Our beloved Governor, Gavin Newsom, is threatening to redraw political district lines (ahem, cutting Republican seats) if Texas moves forward with its own redistricting plan backed by President Trump. But is this fair representation or pure political retaliation? In this episode, I break down what redistricting is, how gerrymandering works, why Texas and California are at odds, and why this fight could impact your voice in Congress!

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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/california-redistricting-battle

Timestamps:

00:00 - 00:57 I got COVID!

00:58 - 02:23 One YEAR of The California Conversation!

02:24 - 06:25 The Redistricting Debate

06:26 - 08:31 Controversial Redistricting Efforts

08:32 - 14:19 Underlying Motives & Legal Processes

14:20 - 15:49 Advertiser! Connected Care

15:50 - 19:31 Redistricting California: Yes or No?