuss the recently-passed COVID relief bill: why it's a big deal, and what criticisms the Republicans might lodge against it. Listen to The Economist's podcast, Checks and Balance, wherever you get your podcasts. Today's show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Join over one million people taking charge of their mental health and get 10% off your first month when you go to BetterHelp.com/M54. Bombas makes the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Even better than that, for every pair of socks you purchase, Bombas donates a pair to someone in need. The generosity of Bombas customers has allowed them to donate over 40 million pairs of socks and counting. Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/Majority54 Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE when you go to Babbel.com and use promo code MAJORITY54. Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch and Edie Allard. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail by calling 508-687-2589 and you could have your voice on the show. Majority 54 on Twitter Jason on Twitter Jason on Instagram Ravi on Twitter Ravi on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jason and Ravi discuss the recently-passed COVID relief bill: why it's a big deal, and what criticisms the Republicans might lodge against it. Listen to The Economist's podcast, Checks and Balance, wherever you get your podcasts. Today's show is...

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