Drawing the Line is a podcast about the maps that shape our democracy and what it takes to make every vote count. From gerrymandering to voting rights, we unpack the headlines and spotlight what it takes to achieve fair representation — and the fight for our democracy. Drawing the Line is the official podcast of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.
Gina Hinojosa’s Fight to Flip Texas with Rep. Gina Hinojosa
Texas hasn’t elected a Democratic governor in decades. Gina Hinojosa wants to change that.On this episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins & John Bisognano sit down with Texas State Representative and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa and discuss why she believes Texans are ready for a different kind of leadership.They also dive deep into Texas’ role at the center of the mid-decade redistricting crisis and how the Lone Star State’s next governor could have an enormous impact on the future of fair maps.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:35: Why Gina Hinojosa Is Running for Governor05:12: Why This Election Feels Different07:30: Texas and the Redistricting Arms Race10:34: Could Texas Redraw Its Maps Again?13:04: What Hinojosa Is Hearing From Texas Voters16:12: How to Get Involved17:14: Rapid Fire Questions19:13: Meeting the Moment20:16: End Credits--------The National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) is your front-row seat to the fight for fair maps. The NDRC covers redistricting, gerrymandering, voting rights, and the legal and political battles shaping America. --------📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the NDRC:→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@demredistrict→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demredistrict→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com→ X/Twitter: https://x.com/demredistrict
30 Sept 2026
How State Courts Shape Our Democracy with Justice Anita Earls
State supreme courts have become one of the most important battlegrounds in the fight for fair maps, voting rights, and the future of our democracy.On this episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins & John Bisognano are joined by Justice Anita Earls, a justice for the North Carolina Supreme Court. They discuss why North Carolina has been at the center of redistricting fights for years, the fight for voting rights and equal justice in the South, and the major impact that state courts can have on our lives. We also discuss Justice Earls’ career as a civil rights attorney, the importance of dissent, and how our fight to protect our democracy is bigger than a single election.CHAPTERS:0:00: Introduction2:03: Why State Supreme Courts Matter7:25: Justice Earls’ Path to Civil Rights Law14:42: Why Fair Redistricting Matters22:34: Why North Carolina Is a Voting Rights Battleground26:54: What Gives Justice Earls Hope31:22: How to Get Involved & End Credits--------The National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) is your front-row seat to the fight for fair maps. The NDRC covers redistricting, gerrymandering, voting rights, and the legal and political battles shaping America. --------📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the NDRC:→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@demredistrict→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demredistrict→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com→ X/Twitter: https://x.com/demredistrict
18 Aug 2026
Can Trump Change the Census?
The midterms are taking shape, but the fight over who gets to vote and whose votes count is far from settled. This week on Drawing the Line, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins break down the latest primary results in Wisconsin and Minnesota and what they mean for the road to November.Then, we look at the fights already unfolding beyond Election Day, from Trump’s attacks on vote by mail and the census to new redistricting battles in Mississippi and Maryland.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Road to November00:31 Wisconsin’s Wild Primary08:01 Minnesota’s Primary Results12:36 Trump Targets Vote by Mail14:33 The Fight Over the 2030 Census17:30 Mississippi’s New Gerrymandering Fight21:18 The Next Wave of Mid-Decade Redistricting21:54 Maryland Prepares to Fight Back23:10 What Happens After November25:00 Closing & Credits--------The National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) is your front-row seat to the fight for fair maps. The NDRC covers redistricting, gerrymandering, voting rights, and the legal and political battles shaping America. --------📍 Visit Our Website: https://democraticredistricting.com/ 📍 Support Our Work: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-drawthelineFollow the NDRC:→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demredistrict/→ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@demredistrict→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemRedistrict→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demredistrict→ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democraticredistricting.com→ X/Twitter: https://x.com/demredistrict
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