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Texas politics takes center stage as the hosts discuss the midterm race involving James Tallarico, whom President Trump has nicknamed "Tallafrico." Tallarico has criticized the administration on tariffs and the Epstein files while accusing Attorney General Ken Paxton of being "bought and paid for" by the data center industry. The hosts express skepticism regarding Tallarico's chances of flipping the state blue.
A lobbyist in Austin provides context for Governor Greg Abbott's recent proclamation against the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR. The hosts suggest the timing of the proclamation was a strategic campaign move to capitalize on viral social media concerns regarding the number of mosques in Texas. They compare the situation to similar political fear-mongering tactics used previously in Tennessee.
