Party Politics

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad

Outrage over Trump NATO comments

Trump wants mass deportations

Shakeup in the RNC?

Old age and the presidency

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas GOP censures Dade Phelan

Paxton vs. Cornyn

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

An ungovernable Congress?

Trump takes Nevada

Haley appearance on 'SNL'

Where's Joe Biden?

Court: Trump not immune

TEXAS TOPICS

Primary elections in Texas

Ted Cruz wants security escorts

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Border deal busted?

House GOP advances effort to impeach Mayorkas

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott vs. the federal government

Paxton case do-over?

Trump in feud with Phelan

Dutton edges Money in runoff

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political polarization--its underlying causes, how partisanship is pushed to its extremes, and some potential steps toward better unification.

DISCUSSION POINTS

What is polarization?

The gerrymandering effect

Campaigns are expensive

The primary process

The shrinking center

Violence on the rise

Potential solutions

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of another test for the Texas electric grid, Trump's win in Iowa, and Greg Abbott's record-breaking campaign donation, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress approves major tax deal

Biden-Harris campaign raises big money

Trump wins Iowa caucuses

Ted Cruz endorses Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas electric grid survives freeze

Texas migrant buses paused

Cruz tweets Cancun "joke"

Abbott receives record-breaking donation

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Speaker Johnson's status with Republicans over his budget deal with Democrats, the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas over a new migrant law, and Rep. Mayra Flores' "Grubgate" scandal, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress reaches budget deal

Border security looms large

Iowa caucuses next week

Trump in appeals court

TEXAS TOPICS

Justice Department sues Texas over migrant law

Dan vs. Dade

Mayra Flores mired in "Grubgate"

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's struggle to secure aid for Ukraine, the Texas supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion, and the results of the recent runoff election in Houston, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Reduced aid for Ukraine, Israel

Trump sells mugshot NFTs

TEXAS TOPICS

'Texit' on the ballot?

Texas supreme court denies emergency abortion

DEEP

Runoff election results: Houston mayor, controller, city council

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ted Cruz's bill to legally regulate gender pronouns, the implications of a Liz Cheney run for president, and the results of the latest special session in the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry

Liz for president?

Santos joins Cameo

Ted Cruz aims to regulate pronouns

TEXAS TOPICS

Who will be elected Houston mayor?

Texas GOP reject Nazi ban

DEEP

Special session adjourned

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion rights, and the outlook for the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Deal brokered for hostages

Can Haley gain ground?

Vote to remove Santos

TEXAS TOPICS

VP Harris visits Houston

Texas women sue the state

A tiny tree for Texas

DEEP

Houston mayor runoff election

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Tim Scott suspends campaign for President

Joe Manchin not running for reelection

SCOTUS under scrutiny

Congressional confrontations

TEXAS TOPICS

Can Dems unseat Ted Cruz?

Michael Burgess bows out

Lina Hidalgo dismisses allegations

DEEP

Shutdown avoided

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in the recent election, the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib by Congress, and the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Abortion rights fuel Democrat election wins

Trump defiant in fraud lawsuit

Rashida Tlaib censured by Congress

TEXAS TOPICS

Uvalde mother loses mayor's race

Abbott calls legislature back

DEEP

Houston Mayor's race in runoff

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mike Pence's exit from the 2024 presidential race, the mounting challenges facing U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Governor Abbott's expansion of the current special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Auto workers' strike ends

Nikki Haley surges in polls

Pence drops out

DeSantis wears lifts?

Challenges mount for Mike Johnson

Kay Granger won't seek reelection

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott expands special session

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect, and the Texas constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Astros cursed by Cruz?

Middle East turmoil

Speaker-Quest

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas race for U.S. Senate

Sheila Jackson-Lee leaked-audio scandal

DEEP

Texas amendments on the ballot

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral election, following a debate presented by the University of Houston Hobby School for Public Affairs, Houston Public Media, and Univision.

Early voting starts Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's quest for a new speaker, the current special session in the Texas legislature, and the political implications of a new war in the Middle East, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump raises big money

Speaker update

TEXAS TOPICS

Special Session Update

Far-right GOP activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist

DEEP

Israel at war with Hamas

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress averted a government shutdown, the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, and the coming special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Shutdown averted

McCarthy ousted

Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

Biden inquiry continues

TEXAS TOPICS

Special session called

Paxton whistleblower case continues

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous allegations, and the potential for a government shutdown, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump skips another GOP debate; Gavin Newsom crashes it

Menendez under pressure to resign

Fetterman dress code fail

TEXAS TOPICS

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson is now a Republican

Rosie Cuellar running for Texas house

Paxton impeachment trial fallout

DEEP

Headed for shutdown?

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Romney retires

DeSantis in Texas

Hunter Biden indicted

Boebert kicked out of 'Beetlejuice'

TEXAS TOPICS

Mealer v. Hildalgo, Round 2

DEEP

Ken Paxton acquitted

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

McCarthy bends the knee on Biden impeachment inquiry

McCaul calls out Tuberville for military promotion delays

Will Hurd is running for president, but not going to make the debates

TEXAS TOPICS

Border buoy fight!

