A new book is challenging conventional assumptions about Texas politics by tracing the state's long and frequently forgotten tradition of economic populism. The work, titled The Myth of Red Texas, is authored by Austin-based political commentator David Griscom.
Griscom discussed the project during an interview with NPR's Rob Schmitz that aired on November 7, 2026, at 5:12 PM ET. The conversation centered on the history of economic populism in Texas and the themes explored in the book.
According to the broadcast, audio of the segment will be available later in the day. The interview was conducted by Schmitz, a correspondent for NPR.
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