Podcasts about Gerrymandering

A federal judge is temporarily putting a hold on Trump's plans to deploy any National Guard units, including troops from California and Texas, to Oregon.  U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, appointed during Trump's first term, granted the temporary restraining order. Her first order on Saturday prevented Oregon National Guard troops from descending on Portland.  She was not having any end runs around her order on Sunday either, telling Trump's team, "How could bringing in federalized National Guard from California not be in direct contravention of the TRO I issued yesterday?” Meanwhile, Trump is sending Texas National Guard troops to Illinois.  Governor JB Pritzker issued a statement reading:“We must now start calling this what it is: Trump's Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state's military troops. ​I call on Governor Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate. There is no reason a President should send military troops into a sovereign state without their knowledge, consent, or cooperation. ​ “The brave men and women who serve in our national guards must not be used as political props. This is a moment where every American must speak up and help stop this madness."We will talk about it with iHeart TV and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich.  Karen Dawn, of Dawn Watch, will stop by to talk about animals.  The Mark Thompson Show 10/6/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

The movement to end gerrymandering is something we've covered on the show several times over the years. Until recently, the conversation focused on independent redistricting commissions formed as a result of grassroots action from voters who felt that gerrymandering led to elected officials who didn't represent the values of the communities they served. The issue is now decidedly more partisan thanks to efforts to redraw maps to benefit Republicans in Texas and Democrats in California — even as majorities of voters across the political spectrum continue to come down against partisan gerrymandering.What's a nonpartisan reformer to do in this new reality? We spoke with two people who recently won victories to create fairer maps in their states. Carol Kuniholm is the co-founder and chair of Fair Districts PA, which won a court case to redraw Pennsylvania's maps in 2021 and is pushing for the creation of an independent redistricting commission in the Keystone State. Emma Addams is co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, which was part of a coalition that filed a complaint that led to a Utah court striking down the state's congressional map in August 2025. Kuniholm and Addams discuss how they created the coalitions necessary to create change, the peril that comes with making redistricting a partisan issue, and why the efforts in Texas and California might not work out the way the parties expect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stacey Abrams joins us this week to discuss strategies for reclaiming political representation, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and our first amendment protections. Find more at BINNews.com!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/civiccipher?utm_source=searchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton.  Clayton discusses next year's top-watched U.S. Senate race, the future of the Democratic party and the political debates centered on crime in the state and around the country. Clayton, who was the nation's youngest state party chair just two years earlier, recently secured a second term as head of the North Carolina Democratic Party.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 30, 2025What States are Next?  Updates on Pre-Midterm Gerrymandering Prospects in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Ohio, Alabama & New HampshireThe midterm gerrymandering arms race is on, with the current balance of power in the U.S. Congress  219 Republicans to 213 Democrats. Red states Texas and Missouri have finished manipulating their Congressional maps.  What states are next? Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Gov. Mike Kehoe - Governor Kehoe Signs Missouri First Map into LawCalMatters - Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know Kansas Reflector - Kansas governor urges GOP to convene public hearings on U.S. House redistrictingKansas Reflector - Kansas Legislature closer to special session for partisan remapping of U.S. House districts Florida Phoenix - DeSantis says it's ‘appropriate' to redistrict congressional districts before next electionOhio Capital Journal - Ohio's congressional redistricting committee meets for the first time ahead of Sept. 30 deadlineWMUR News 9 - Gov. Kelly Ayotte says she will resist White House pressure on congressional redistrictingAlabama Reflector - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey won't call special session to draw new State Senate mapGroups Taking Action:Common Cause, League of Women Voters US, Please follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Gerrymandering #TrumpGerrymandering #FairMaps

Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW's Rapid Response Department, a roughly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism.  Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio. The two discuss how gerrymandering is a clear and present danger to working families, and what can be done to fight back. Gerrymandering allows politicians to redraw district maps in ways that protect their own power instead of reflecting the will of the people, silencing working families and communities of color.  From Texas to Missouri, these power grabs undermine democracy, suppress votes, and weaken the voices of everyday citizens.  Yet history shows that when working people organize—whether through ballot initiatives or grassroots campaigns—they can push back against partisan manipulation.  States like Michigan prove that fair districting is possible, ensuring representatives are accountable to voters rather than corporate or political interests. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Amber's handle on X is @AmberUSWRR.

Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW's Rapid Response Department, a roughly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism.  Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio. The two discuss how gerrymandering is a clear and present danger to working families, and what can be done to fight back. Gerrymandering allows politicians to redraw district maps in ways that protect their own power instead of reflecting the will of the people, silencing working families and communities of color.  From Texas to Missouri, these power grabs undermine democracy, suppress votes, and weaken the voices of everyday citizens.  Yet history shows that when working people organize—whether through ballot initiatives or grassroots campaigns—they can push back against partisan manipulation.  States like Michigan prove that fair districting is possible, ensuring representatives are accountable to voters rather than corporate or political interests. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Amber's handle on X is @AmberUSWRR.

