Gerrymandering is the root of the mess
Summary
Fred Weber discusses the Missouri Supreme Court’s unanimous rejection of a Republican-drawn congressional map, highlighting Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ failed legal maneuvers. He is joined by Rory Riley Topping and Josh Waltenberg, authors of "Draw the Line in Ohio," to explain how gerrymandering manipulates elections and fuels political extremism. The guests analyze Ohio’s redistricting battles as a case study for national trends, urging voters to engage actively to combat corruption and restore fair representation.
Topics discussed
Missouri Supreme Court throws out Republican congressional map
The 'Missouri 1st' map and Secretary Hoskins' baseball meme
Trump's reaction and the national redistricting war
Defining gerrymandering and its bipartisan history
Ohio's failed independent redistricting commission
Politicians ignoring court orders to maintain power
How gerrymandering eliminates general election competition
The link between gerrymandering, corruption, and voter apathy
Case study: Larry Householder's corruption and pardon
Manipulating ballot language and the will of voters
Call to action: Getting off the couch to fight back
Understanding scoreboards and promoting the new book
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