E265 - Texas’s Radical Roots w/ David Griscom
Summary
David Griscom discusses his new book, *The Myth of Red Texas*, which challenges the narrative that Texas is inherently conservative by exploring its rich history of labor organizing and radical politics. The episode covers the origins of the Farmers Alliance, the rise and suppression of the Populist Party, and the development of early socialism in the state. Griscom also analyzes the current political landscape, arguing that the Republican Party is increasingly focused on corporate interests rather than the needs of working-class Texans.
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