Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTexas and the Government Shutdown. Let the Finger-pointing Begin.
Episode 370
Now a few days old, there’s still no end in sight to the government shutdown. Republicans and Democrats blame each other, with Texans caught in the m…
10 months ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jake Ellzey, Marc Veasey, Beth Van Duyne, and the Government Shutdown
Episode 369
On the October 5 episode, three members of the Texas Congressional delegation discuss the government shutdown and who they think is to blame. Congres…
10 months ago
Brisket, Beer & Politics: The Craig Goldman Session
Episode 368
The Jasons took a road trip to Panther City Barbecue in Fort Worth for this episode to have brisket and beer with Congressman Craig Goldman. From tar…
10 months, 1 week ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Keith Self, Paula Blackmon, Rhetta Bowers, and the Surge in Political Violence
Episode 367
In the September 28 episode, Congressman Keith Self discusses an $88 million effort to increase security for all branches of government and why he do…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Interest Rate Isn't the Only Thing Changing at Your Bank
Episode 366
After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve finally announced a quarter point interest rate cut. To get a better understanding of how 0.25% coul…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Alisa Simmons, Michael McCaul, Sid Miller, and another Democratic Quorum Break
Episode 365
In the September 21 episode, Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons explains why she skipped a meeting to prevent Commissioners from ad…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: James Talarico, Lesley Briones, Roger Williams, and the Shakeup in the Race for U.S. Senate
Episode 364
In the September 14 episode, state Representative James Talarico explains why he entered the race for U.S. Senate, shaking everything up. Harris Coun…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
The Middle School Teacher Running for U.S. Senate
Episode 363
Just like Republicans, Texas Democrats are now forced to take sides in their race for U.S. Senate. Seminarian, former middle school teacher and curre…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Republican Rancher: Renewables Can Save Rural Texas
Episode 362
It is a rare event in Texas these days: finding a Republican who supports renewables. Y’all-itics did just that. And John Davis tells us the money he…
11 months ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Mark Scott, Paul Bettencourt, Donna Howard, and the Texas Water Crisis
Episode 361
In the September 7 episode, Corpus Christi councilmember Mark Scott explains how the city council defeat of a proposed desalination plant will harm r…
11 months ago