Red, White and Who? The Swing Voters in South Texas
Summary
This episode of "Red, White, and Who" explores the political shift of Hispanic voters in South Texas, who swung to Trump in 2024 but now face economic and immigration-related frustrations. Host Ryan Knudsen and producers Elizabeth Findel and Matt Kwong visit the Rio Grande Valley to interview local residents, including a home builder whose workers were detained by ICE, and canvassers supporting Republican congressional candidate Eric Flores.
Topics discussed
Visiting a stalled construction site in South Texas
Benny Melendez's vote switch and the Hispanic swing voter
Sponsor reads and episode introduction
The political shift in the Rio Grande Valley
Voter sentiment and Trump's role in the race
Canvassing for Eric Flores and voter reactions
Democrats' strategy using Trump endorsements
Sponsor reads for Anthropic and USA Facts
The Senate race: Tallarico vs. Paxton
Voter perceptions of Tallarico and Paxton
Undecided voters and split-ticket strategies
Analysis of the fragile Republican coalition
Credits and next episode preview
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