Texas Drag Is Back
Summary
Hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss a federal judge striking down Texas’s drag ban, the death of actor Tim Curry, and a deadly flash flood in Nepal. They cover legal battles over Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order, Georgia’s redistricting, and Steve Bannon’s contempt charges. The episode also features updates on the Alaska Senate race, Jared Kushner’s Albania resort probe, and listener good news stories.
Topics discussed
Intro: USPS mail-in ballot ruling and headline roundup
Texas judge strikes down drag ban: 'Just don't go'
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80; hosts reflect on his legacy
Flash floods in Nepal-Tibet border region kill 157
South Carolina Senate race: Darlene Nordone's victory and criticism
Minnesota shooter extradition blocked by Texas governor
Judge declines to dismiss charges against Steve Bannon
Mint Mobile sponsorship segment
Legal battle over Trump's anti-mail voting executive order
Georgia congressional map struck down for racial gerrymandering
Alaska Senate race: The three Dan Sullivans
Democrats probe Jared Kushner's Albania resort deal
Ennis Cantor Freedom banned from WNBA game
Texas drag ban ruling details and Dolly Parton tribute
Facts of Life anniversary and listener shoutouts
Laundry Sauce sponsorship segment
Good News: Overseas voting, softball league, and listener stories
Outro and credits
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