From Washington: How Gerrymandering Is Reshaping Politics & Driving Extremism

From Washington: How Gerrymandering Is Reshaping Politics & Driving Extremism

Author: FOX News Radio September 6, 2026 Duration: 31:13
With a narrow House majority up for grabs in the midterms, states across the country have engaged in a mid-decade redistricting arms race that is drastically reducing the number of competitive congressional races. Journalist Josh Rultenberg, co-author of Draw the Line in Ohio,  joins to discuss how partisan map-making in states like Ohio diminishes voter choice, why safe seats incentivize extreme partisanship, and his call for a national standard or grassroots movement to end gerrymandering before the 2030 census.Plus,  Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX) joins to discuss the congressional investigation into whether foreign money was illegally funneled through ActBlue, after top officials at the fundraising platform invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during probing over donation vetting and safeguards. PHOTO CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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