Rep. Carl Sherman and Nueces DA Gonzales jump into US Senate race

Paxton trial coming to a close

In addition to the YouTube version above, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential conflicts coming in the U.S. Congress, the health of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, and the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress is back; showdown imminent

Is Mitch OK?

TEXAS TOPICS

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power

Legislature laws blocked by courts

The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton gets underway

In addition to the YouTube version above, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch for in politics over the summer, among other topics. Party Politics will return in September!

NATIONAL TOPICS

McCarthy debt ceiling budget bill

Lemon and Carlson OUT

Biden campaign launch

RFK Jr, running too

TEXAS TOPICS

Senate speedily does business

TXSCOTUS knocks down Prop 2

What to watch for this summer! 

Join Brandon and Jeronimo (and the University of Houston Department of Political Science) for an in-person breakfast at the UH Hilton to listen to UH Experts discuss the high points and the takeaways of the Texas Legislative Session. A Q&A session will allow you to pose questions about the things that matter to you about the session.

May 31, 2023

8:30-9:30am

UH Hilton, Flamingo Room

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection run, and the tax-cut war in the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Senate roundup: DiFi, Wisconsin, Arizona

Santos running again

TEXAS TOPICS

Tax cut war

Lege Roundup:  preemption bill, ban on hormone therapy for transgender kids

Houston mayoral roundup:  Lee, Sanchez In, Hollins moves

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the controversy over Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of luxury vacations with a Texas billionaire, the court battle over abortion medication, and Gov. Greg Abbott's preemptive pardon of a man convicted of murder, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Clarence Thomas luxury trips

The “Tennessee Three”

Judge nixes abortion pill

He’s running:  Bob Casey

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott to pardon Daniel Perry

House and Senate split support for vouchers

Rep. Slaton under investigation

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of the historic indictment of Donald Trump, Houston Rep. Jolanda Jones' staff resignation, and the Texas Comptroller's rescindment of a lawsuit against Harris County, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump indicted! 

Asa Hutchinson is running for president – is Joe Manchin?

TEXAS TOPICS

Rep. Jones’ staff resigns

Rep. Dutton quits TLBC

Comptroller Hegar rescinds his determination that Harris County is trying to defund police

Texas SCOTUS kills Prop B

April Fools:  Abbott not (yet) running for President

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the crisis in Israel, Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy for Houston Mayor, and the ongoing fight over the future of education in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Unrest in Israel

Chris Christie won't back Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Sheila Jackson Lee enters the chat

Patrick says no votes for casinos

Vouchers hurt Friday night lights?

Voting bills discussed:  eliminating vote centers, no ranked choice voting

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's arrest, as well as the former president's choice of Waco as the site of his first presidential campaign rally for the 2024 election, and the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School District, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump arrested?

Ted Lasso at the White House

TEXAS TOPICS

HISD takeover

Trump picks Waco for his first rally

Roy endorses DeSantis

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the status of the 88th session of the Texas Legislature. Topics include the role of the "Big 3" (Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Phelan), the most controversial bills, and the bills most likely to see traction, among others.

TOPICS

Overview of legislative session

Context for the 88^th

Relationship between the “Big 3”

Grading the players:  Rs and Ds

Big issues

What to expect through May

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing infighting among Republicans, Larry Hogan's announcement he's not running for president, and the Texas GOP's censure of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

CPAC! Trump, Haley, and DeSantis square off

Larry Hogan not running…

But Marianne Williamson is

TEXAS TOPICS

DeSantis in Texas

RPT censures Gonzales

Footage of anti-drag lawmaker in drag

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest outrageous comments, Congressman Lance Gooden's accusation that Rep. Judy Chu has ties to the CCP, and speaker Dade Phelan's priorities for the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a “national divorce”

Texas Rep. Gooden called out for racist comments

East Palestine, Ohio, disaster

TEXAS TOPICS

Report From Teacher Task Force

Speaker Phelan priority bills

Sales tax cut?

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, Ted Cruz's run for Senate reelection (not President), and the ongoing battle over education funding in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Surprise! Biden to Ukraine

Senate Roundup: Feinstein quits; Fetterman commits

TEXAS TOPICS

He’s running: Cruz announces for Senate (not President)

School vouchers: Emergency item, TEA leak

Did Harris County defund the police?

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's run for President, Ken Paxton's whistleblower-suit settlement, and Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas lege, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

UFOs overhead?

Nikki Haley announces run for President

TEXAS TOPICS

Paxton settles whistleblower suit

Speaker picks chairs

Patrick unveils priority bills

Abbott's State of the State

Gallegos running for Mayor

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the uproar over the Chinese spy-balloon, and Ted Cruz's seemingly hypocritical term-limit bill, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Pop goes the balloon

State of the Union

Ted Cruz files term limits bill

TEXAS TOPICS

Storm aftermath

Vouchers ahead?

Gambling in Texas?  Don’t bet on it.