Republican leaders in the Kansas Legislature want to follow the lead of states like Texas and Missouri by gerrymandering the state's congressional maps to favor Republicans. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, a Democrat who represents the state's 3rd district, says the idea of splitting up Johnson County is "ludicrous."

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica is joined by David Goodman of the New York Times to break down the unexpected surge of mid-cycle redistricting in Texas. They discuss how political maneuvering by Republicans—aimed at flipping congressional seats—has triggered national reverberations, with states like California now considering similar actions to counter Texas. The episode dives into the partisan motivations, the legal and political pushback, and the threat to independent redistricting commissions. Together, Jessica and David make sense of the fast-evolving redistricting landscape and its far-reaching impact on representation and the future balance of power in Congress.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:Mid-Cycle Redistricting—Why Now? The episode opens with an exploration of why an unusual mid-cycle redistricting is being discussed in 2025, even though redistricting typically happens every ten years after the census. The trigger for this push is political: Republicans, facing a narrow margin in the U.S. House, sought ways to gain additional seats, focusing first on Texas where state Republican control made this feasible.The Politics and Justification of Gerrymandering Both Jessica and David highlight that Texas Republicans were fully open about the political motives behind redrawing district lines—to flip as many as five Democratic seats to Republican. They justified this by pointing out gerrymandering in Democratic-led states and emphasizing partisan advantage as allowed by the Supreme Court, which has found political gerrymandering to be outside federal judicial review.The Domino Effect—Other States Respond Texas's actions triggered similar conversations in other states. However, David points out that most opportunities for follow-on aggressive redistricting are found in Republican-led states because many Democratic-led states (like California and New York) have independent redistricting commissions, which limit the legislature's ability to redraw maps for partisan gain. States specifically considered for similar moves include Indiana, Missouri, and Florida, while California emerged as the prime Democratic candidate, though with significant procedural hurdles.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

Congressman Chris Deluzio joins Chuck Todd to talk about the political transformation of Western Pennsylvania, the challenges of running as a Democrat in a swing district, and the lessons he's learned since succeeding Conor Lamb. From the hollowing out of factory towns to the rare but pivotal swing voters who decide elections, Deluzio reflects on the realignment that has reshaped the region's politics. He also opens up about how 9/11 led him to serve in the Navy, why he believes American democracy is at risk, and the urgent need for reforms to restore voter trust.The conversation also dives into big debates in Washington: partisan gerrymandering, government shutdown brinkmanship, establishing limits on presidential power, and the dangers of politicizing the military. Deluzio weighs in on rail safety after East Palestine, social media's effect on kids, and congressional corruption—from stock trading to pay structures that keep working-class Americans from serving. Plus, Chuck gets his take on the rising cost of energy, Pittsburgh sports, and whether Democrats can win back voters by focusing squarely on economic issues.Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win!Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Congressman Chris Deluzio joins the Chuck ToddCast00:45 How much has your district changed since Connor Lamb won it?01:45 How did the Pittsburgh area swing from Democratic to Republican?02:30 The hollowing out of factory towns was key to political realignment in PA03:15 Who is the McCormick/Deluzio voter?04:15 Swing voters still exist but are rare06:00 How difficult is it to talk to voters with the “D” next to your name?07:45 9/11 sealed Chris's decision to join the navy09:45 We should be very concerned about the state of American democracy11:00 Younger generations will have a worse standard of living than their parents12:45 Democrats mixed message on redistricting13:30 We should have a federal ban on partisan gerrymandering14:15 Democrats can't unilaterally disarm15:15 Gerrymandering makes it hard to earn trust back with voters16:45 Senate Democrats should use their leverage in shutdown fight17:45 Only open to six week extension if Republicans willing to work with Dems19:00 Thoughts on Fetterman's intention to vote to fund the government20:30 There's been a scrambling of the centrist & progressive wings of the party22:00 The fissure in the party is more about fighting than ideology22:45 Fighting the imperial presidency is the priority24:30 We need to put limits on the executive to prevent overreach25:45 We can't be at the mercy of the whims of the president26:15 Kash Patel's FBI shut down investigation into Tom Homan taking cash bribe27:30 We need to formal guardrails and can't rely on norms28:15 Trump's efforts to politicize the naval academy and military30:00 Efforts to politicize the military are dangerous and erode trust30:45 Military lawyers ignored,extrajudicial killings in Caribbean are illegal32:45 Presidents have abused war powers for years, Congress needs to intervene34:00 Defense is one of the few areas of bipartisan cooperation34:45 Republicans willing to work on rail safety after East Palestine derailment36:15 Can congress work together on internet/social media safety for kids?37:15 Banning smartphones in classrooms has 80/20 support38:45 There's a huge concentration of power in tech and media39:45 It's harder for a president to bully a diverse market that isn't consolidated41:15 Voters agree that there's corruption, but they think all politicians are corrupt42:15 We should ban congressional stock trading, corruption breeds distrust43:30 Congress deserve pay raise in exchange for stock trading ban46:15 You shouldn't have to be wealthy to serve in congress47:00 Working class candidates need to be supported47:45 Can Democrats drop cultural issues and purely run on economics?49:30 The rise in energy bills could become a huge issue in coming months50:30 The Big Beautiful Bill will make the energy prices problem worse51:30 Tempted to go to the Steelers game in Ireland?53:00 Pittsburgh Pirates ownership issue55:00 More PSU or Pitt fans in your district? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuck Todd unpacks the escalating chaos around Donald Trump's second term, from his doom-and-gloom rhetoric to the brazen decisions that have left few guardrails in place. Voters may not reject Trump's ideas outright, but his nonstop turbulence—from shaming pregnant women over Tylenol to undermining global allies—has created deep political vulnerabilities. Todd explores how small businesses, foreign policy, and even health guidance have been rattled by Trump's need for instability, while noting that divided government historically forces presidents to govern more broadly. The monologue also turns to Vice President Kamala Harris, whose new book reveals her frustrations with the 2020 ticket and her uneasy positioning for the future, raising tough questions about her political style and prospects.Then, Congressman Chris Deluzio joins Chuck to talk about the political transformation of Western Pennsylvania, the challenges of running as a Democrat in a swing district, and the lessons he's learned since succeeding Conor Lamb. From the hollowing out of factory towns to the rare but pivotal swing voters who decide elections, Deluzio reflects on the realignment that has reshaped the region's politics. He also opens up about how 9/11 led him to serve in the Navy, why he believes American democracy is at risk, and the urgent need for reforms to restore voter trust.The conversation also dives into big debates in Washington: partisan gerrymandering, government shutdown brinkmanship, establishing limits on presidential power, and the dangers of politicizing the military. Deluzio weighs in on rail safety after East Palestine, social media's effect on kids, and congressional corruption—from stock trading to pay structures that keep working-class Americans from serving. Plus, Chuck gets his take on the rising cost of energy, Pittsburgh sports, and whether Democrats can win back voters by focusing squarely on economic issues.Finally, he gives his “ToddCast Top 5” football coaches on the hot-seat and answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win!Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction02:45 Trump speeches create heightened sense of doom & gloom 04:00 Trump's actions the past few weeks have been brazen05:00 Far fewer people standing up to Trump in his second term06:45 Voters don't reject Trump's ideas, they disapprove of the chaos09:00 Trump's political prospects are deflating every day11:00 The last 3-4 elections have been “vote against” elections12:45 Divided government forces presidents to govern broadly14:30 The goal of bringing order to chaos is popular15:00 Trump has brought nothing but chaos to health & vaccine policy16:00 Trump & team shamed pregnant women & blamed Tylenol for autism17:30 Trump showed no evidence to support Tylenol recommendation18:30 Trump only tries to please his base19:00 Trump trashes Europe and UN in speech to the UN20:15 Trump wants constant instability & chaos22:00 The lack of certainty is upending small businesses23:15 Trump is incapable of preaching a message of unity26:00 The constant chaos is Trump's biggest political vulnerability27:15 Voters wanted Trump 1.0, a Trump with guardrails28:00 A voters lived experience will Trump perception30:00 Trump's post on Ukraine didn't sound like it was written by Trump31:00 Trump's post cancelling meeting with Schumer had a Trump tone32:30 Marco Rubio is clear eyed about the threat from Russia34:30 Trump cancels meeting with Democrats, headed for gov't shutdown35:45 Trump is not interested in negotiating with Democrats37:00 Kamala Harris reveals her true feelings in new book38:30 Harris admits she settled for Tim Walz, Buttigieg was her first choice40:00 The book makes it harder for her to win the presidency is the future41:30 Harris's style doesn't match the mood of the voters42:30 Harris was put in a near impossible situation44:30 Congressman Chris Deluzio joins the Chuck ToddCast 45:15 How much has your district changed since Connor Lamb won it? 46:15 How did the Pittsburgh area swing from Democratic to Republican? 47:00 The hollowing out of factory towns was key to political realignment in PA 47:45 Who is the McCormick/Deluzio voter? 48:45 Swing voters still exist but are rare 50:30 How difficult is it to talk to voters with the "D" next to your name? 52:15 9/11 sealed Chris's decision to join the navy 54:15 We should be very concerned about the state of American democracy 55:30 Younger generations will have a worse standard of living than their parents 57:15 Democrats mixed message on redistricting 58:00 We should have a federal ban on partisan gerrymandering 58:45 Democrats can't unilaterally disarm 59:45 Gerrymandering makes it hard to earn trust back with voters 1:01:15 Senate Democrats should use their leverage in shutdown fight 1:02:15 Only open to six week extension if Republicans willing to work with Dems 1:03:30 Thoughts on Fetterman's intention to vote to fund the government 1:05:00 There's been a scrambling of the centrist & progressive wings of the party 1:06:30 The fissure in the party is more about fighting than ideology 1:07:15 Fighting the imperial presidency is the priority 1:09:00 We need to put limits on the executive to prevent overreach 1:10:15 We can't be at the mercy of the whims of the president 1:10:45 Kash Patel's FBI shut down investigation into Tom Homan taking cash bribe 1:12:00 We need to formal guardrails and can't rely on norms 1:12:45 Trump's efforts to politicize the naval academy and military 1:14:30 Efforts to politicize the military are dangerous and erode trust 1:15:15 Military lawyers ignored,extrajudicial killings in Caribbean are illegal 1:17:15 Presidents have abused war powers for years, Congress needs to intervene 1:18:30 Defense is one of the few areas of bipartisan cooperation 1:19:15 Republicans willing to work on rail safety after East Palestine derailment 1:20:45 Can congress work together on internet/social media safety for kids? 1:21:45 Banning smartphones in classrooms has 80/20 support 1:23:15 There's a huge concentration of power in tech and media 1:24:15 It's harder for a president to bully a diverse market that isn't consolidated 1:25:45 Voters agree that there's corruption, but they think all politicians are corrupt 1:26:45 We should ban congressional stock trading, corruption breeds distrust 1:28:00 Congress deserve pay raise in exchange for stock trading ban 1:30:45 You shouldn't have to be wealthy to serve in congress 1:31:30 Working class candidates need to be supported 1:32:15 Can Democrats drop cultural issues and purely run on economics? 1:34:00 The rise in energy bills could become a huge issue in coming months 1:35:00 The Big Beautiful Bill will make the energy prices problem worse 1:36:00 Tempted to go to the Steelers game in Ireland? 1:37:30 Pittsburgh Pirates ownership issue 1:39:30 More PSU or Pitt fans in your district?1:40:30 ToddCast Top 5 football coach hot seats 1:41:00 Mike Gundy fired by Oklahoma State 1:43:30 #1 Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins 1:44:30 #2 Brian Callahan of the Tennessee Titans 1:45:30 #3 Luke Fickell of Wisconsin 1:47:15 #4 Dabo Swinney of Clemson 1:50:15 #5 Billy Napier of Florida + Honorable mentions 1:54:00 Ask Chuck1:54:15 Why has the term "writ large" become used so much in news & podcasts? 2:01:00 Are journalists who stay silent in face of authoritarianism showing cowardice? 2:05:00 Shrinkflation showing up now at Costco Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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September 23rd, 2025, 4pm: New polling from The Washington Post finds most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of many, many issues. Nicolle Wallace and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discuss how Democrats can use this moment in Trump's presidency to fight back. Plus, Nicolle and a panel of political and voting rights experts discuss Former Vice President Kamala Harris throwing her support behind the Democratic counter-redistricting effort.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gerrymandering isn't just about drawing political maps—it's also happening in Kentucky's prisons. When incarcerated people are counted as residents of prisons instead of their hometowns, it can shift political power and representation across the state. On this episode, we talk with Mike Wessler, Communications Director with the Prison Policy Initiative, about why prison-related gerrymandering matters to democracy.

