EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 24 MIN
How Texas Became a Right-Wing California
from Washington Monthly · host Washington Monthly
Until about a decade ago, the Texas GOP epitomized traditionalsmall-government conservatism. It championed tort reform, deregulation, and a laissez-faire, business-friendly atmosphere that politicians would often contrast to the oppressive regime of California. But the election of Donald Trump has led to a peculiarphenomenon: the “Californi-fication” of Texas and the adoption of California-style tactics to impose a right-wing agenda. In this episode , journalist Christopher Hooks speaks with host Anne Kim about his recent article for Texas Monthly chronicling this shift.
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