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using#PartyPoliticsPodor email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee's casting of Ticketmaster as a monopoly after the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, Houston's failed bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and Texas' ongoing foster-care crisis, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ticketmaster head grilled

Trump back on Facebook...but facing legal problems in Stormy Daniels case

TEXAS TOPICS

Houston will NOT host DNC

Foster care crisis continues – judge threatens contempt

Patrick running in 2026

Will teachers get a raise?

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using#PartyPoliticsPodor email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ron Klain's departure as the Biden administration's Chief of Staff, the clamor over the Republican National Committee chair seat, and the Texas GOP's radio attack ads against speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden COS departing

Fight for RNC chair

TEXAS TOPICS

GOP Fight Club: Radio ads against speaker 

Proxy war over the grid

Senate and house budgets released

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using#PartyPoliticsPodor email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss potential 2024 election races, the Biden-classified-docs scandal, and the shape of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2024 is almost here

Gaslit: Possible ban on gas stoves?

Biden's garage docs

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans skirmish over speaker/rules

Leadership fights shape the legislature (Big 3, GOP Caucus, Dems Caucus)

Abbott inauguration

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using#PartyPoliticsPodor email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Biden administration, and the Republican challenges to void the results of Harris County's 2022 election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden at the border

Paxton sues Biden admin

An ungovernable Congress?

Investigations ahead

TEXAS TOPICS

Two El Paso city council members were ineligible for office when sworn in

Harris County election challenge

Lege update: We’re rich!

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using#PartyPoliticsPodor email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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Thanks for watching the first episode of the new digital-video version of Party Politics! If you enjoy, please hit the like button and subscribe to Houston Public Media's YouTube channel. This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Title 42 border policy, the historic battle over who is going to fill the open Speaker of the House seat, and the investigations into major service failures by Atmos Energy and Southwest Airlines, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Title 42 to remain in place

Speaker battle?

George Santos

TEXAS TOPICS

Investigations: Atmos Energy, Southwest Airlines

DEEP

The lege is back!

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back at some of the biggest and most consequential political stories of 2022. They discuss the aftermath of the January 6 investigation, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and the 2022 midterm election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

January 6 investigation

Dobbs decision

The Latino vote

Trump 2024

GOP/Dem infighting

DNC reshuffles the primary deck

We're excited to announce that when Party Politics returns in 2023, we'll be back with an expanded format! In addition to the usual digital podcast and radio version, you can also enjoy Party Politics in a digital video version on YouTube, as well as on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8. As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss LULAC's lawsuit against Houston at-large district voting, the passing of the Respect for Marriage Act, and Texas Secretary of State John Scott's resignation, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Is Uncle Sam going to run out of money?

Warnock wins in Georgia

Trump calls to terminate the Constitution

Same Sex / Interracial Marriage bill

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans choose Speaker

LULAC Sues Houston

Secretary of State resigns

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's strange campaign for RNC Chair, some Texas cities' goals to de-criminalize marijuana, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas Legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Dinner with Trump and Ye

Leadership fights:  Republicans and Democrats

Walker, Texas resident?

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas cities go green

El Paso DA resigns

Dan Patrick's priorities

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Trump's reelection viability among Republicans, Gov. Greg Abbott's "invasion" declaration, and the mounting scrutiny on Harris County's election rollout, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Fight! Fight! Fight! Leadership fights in House and Senate

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott declares “invasion” at Texas border

Harris County elections scrutiny

Bill Bonanza:  Bill filing period starts

DEEP

Trump announces 2024 campaign

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss key outcomes of the 2022 midterm election, why the GOP dominated Texas statewide, and how money wasn't a factor in the Harris County Judge race, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biggest surprises of the night

National races

Trump impact

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas races:  statewide, legislative, Harris County

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week, we celebrate five years of Party Politics with a special live broadcast from Post Houston. Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss national races and local races ahead of election day.

NATIONAL TOPICS

National races

TEXAS TOPICS

Overview of Texas

Statewide races:  Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, Agriculture, Comptroller

Legislative races:  CDs, HDs, SDs

Local races:  Harris Judge, Commissioners Court

What about South Texas?

Early voting trends

What to watch for on Election Night!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the factors and issues that divide and unite Latino voters, Dan Patrick's campaign-ad strategy against Mike Collier, and the Texas Secretary of State's dispatch of election inspectors to Harris County, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Jan 6 Committee to call Trump?

Warnock preaches bipartisanship with Cruz in ad

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump Coming! Bernie Too!

Dan Patrick ad barrage against Collier

Adam Hinojosa accuses Morgan LaMantia of not being real Hispanic

South Texas races and fundraising

Texas SOS sending election monitors to Harris County

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the dollar amounts Texas candidates are raising and spending on campaigns, the frustrations over redistricting in Houston City Council, the new allegations against Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, and Kacey Musgraves' in-concert dig at Ted Cruz, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden pot pardons

Hunter Biden indictment?

TEXAS TOPICS

Dems giving up on South Texas?

