In this episode of From Our Generation, Crom Carmichael and Mike Hassell explore how redistricting, internal migration, and economic policy are reshaping the American political landscape. They unpack the long and partisan history of gerrymandering, the constitutional roots of state-controlled redistricting, and the political implications of Texas and California maneuvering for new congressional seats.

The discussion turns to the 2030 census (and Trump’s push to move it forward) as Crom and Mike analyze the impact of counting illegal immigrants, the net effect on federal funding, and the seismic shift caused by Americans relocating from blue states to red ones. They also examine the "Big Beautiful Bill," breaking down how permanent tax cuts, exemptions for tips and overtime, and pro-growth incentives could spark a manufacturing resurgence and boost real wages.

Finally, they assess the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s law enforcement, the politics of crime reduction, and how both parties may be forced to defend their choices to a skeptical electorate. What happens when political maps are redrawn... and the voters move faster than the lines?

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