Ben Rhodes, a former Obama aide and host of Missing America, joins Manny Garcia and Cliff Walker, leaders of the Texas Democratic Party. They discuss the recent victories in Missouri for Medicaid expansion and progressive candidates like Cori Bush. The conversation turns to the monumental advertising push by the Biden campaign and strategies to turn Texas blue, emphasizing grassroots mobilization. Rhodes also shares insights from his new podcast, exploring America's role in global democracy and the power of social movements in combating authoritarianism.