Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! Today, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill dive deep into the politics of gerrymandering.
First, Bill takes us behind the scenes of the congressional mapmaking process, sharing stories and insights from his time at the Capitol.
Then, the trio analyzes the congressional maps of Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois—yes, the state where Texas Democrats have “fled” to.
They wrap up with a new game: Two Truths and a Lie. Can they guess which of three absurd-sounding grants were actually funded by Minnesota taxpayers? One is fake, two are real, and all three are ridiculous…
Finally, we sit down with energy policy fellow Sarah Montalbano to discuss her latest report, Shattered Green Dreams, and the real environmental costs of wind and solar energy.
00:00 - Welcome Back!
01:28 - Behind the scenes with Bill - Map negotiations
19:23 - A look at the congressional maps
23:58 - Two truths and a LIE! MN Budget edition
31:12 - Sarah Montalbano joins the show!
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