"Base-rattlers," salamanders, and dragnets - all found in the backstory to the latest redistricting efforts in the Lone Star state.

We dive into what salamanders have to do with "gerrymandering" (turns out ... a lot!) and map out what's at stake.

Plus - how both political parties use this issue to gather support and donations (aka "base-rattling").

Quick FYI: Redistricting can happen without a state adding new representatives due to population changes! It can simply occur when congressional districts change or shift. In this Texas case, Texas both added seats during the latest census AND wants to redraw existing districts. After I listened to this podcast a few times during edit, I wanted to make sure to emphasize this fact!

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