Ben Sasse on Experimental Medical Research and Why the Senate is Broken

from WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch · host Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal

On this episode of Potomac Watch, Paul Gigot sits down with former Senator Ben Sasse about his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and his experience with experimental drug trials to battle it. They also discuss the challenges of reforming higher education, why there is so much dysfunction in the Senate, and what are the keys to a strong American comeback during its 250th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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