Houston City Council votes on new lines

Clay Jenkins blackface allegations

Kacey Musgraves trolls Ted Cruz ... again

DEEP

Following the money – Who's out-fundraising who?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the upcoming Supreme Court term, the scandal-ridden campaign of Herschel Walker, the failings of Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star, and pop star Harry Styles' endorsement of Beto O'Rourke for Texas governor, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

New SCOTUS term

Hershel Walker scandal

TEXAS TOPICS

Attorney General office in disarray

Paxton forced to testify in abortion lawsuit

Operation Lone Star is almost out of money

When Harry Met Beto

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

We're back for our fifth anniversary season! This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the latest brinksmanship legislation in the U.S. Congress, Lizzo's opportunity to play a flute once owned by James Madison, and the debate between Beto O'Rourke and Gov. Greg Abbott, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Government funded, at least for now

Lizzo plays James Madison’s flute

TEXAS TOPICS

Paxton runs from process server

Former Republican RRC Sarah Stronger endorses Democrat

No quorum in Harris County

Lt. Governor candidates on TV

McConaughey floats presidential run

DEEP

Debate night in Texas

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Tx., the politics surrounding yet another call for gun reform, and the results of this week's runoff elections, among other stories. Party Politics is taking a break for the summer, but we'll be back with new episodes in September.

TEXAS TOPICS

Uvalde, Tx. tragedy

Another call for gun reform

Beto crashes Abbott press conference

NRA convention in Houston

Runoff election roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the legal and political fallout after the leaked SCOTUS draft overturning Roe v. Wade, the State Bar of Texas' lawsuit against A.G. Ken Paxton, and Gov. Abbott's support for a school voucher program, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Fallout from SCOTUS leak (polling, Senate vote)

TEXAS TOPICS

Hotze conversation with Patrick on voter fraud

Paxton v. State Bar of Texas

Election officials "solicitation” of mail ballots (Paxton v. Longoria) being heard

Crystal Mason case sent back to lower courts

Abbott floats vouchers

Beto courting McConaghey?

School board elections

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss J.D. Vance's victory in the Ohio Republican primary, Gov. Abbott's threat to declare an "invasion" at the Texas border, and the shocking revelation that SCOTUS is set to strike down Roe vs. Wade, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Vance wins in Ohio

TEXAS TOPICS

A border “invasion?"

Operation Lone Star gets more money

Chris Turner steps aside

DEEP

Leaked SCOTUS opinion heralds abortion-rights takedown

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Kevin McCarthy's ability to avoid consequences in the wake of an unfolding political scandal, two propositions on the May 7 electoral ballot in Texas, and Beto O'Rourke's promise to expand gambling and legalize marijuana if elected governor of Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Kevin McCarthy's nine lives

Trump in contempt

TEXAS TOPICS

National Guard soldier dies rescuing migrants in Rio Grande

Texas sues Biden over Title 42

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick join Paxton on whistleblower lawsuit

O’Rourke would expand gambling and legalize marijuana

May 7 propositions

Rick Perry is not stupid

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow's viral speech, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' beef with Disney, the lifting of mask mandates on flights, and the indictment of GOP activist Steven Hotze, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

No more masks on flights

Mallory McMorrow goes viral

2024 might look very different – DNC reshuffling nominations; RNC controls debates

DeSantis vs. Disney

TEXAS TOPICS

Hotze indicted

Fundraising update

Cain Takes on CitiGroup; Davis sues Cain

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's border bottlenecking, President Biden's crackdown on ghost guns, the controversial death penalty case of Melissa Lucio, and the indictments of three staff members in the Harris County Judge's office, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden cracks down on ghost guns

Trump endorses Oz

TEXAS TOPICS

Cuellar “Not a target”

LA County bans travel to Florida and Texas

Melissa Lucio death penalty case

Abbott’s Border inspection

Cruz vs. Mr. T

DEEP

Judge Hidalgo staff indicted

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to bus illegal immigrants to the U.S. Capitol, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation, the evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine, and Sarah Palin's return to politics, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed

War crimes in Ukraine

Sarah Palin is BACK

Legalize it?

TEXAS TOPICS

Dan Patrick v Disney

Kim Olson pushed TDP staffer

Senator Powell drops reelection bid

Uh… Selena delivered by…Ron Paul?

DEEP

Border politics (stunts)

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the process of redistricting and how it affects political elections, as well as contributes to the ever-widening gap between political party affiliations. They also discuss how the Texas population boom, particularly in suburban cities, incites the Texas legislature (which is controlled by Republicans) to redraw districts to suit its voter base.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. Senate hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Ted Cruz's altercation at a Montana airport, Governor Abbott's border-policy problems, and a Texas court's injunction against child abuse investigations for transgender kids, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ukraine update

Eric Greitens accused of abuse / Senate races roundup

Cruz v Bozeman airport

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott border policy problems

Patrick announces new committee members

Foster care system under fire

Court issues injunction on child abuse investigations for transgender kids

DEEP

SCOTUS Hearings

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the U.S. ban on Russian crude oil, President Biden's trip to Fort Worth, and a Texas billionaire's lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ukraine update

