The last Democrat elected to the Senate seat Cristina Tzintzun has her sights on was Lyndon Johnson. Republican takeovers are just a fact of life in the South. And yet in some places, there's light at the end of the tunnel for beleaguered Dems. It's i
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What Democrats can learn from Beyoncé (with James Talarico)
James Talarico is a Texas state representative who’s recently announced his candidacy for US Senate. He’s a Democrat, but not afraid to criticize some aspects of his party. “National Democrats have talked about defending democracy or protecting institutions,” he said. “But, this ... Show More
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Feb 2019
Beto O’Rourke: A Hopeful Voice
Oprah sits down with political hopeful Beto O’Rourke, who many say has emerged as a fresh voice for Americans who feel detached, divided and disillusioned in today’s political climate. Beto, who’s known for his successful grassroots political campaigns, became one of the youngest ... Show More
46m 26s
Jul 2022
The Rise of the Conservative Latina
<p>For decades, Republicans have sought to make gains with a critical voting block: Latinos.</p><p>Last month, when Mayra Flores was elected to Congress from Texas, she finally showed them a way to gain that support. Today, we explore what her campaign tells us about the future o ... Show More
30m 43s
Sep 2021
Eye on Texas: Ted Cruz, Immigration & Blaming AOC
The Daily Show chronicles the life of Sen. Ted Cruz, conservatives blame liberals for a devastating winter storm, and District Attorney Mark Gonzalez fights for change in Nueces County.
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Jul 2021
Texas Democrats fight back
<p>Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republicans from passing a voter suppression bill and finally held a highly-anticipated meeting with Joe Manchin. Brian interviews one of the Texas Democrats himself, James Talarico, about his viral interview with a Fox News host, his re ... Show More
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