EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 39 MIN
The High-Stakes Game Behind Your District Lines
from The Smerconish Podcast · host David Wasserman, Michael Smerconish
Michael is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, for a deep dive into one of the most controversial political tactics of our time: mid-decade redistricting. Should states be allowed to redraw district lines before the next census? Wasserman lays out the stakes—how these political power grabs can reshape Congress, tip elections, and potentially undermine democracy. Don’t miss this urgent conversation that reveals what’s really going on behind the maps. Original air date 28 July 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Michael is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, for a deep dive into one of the most controversial political tactics of our time: mid-decade redistricting. Should states be allowed to redraw district lines before the next census? Wasserman lays out the stakes—how these political power grabs can reshape Congress, tip elections, and potentially undermine democracy. Don’t miss this urgent conversation that reveals what’s really going on behind the maps. Original air date 28 July 2025.
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