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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Kayla Guo

James Talarico’s progressive take on Christianity made him an online sensation. Will it translate to his Texas Senate bid?

State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, sits for a portrait in his office on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, sits for a portrait in his office on Aug. 27, 2025. (Credit: Manoo Sirivelu/The Texas Tribune)

About 20 minutes into his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Texas Rep. James Talarico started making his case that the Bible sanctions abortion.

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