Episode 14: Trump's Redistricting Battle from Texas to California and How New York's Maps Could Hurt Progressives

In this episode, we dig into how political power is being reshaped by redistricting battles across the country. From Texas Republicans pushing through gerrymandered maps at Donald Trump’s urging to secure five additional House seats, to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial “Election Rigging Response Act,” the fight over who draws the lines is anything but neutral.

Host, Nick, takes a deep dive into gerrymandering. From how it works to how it started, you'll learn exactly how important this fight for democracy truly is.

We also look at Governor Kathy Hochul’s call to redraw New York’s congressional districts—and explore how efforts to lock in more moderate Democratic seats could unintentionally undercut progressive leaders like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. What happens when the lines meant to reflect democracy are instead drawn to contain it?

Plus, Kamala Harris weighs in on Texas Democrats. Then Nick shares his outlook for the 2026 Midterm Elections and 2028 Democratic Primaries.

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