Episode Details

In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we take a hard look at gerrymandering—the modern political weapon designed to silence communities of color and block fair representation. Is Texas redistricting the new Jim Crow? We uncover the real agenda behind these maps and explore what YOU can do to fight back.

🗓️ Air Date: July 28, 2025, at 7 AM CST
📡 Where to Listen: KRGN 98.5 FM, KVBM 104.7 FM, and the Rethinking Freedom YouTube channel.

👥 Featured Guests:

Terris Goodwin – President, Bell County Texas Democratic Women. Terris sheds light on how these power grabs affect local communities, particularly Black and Brown women.

Rep. Vikki Goodwin – Texas House District 47. With years in the legislature, she shares firsthand experiences of how gerrymandered maps weaken democracy and policy reform on education, housing, and safety.

Stephanie Swanson – Leader, Fair Maps Texas Coalition. A fearless advocate for fair representation, she brings an analytical lens to the structural injustices behind redistricting.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

How gerrymandering suppresses votes and erodes democracy.

The racial and political motives behind Texas redistricting.

Why fair maps = fair policies for education, housing, and safety.

Action steps YOU can take to demand fair representation.

Learn More:
Fair Maps Texas Coalition – www.fairmapstexas.org

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