In this episode of Smoke Filled Room, Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt joins Senior Reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the current state of digital media, the ethical questions and challenges surrounding political journalism, insights into the Texas political landscape, and more.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:46 Tony Ortiz

01:39 Current Revolt

13:35 Texas GOP Dynamics and Leadership

28:57 Paid Social Media Campaigns

37:32 The Role of Media and Public Perception

43:03 The Meme Bill and Paid Promotions

44:49 AstroTurf and Internet Influence

47:05 Grifting in Politics

53:17 The Complexity of Legislating

01:00:44 The Trans Issue

01:14:07 Upcoming Elections and Candidates

01:19:01 The THC Legislation Debate

01:22:16 Conclusion