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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 16 MIN

Proposing A New Congressional Map

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Tennessee Republicans proposed a congressional map to dilute the state's lone majority-black district. The new map fragments Memphis and Shelby County into three districts, potentially flipping a Democratic seat. Matt argues that political motivations, not racial demographics, drive such redistricting. The conversation shifts to a debate on candidate participation.

Tennessee Republicans proposed a congressional map to dilute the state's lone majority-black district. The new map fragments Memphis and Shelby County into three districts, potentially flipping a Democratic seat. Matt argues that political motivations, not racial demographics, drive such redistricting. The conversation shifts to a debate on candidate participation.

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Tennessee Republicans proposed a congressional map to dilute the state's lone majority-black district. The new map fragments Memphis and Shelby County into three districts, potentially flipping a Democratic seat. Matt argues that political...

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