Drawing the Line

National Democratic Redistricting Committee
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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

  2. Mar 11

    DeSantis Thinks He Can Rig Florida — Again

    Virginia’s redistricting amendment is finally on the ballot after the state supreme court finally cleared the way for the April 21st election to move forward — an election that could dramatically shape how the mid-decade redistricting battle moves forward. In this episode, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down what’s at stake in Virginia and why former President Barack Obama is encouraging voters to get involved. They also discuss Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to aggressively pursue joining the redistricting arms race, and how Utah Republicans taking new steps undermine a voter-approved measure to curb gerrymandering.

  3. Mar 4

    Trump Just Called Voting a “Privilege”

    During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump called voting a “privilege.” Not a fundamental right guaranteed to all Americans by the Constitution — a privilege. This is beyond troubling, but it’s also part of a larger pattern by Trump & Republicans’ to undermine our democracy. In the latest episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins & John Bisognano break down Trump’s disturbing rhetoric and how it plays directly into the recent wave of mid-decade redistricting. 🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠  Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

  4. Feb 25

    Why Are Republicans So Scared of Voters?

    Republicans started an unnecessary mid-decade redistricting war because they thought they could get away with it. Instead, voters and lawmakers across the country are pushing back — and they can’t handle it. They are turning to the courts to block voter-led ballot initiatives, stall reforms, and revive extreme legal theories to protect their gerrymandered maps.In this episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down how Republicans are trying to cheat their way to victory in the 2026 midterms and give an update on the latest redistricting news across the country in states like Virginia, Maryland, Utah, and beyond. 🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠  Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

  5. Feb 10

    The GOP Redistricting Scheme is Falling Apart

    Is Donald Trump & Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting scheme falling apart? In this week’s episode of Drawing the Line, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down redistricting updates in Virginia, Florida, and beyond, from voting referendums to Republican infighting. We also cover Republican efforts to further undermine our democracy with the SAVE Act, a bill that could disenfranchise millions of people if passed. 🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠  Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

  6. Jan 13

    SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Rapid Fire Redistricting

    2026 is here! Republicans have wasted no time getting back to work on trying to redraw already-gerrymandered maps, testing the limits of state constitutions, and further escalating Trump’s national gerrymandering scheme.In our first episode of the new year, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins break down upcoming redistricting battles in Florida, Utah, Missouri, and other states across the country and the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in Louisiana v. Callais. 🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠ | 🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠ Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

  7. 12/18/2025

    Indiana Says NO to Trump

    That's a wrap on 2025! In our final episode of the year, Marina Jenkins and John Bisognano break down how Indiana Republicans unexpectedly blocked a Trump-backed mid-decade gerrymander, the pressure and intimidation that followed behind the scenes, and why those tactics backfired.* BIG UPDATE! * We just launched Redistricting Action, a new grassroots hub for getting involved in the fight for representative democracy. Learn more: https://redistrictingaction.org/ 🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

  8. 12/09/2025

    Trump's Gerrymandering Scheme Under Fire

    Trump’s gerrymandering scheme is getting messier each day. From intimidating Indiana lawmakers to Florida’s decision to stall maps until a major ruling on the Voting Rights Act, the fight for fair maps is going head to head with extreme, corrupt politicians that believe they can threaten and cheat their way to power.In this week’s episode, John Bisognano and Marina Jenkins break down what’s driving the growing pressure around redistricting in Indiana, Florida, and states across the country. 🌐 ⁠Visit Our Website⁠🗳️ ⁠Support Our Work⁠ Follow the National Democratic Redistricting Committee: ⁠Bluesky⁠ | ⁠X/Twitter⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠

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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.

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  • Creator
    National Democratic Redistricting Committee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
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    © National Democratic Redistricting Committee
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