Russian oil ban

TEXAS TOPICS

Biden in Fort Worth

Election troubles; Longoria resigns

Former VP Pence ad buy

Abbott orders task force to study staff shortages in schools

HUD finds GLO discriminated in Harvey funds

DEEP

Texas oil tycoon Kelcy Warren sues Beto O'Rourke

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address, the ongoing war in Ukraine, Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the results of the 2022 Texas primary election.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden delivers SOTU address

War in Ukraine worsens

Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS

TEXAS TOPICS

State primary election results roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential political fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the spectrum of primary elections in Texas, and the bigger picture of fundraising and spending for political campaigns, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Russia invades Ukraine

TEXAS TOPICS

State primary elections roundup

Fundraising, spending, and the bigger picture

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the latest in the chronicles of Texas AG Ken Paxton filing lawsuits (and having lawsuits filed against him), the standoff over Ukraine, and voting concerns related to the March primaries, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

To Spend or Not to Spend – Breaking down the budget deal

Russians, Ukraine, and Biden

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas getting a (used) wall

New voter law violates 1^st Amendment

Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition

Bar complaint filed against Paxton

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the RNC's censure of Liz Cheney and Adam Kinsinger, the sparring match between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Henry Cuellar, and Texas GOP candidate Shelley Luther's latest hateful remark, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Time to lift Congress' mask mandate?

RNC censures Cheney and Kinsinger

Biden science adviser quits

TEXAS TOPICS

Progressive group works to oust … Democrats?

AOC vs. Cuellar

GOP official sparks bipartisan scorn with 7 shocking, 'hate-filled' proposals

Trans children make Texas GOP candidate Shelley Luther "uncomfortable."

Ken Paxton investigates GoFundMe

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's plan for a new SCOTUS nominee, Kid Rock's potential run for U.S. Congress, the fundraising numbers among Texas republicans, and Gov. Abbott's risky bet on the Texas energy grid, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Electoral Count Act Reforms

SCOTUS Watch

Senator Kid Rock?

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump in Texas

Fundraising roundup: congressional offices; statewide offices

Abbott goes after O’Rourke Fundraising

Who is Baroness Kandy Kaye Horn, the candidate with all those billboards?

DEEP

Temps dropping in Texas!  Can the Governor keep his promise?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hot-mic moment between President Biden and Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, the tense situation on the Russia-Ukraine border, Dan Crenshaw's unsolicited send-out of mail-in ballot applications, and Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden v. Doocy

Ukraine Situation

TEXAS TOPICS

Voter Registration Deadline!

Rep. Crenshaw caught with hand in the hypocrisy jar

Trump coming to Texas

Abbott and Patrick Pushing to Let AG prosecute voter fraud

Abbott: Parents Bill of Rights

DEEP

Breyer retires, SCOTUS nomination

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics is back for 2022! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the war of words between Donald Trump and Florida governor Ron DeSantis, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton's ongoing legal troubles, fundraising numbers in Texas political races, and the successes and failures (mostly failures) of President Biden's first year in office, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Dems take on voting rights (and their own party members)

Trump Organization probed in NY

Trump vs. DeSantis

TEXAS TOPICS

AG Paxton might face Open Records lawsuit

AG Paxton asks TXSCOTUS to dismiss whistleblower case

Fundraising Roundup:  Governor, AG Race

AG Miller’s consultant charged with bribery

DEEP

Biden: Year One

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back on the most important stories of 2021 with special guests Jay Aiyer, first assistant Harris County Attorney and former co-host of Party Politics; Madlin Mekelburg, chief politics reporter for the Austin American Statesman; and Antonio Arellano, civil rights advocate and community organizer.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the tone-deaf and disturbing Christmas photos tweeted by Reps Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert, Rep. Dan Crenshaw's criticism of the GOP Freedom Caucus, and the DOJ's lawsuit over Texas' congressional district maps, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress’ December to-do List

Reps Massie & Boebert Take Aim (literally) at the Holidays

Presidential Commission on SCOTUS Recommendations

Nunes Leaving Congress (no word on his cow)

TEXAS TOPICS

Rep. Crenshaw Calls Out Freedom Caucus

Dowd Out!

Kim Olson Running for TXDP Chair

DEEP

DOJ Sues Texas Over Maps

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the feud between congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Ilhan Omar that sparked the intra-party spat between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace, the political implications of actor Matthew McConaughey's flirtation with public service, and the restrictive Mississippi abortion law being challenged before the Supreme Court, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Boebert v. Omar

Greene v. Mace

December pileup of legislation

TEXAS TOPICS

Another One Bites the Dust:  Larry Taylor Not Running

And Another One Gone: Matthew McConaughey

DEEP

MS Abortion Case at SCOTUS

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This week on a special Thanksgiving edition of Party Politics,Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina invite special guests Erica Greider, columnist for the Houston Chronicle, Charles Blaine, president of the Urban Reform Institute, and Houston Public Media reporter Jen Rice, to talk about what we're thankful for in politics this year.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's vote to censure Rep. Paul Gosar, Texas Rep. Ryan Guillen's switch to the Republican Party, and Beto O'Rourke's return to political life, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Steve Bannon Arrested

Rep. Gosar Censured

TEXAS TOPICS

More Retirements!

