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Stateside: Stabenow calls for Trump’s removal; historian’s take on Capitol riot; Betsy DeVos res

Michigan's Betsy DeVos announced January 7 that she would resign as U.S. Secretary of Education. That makes her the second Cabinet member to resign from President Donald Trump's administration in the aftermath of the attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
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Michigan's Betsy DeVos announced January 7 that she would resign as U.S. Secretary of Education. That makes her the second Cabinet member to resign from President Donald Trump's administration in the aftermath of the attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Michigan's Betsy DeVos announced January 7 that she would resign as U.S. Secretary of Education. That makes her the second Cabinet member to resign from President Donald Trump's administration in the aftermath of the attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Credit U.S. Department of Education
Michigan's Betsy DeVos announced January 7 that she would resign as U.S. Secretary of Education. That makes her the second Cabinet member to resign from President Donald Trump's administration in the aftermath of the attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

Stateside for Friday, January 8, 2021

Today on Stateside, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow talks about why she’s joining the calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office. Also, a historical perspective on the transfer of presidential power — and why the one that’s happening right now is abnormal. Plus, a look at the legacy of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who’s resigning weeks before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Listen to the full show above or find individual segments below.

U.S. Senator Stabenow calling for President Trump’s removal from officeStateside’s conversation with Senator Debbie Stabenow

  • U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is a Democrat from Michigan.


History will not look kindly on this week’s Trump-prompted Capitol riot, says presidential historianStateside's conversation with Gleaves Whitney

  • Gleaves Whitney is a presidential historian and the executive director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.


Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns, leaves behind controversial legacyStateside’s conversation with David Jesse

  • David Jesse is a higher education reporter for the Detroit Free Press.

Stateside’s conversation with Greg McNeilly

  • Greg McNeilly is a Republican political strategist. He has worked with Betsy DeVos in several capacities throughout the years, including as her confirmation manager after President Trump nominated her for Secretary of Education.

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Stateside: Stabenow calls for Trump’s removal; historian’s take on Capitol riot; Betsy DeVos res
Stateside: Stabenow calls for Trump’s removal; historian’s take on Capitol riot; Betsy DeVos res
Stateside: Stabenow calls for Trump’s removal; historian’s take on Capitol riot; Betsy DeVos res
Stateside: Stabenow calls for Trump’s removal; historian’s take on Capitol riot; Betsy DeVos res

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