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Why the Texas Power Grid could still be Vulnerable to “Large-Scale Failures” this Winter
Episode 120
Better get ready for winter. Electric providers and some state lawmakers tell the Jasons they remain concerned that Texas could again experience a l…
4 years, 11 months ago
Collier v. Dowd on Texas’ two biggest problems, gun rights and Beto
Episode 119
One came tantalizing close to victory in the same race in 2018. The other was a Democrat, turned Republican and is now a Democrat again. And both h…
5 years ago
Will Election Audits be our New Normal?
Episode 118
As the Texas Secretary of State spins up an audit of the 2020 election, it’s important to remember this is a road we’ve been down before. In this epi…
5 years ago
Talking to the two ‘yahoos‘ suing over Texas‘ abortion law
Episode 117
There are two folks you have not heard from in all the news coverage of the state’s new abortion law; these are the two out-of-staters who are suing …
5 years ago
The Lincoln Project: Gov. Abbott more Dangerous than Trump
Episode 116
The Lincoln Project is going after Governor Greg Abbott. This is the group of former Republicans well known for blistering attacks on President Dona…
5 years ago
Republicans think Gov. Abbott is vulnerable. Why don’t Texas Democrats?
Episode 115
Texas Republicans are lining up to run against Governor Greg Abbott. So, why isn’t there a single Democrat in the race yet? Veteran Texas Democratic …
5 years, 1 month ago
Texas Bullet Train CEO: The details you haven’t heard.
Episode 114
The Texas bullet train could finally happen sooner than you think. In fact, a vote in Congress this month might determine its future. The CEO of Texa…
5 years, 1 month ago
After Afghanistan: The Paperwork War
Episode 113
Y’all-itics: August 30, 2021
The deadline for the U.S. to withdraw from Afghanistan is upon us: August 31. Since the rapid collapse of the Afghan …
5 years, 1 month ago
Concerts, COVID and Cold Ones
Episode 112
Will you need a ticket and a Covid status card for concerts? Before they could listen to the music recently, some Texas concertgoers first heard: Wha…
5 years, 1 month ago
Legal Purgatory: What Texas Courts Say About Your Masks
Episode 111
Are you as confused about the local mask mandates in Texas as we are? Who can order what and when is about as clear as mud at this point. Even the c…
5 years, 2 months ago