Guillen Party Switch

Beckley Running for Lite Gov

DEEP

Bettin' on Beto? Beto O’Rourke Is Running for Governor

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the addition of four million new registered voters in Texas, the DOJ's lawsuit over Texas' voting rights bill, and why Ted Cruz is bullying Big Bird, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Infrastructure Week!

Vaccine mandate blocked

Ted Cruz versus Big Bird

TEXAS TOPICS

More retirements (Lucio, Frullo)

DOJ lawsuit over Texas voting rights bill

Gov Abbott Blocking “Obscene” Books

DEEP

Election Mania!  Voter Registration Tops 17 M, Gohmert for AG (maybe)

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Joe Manchin's roadblocking of the BBB/BIF, Governor Abbott's investigation into "pornographic images" in Texas schools, and the results of the Texas constitutional-amendment election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

BBB/BIF Update…but really a Joe Manchin update

TEXAS TOPICS

Abortion case at SCOTUS

Texas sues Biden over Vaccine Mandate

Abbott Appoints Young to TXSCOTUS

Abbott Launches Investigation about “Pornographic Images” in library books

DEEP

ELECTION ROUNDUP!  VA, NJ, Texas HD118 and Constitutional Elections

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas Representative Matt Krause's probe on books in schools, Ted Cruz's latest attempt at "troll legislation," and the Texas constitutional amendments up for vote, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

BBB and BIF – A Done Deal?

Ted Cruz Files “Stop the Surge Act”

TEXAS TOPICS

Commissioner Miller hospitalized

Ken Paxton Watch!

Krause Book Probe

White Asks AG For Opinion on Legality of Same Sex Marriage

Who’s Running for What Now?  Members Moving Districts

DEEP

Constitutional Amendments! (Go vote!)

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the third special session in the Texas legislature, Donald Trump's lawsuit over the committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Governor Greg Abbott's new appointee for Secretary of State, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump sues 1/6 Committee

Democratic US House retirements

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott appoints new Secretary of State

SCOTUS and Abortion case update

Who’s in the money?  Fundraising roundup

Abbott Attacks Beto

Redistricting and shifting districts

DEEP

Special Session Wrap Up!  Winners and Losers, or, to Quote Speaker Phelan, “Let’s Get the Hell Out of Here.”

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This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former president Trump's bizarre message to Republican voters, Matthew McConaughey's mixed messages about a potential run for Texas governor, and Governor Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump to Republicans: Don't vote

Ted Cruz had a week

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott orders special election for HD118

Lyle Larson not running

Allen West has COVID

Alright, alright, I might – McConaughey for Governor?

DEEP

Abbott’s Order on Vaccine Mandates

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Party Politics is back for another season! Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the GOP's redistricting draft, the political fight over raising the nation's debt ceiling, a U.S. district judge's blocking of S.B. 8 (Texas' six-week abortion ban), and Donald Trump's influence on Texas politics, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

BIF & BBB! 

Can lawmakers raise the debt ceiling in time?

Trump urged not to announce for president…yet?

TEXAS TOPICS

Abortion law blocked

Why are so many Members not running again? (Lucio III)

Wesley Hunt raises big money

Does Trump run Texas politics? (border wall, audit bill)

Bible as the state text?

DEEP

GOP's redistrict draft further polarizes Texas voters

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the federal warrant to search the apartment and office of Rudy Giuliani, Caitlyn Jenner's run for California governor, the nominations of two Texans for federal posts, and the first 100 days of President Biden's administration, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Carville rips woke-ness

Giuliani Warrant

Caitlyn Jenner Running for CA Gov

Burgerghazi!

TEXAS TOPICS

Two Texans nominated for federal posts

CD6 Roundup

Texas Gains Two new House Seats

DPS investigates sexual assault at Capitol

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Walter Mondale, the Derek Chauvin verdict and what it means for real police reform, and the polling on a potential McConaughey run for governor, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Walter Mondale RIP

Derek Chauvin verdict

Biden WH Refugee Cap

Second Gentleman Douglas

TEXAS TOPICS

Constitutional Carry

Medicaid Waiver Revoked

McConaughey For Governor (For Real?)

Fundraising roundup

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the allegations surrounding Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Ted Cruz's fight against Major League Baseball, and Ron Paul's jorts, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Withdrawal from Afghanistan

GaetzGate

TEXAS TOPICS

Congressman Crenshaw emergency eye surgery

Cruz vs. America's pastime

Paxton v Biden on “Remain in Mexico Policy”

Bush vs. Paxton 2022?

