Rep. Analilia Mejia: No Business as Usual
About this episode
New Jersey Rep. Analilia Mejia discusses her motivations for running for Congress and her experiences in detention centers, while Ana Navarro comments on current political figures.
New Jersey Rep. Analilia Mejia just got to Congress and she's already shaking things up. The progressive congresswoman joins Ana to talk about why she ran, what she witnessed inside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center, and what she thinks actually unites Bernie Bros and Republican voters. Plus, Ana on Mitch McConnell's mysterious health absence and why Trump can add "America's Worst Luck Charm" to his resume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Ana Navarro
Guest: Analilia Mejia
Topics covered
- politics
- progressivism
- detention centers
- bipartisanship
- health issues
- Trump
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Congress
Places: Newark, Delaney Hall, New Jersey
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