Raging Moderates

13 episodes

10.7 hours of content

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Scott and Jessica sit down with Texas representative James Talarico, the lawmaker and devout Christian whose speeches from the state house floor have gone viral. They talk about how his faith inspires his political views, and why he might be a role model for the future of the Democratic Party. Plus — Rep. Talarico discusses the looming threat of redistricting and the response to the recent devastating floods in his home state. 00:00 Introduction 2:20 What was your calling to enter politics? 05:13 What went on with the government response to the recent floods? 10:31 What’s going on with redistricting in Texas — and can we move past petty power politics? 13:56 Ad Break 14:32 How does it feel to be a nationally recognized rising star in the Democratic Party? 16:36 What is your view on school vouchers? 19:36 How does your faith inform your political views? 27:36 Will you be running for U.S. Senate? 28:56 What are your thoughts on people losing health care as a result of the GOP budget? 35:02 What are the struggles that young men in Texas are facing? Follow Jessica Tarlov (@JessicaTarlov) https://x.com/JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G (@profgalloway)   / profgalloway   Subscribe to Raging Moderates: https://pod.link/1774505095 Instagram (@RagingModeratesPod)   / ragingmoderatespod   #scottgalloway #politics #trump #tarrifs #republicanparty #democraticparty #tradewar #medicare #socialsecurityretirement #trumpnews #trumppresidency #republicanparty #democrats #texas #flooding #campmystic #healthcare #senate #jessicatarlov Please support this channel by subscribing here:    / @theprofgpod