Red states like Texas and Missouri have yielded to the White House's calls and redrawn their congressional maps to get more GOP-friendly seats. In response, Democratic states have also considered redraws to counteract their Republican counterparts. But with differences among state legislatures and complications in the redistricting process, it could be easier said than done. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House races correspondent James A. Downs on the tense arms race between red states and blue states, the legal battles behind redistricting, and the real-life impacts of what redistricting could have on communities.

In today's episode, I am going to talk about a very interesting political topic: gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when politicians create voting districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over the others. This topic is incredibly relevant right now, and constantly in the news in the USA. This year, Texas and some other US states have decided to redraw their congressional maps. This is, of course, causing a lot of political tension and debate across the country. In this episode, I will explain what gerrymandering is, why it happens, whether it should be allowed, and then I will also look at some other unusual English political words and phrases! Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/22/354-what-is-gerrymandering-and-other-useful-political-terms-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Post Gazette workers have been on strike for more than a thousand days. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we'll ask Jon Schleuss Vice President of their union, the News Guild, why it's lasted so long and how the workers are still staying strong. Then, Representative Keri Ingle is back from the battle over gerrymandering and initiative petitions in Jeff City. We'll get an insider's story of how it went down. Our feature is Washington Window and we'll hear about the new bill to limit CEO pay.

