Before You Speak | Episode 44 | The Texas Experiment in Republican Governance
This week, Derek and Elwyn put the “Texas model” under the microscope. They dig into the state’s reputation as an economic powerhouse and business magnet and ask what comes with that success. From the explosion of data centers and their demands on Texas communities and infrastructure, to school vouchers, reproductive rights, healthcare access and the state’s approach to Medicaid, they explore the tradeoffs behind three decades of Republican governance in Texas.
Along the way, they hit the week’s news, talk sports, unpack Trump’s latest comments, discuss Mamdani and Netanyahu, and wrestle with…
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