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In this episode of Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza: America's Gladiators, Chris talks military service and fitness with two American warriors serving in Congress. Former Naval Intelligence Officer, Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and former US Marine and USN Emergency room physician Rich McCormick (R-GA). Along the way, Chris skates through the halls of Congress, takes a stab at the Marine Sword Salute, and has his fitness tested by a real American Gladiator.

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Chris runs drills at Ravens Stadium with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and later, shoots hoops with Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam at Wizards legend Gheorghe Muresan's Giant Basketball Academy in Ashburn. Along the way, Chris explores how youth sports and community shape political leadership.

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Veteran journalist Chris Cillizza engages top political figures in conversations about their sports backgrounds, highlighting teamwork and sportsmanship to help bridge divides on Capitol Hill.

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