Nearly 40% of Americans now identify as independents, reflecting deep frustration with partisan politics. In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Bob Gatty speaks with Adam Brandon, senior advisor at the Independent Center and co-author of The Exhausted Majority.Brandon shares his journey from leading FreedomWorks to shaping a new independent movement that seeks to disrupt the two-party duopoly. Topics include:• Why independents are the “exhausted majority” of American politics• The Independent Center's strategy to influence Congress by 2026• Opportunities for independents on state and national ballots• The role of AI in transforming campaigns and civic engagement• How millennials and Gen Z are driving a more policy-focused approach

“The Constitution gives the states the power to set the time, place, and manner of elections,” the election lawyer Marc Elias points out. “It gives the President no [such] power.” Yet, almost one year before the midterms, Donald Trump has called for a nationwide prohibition on mail-in voting, an option favored by Democrats, as well as restrictions on voting machines. The Justice Department has demanded sensitive voter information from at least thirty-four states so far, with little explanation as to how the information will be used. Will we have free and fair congressional elections in 2026? “I am very worried that we could have elections that do not reflect the desires and the voting preferences of everyone who wishes they could vote and have their vote tabulated accurately,” Elias tells David Remnick. “That may sound very lawyerly and very technical, but I think it would be a historic rollback.” Elias's firm fought and ultimately won almost every case that Trump and Republican allies brought against the 2020 election, and Elias continues to fight the latest round of incursions in court. And while he rues what he calls “re-gerrymandering” in Texas—designed to squeeze Texas's Democratic representatives out of Congress—Elias thinks states run by Democrats have no choice but to copy the tactic. “Before Gavin Newsom announced what he was doing, I came out publicly and said Democrats should gerrymander nine seats out of California, which would mean there'd be no Republicans left in the delegation. . . . At the end of the day, if there's no disincentive structure for Republicans to jump off this path, [then] it just continues.” 

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Ari Berman, voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024), talks about his latest article on the "rapidly escalating" threats to America's election system, including how the Trump administration is making it harder to vote, the DOJ's civil rights division has dropped cases investigating gerrymandered maps in states such as Arizona, Georgia, and Texas and more.

Redrawing The Rules: Why The Recent Case Of Gerrymandering In Texas Stands Out Texas' latest push to redraw political districts has sparked national debate over the boundaries of fair representation. With maps shifting political power and lawsuits mounting, political experts warn how this maneuver could set a dangerous precedent that reshapes elections and weakens voter influence. Part 1: Food Insecurity In The U.S.: One Teen's Story & One Expert's Warning Synopsis: Sustained higher grocery costs and shrinking safety nets are pushing more Americans into food insecurity. Through the story of Nevada high schooler Veronique Valdez and analysis from United Nations food policy expert Jean-Martin Bauer, we cover how hunger is reshaping daily life for millions of individuals and families and the crucial role of comm Viewpoints Explained: The Generational Breakup With Alcohol Fewer Americans are drinking, and young adults are driving this trend. Health concerns, wellness trends, and new alcohol-free spaces are shifting habits and redefining what socializing looks like today. Culture Crash: Jessica Chastain, Vince Gilligan, And Why AppleTV+ Is Doubling Down For years, we've viewed AppleTV+ as a low-key streamer that's produced some hits, but isn't in the same category as Netflix as HBO Max. We cover its stacked upcoming lineup and what we're most excited to watch as the weather turns cooler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas' latest push to redraw political districts has sparked national debate over the boundaries of fair representation. With maps shifting political power and lawsuits mounting, political experts warn how this maneuver could set a dangerous precedent that reshapes elections and weakens voter influence. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/redrawing-the-rules-why-the-recent-case-of-gerrymandering-in-texas-stands-out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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September 12th, 2025, 5pm: This morning, Donald Trump announced that he will send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee as part of his administration's unprecedented policing of Democrat-led cities. Nicolle Wallace discusses the implications of Trump's promises with Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson and a panel of political analysts. Plus, the bleak state of the economy eight months into Trump's presidency and the latest state to cave to Trump's demand to get more congressional seats.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Bruce was joined by Mother Jones writer Pema Levy as they talk about some of her recent articles on Republican gerrymandering: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/republican-racial-gerrymandering/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/voting-rights-act-supreme-court-2/

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States have increasingly come under pressure from President Trump to redraw district voting lines now even though they are traditionally redrawn every 10 years in response to the census. In response, Democratic strongholds like California are also taking steps to redraw maps out of cycle. Our guests today are both keeping a close eye on such “gerrymandering” efforts. Duke professor Jonathan Mattingly teaches a course on the topic and was involved in a gerrymandering challenge that went all the way to the US Supreme Court. Asher Hildebrand had a front row seat to the redistricting process as a longtime congressional staff member. He now teaches courses on American democracy and politics and directs the executive Masters of Public Affairs program at Duke. Our host for this episode is Phil Napoli, director of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy at Duke. Read show notes/transcript at our website.

