About this episode
The episode discusses the THC industry's response to new Texas regulations, the implications of Christian nationalism in schools, and the challenges facing Texas Democrats and the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.
The THC industry is fighting back against new Texas regulations that threaten to put many of them out of business. Houston Chronicle reporter Isaac Yu joins host Jeremy Wallace to explain key parts of the new regulations, the industry's recent lawsuit and what will happen next. Also, they break down the latest way that Christian nationalism may be seeping into public schools. Later, the Austin American-Statesman’s John Mortiz joins the program to talk about how Texas Democrats are still paying for their attempts to stop the congressional redistricting plan and why U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw is calling out U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Finally, Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters stops in to acknowledge the tough midterm elections ahead, but insists the party has a plan to defy recent electoral history. Why? "We have no other option. We have to win," he says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jeremy Wallace
Guests: Isaac Yu, John Mortiz, Joe Gruters
Topics covered
- THC regulations
- Texas politics
- Christian nationalism
- public schools
- congressional redistricting
- midterm elections
Keywords
- THC industry
- Texas regulations
- lawsuit
- Christian nationalism
- congressional redistricting
- Dan Crenshaw
- Ted Cruz
- midterm elections
- Republican National Committee
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Houston Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman, Republican National Committee
Places: Texas, U.S.
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