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Ritchie Torres - Congressman for New York (Democrat)
Stephen Sackur is in south Bronx, New York, to speak to rising star of the Democratic Party Ritchie Torres. He is the first gay black man elected to congress and a vocal champion for the poorest district in the country. Is America as a whole ready to embrace progressive politics?
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Sat 20 Nov 202104:30
BBC News North America & Latin America only
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‘Democrats aiming for a 21st Century FDR moment’
Duration: 02:18
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Ritchie Torres |
Broadcasts
- Fri 12 Nov 202104:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Fri 12 Nov 202109:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Fri 12 Nov 202118:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 13 Nov 202104:30BBC News Latin America & North America only
- Mon 15 Nov 202104:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 15 Nov 202109:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 15 Nov 202115:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Mon 15 Nov 202118:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 20 Nov 202104:30BBC News North America & Latin America only
