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Sen. Chris Murphy wants the left and right to fix the country’s 'spiritual rot'

Jun 23, 2026 · 8m
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  • Sen. Chris Murphy discusses his book 'Crisis of the Common Good'.
  • He argues the U.S. suffers from 'spiritual rot' and worships profit.
  • Murphy calls for left and right to address financial inequality.

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Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy
American lawyer and politician (born 1973) · 16 podcast appearances
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