Episode Summary:
In this episode of "Seeing Red," Representative Jared Patterson joins Garrett & Andi for an insightful exploration of Texas politics, emphasizing recent legislative achievements and the tumultuous landscape of the Republican primaries. This discussion cuts through the noise of political disinformation, offering a firsthand account of the state's conservative victories and the money-making efforts of certain interest groups.
Led by Representative Patterson's expertise, the episode delves into the accusations of lying and misinformation plaguing the campaign trails, contrasting the reality of conservative legislative wins with the disparaging attacks on incumbent Republicans. With topics such as the electrical grid, robust discussions on policy debates, and the ethics of political advertising coming, the episode serves as a primer for what's happening in Texas Politics.
Representative Patterson provides a stark look at the business model of political groups that profit from sowing discord and challenges the status quo of the current political climate with a call for reform and truth.
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