Jamie Kern Lima

This is the worldwide premiere of James Calarico on The Jamie Kern Lima Show.

You're not going to believe this, but I've never heard you share that before.

I've never heard you talk about this, and that's a big thing to say.

James Tallarico is arguably the hottest rising star in U.S.

politics right now.

The eighth-generation Texan, former middle school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, is a four-term Texas state rep described by many as a workhorse, not a show horse, after passing several bills in his state by bringing together both Democrats and Republicans alike.

His current U.S.

Senate campaign has catapulted him into the national spotlight and sparked national debate and outrage over his fight against Christian nationalism.

His vow to end corruption in politics.

And exactly why his national media appearances seem to be causing so much commotion.

causing many to draw comparisons between Tallarico and some of the most inspiring icons in our country's history.

Influencers doing side-by-side photos of you in JFK.

You had a large crowd here.

Some people talking about when they hear you speak, it reminds them of Obama in the 2004 DNC, where they just felt hope ignited again.

When you hear these type of comparisons, what do you think?

And today, for the first time ever, he's opening up like never before.

This is the Jamie Kern Lima Show after all.

So get ready to get to know the man behind the movement where no questions are off limits.

I'm shocked to hear you say that.

I think a lot of people would be surprised that you just said that.