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Texas Democratic Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos joins Emily to discuss the decision by her and her colleagues to leave the state, breaking the legislative quorum to prevent a vote on new Republican-drawn redistricting maps. Rep. Ramos explains the strategy behind the move, why she considers it a necessary "sacrifice," and her view that the proposed maps are designed to dilute the votes of minority communities.

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Emily dives into the chaos unfolding at CNN, where primetime panels are turning into headline-grabbing showdowns. She breaks down two fiery clips—from a slavery debate featuring Jillian Michaels to a January 6th clash between Scott Jennings and Julie Roginsky.

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Emily talks with The Grayzone’s Aaron Maté about the upcoming Alaska summit and Donald Trump’s attempts to end the war in Ukraine after years of neocons in both parties sabotaging peace deals to keep the war machine running. Now, with Ukraine’s leverage gone, its population devastated, and Americans tired of funding a losing fight, is Trump poised to defy the swamp and secure real diplomacy with Vladimir Putin?

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Emily reflects on her White House press pool duties over the weekend in Washington, D.C., where President Trump’s motorcade passed a tent encampment that sparked a sweeping federal crackdown on the capital’s rising crime. From homelessness taking over parts of D.C. to the rise of juvenile crime, Emily unpacks what's unfolding with crime in America’s capital and what it says about the nation itself.

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Emily interviews Ryan Girdusky to discuss gerrymandering and how both parties have used it to gain political advantage. They focus on Texas as a leading example of severe gerrymandering, while noting that media coverage often overlooks similar actions by Democrats. The conversation also touches on how national figures are using the issue to shape their political images.

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Emily unpacks the controversy surrounding the alleged phone call between President Trump and Andrew Cuomo, which both camps deny but The New York Times stands by. Zohran Mamdani calls it “disqualifying” and frames Cuomo as a Trump ally. While this alleged news and political maneuvering may appeal to Democratic voters, it may turn off swing voters who view it as a political distraction.

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Emily breaks down a new poll showing a generational and partisan divide over support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Younger conservatives and independents are shifting away from pro-Israel views, and even Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has openly criticized Israeli actions. Trump’s approval among young conservatives and independents is declining, indicating that GOP leaders are out of step with public opinion.

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Emily discusses former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s unsettling interview with an AI-generated version of Joaquin Oliver, a Parkland shooting victim whose parents consented to the project. The AI’s unnatural, sci-fi-like responses raise ethical concerns, though Joaquin’s family defends it as a way to cope with their loss. Emily highlights the potential dangers of this technology and how it may hinder the natural process of accepting death and grief.

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