It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind the Texas Election Shock, the GOP’s Warning Signs & What Comes Next


Author: iHeartPodcasts February 6, 2026 Duration: 31:28
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind the Texas Election Shock, the GOP’s Warning Signs & What Comes Next

In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the numbers behind the surprising results of a recent Texas special election and the significant swing toward Democrats that has Republicans on edge.

Ryan analyzes what really drove the outcome — from flawed candidate selection and turnout dynamics to messaging failures that don’t always show up in the headlines. He also pushes back on media narratives predicting a Republican collapse in the upcoming midterm elections, offering a data-driven look at what the results actually signal nationwide. 

The episode wraps with an Ask Me Anything segment, where Ryan tackles listener questions on the 14th Amendment, China’s population statistics, and other timely political debates.

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