The Bulwark Podcast Zerlina Maxwell and Josh Barro: We Are in a Bad Place
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Aug 6, 2025 
Zerlina Maxwell, a political analyst and host on SiriusXM, and Josh Barro, a Substack writer and legal podcast co-host, tackle urgent political issues. They discuss the racial implications of gerrymandering in Texas, targeting disenfranchisement of Black voters. The conversation dives into the slow job growth climate and economic challenges, including rising prices. The duo also examines political accountability in light of the Epstein case, pushing for leaders who genuinely resonate with the working class and address their concerns.
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Texas Redistricting as Racist Gerrymandering
- The Texas redistricting is not just partisan gerrymandering, but racist gerrymandering targeting Black voters.
- It's driven by fear of demographic shifts toward a minority white electorate that Republicans want to dilute.
GOP's Risky Latino Voter Bet
- Republicans bet that Latino voters will stick with them despite disenfranchisement of Black voters.
- This bet ignores how aggressive immigration enforcement harms Latino communities and could backfire politically.
Democrats: Defend Communities Boldly
- Democrats should boldly defend communities of color to increase participation and support.
- Focusing solely on winning back rural or white working-class voters is insufficient for future electoral success.