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The “left” is a wide spectrum with ever deepening divides. This week’s essay highlights two newsworthy items that perfectly illustrate the fracture between leftists and liberals and how we’re willing to accept anything on the Democratic side that shows signs of life; even if those things are undemocratic in nature. Part one addresses the fallout from the Wired Magazine article uncovering the relationship between online creators and a group called Chorus. The second part addresses California’s move to neutralize Texas’ recent redistricting effort designed to pick up Republican House seats in the midterms. Chapters Intro: 00:00:00 Part One: 00:00:56 Part Two: 00:14:01 Resources Wired: A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers Chorus Tucker Carlson: Ana Kasparian: Epstein Cover-Up, Israel Strikes Gaza Church, & the Great American Political Shift TYT: Cenk Explains Why He’s REMOVING A Contributor From TYT Network Sixteen Thirty Fund 270 to Win: 1964 Presidential Election Yes on 50 New York Times: The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis UNFTR Resources Video: Journalist Exposes Dark Money on the Left Video: Democrats fight back with California redistricting plan -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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【聊了什么】 夏天通常是美国政治新闻周期比较缓慢的季节，但今年夏天的新闻并不少。在夏天的尾巴，“特朗普病危”的谣言突然在社交媒体上传播，暴露了“老皇帝”和“新太子”的微妙关系。与此同时，一场争夺国会控制权的战争已在地图上打响。从德州共和党的坚决出手，到加州民主党的强硬反制，两党围绕选区划分展开了极限攻防。这场“以火攻火”的对决将如何收场？加州州长纽森模仿特朗普的“烂梗”战术，是奇招还是险棋？ 本期节目录制于9月1日。 播客文字稿（付费会员专享）：https://theamericanroulette.com/redistricting-texas-california-newsom-transcript 【支持我们】 如果喜欢这期节目并希望支持我们将节目继续做下去： 也欢迎加入我们的会员计划： https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ 会员可以收到每周2-5封newsletter，可以加入会员社群，参加会员活动，并享受更多福利。 合作投稿邮箱：american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【时间轴】 02:51 特朗普健康状况 10:52 进入本期核心——国会选区重划之争 12:04 什么是Gerrymandering？从历史起源到当代实践 15:50 “一人一票”原则的法律演进 21:49 “公平”的困境：独立委员会、党派利益与政治地理的冲突 36:11 《投票权法案》（VRA）的角色 46:31 德州战场：共和党如何通过重划选区谋求5个新增席位 53:05 加州反击：纽森领导的“以牙还牙”策略及其公投挑战 1:01:30 全国军备竞赛：两党在各州选区的未来布局与潜在战场 1:09:13 模仿还是超越？加州州长纽森的“网红”政治策略分析 1:21:25 民主党的未来路线之争：效仿特朗普还是坚持传统？ 【我们是谁】 美轮美换是一档深入探讨当今美国政治的中文播客。 我们的主播和嘉宾： Talich：美国政治和文化历史爱好者 王浩岚：美国政治爱好者，岚目公众号主笔兼消息二道贩子 Lokin：美国法学院毕业生，即将成为一名纽约诉讼律师 小华：媒体人 【 What We Talked About】 Summer is usually a slower season for the American political news cycle, but there has been no shortage of news this summer. At the tail end of the summer, a rumor that "Trump is critically ill or dead" suddenly spread on social media, exposing the delicate relationship between the "old emperor" and the "new prince." Meanwhile, a battle for control of Congress has already begun on the electoral map. From the Texas Republican Party's move to the California Democratic Party's ountermeasures, the two parties have engaged in an extreme offense and defense over redistricting. How will this "fighting fire with fire" showdown end? Is California Governor Newsom's tactic of imitating Trump a brilliant move or a risky gamble? This episode was recorded on September 1st. Podcast Transcript (Paid Subscribers Only): https://theamericanroulette.com/redistricting-texas-california-newsom-transcript 【Support Us】 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Join our membership program: https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/americanroulette Business Inquiries and fan mail: american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【Timeline】 02:51 Trump's Health Condition 10:52 The Core Topic of This Episode: The Battle Over Congressional Redistricting 12:04 What is Gerrymandering? From its Historical Origins to Modern Practices 15:50 The Legal Evolution of the "One Person, One Vote" Principle 21:49 The Dilemma of "Fairness": The Conflict Between Independent Commissions, Partisan Interests, and Political Geography 36:11 The Role of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) 46:31 The Texas Battlefield: How the Republican Party Aims to Gain 5 New Seats Through Redistricting 53:05 California's Counterattack: Newsom's "Eye for an Eye" Strategy and its Referendum Challenge 1:01:30 A Nationwide Arms Race: The Two Parties' Future Strategies and Potential Battlegrounds in State Districts 1:09:13 Imitation or Transcendence? An Analysis of California Governor Newsom's "Influencer" Political Strategy 1:21:25 The Democratic Party's Debate Over its Future Path: Imitate Trump or Stick to Tradition? 【Who We Are】 The American Roulette is a podcast dedicated to helping the Chinese-speaking community understand fast-changing U.S. politics. Our Hosts and Guests: Talich：Aficionado of American politics, culture, and history 王浩岚 (Haolan Wang): American political enthusiast, chief writer at Lán Mù WeChat Official Account, and peddler of information Lokin: U.S. law school student, incoming NY litigation lawyer 小华 (Xiao Hua): Journalist, political observer 【The Links】 If Redistricting Goes as Expected, Which Party Will Come Out Ahead? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/upshot/redistricting-analysis-2026-midterms.html

