Gerrymandering at War: Unpacking PA & TX Redistricting”

Join Steven Carr in The Lion's Den as he delves into "The War on Redistricting"—a high-stakes battle reshaping American democracy. From Texas’s controversial mid-decade maps to Pennsylvania’s redrawn congressional balance, Carr breaks down how redistricting is being weaponized by both parties.

Expect sharp analysis, historical context, and insight into what’s at stake for the 2026 midterms.

Show Notes & Timestamps

0:00 – 0:45 Introduction — What’s at stake in the war on redistricting

0:45 – 5:00 What is redistricting? Democratic vs. Republican strategies today

5:00 – 10:00 Texas’s new congressional map—GOP gains, legal fights, and political fallout

10:00 – 14:00 Pennsylvania’s post-2022 map—currently a 5 Dem / 2 GOP split

14:00 – 18:00 Historical court decisions shaping redistricting: Baker v. Carr, Wesberry, Reynolds
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18:00 – 22:00 Gerrymandering explained: tactics and partisan manipulation
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22:00 – 23:50 Closing thoughts—what comes next in this redistricting standoff

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