How Republicans Are Seizing Power In The States | TJPS EXCLUSIVE is a critical investigation into the strategies and maneuvers that Republican leaders are using to consolidate power at the state level. Drawing from the historical context of Ronald Reagan’s dangerous rhetoric about “states’ rights,” this report exposes how modern authoritarian power grabs threaten democracy, civil liberties, and the very foundation of our nation. I also speak with ProPublica Investigative Journalist Doug Clark, who provides in-depth analysis and reporting on the mechanisms Republicans are using to reshape governance and limit accountability, showing why these actions represent an existential threat to American democracy.
Missouri HS Band Program Asking For Young Girls' Menstrual Cycle Info (TJPS EXCLUSIVE) is an alarming investigation into a disturbing policy that required young female students to disclose intimate details about their menstrual cycles to participate in a high school band program. This exclusive report exposes the invasion of privacy, the dangers of normalizing such practices, and the broader implications for students’ rights and bodily autonomy. I speak with Missouri State Representative Elizabeth Fuchs and Bonyen-Lee Gilmore, co-founding member of What’s Next For Missouri?, who both provide critical insight into the political and community response. The episode also highlights the ongoing fight against the abortion ban that Missouri Republicans are pushing for, despite voters having enshrined reproductive rights in the state constitution.
