

Episode 4721: The Rumble In The West: Texas Redistricting Fight
Aug 20, 2025
Join August Takala, an insightful writer on immigration and tech, Mike Howell from the Oversight Project, and political commentator Alex DeGrasse as they delve into the fiery Texas redistricting battle. They discuss the complexities of the H-1B visa system and its ramifications for American workers. The trio highlights the political tactics in play, the need for transparency in job listings, and the urgent push for election integrity. It's a riveting exploration of how immigration policies and redistricting can shape the democratic landscape.
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Newsom's Viral Social Playbook
- Gavin Newsom's social media strategy is effective because it mirrors and weaponizes online culture to energize supporters and rile opponents.
- Steve Bannon highlights its cultural relevance and rapid impact on political messaging.
Texas Map Aims To Lock In GOP Seats
- Texas Republicans proposed a mid-decade map adding five GOP U.S. House seats by cracking Democratic strongholds.
- Bannon frames the maneuver as an effort to lock in a GOP majority before the next election.
Democrats Flee The Capitol To Block Quorum
- Texas Democrats left the state to prevent a quorum and were followed by troopers; they ripped up compulsory permission slips.
- Bannon says those images and tactics energized the fight and media attention.