Episode
The Blueprint
43:02
Published: Thu Oct 06 2022
Description
How the Republican grass roots got years ahead of a changing country, and whether the Democrats can catch up.
Chapters
The suburbs around Fort Worth and Dallas have traditionally been conservative, but are now trending towards Democrats, potentially giving them an advantage in the electoral college through big states like California and Texas.
00:00 - 04:31 (04:31)
Summary
The suburbs around Fort Worth and Dallas have traditionally been conservative, but are now trending towards Democrats, potentially giving them an advantage in the electoral college through big states like California and Texas.
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A co-working space with a conservative flair has flags from conservative rallies hanging in cubicles, including one modeled on the Texas flag.
04:32 - 10:11 (05:39)
Summary
A co-working space with a conservative flair has flags from conservative rallies hanging in cubicles, including one modeled on the Texas flag. The business allows members to pursue their conservative politics openly.
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In addition to voting changes to handle transgender students, Colleyville Heritage High School also changed the election rules to either do a plurality system or one with runoffs, some believe to preserve their majority.
10:11 - 16:39 (06:28)
Summary
In addition to voting changes to handle transgender students, Colleyville Heritage High School also changed the election rules to either do a plurality system or one with runoffs, some believe to preserve their majority. This school has a history with the district having gotten rid of a popular new black principal.
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As Texas demographics change, the political party in power may not necessarily change along with it.
16:39 - 27:54 (11:15)
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As Texas demographics change, the political party in power may not necessarily change along with it. Patriot Mobile aims to maintain their values and reach out to all demographics, emphasizing the centrality of Christian values as a common thread that crosses racial lines in Texas.
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The Democrats' fight for reproductive rights is being threatened by Republicans who are pushing for a federal ban on access to such services, undermining basic life, liberty, and happiness for all women.
27:54 - 34:24 (06:29)
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The Democrats' fight for reproductive rights is being threatened by Republicans who are pushing for a federal ban on access to such services, undermining basic life, liberty, and happiness for all women. Although this issue is deeply ingrained with sexism and misogyny, Democrats are determined to balance moral clarity and the political reality to ensure that women are not deprived of their rights.
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The Republicans have been successful in implementing their right wing agenda on the local level because of the support they receive from billionaires.
34:24 - 39:38 (05:13)
Summary
The Republicans have been successful in implementing their right wing agenda on the local level because of the support they receive from billionaires. However, the way to fight against them is by strengthening democracy through organizing and encouraging people to vote.
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The importance of registering and getting people to vote and the need for Democrats to use the Republican blueprint to energize their grassroots for the upcoming election are discussed in this podcast with Senator Jilla Brand and the host.
39:38 - 42:56 (03:18)
Summary
The importance of registering and getting people to vote and the need for Democrats to use the Republican blueprint to energize their grassroots for the upcoming election are discussed in this podcast with Senator Jilla Brand and the host.