Currently Revolting: Smoke Filled Room Ep. 21

In this episode of Smoke Filled Room, Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt joins Senior Reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the current state of digital media, the ethical questions and challenges surrounding political journalism, insights into the Texas political landscape, and more.Listen to more Smoke Filled Room podcasts from our team wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:46 Tony Ortiz01:39 Current Revolt13:35 Texas GOP Dynamics and Leadership28:57 Paid Social Media Campaigns37:32 The Role of Media and Public Perception43:03 The Meme Bill and Paid Promotions44:49 AstroTurf and Internet Influence47:05 Grifting in Politics53:17 The Complexity of Legislating01:00:44 The Trans Issue01:14:07 Upcoming Elections and Candidates01:19:01 The THC Legislation Debate01:22:16 Conclusion