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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: The High-Stakes Game Behind Your District Lines
Description: 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.