Congressman Brady Retiring

Ron Paul’s Short Shorts

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the battle over voting rights, the future of Beto O'Rourke's political career, and Gov. Abbott's ban on "vaccine passports," among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

RIP Rep. Hastings

Fundraising roundup:  Reps Greene and Gonzales rake it in

Biden introduces gun regulations

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott appoints new PUC Commissioner

Abbott issues EO banning “Vaccine Passports”

Beto for Governor (Question Mark)

Collier for Lt. Governor (Period)

Border woes

Former Speaker Boehner’s choice words for Ted Cruz

DEEP

Voting Bills updates and Republicans v. Corporate America

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over voting rights and abortion rights, President Biden's infrastructure plan, and "Big" Dan Rodimer's Texas-cosplay campaign video, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden releases infrastructure plan

Matt Gaetz faces inquiry over sex with an underage girl

Republicans asking for information on Hunter Biden missing gun

Donald Trump: wedding guest

TEXAS TOPICS

TX GOP deactivates Gab account

District judge denied Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request for a temporary block of local mask mandate

Dr. Hotze sued for “aiding and abetting” actions leading to criminal charges in vote fraud case

Big (Nevada/New Jersey) Dan Rodimer for Congress!

DEEP

Voting rights

Gun rights

Energy reforms

Abortion rights

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the renewed calls for gun reform after a new spike in mass shootings, former Missouri governor Eric Greitens' senate bid, and attorney Lee Merritt's run for Texas AG, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

US House to review Iowa race

Former scandal-plagued MO Gov. Greitens running for Senate

White House narcs on staffers

San Antonio wax museum forced to take down Trump wax figure

TEXAS TOPICS

Lt Gov Patrick asks Gov Abbott to take executive action reversing overcharges during winter storm

Ag Commissioner Miller and Dr. Hotze sue Lt. Gov. Patrick for requiring COVID tests

The Texas Supreme Court:  ERCOT has legal immunity

Democratic Rep. Vela announced Monday he will not seek reelection

Lee Merritt says he is running for attorney general

DEEP

Gun violence rocks America again

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's address to the nation at the one-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, the immigration crisis at the Mexico border, and Twitter's lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

First Biden national address

Senator Blunt retiring

Trump to RNC:  Keep your name outta my mouth!

COVID package passes

Major Biden in major doo-doo

TEXAS TOPICS

ERCOT Update

Twitter lawsuit against Ken Paxton

TxLege Update:  suing social media companies

Crenshaw: Not running but buying stocks

Governor McConaughey?

DEEP

Border crisis;  Abbott v Biden

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Governor Abbott's lifting of the mask mandate and allowing businesses to open at 100%, the Democrats agenda in the U.S. Congress, and the scandals swirling around NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Tanden nomination pulled

Democratic agenda:  COVID package, minimum wage, EQUALITY Act

CPAC, Straw Poll, Ted Cruz approval rating

Gov Andrew Cuomo scandals

Cancelled?  Potato Head and Dr. Seuss

TEXAS TOPICS

CD 6 Special Election

PUC Chair resigns

Remember the Alamo (truce)

DEEP

Governor Abbott:  Texas 100% open!

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fallout over ERCOT's handling of the Texas power-grid crisis, the hearings in Congress over President Biden's appointees, and Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller's apparent affinity for a clean vehicle, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Nomination battles:  Neera, Garland, Becerra, Haaland

Trump Taxes

Newsmax anchor attacks Biden dogs!

TEXAS TOPICS

TDP 2020 Autopsy

Dan Patrick Priority Legislation

Sid Miller Likes a Clean Car

DEEP

Fallout from Snowpocalypse 2021 (visits, officials travel out of state, TX SCOTUS case about ERCOT)

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the death of Rush Limbaugh, another whistleblower in the corruption saga of Texas A.G. Ken Paxton, and the Ted Cruz vacation scandal amid a winter-weather disaster in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Rush Limbaugh dies

Biden town hall ($15 minimum wage; student debt relief)

Immigration package revealed

Impeachment

McConnell v Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Whistleblowers allege Paxton swapped favors for help

Flyin' Ted

DEEP

(Freeze)

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial, the passing of U.S. Rep. Ron White from COVID-19, and the effort by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to mandate the national anthem at all events supported by state money, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Shelby Retires

TEXAS TOPICS

Wright passes

Patrick says no to expanded gambling

But yes to National Anthem

Chairman West embraces Texit

AG Paxton may face budget cuts

House Committee assignments

DEEP

Impeachment, round two

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over a new COVID-19 relief bill, President Biden's executive orders on immigration, and Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State address, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

COVID Relief Bill

GOP infighting over Cheney, Greene

Biden immigration orders

Trump Names Impeachment Lawyer

Myanmar Coup

Dolly Parton Congressional Medal of Freedom?

TEXAS TOPICS

Judge blocks Republicans from kicking Planned Parenthood off Medicaid

Governor Beto?

Texas AG didn’t write lawsuit he filed to overturn 2020 election

TX GOP Staffer fired for role in US Capitol Siege

Cruz Compares Environmentalists to Comic Villain

DEEP

Abbott State of the State

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the retirement of Republican senator Rob Portman, the controversy over Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's social media posts, the Twitter back-and-forth between Ted Cruz and actor Seth Rogen, and the return of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Portman retires, Huckabee Sanders returns

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene social media trouble

Impeachment:  the Revenge

Biden Nominee Roundup

TEXAS TOPICS

COVID concerns:  Wright; Sherman

Abbott threatens Texas cities over police funding

Paxton lawsuits against Biden WH

Cruz V Rogen

The Lege Returns -- First Up, the Budget

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We're back! This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Joe Biden's inauguration, the administration's plans for its first 100 days, and Texas state Republican fundraising, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Inauguration

The Biden agenda

Trump pardons; legacy; greatest hits

TEXAS TOPICS

Republican fundraising

Abbott criticizes federal officials over vetting of National Guard

Texit? Really?

