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‘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…
5 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…
5 months, 3 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…
5 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…
6 months 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…
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Future of Dallas Goes Through Her Office
Episode 360
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert was selected in January as the first Black woman to serve as Dallas City Manager after beginning her career more than 30 years…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Richard Hayes, Sheryl Cole, Cody Harris, and Punishing Democrats
Episode 359
In the August 31 episode, state Representative Richard Hayes explains why he wants voters to change the definition of a quorum. State Representative …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, John McQueeney, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and the new political map in Texas
Episode 358
In the August 24 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson reveals how some lawmakers may divvy up offices now that Republicans have passed the redistrict…
6 months, 3 weeks ago