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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Paul Bettencourt, Lizzie Fletcher, Nathan Johnson, and the Special Session
Episode 347
On this episode, state Sen. Paul Bettencourt lays out one idea to keep Texans safe during flash floods, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher takes questions…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Mihaela Plesa, Troy Kimmel, Keith Self, and the Expanded Special Session
Episode 345
In the July 13 episode, State Rep. Mihaela Plesa explains why she’s concerned about the expanded special session. Renowned Texas meteorologist Troy K…
8 months ago
“Hope Is Not a Plan”: A Candid Conversation About the Deadly Texas Flooding
Episode 346
Still reeling from the catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country, state and local leaders are scrambling to come with…
8 months ago
Empty Offices and Old Malls. The Future of Housing in Texas
Episode 344
Estimates show Texas needs an extra 300,000+ housing units. To spur construction, the state just took away significant regulatory power from Texas ci…
8 months, 1 week ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: KP George, Tony Gonzales, Gene Wu, and “Reefer Madness”
Episode 343
In the June 29 episode, state Rep. Gene Wu questions why Texas would treat marijuana different than any other controlled substance. U.S. Rep. Tony Go…
8 months, 1 week ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Aaron Reitz, Don Huffines, Annise Parker, and Preparing for Political Turnover
Episode 342
In the July 6 episode, Attorney Aaron Reitz explains why he’s running for Attorney General. Former state Senator Don Huffines tells us why he wants t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan: We’re Not Done Changing — Buckle Up!
Episode 341
After six months of tumultuous change inside Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, from eliminating bag fees and open seating to talk of European flights …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Kelly Hancock, Mitch Little, Beth Van Duyne and Political Musical Chairs in Texas
Episode 340
In the June 22 episode, Kelly Hancock explains the political calculation behind leaving the Texas Senate for the Comptroller’s office. State Rep. Mit…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Gender Care, College Sports and Concert Tickets; How Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is shaping America
Episode 339
EARLY RELEASE: You might not know his name and likely have trouble pronouncing it, but you’d better get to know Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan S…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
'Inside Texas Politics': Colin Allred on a U.S. Senate run, how freshman Democrat state Rep. Aicha Davis passed 15 bills and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on THC ban and his next two priorities.
Episode 338
On the June 15 episode, former Congressman Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat, tells ITP that he is close to making a decision on whether to run for U.S…
8 months, 3 weeks ago