Party Politics

Countdown to Election Day Nov 01, 2024

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide an update on early voting as we head into the final days before the election. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's closing argument and the rally at Madison Square Garden, Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument, where Joe Biden has been, an update on the Texas Senate race, and more Texas politics.NATIONAL TOPICSEarly Voting Turnout Update.Donald Trump's tale of two arguments.Vice President Kamala Harris' Closing Argument.Where is president Joe Biden?TEXAS TOPICSTexas Senate race final thoughts.Will the Texas House of Representatives flip?LOCALFort Bend Commissioner Candidate Tarel Patel's scandal.In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Could VP Kamala Harris' trip to Houston impact voter turnout in the upcoming election? Oct 24, 2024

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas voter registration boom, Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Houston, Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Ted Cruz, the paused execution of death row inmate Robert Robinson, and a feud between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins.TEXAS TOPICSMajor Boom in Texas voter registrations.Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to Houston.Donald Trump endorses Senator Ted Cruz.Paused execution of Texas death row inmate Robert Robinson.LOCAL TOPICHouston Mayor John Whitmire vs. City Controller Chris Hollins.

A review of the recent Texas senate debate and the significant election battles to monitor. Oct 18, 2024

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the Texas Senate Debate, discuss Donald Trump's impromptu dancing at a recent town hall, an anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional, Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller testifying in a criminal case, and elections to watch in Texas.NATIONAL TOPICSDonald Trump turns DJTEXAS TOPICSTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to testify.Texas anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional.Texas election races to watch.Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to meet at University of Texas vs. University of Georgia football game.DEEPTexas Senate DebateIn addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Major donations, cross-party endorsements and an upcoming debate heat up the Texas Senate race. Oct 11, 2024

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include Colin Allred and Ted Cruz's cross-party Texas Senate Race endorsements, major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race, Attorney General Ken Paxton suing TikTok and filing an appeal on the gun ban at the State Fair of Texas, the Supreme Court upholding the Texas abortion ban law and upcoming visits to Texas in support of Senate race candidates and more Texas politics.National TopicsSupreme Court upholds the Texas abortion ban.Texas TopicsBoth Colin Allred and Ted Cruz receive cross-party endorsements.Major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race.Upcoming political visits to Texas.Ken Paxton appeals gun ban at State Fair of Texas.Ken Paxton sues TikTok for data sharing of minors.Lt. Governor Dan Patrick calls for CenterPoint's CEO to resign.In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Could a port strike and tensions in the Middle East upend the 2024 election? Oct 04, 2024

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include the vice presidential debate, potential political fallout behind the port strike, tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Texas' rise in voter registrations, and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the border.NATIONAL TOPICSTensions in the Middle East.Port Strike Underway.Hurricane Helene Aftermath.Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz debate.Vice President Kamala Harris visits the border.Senator James Cornyn runs for GOP Leader.TEXAS TOPICSTexas registered voters surpass $18 million.In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Trump's Sep 20, 2024

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats. Trump Hates Taylor Swift! TEXAS TOPICS Liz Cheney endorses Texas Democrat Colin Allred.Texas Speaker race: Reps. Smithee and Ramos join the chat. Mayor John Whitmire's first city address. In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers Apr 26, 2024

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden gives remarks on abortion

Gonzales calls peers 'scumbags'

Is Trump immune?

TEXAS TOPICS

Petition to oust Travis County DA

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Texas election preview

Party Politics will take a break for the summer and return in September 2024.

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Is Mike Johnson’s job in jeopardy? Apr 19, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Johnson speakership under threat?

Tension in Middle East

Trump criminal trial

TEXAS TOPICS

Dan Patrick's interim charges

Lina Hidalgo wants to change county contracts

DEEP

Fundraising: Cruz vs. Allred

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A look at John Whitmire’s first 100 days as Houston mayor Apr 12, 2024

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu

Trump: Leave abortion to states

Arizona abortion ban

TEXAS TOPICS

Justice John Devine in court controversy

Dade Phelan under political pressure

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Houston mayor John Whitmire's first 100 days

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Ken Paxton cuts deal to avoid criminal trial Mar 29, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Johnson faces threat to speakership

Retirements mount in Congress

Trump selling "God Bless the USA" bibles

Do Trump trials matter?

