As the Progressives make their mark on the Democratic debates, Jefferson Smith considers whether we will be able to overcome decades of billionaire manipulation of our political system.

Jefferson reviews the impact of the recent debate in Detroit, as moderate Dems advanced against Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on progressive issues. - The New Republic's Matt Ford joins in to talk about John Paul Stevens and the gradual corruption of the Supreme Court. - Jefferson welcomes John Nichols- Nation Magazine national affairs correspondent- can the Democrats reach middle America better than Trump can? - Listening to some of the highlights of the recent debate, Jefferson gives insights on the greater take-away of the night.

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