Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast
Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast is where Texas politics gets the scrutiny it deserves. Hosted by strategist and writer Garrett Fulce, the show features in-depth conversations with lawmakers, activists, and insiders shaping policy in Austin and beyond. Each week, Garrett cuts through the noise with candid interviews and sharp commentary—bringing listeners beyond the talking points to the real mechanics of power in Texas.
Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast
A Conservative Asks a Democrat to Explain Her Platform — She Didn’t Hold Back
Garrett Fulce returns to “Seeing Red” after a brief hiatus, discussing local politics with Sara McGee, a Democratic candidate for Texas House District 132. Sara shares her origin story in politics, sparked by a challenging encounter with current representative Mike Schofield, and her advocacy for issues like reproductive rights, public education, and health. The episode explores nuanced views on abortion, the implications of school choice, and Sara’s experiences with social media activism.
0:00 — Cold open
0:42 — Intro + explaining the hiatus
4:00 — McGee’s origin story
8:20 — Abortion: lived experience vs. legislative text
13:00 — Cases of miscarriage, preeclampsia, and medical liability fears
16:30 — Garrett’s rebuttal: moral hierarchy, exceptions, and conservative tensions
20:00 — Fringe bills vs. mainstream Republican thinking
23:00 — Why the abortion debate breaks political messaging
24:00 — Transition to education funding and vouchers
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