Texas GOP goes all-in for Authoritarianism

Matt Angle, founder of the Lone Star Project, joins the Hot Dish to break down the urgent issues of gerrymandering and redistricting in Texas. Host Heidi Heitkamp and Matt explore how recent political maneuvers aim to weaken minority voting power and reshape congressional districts to favor Republicans.

Listen to learn more about how redistricting in Texas could impact democracy nationwide, especially for rural and minority communities. You will hear practical insight into the legal, political, and social challenges surrounding voting rights. Hosts Heidi and Joel highlight the importance of fair representation and recount personal stories on the real-life impacts of current immigration policies. 

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Creators and Guests

 Heidi Heitkamp
Host
Heidi Heitkamp
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp served as the first female senator elected from North Dakota from 2013 – 2019. he is the founder and Chair of the One Country Project, an organization focused on addressing the needs and concerns of rural America. Heidi was recently named the Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, a university she has long been committed to and a place where she enjoys engaging with students over civic discussions while encouraging them to seek opportunities in public service to our country. Heidi also serves as a contributor to both CNBC and ABC News.
Joel Heitkamp
Host
Joel Heitkamp
He is an multi-award winning talk show host both regionally and nationally. Before radio, he served in the North Dakota Senate from 1995-2008.
Cheri Brisendine
Producer
Cheri Brisendine
Assistant Producer at Voxtopica
Matt Angle
Guest
Matt Angle
Matt Angle is the Founder and Director of the Lone Star Project. The Lone Star Project is the only partisan, Texas-based organization that has been directly involved in redistricting and ballot access litigation.
Richard Fawal
Producer
Richard Fawal
Richard Fawal is founder and CEO of Voxtopica.
Texas GOP goes all-in for Authoritarianism
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