The Ben Shapiro Show - Who is James Talarico?

Could the Texas Senate election become one of the biggest political stories of the 2026 midterms? Ben Shapiro takes a closer look at the Howdy Doody Democrat James Talarico and his comments about hating Christianity, loving drag queens, and his record on trans-ing the kids from the Texas State House. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this November's election.

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