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Robin Hanson, economist and originator of the idea of futarchy, about how conditional betting markets might transform governance by tying decisions to measurable outcomes. Their conversation moves through examples of organizational incentives in business and government, the balance between elegant theories and messy implementation details, the role of AI in robust institutions, and the tension between complexity and simplicity in legal and political systems. Hanson highlights historical experiments with futarchy, reflects on polarization and collective behavior in times of peace versus crisis, and underscores how ossified bureaucracies mirror software rot. To learn more about his work, you can find Robin Hanson online simply by searching his name or his blog overcomingbias.com, where his interviews—including one with Jeffrey Wernick on early applications of futarchy—are available.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Hanson explains futarchy as conditional betting markets that tie governance to measurable outcome metrics, contrasting elegant ideas with messy implementation details.00:10 He describes early experiments, including Jeffrey Wernick's company in the 1980s, and more recent trials in crypto and an India-based agency.00:15 The conversation shifts to how companies use stock prices as feedback, comparing public firms tied to speculators with private equity and long-term incentives.00:20 Alsop connects futarchy to corporate governance and history, while Hanson explains how futarchy can act as a veto system against executive self-interest.00:25 They discuss conditional political markets in elections, AI participation in institutions, and why proof of human is unnecessary for robust systems.00:30 Hanson reflects on simplicity versus complexity in democracy and legal systems, noting how futarchy faces similar design trade-offs.00:35 He introduces veto markets and outcome metrics, adding nuance to how futarchy could constrain executives while allowing discretion.00:40 The focus turns to implementation in organizations, outcome-based OKRs, and trade-offs between openness, liquidity, and transparency.00:45 They explore DAOs, crypto governance, and the need for focus, then compare news-driven attention with deeper institutional design.00:50 Hanson contrasts novelty with timelessness in academia and policy, explaining how futarchy could break the pattern of weak governance.00:55 The discussion closes on bureaucratic inertia, software rot, and how government ossifies compared to adaptive private organizations.Key InsightsFutarchy proposes that governance can be improved by tying decisions directly to measurable outcome metrics, using conditional betting markets to reveal which policies are expected to achieve agreed goals. This turns speculation into structured decision advice, offering a way to make institutions more competent and accountable.Early experiments with futarchy existed decades ago, including Jeffrey Wernick's 1980s company that made hiring and product decisions using prediction markets, as well as more recent trials in crypto-based DAOs and a quiet adoption by a government agency in India. These examples show that the idea, while radical, is not just theoretical.A central problem in governance is the tension between elegant ideas and messy implementation. Hanson emphasizes that while the core concept of futarchy is simple, real-world use requires addressing veto powers, executive discretion, and complex outcome metrics. The evolution of institutions involves finding workable compromises without losing the simplicity of the original vision.The conversation highlights how existing governance in corporations mirrors these challenges. Public firms rely heavily on speculators and short-term stock incentives, while private equity benefits from long-term executive stakes. Futarchy could offer companies a new tool, giving executives market-based feedback on major decisions before they act.Institutions must be robust not just to human diversity but also to AI participation. Hanson argues that markets, unlike one-person-one-vote systems, can accommodate AI traders without needing proof of human identity. Designing systems to be indifferent to whether participants are human or machine strengthens long-term resilience.Complexity versus simplicity emerges as a theme, with Hanson noting that democracy and legal systems began with simple structures but accreted layers of rules that now demand lawyers to navigate. Futarchy faces the same trade-off: it starts simple, but real implementation requires added detail, and the balance between elegance and robustness becomes crucial.Finally, the episode situates futarchy within broader social trends. Hanson connects rising polarization and inequality to times of peace and prosperity, contrasting this with the unifying effect of external threats. He also critiques bureaucratic inertia and “software rot” in government, arguing that without innovation in governance, even advanced societies risk ossification.

