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In this episode of Smoke Filled Room, Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt joins Senior Reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the current state of digital media, the ethical questions and challenges surrounding political journalism, insights into the Texas political landscape, and more.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Tony Ortiz
01:39 Current Revolt
13:35 Texas GOP Dynamics and Leadership
28:57 Paid Social Media Campaigns
37:32 The Role of Media and Public Perception
43:03 The Meme Bill and Paid Promotions
44:49 AstroTurf and Internet Influence
47:05 Grifting in Politics
53:17 The Complexity of Legislating
01:00:44 The Trans Issue
01:14:07 Upcoming Elections and Candidates
01:19:01 The THC Legislation Debate
01:22:16 Conclusion
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