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Rep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs. Michelle Obama artwork

Rep. James Talarico and the Democratic Fight in Texas, Plus Stephen A. Vs. Michelle Obama

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
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Van and Rachel welcome Texas Rep. James Talarico to shed light on the state’s Democrats fleeing to prevent a vote over efforts to add Republican seats. (0:00) Intro (8:01) Top 5 White Singing Ladies *since 2010 (9:27) Stephen A. Smith vs. Michelle Obama (28:42) Rep. James Talarico joins the show (34:57) The fight against gerrymandering (41:18) Toughening the Democrats (1:02:35) Glaze of the Week (1:15:15) Palantir update (1:16:15) FEMA to deny grants over Israel boycotts Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Rep. James Talarico Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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