Covid in the Capitol

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Trump's unwillingness to concede the 2020 election to President-elect Joe Biden, the suggestion by SCOTUS that Obamacare will be upheld, and new allegations against Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump refuses to concede

Trump campaign legal strategy

Trump in the interim

SCOTUS Obamacare

TEXAS TOPICS

El Paso COVID cases spiking

New Paxton allegations include affair

Dan Patrick offers reward for voter fraud

Prefiling bills begins!

Speaker-elect (?) Phelan

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the results of the 2020 election, both nationally and statewide.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Election results stalled

Incumbents stay

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans, on message, stem the tide

Democrats misread the Latino electorate?

Sexier: MJ Hegar or Beto?

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the final days before the 2020 election, Senator Kamala Harris' Texas campaign trip, and voter turnout in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 comes to a crashing halt:  candidate closing arguments

Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Trump rally leaves people out in the cold

TEXAS TOPICS

Turnout is up!

Kamala Harris is coming to Texas

Money flowing to Texas races

Senate Race:  MJ Hegar swears.  A lot.

Legal roundup:  TX SCOTUS rules in favor of limiting drop boxes, Harris drive thru voting, federal court mandates masks at polls

Speaker’s race is on! 

Paxton news!

Astronauts vote from space

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This week on a special edition of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk with reporters from Texas NPR-affiliate stations to get a sense of how the 2020 election is playing out across the state, as well as identify key races and analyze turnout numbers.

Guests:

Ashley Lopez, KUT, Austin

Andrew Schneider, Houston Public Media

Bret Jaspers, KERA, Dallas

Maria Mendez, Texas Public Radio, Laredo

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the success of fundraising efforts by Democrats, Trump's attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci, and voter turnout in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden leads in cash count, Dems too

Trump attacks Fauci!

Senate Democrats boycott Barrett hearings

Debate preview / Hunter Biden

Eric Trump shares manipulated photo of Ice Cube and 50 Cent

TEXAS TOPICS

Turnout roundup

Fundraising roundup:  TX Senate, Congressional Races

Senior Attorney General Aide fired

Courts rule Texas doesn’t need to notify voters of signature mismatch

Professor Beto

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the kidnapping plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and the tremendous voter turnout in Texas early voting, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Hunter Biden laptop controversy

SCOTUS says Census can stop counting 

MI Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot

Barrett hearings

Shaq and Snoop vote for the first time!

TEXAS TOPICS

Election Turnout bonanza!

GOP Chair Protests GOP Governor

Legal roundup:  Drop off ballots confirmed; curbside voting allowed

Jill Biden in Texas

Senate Debate

Paxton Problems continue

Recall the Alamo!  Patrick calls for audit of GLO funds

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence (and an unexpected visitor), the possibility of a Democrat takeover of the Senate, and the voting-related lawsuits in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Senator Toomey calling it Quits

NC Sexting Scandal

Can Dems Take the Senate?

VP Debate

Nude Celebs Urge Us to Vote!

TEXAS TOPICS

Biden Money Drop in Texas

Fundraising roundup!

Hegar Voted for … McCain?

Voting Lawsuits Update

Attorney General Paxton in Hot Water

Cuban v Cruz! 

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of President Trump contracting COVID-19, and how it might affect the election, the debates, and the appointment of a new Supreme Court justice, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

POTUS & FLOTUS test positive for Covid

FLOTUS caught on tape

Gen. McMaster: Trump abets Putin

Republicans in close Senate races

Guilfoyle and Pascale compromising Trump campaign

TEXAS TOPICS

CD10 Mike Siegel and CD7 Hunt fundraising

Abbott limits drop-off ballot sites

Sid Miller got "Boratted"

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political fallout over the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the fight over mail-in ballots in Harris County and the legitimacy of the 2020 election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Round up!  (Biden money lead, Cindy McCain endorses Biden)

Trump lawyering up for election

TEXAS TOPICS

Clinton headlines Dem Dinner

Battle for the Alamo (again)

Harris County mail ballot battle

RNCC Moving money from CD7

Big Tex wears a mask!

DEEP:  RBG RIP

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political feud over mail-in ballots, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020:  Bloomberg’s big bet; Biden running NFL ads, Texas expansion?

Trump signs EO on drug prices

Medicaid head expenses

President Carter and the “big fat Austin torpedo”

TEXAS TOPICS

Congressman Wright in hospital

TXSCOTUS:  Put Greens on the ballot!

Abbott proposes lifting annexation powers from cities that defund police

Harris County mail ballot wars

SD30 Special election early voting!

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