Episode Details

Ann and EJ sit down with Daryl Davis II, a candidate for City Council District 6, this week for the big story. We also discuss how anti-DEI is impacting TCU and TCC. We give you updates on redistricting talks at the county level as Tim O'Hare's voter fraud law firm gets approved for tens of thousands of our tax dollars.

SHORT STORY #1: Anti-DEI impacts TCU and TCC:

- TCU cuts Diversity & Inclusion office amid funding cut threats, higher-ed politicization

- Tarrant GOP attacks TCU

- Texas DEI ban leads to NAACP event abruptly moving from Tarrant County College

SHORT STORY #2: Updates on Redistricting

- Tarrant County Republicans’ plan to redraw commissioners’ precincts worries Democrats

- Tarrant County takes steps to redraw commissioners’ precincts

SHORT STORY #3: State vs. Local Control

- Legislation could overturn downtown Fort Worth district’s authority

BIG STORY: Interview with Daryl Davis II City Council Candidate for District 6

WINS AND LOSSES

Ann:

👍 5th Graders Advocating for Vaccines

👎 DART in State Legislation

EJ:

👍 Peaceful Protest on the 19th

👎 Crazies in Council Races

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