

‘The Kylee Cast’ With Kylee Griswold, Ep. 5: Someone’s Got To Go To Prison
11 snips Aug 7, 2025
In this discussion, Matt Kittle, Senior Elections Correspondent at The Federalist, brings insights into the Texas redistricting controversies—drawing parallels to a similar 2011 situation in Wisconsin. Ben Weingarten, Senior Contributor, dives into the quest for accountability surrounding Russiagate, sharing the complexities involved in pursuing it. They also dissect media portrayals around these topics, with Kittle critiquing the Democratic narrative on gerrymandering and Weingarten emphasizing the importance of transparency in political investigations.
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Reforming SNAP to Promote Health
- Taxpayer funds shouldn't support junk food in SNAP benefits to combat obesity and diabetes.
- Limiting sugary items on food stamps tackles health and economic consequences effectively.
Legislators Flee Votes Tactic
- Fleeing state legislatures to block votes is a recurring tactic employed by both parties.
- Media often mislabels these actions as unprecedented or heroic when they've historical precedent.
Wisconsin Walkout and Response
- Wisconsin Republicans countered Democrat walkout by passing non-fiscal provisions without a quorum.
- Political stunts only stall legislative processes temporarily; lawmakers eventually must perform their duties.