TEXAS TOPICS

Oliverson challenges Phelan

Texas Medical Board upholds abortion rules

DEEP

Felony fraud charges dropped against Ken Paxton

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Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo Mar 22, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden on fundraising tour

Trump threatens "bloodbath"

Willis in ongoing trial saga

McCaul sorry for vulgarity

TEXAS TOPICS

Vicente Gonzales stokes backlash

Matt Rinaldi steps aside

Houston mayor settles with firefighters

DEEP

SB4 in limbo

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Addressing low voter turnout in Texas Mar 15, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout.

DISCUSSION POINTS

Why is turnout so low?

The Latino electorate

What characterizes a voter?

Overhaul of voting laws

How to increase turnout

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Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary Mar 08, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Nikki Haley drops out

Trump stays on states' ballots

Sinema won't seek reelection

Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leader

Texas-themed State of the Union?

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas primary results

Jackson-Lee survives primary

Ogg ousted as D.A.

Thierry headed for runoff

Allred takes on Cruz

Abbott and Paxton get revenge

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Texas primary election preview Mar 01, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again

Trump wins South Carolina, Michigan

Biden wins Michigan

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump and Biden visit border

Rick Perry backs Dade Phelan

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Primary analysis

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Texas incumbents face off against challengers Feb 23, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump hush-money trial set for March

Noem, DeSantis on Trump VP shortlist

Trump crashes Sneaker Con

TEXAS TOPICS

Jackson-Lee vs. Edwards

Thierry takes heat from Dems

Ogg vs. Teare

Hull fights to hold seat

Paxton legal saga continues

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How old is too old to be president? Feb 16, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad

Outrage over Trump NATO comments

Trump wants mass deportations

Shakeup in the RNC?

Old age and the presidency

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas GOP censures Dade Phelan

Paxton vs. Cornyn

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House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary Feb 09, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

An ungovernable Congress?

Trump takes Nevada

Haley appearance on 'SNL'

Where's Joe Biden?

Court: Trump not immune

TEXAS TOPICS

Primary elections in Texas

Ted Cruz wants security escorts

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Texas governor in feud with Biden administration Feb 02, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042mFAhaPL8

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Border deal busted?

House GOP advances effort to impeach Mayorkas

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott vs. the federal government

Paxton case do-over?

Trump in feud with Phelan

Dutton edges Money in runoff

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Addressing political polarization Jan 26, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4Aho0rUnM

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political polarization--its underlying causes, how partisanship is pushed to its extremes, and some potential steps toward better unification.

DISCUSSION POINTS

What is polarization?

The gerrymandering effect

Campaigns are expensive

The primary process

The shrinking center

Violence on the rise

Potential solutions

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Iowa caucuses narrow Republican field Jan 19, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsocxaBj1Ao

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of another test for the Texas electric grid, Trump's win in Iowa, and Greg Abbott's record-breaking campaign donation, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress approves major tax deal

Biden-Harris campaign raises big money

Trump wins Iowa caucuses

Ted Cruz endorses Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas electric grid survives freeze

Texas migrant buses paused

Cruz tweets Cancun "joke"

Abbott receives record-breaking donation

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Speaker Johnson under pressure over budget deal Jan 12, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBVoQyjVCU

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Speaker Johnson's status with Republicans over his budget deal with Democrats, the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas over a new migrant law, and Rep. Mayra Flores' "Grubgate" scandal, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress reaches budget deal

Border security looms large

Iowa caucuses next week

Trump in appeals court

TEXAS TOPICS

Justice Department sues Texas over migrant law

Dan vs. Dade

Mayra Flores mired in "Grubgate"

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How John Whitmire won the race for Houston mayor Dec 15, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQ0rmM-fMk

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's struggle to secure aid for Ukraine, the Texas supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion, and the results of the recent runoff election in Houston, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Reduced aid for Ukraine, Israel

Trump sells mugshot NFTs

TEXAS TOPICS

'Texit' on the ballot?

