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Did lawmakers make improvements to Texas' infrastructure?
Texas legislators took big strides to strengthen our water and grid systems this session. Will it be enough? Texas Tribune reporters Alejandra Martinez and Carlos Nogueras Ramos join the pod to discu…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session
In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, the effort ban THC and how conservative priorities are sailing through the legislative …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Higher education and the battle for Texas universities
Big shakeups at the top of Texas’ major universities, and major legislative changes on the way to boot. Three current and former Tribune higher ed reporters overwhelm Eleanor with information.
Published on 5 months ago
Can Texas make its housing more affordable?
Urban affairs reporter Josh Fechter, and Emily Dove join the pod to talk about how the legislature is moving the needle on housing costs, zoning restrictions and property taxes.
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
One month of session left and the kids are fighting
As we embark on the month of May, the gang recaps the big topics so far - vouchers, water, immigration and THC, among others - and the work left to be done.
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Oceans $95 million: Inside the lottery scandals roiling Texas
What the hell is happening at the Texas Lottery? Local lottery expert/Texas Tribune night reporter Ayden Runnels takes us inside.
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Get out the popcorn, it's Paxton vs. Cornyn
It’s the insurgents versus the incumbents in the biggest Senate showdown in years. We dig into the details.
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Texas retain and train teachers?
With schools being a top issue this legislative session, we zoom in on one important constituency: teachers. How will the proposed pay raises affect them? What has the impact of hiring more uncertifi…
Published on 6 months ago
Covering Texas' new abortion fights
Legislators will attempt to clarify the abortion bans, while also further cracking down on pills. And, the first post-Dobbs arrest!
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
THC you in a special session? How the battle to ban THC in Texas could play out
Current status of marijuana laws and the fight to regulate - or ban - THC products
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago