Maggie explores the high-stakes battle over partisan gerrymandering with Ruth Conniff of the Wisconsin Examiner. As Texas Republicans, led by Governor Greg Abbott, push to strip Democrats of congressional seats, Conniff warns against Democrats adopting the same tactics, calling it a threat to the nation’s democratic foundation. Wisconsin Representative Ann Roe joins to discuss the power of listening to constituents and bridging political divides. Against the backdrop of alarming actions by Donald Trump—including seizing control of the DC police—Maggie underscores the urgent need for authentic dialogue and grassroots engagement to safeguard democracy.

Read Ruth's editorial here: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/09/we-cant-gerrymander-our-way-back-to-democracy

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