Texas supreme court denies emergency abortion

DEEP

Runoff election results: Houston mayor, controller, city council

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Will Liz Cheney run for president? Dec 08, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9PhbDWi_T8

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ted Cruz's bill to legally regulate gender pronouns, the implications of a Liz Cheney run for president, and the results of the latest special session in the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry

Liz for president?

Santos joins Cameo

Ted Cruz aims to regulate pronouns

TEXAS TOPICS

Who will be elected Houston mayor?

Texas GOP reject Nazi ban

DEEP

Special session adjourned

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Who will win the Houston mayor’s race? Dec 01, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpvANSpzsms

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion rights, and the outlook for the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Deal brokered for hostages

Can Haley gain ground?

Vote to remove Santos

TEXAS TOPICS

VP Harris visits Houston

Texas women sue the state

A tiny tree for Texas

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Houston mayor runoff election

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Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress Nov 17, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHBwmqq-9IY

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Tim Scott suspends campaign for President

Joe Manchin not running for reelection

SCOTUS under scrutiny

Congressional confrontations

TEXAS TOPICS

Can Dems unseat Ted Cruz?

Michael Burgess bows out

Lina Hidalgo dismisses allegations

DEEP

Shutdown avoided

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Houston Mayor’s race in runoff Nov 10, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTlHyybZI7Q

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in the recent election, the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib by Congress, and the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Abortion rights fuel Democrat election wins

Trump defiant in fraud lawsuit

Rashida Tlaib censured by Congress

TEXAS TOPICS

Uvalde mother loses mayor's race

Abbott calls legislature back

DEEP

Houston Mayor's race in runoff

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Special session unlikely to end in Abbott’s favor Nov 03, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYXGkF7qAs

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mike Pence's exit from the 2024 presidential race, the mounting challenges facing U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Governor Abbott's expansion of the current special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Auto workers' strike ends

Nikki Haley surges in polls

Pence drops out

DeSantis wears lifts?

Challenges mount for Mike Johnson

Kay Granger won't seek reelection

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott expands special session

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The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect Oct 27, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJcrjs3-LUs

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect, and the Texas constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Astros cursed by Cruz?

Middle East turmoil

Speaker-Quest

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas race for U.S. Senate

Sheila Jackson-Lee leaked-audio scandal

DEEP

Texas amendments on the ballot

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Preview: 2023 Houston Mayor Election Oct 23, 2023

This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral election, following a debate presented by the University of Houston Hobby School for Public Affairs, Houston Public Media, and Univision.

Early voting starts Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.

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Special session underway in Texas legislature Oct 13, 2023

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's quest for a new speaker, the current special session in the Texas legislature, and the political implications of a new war in the Middle East, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump raises big money

Speaker update

TEXAS TOPICS

Special Session Update

Far-right GOP activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist

DEEP

Israel at war with Hamas

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U.S. House in limbo after McCarthy ousted Oct 06, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0fD00-R30

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress averted a government shutdown, the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, and the coming special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Shutdown averted

McCarthy ousted

Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

Biden inquiry continues

TEXAS TOPICS

Special session called

Paxton whistleblower case continues

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Menendez in hot water while shutdown looms Sep 29, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04IHuO7D5o

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous allegations, and the potential for a government shutdown, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump skips another GOP debate; Gavin Newsom crashes it

Menendez under pressure to resign

Fetterman dress code fail

TEXAS TOPICS

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson is now a Republican

Rosie Cuellar running for Texas house

Paxton impeachment trial fallout

DEEP

Headed for shutdown?

