The Dispatch Podcast

Can Redistricting Lead to a GOP Midterm Victory?

The Dispatch Podcast

Show Notes

Mike Warren is joined by Jonah Goldberg, David Drucker, and Charles Hilu to discuss the nationwide redistricting battles happening in state legislatures and Donald Trump’s low approval for handling inflation.

The Agenda:

—Impact of Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS decision

—Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama redistricting

—South Carolina Republican defies Trump

—Race and representation

—Abysmal inflation approval

—Trump: “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation”

—Can Republicans win both chambers?

—NWYT: Peak bagel?

Dispatch Recommendations:

—SCOTUS Clears Way for Alabama to Use Congressional Map

—Could Hantavirus Go Global?

—The Empire of Baloney

—Why Surging Federal Debt Matters

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