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On Wednesday’s show: From the latest developments surrounding the second special session in Austin, to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's ongoing social media trolling of President Trump, we seek insight on the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: Former President Lyndon B. Johnson was born on this date in 1908. We revisit several past conversations about his life, political career, and legacy.

And author Jasminne Mendez talks about Story of My Anger , a novel about a teen battling racism and book banning in her Texas school. Mendez will appear at Kindred Stories on Sept. 19

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