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis Sep 21, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvB7dVF65uc

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Romney retires

DeSantis in Texas

Hunter Biden indicted

Boebert kicked out of 'Beetlejuice'

TEXAS TOPICS

Mealer v. Hildalgo, Round 2

DEEP

Ken Paxton acquitted

In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Kevin McCarthy under pressure from House Freedom Caucus Sep 15, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFS8SBgXvI

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

McCarthy bends the knee on Biden impeachment inquiry

McCaul calls out Tuberville for military promotion delays

Will Hurd is running for president, but not going to make the debates

TEXAS TOPICS

Border buoy fight!

Rep. Carl Sherman and Nueces DA Gonzales jump into US Senate race

Paxton trial coming to a close

In addition to the YouTube version above, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Ken Paxton on Trial Sep 07, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMlIFVMpts

Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential conflicts coming in the U.S. Congress, the health of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, and the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress is back; showdown imminent

Is Mitch OK?

TEXAS TOPICS

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power

Legislature laws blocked by courts

The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton gets underway

In addition to the YouTube version above, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

President Biden officially running for reelection in 2024 Apr 28, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH-Reucl-A

This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch for in politics over the summer, among other topics. Party Politics will return in September!

NATIONAL TOPICS

McCarthy debt ceiling budget bill

Lemon and Carlson OUT

Biden campaign launch

RFK Jr, running too

TEXAS TOPICS

Senate speedily does business

TXSCOTUS knocks down Prop 2

What to watch for this summer!

Join Brandon and Jeronimo (and the University of Houston Department of Political Science) for an in-person breakfast at the UH Hilton to listen to UH Experts discuss the high points and the takeaways of the Texas Legislative Session. A Q&A session will allow you to pose questions about the things that matter to you about the session.

May 31, 2023

8:30-9:30am

UH Hilton, Flamingo Room

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

George Santos doubles down in reelection run Apr 21, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5ESWSEJOY

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection run, and the tax-cut war in the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Senate roundup: DiFi, Wisconsin, Arizona

Santos running again

TEXAS TOPICS

Tax cut war

Lege Roundup: preemption bill, ban on hormone therapy for transgender kids

Houston mayoral roundup: Lee, Sanchez In, Hollins moves

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Greg Abbott vows to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder Apr 14, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDI1WQtRY84

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the controversy over Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of luxury vacations with a Texas billionaire, the court battle over abortion medication, and Gov. Greg Abbott's preemptive pardon of a man convicted of murder, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Clarence Thomas luxury trips

The “Tennessee Three”

Judge nixes abortion pill

He’s running: Bob Casey

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott to pardon Daniel Perry

House and Senate split support for vouchers

Rep. Slaton under investigation

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Can Donald Trump capitalize on his own arrest? Apr 07, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W54hSS4f60

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of the historic indictment of Donald Trump, Houston Rep. Jolanda Jones' staff resignation, and the Texas Comptroller's rescindment of a lawsuit against Harris County, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump indicted!

Asa Hutchinson is running for president – is Joe Manchin?

TEXAS TOPICS

Rep. Jones’ staff resigns

Rep. Dutton quits TLBC

Comptroller Hegar rescinds his determination that Harris County is trying to defund police

Texas SCOTUS kills Prop B

April Fools: Abbott not (yet) running for President

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Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy Mar 31, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxM57gutciw

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the crisis in Israel, Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy for Houston Mayor, and the ongoing fight over the future of education in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Unrest in Israel

Chris Christie won't back Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Sheila Jackson Lee enters the chat

Patrick says no votes for casinos

Vouchers hurt Friday night lights?

Voting bills discussed: eliminating vote centers, no ranked choice voting

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Hostile Takeover? Mar 24, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xM5KAfV87I

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's arrest, as well as the former president's choice of Waco as the site of his first presidential campaign rally for the 2024 election, and the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School District, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump arrested?

Ted Lasso at the White House

TEXAS TOPICS

HISD takeover

Trump picks Waco for his first rally

Roy endorses DeSantis

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The Crazy 88th Mar 16, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXjcs8a5hZg

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the status of the 88th session of the Texas Legislature. Topics include the role of the "Big 3" (Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Phelan), the most controversial bills, and the bills most likely to see traction, among others.

