Podcast: Congressional Baseball Game Enters New Era – Roll Call

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Podcast: Congressional Baseball Game Enters New Era

Political Theater, Episode 23

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By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales

Posted June 13, 2018 at 4:36pm

The annual Congressional Baseball Game has for years allowed lawmakers and staff a light-hearted outlet for their competitive drive. That changed a bit last year with a tragic shooting that ultimately helped cement the Capitol community, even though politics are never far removed. Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan Gonzales discusses the game, politics and how it all fits on the latest Political Theater podcast.

ICYMI: The History of the Congressional Baseball Game

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