On Capitol Hill, confirmation hearings are in full swing. The Senate is questioning some of President-elect Joe Biden’s top choices for Cabinet positions including Antony Blinken, Biden’s choice to lead the State Department. Over the years, Blinken has been a close confidante to Biden. Host Marco Werman talks with Michael McFaul, who worked closely with Blinken and Biden during his time with the Obama administration. McFaul was also US ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014.
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