Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature

Texas State Representative James Talarico discusses his run for the U.S. Senate and key political issues with Stephen Colbert. Talarico addresses accusations of making racially insensitive comments during his campaign, emphasizing his respect for his opponent and the need to focus on shared goals. He also critiques the Republican Party's focus on culture war issues like furries in schools, arguing it distracts from their economic policies that favor the wealthy. Talarico advocates for the separation of church and state, denouncing Christian nationalism as a distortion of Christian values and highlights the importance of love and acceptance in religious practice.