The Legal Lens Podcast

188. Legal Bestie Breakdown: Redistricting, DEI Rollbacks, Healthcare, and Civil Rights with Attorney Symone Redwine

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes attorney Symone Redwine, aka “Legal Bestie” and host of the popular YouTube channel, “Girl is that Legal?,” to discuss the critical legal battles surrounding race-based redistricting in Texas, the significant role of the United States Supreme Court under the current presidential administration, and the ongoing challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in education and politics in 2025. Symone breaks down complex voting rights issues, the political maneuvering behind redistricting and map changes, and the broader implications for representation and democracy.

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes attorney Symone Redwine, aka “Legal Bestie” and host of the popular YouTube channel, “Girl is that Legal?,” to discuss the critical legal battles surrounding race-based redistricting in Texas, the significant role of the United States Supreme Court under the current presidential administration, and the ongoing challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in education and politics in 2025. Symone breaks down complex voting rights issues, the political maneuvering behind redistricting and map changes, and the broader implications for representation and democracy. 

Key Topics Covered:

• Race-based redistricting and its impact on Texan communities
• The politicization of the United States Supreme Court and its decisions on voting rights
• The weakening of federal protections for racial and political minorities
• The current state of student loan forgiveness and rollbacks 
• Challenges faced by Black women in DEI roles and the shadow of racial bias
• The potential national implications of Texas redistricting for future elections