Podcast Episodes

Rural Attorney Shortages, Elder Fraud, and a Texas Statewide Prosecutor w/Rep. Mitch Little

Episode 130

How should Texas address rising property taxes, growing concerns about public safety, and the challenges facing the state's criminal justice system?

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4 hours ago

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Uvalde, School Safety & Texas Law Enforcement w/Rep. Don McLaughlin

Episode 129

What lessons did Texas learn from the tragedy in Uvalde—and how are lawmakers working to prevent a similar failure from happening again?

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1 week ago

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The Future of Economic Prosperity

Episode 128

As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, this episode explores how education, workforce development, and economic opport…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Texas Policy Update: Summer Camps, AI Deregulation & Prosecutor Power w/Brad Swail

Episode 127

No guest this time — just host Brad Swail breaking down three major Texas public policy issues affecting families, businesses, and local governments …

3 weeks ago

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Policies that Deliver

Episode 126

As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, this episode explores what separates effective public policy from policies that…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Texas Schools, AI & the Future of Public Education w/Chairman Brad Buckley

Episode 125

What’s really driving declining enrollment in Texas public schools — and how will AI reshape classrooms in the years ahead?

On this episode of Texas …

4 weeks ago

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Future of Energy

Episode 124

As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, this episode explores the region powering not just Texas — but increasingly the…

4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Austin Economy, Growth Challenges & Texas Business Outlook w/Jeremy Martin

Episode 123

What’s driving Austin’s economic boom — and can it keep up with its own success?

In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Jerem…

1 month ago

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Future of Healthcare

Episode 122

As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, this episode tackles one of the most urgent and personal challenges facing Texa…

1 month ago

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Buffalo Bayou: Inside Houston’s Waterway Cleanup & Policy Fight

Episode 121

What’s really happening in Texas waterways — and why is so much trash ending up there?

In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with…

1 month, 1 week ago

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