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Political Theater, Episode 371

Former Roll Callers Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani have been leading their students on a tour of Washington during a time when Congress has been debating significant changes to tax and entitlement laws, such as at the House Rules Committee, shown here last week.
Former Roll Callers Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani have been leading their students on a tour of Washington during a time when Congress has been debating significant changes to tax and entitlement laws, such as at the House Rules Committee, shown here last week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick, Christina Bellantoni and Neda Toloui-Semnani
Posted May 27, 2025 at 6:16pm

Jason Dick talks with former Roll Callers and current journalism professors Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani about the value of just talking to people, how the years change your perspective on Washington and why it’s important to bear witness. 

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