How did American democracy reach such a precarious moment — and what can we do to fix things? Host Simone Leeper examines the fundamental threats to our democracy today, from gerrymandering and corruption to abuses of executive power and the outsized role of money in politics.Through real stories from everyday Americans and insights from the experts at Campaign Legal Center and other distinguished guests, this season of Democracy Decoded explores how we can use the tools we still have to repair the cracks in the system — and how, together, we can change things for the better.Learn what's at stake — and what can be done to solve the challenges facing American democracy. Follow Democracy Decoded on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.About CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

9.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Guard Move Ruled Illegal, Jeffries Slams Gerrymandering, Entrepreneurship, Whiff & Nibble A federal judge says, Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in California broke the law, violating a 19th-century ban on using the military for domestic policing.... Retired Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré will weigh in on what this means to Trump's threats to send troops into Chicago. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is calling out MAGA Republicans for gerrymandering voting maps across the country. You'll hear directly from him on what's really at stake for our democracy.We're talking about what it truly takes to be an entrepreneur. I'll be talking to an expert about how to avoid the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. And in our Shop Black Star Network Marketplace segment, we'll talk to the founder of Whiff and Nibble. A company that brings you food-themed gifts that smell as good as they look.#BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing.Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rep. Ro Khanna returns to talk AIPAC's role in politics, the release of the Epstein files and what he thinks of the gerrymandering debate.  (0:00)  Intro (0:46)  AIPAC's influence (6:07)  Releasing the Epstein files (15:14)  The gerrymandering fight (25:29)  Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Rep. Ro Khanna Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson welcomes Reuters reporter Joseph Axe to discuss the intensifying battle over redistricting across the country. They examine Texas' unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push, California's proposed response, and the broader trend of overt partisan gerrymandering. The episode delves into what these changes mean for voters, political polarization, and the balance of power in Congress, highlighting how the fight over district lines could have lasting impacts on American democracy.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:What is Redistricting and Why It's Unusually Timely Now: The discussion highlights why redistricting is happening now, outside the normal decade cycle, mainly due to political pressure—specifically, former President Trump urging Texas to redraw its maps to increase Republican representation.The Texas Redistricting Battle: There's a deep dive into recent, unprecedented actions in Texas, where Republicans are seeking to replace a map they themselves passed just four years ago with one even more favorable to their party.Partisan vs. Racial Gerrymandering: Political gerrymandering is drawing lines to benefit a party (now effectively permitted by the Supreme Court), while racial gerrymandering—diluting the voting power of racial minorities—remains illegal, though often overlaps with partisan efforts.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

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This week on The Monday Edit we're talking: the Hurricane Katrina documentary, Amanda Seales & Jubilee, Texas & California redistricting, HIV segregation in prisons, and the Correct the Map campaign,. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: ⁠www.patreon.com/jvn⁠  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris  New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wednesday.  Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're talking about what Epstein-associate Ghislaine Maxwell said in her interview with the DOJ; the kickoff to college football; updates from Texas and California on redrawing district maps; and other top news for Monday, August, 25th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. The TPO Store just got a glow-up Join over 1 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru LMNT Surfshark Holy Post CSB's Back to School Gift Guide CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh Theology in the Raw

Donald Trump seems to move from one unpopular catastrophe to another. With people still in the streets protesting his military take-over of Washington, D.C., his disgraceful capitulation to Putin in Alaska prompted even deeper disapproval, with a new Pew poll showing his numbers steadily worsening. Meanwhile, in Texas, state Democrats have returned, enabling Republicans to restart their gerrymandering effort, another facet in Trump's effort to manipulate the upcoming midterms to preserve his hold on power.BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddowblog.msnbc.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/maddow.msnbc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddowshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddowshow 

1. Military Action Against Drug Cartels The President (referred to as Trump) has authorized the U.S. military to use force against Latin American drug cartels. These cartels have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations, allowing for military engagement. Historical precedent is cited, such as Plan Colombia under President George W. Bush. 2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership Strong accusations are made against Democratic leaders for allegedly siding with criminals and cartels. The narrative portrays Democrats as hypocritical and power-hungry, especially regarding issues like immigration, crime, and redistricting. 3. Gerrymandering and Redistricting The document discusses redistricting in states like Texas, Illinois, California, Massachusetts, and New York. It compares Republican and Democratic strategies, accusing Democrats of manipulating district maps to gain disproportionate representation. 4. Big Tech Bias Google is accused of censoring conservative content and favoring Democratic fundraising emails. Reference is made to psychologist Robert Epstein, who allegedly found that Google’s search algorithms influenced votes in favor of Hillary Clinton. 5. Law Enforcement and DOJ Incident A DOJ employee allegedly assaulted a federal law enforcement officer with a sandwich. The incident is used to highlight perceived radicalism and disrespect for law enforcement among left-wing individuals. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump meets face-to-face today with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such meeting since the Ukraine war began, in what he calls “round one” of an effort to secure a ceasefire. California Governor Gavin Newsom unveils a proposal to override the state's independent redistricting commission and draw new congressional maps, aiming to counter Texas's GOP-led redistricting. Newly-released emails show Biden staffers canceled a planned ship tour in 2023 over concerns about “too many steps,” now part of a House Oversight probe into whether aides concealed the president's physical and mental decline. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order.All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10

Pete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump's broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance's rapid ascent to power—and the values he's abandoned along the way. Then, Lovett joins Jon to answer listener questions about building a Democratic Project 2029, our nation's new gerrymandering war, and whether Barack Obama is right about ketchup's place on a burger.

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