Serving Up Politics at the Holiday Dinner Table

The World

When families get together for the holidays, there’s bound to be tons of food, drink and cheer. But a slice of political debate often comes along with the green beans. Talking politics may be a no-go for a cocktail party, but for lots of families it’s a holiday staple. Tax cuts, health care, the Tea Party: Which topics will be the hot potatoes of this year’s festivities?

Justin and Jason Winbolt, brothers living in different states and on opposite sides of the political spectrum, give us their Christmas menu of political sibling rivalry. Justin listens on Takeaway affiliate station, KOSU in Oklahoma and texted us yesterday.

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