Texas Went Blue. Can Democrats Keep It?

Olivia Julianna thought she’d be up until 2 a.m. waiting for Texas election results. Then the early vote came in from Denton County. She joins the full crew to tell the story of the moment she knew James Talarico was going to win and break down how he and Gina Hinojosa reached different voters, why the Republican redraw backfired, and how Tejano star Bobby Pulido turned a jab about singing at quinceañeras into a campaign strategy. The guys also dig into the races that got buried under the Senate headlines, including why the Texas State Board of Education matters to kids outside the state. Plus, what Democrats need to do to keep the voters they just won over and why Olivia wants Talarico glued to his Senate seat when the 2028 presidential chatter starts. Also, Rob Sand’s skateboard video, Trump’s baffling George Washington crypto comparison, and a debate over what Democrats should do first with their new majority. Do they pursue impeachment or put bills on health care and tariffs on Trump’s desk and make him decide whether to veto them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices