Gerrymandering has become a darkly ironic cornerstone of American democracy—an undemocratic tactic that’s become business as usual. In Texas, the practice is taking center stage again as Republican leaders move to redraw district lines ahead of the midterms, at the urging of former President Trump in a bid to secure more GOP seats. Now, Democratic strongholds like California and New York are threatening to follow suit, escalating a nationwide redistricting war.

I’m joined by Professor Mike Latner, a leading expert on gerrymandering, to unpack the origins of this strategic manipulation, how it undermines fair representation, and why partisan and racial gerrymandering remain one of the biggest threats to voting rights in America today. The fight for fair maps is far from over—and unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be getting better any time soon.