Guest host Jim Santelle tackles the contentious Texas redistricting saga, where a GOP push to redraw congressional maps aims to secure a House majority. The episode dives into the historical and current implications of gerrymandering and Voting Rights Act challenges, spotlighting state-level quorum-breaking tactics. Later, Jim chats with Dean Muller from Wisconsin for Environmental Justice about leveraging tort claims to hold companies that pollute accountable for climate-related damages. The conversation underscores the urgency of local action against climate change, emphasizing the potential for legal strategies to generate revenue for municipalities grappling with infrastructure costs.

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