Identity Politics And Why Accountability Still Matters

Loyalty feels good until it starts excusing the very thing we claim to oppose. We take a hard look at identity politics on the right and the left, and why treating politicians like untouchable symbols makes accountability impossible and bad policy inevitable.We walk through a major Texas election integrity fight over open primaries vs closed primaries, including Governor Greg Abbott’s convention remarks backing closed Republican primaries. Then we test the “great speech” moment against the quieter decisions that actually shape Texas for years, like appointments to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. If higher education is already a battleground over DEI, compelled speech, and ideological capture, who gets appointed matters as much as what gets applauded on stage.From there, we widen the lens: a Harris County judge reportedly absent from court while still drawing a public salary, a Texas Supreme Court ruling that limits state power in an eminent domain repurchase dispute, and a Discovery Green teen takeover that forces Houston police into crowd control and gunfire response. We also bring in Medicare Monday with Justin White to explain where Medicare Advantage is heading, why PPO plans are under pressure, when to expect real plan details, and what the Annual Notice of Change in September can reveal about cancellations, networks, and benefits.************************************************Listen every day to our strong conservative programs on Patriot Talk 920 AM.  Tune-in on your radio in Houston to KYST 920 AM or download our app by visiting 920app.com or search for "Patriot Talk 920" from your app store!