Texas Politics in 2024: Antisemitism Funding, Border Bill, and Much More

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

We have a lot to cover and unpack. Be prepared for a lot of rants from EJ! We start local, but the big story is about what is happening at the state level that keeps Texas in the news. We honestly assess political decision-making and why Abbott is obsessed with immigration.
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SHORT STORY #1 Tarrant to look at terminating contract after state finds private jail out of compliance
SHORT STORY #2 Tarrant public health director resigns after a decade-long stint in the position
SHORT STORY #3 Tarrant Transportation Summit
BIG STORY: A brief overview of the drama and shenanigans among our Texas Politicians
We cover a smorgasbord of topics
- Texas GOP leaders reverse course, ban antisemites from party
- Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines
- FBI foils 2022 plot by militiamen to “start a war” at the Texas-Mexico border
- Border security overpowers school vouchers
-Texas conservatives test how far they can extend abortion and gender-transition restrictions beyond state lines
Supporting Documents to EJ's Rants:
- How to detoxify the politics of migration
- Biden is doing great, which is why they are obsessed with immigration
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 Indoor Farm
👎 DFFW

EJ:
👍 Dickies
👎 Dallas Stadium