TOPICS

Overview of legislative session

Context for the 88^th

Relationship between the “Big 3”

Grading the players: Rs and Ds

Big issues

What to expect through May

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Republican Civil War Mar 10, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfm9K2ZwnJA

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing infighting among Republicans, Larry Hogan's announcement he's not running for president, and the Texas GOP's censure of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

CPAC! Trump, Haley, and DeSantis square off

Larry Hogan not running…

But Marianne Williamson is

TEXAS TOPICS

DeSantis in Texas

RPT censures Gonzales

Footage of anti-drag lawmaker in drag

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Trainwreck Mar 03, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAw8_wtbc_I

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest outrageous comments, Congressman Lance Gooden's accusation that Rep. Judy Chu has ties to the CCP, and speaker Dade Phelan's priorities for the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a “national divorce”

Texas Rep. Gooden called out for racist comments

East Palestine, Ohio, disaster

TEXAS TOPICS

Report From Teacher Task Force

Speaker Phelan priority bills

Sales tax cut?

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Born to Run Feb 23, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uwo7O0P19E

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, Ted Cruz's run for Senate reelection (not President), and the ongoing battle over education funding in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Surprise! Biden to Ukraine

Senate Roundup: Feinstein quits; Fetterman commits

TEXAS TOPICS

He’s running: Cruz announces for Senate (not President)

School vouchers: Emergency item, TEA leak

Did Harris County defund the police?

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Sorry Not Sorry Feb 16, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL3901lmVIk

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's run for President, Ken Paxton's whistleblower-suit settlement, and Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas lege, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

UFOs overhead?

Nikki Haley announces run for President

TEXAS TOPICS

Paxton settles whistleblower suit

Speaker picks chairs

Patrick unveils priority bills

Abbott's State of the State

Gallegos running for Mayor

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State of the Union Feb 10, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JleBSDptVTg

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the uproar over the Chinese spy-balloon, and Ted Cruz's seemingly hypocritical term-limit bill, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Pop goes the balloon

State of the Union

Ted Cruz files term limits bill

TEXAS TOPICS

Storm aftermath

Vouchers ahead?

Gambling in Texas? Don’t bet on it.

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‘Swift’ Justice Feb 03, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2MKSQhkb1c

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee's casting of Ticketmaster as a monopoly after the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, Houston's failed bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and Texas' ongoing foster-care crisis, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ticketmaster head grilled

Trump back on Facebook...but facing legal problems in Stormy Daniels case

TEXAS TOPICS

Houston will NOT host DNC

Foster care crisis continues – judge threatens contempt

Patrick running in 2026

Will teachers get a raise?

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GOP Family Feud Jan 27, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcedMODqSw4

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ron Klain's departure as the Biden administration's Chief of Staff, the clamor over the Republican National Committee chair seat, and the Texas GOP's radio attack ads against speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden COS departing

Fight for RNC chair

TEXAS TOPICS

GOP Fight Club: Radio ads against speaker

Proxy war over the grid

Senate and house budgets released

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State of the State Jan 20, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4UanXomoA

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss potential 2024 election races, the Biden-classified-docs scandal, and the shape of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2024 is almost here

Gaslit: Possible ban on gas stoves?

Biden's garage docs

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans skirmish over speaker/rules

Leadership fights shape the legislature (Big 3, GOP Caucus, Dems Caucus)

Abbott inauguration

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A Soap Opera Jan 13, 2023

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Biden administration, and the Republican challenges to void the results of Harris County's 2022 election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden at the border

Paxton sues Biden admin

An ungovernable Congress?

Investigations ahead

TEXAS TOPICS

Two El Paso city council members were ineligible for office when sworn in

Harris County election challenge

Lege update: We’re rich!

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McCarthy-Schism Jan 06, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoCvgd_nM90&t=963s

Thanks for watching the first episode of the new digital-video version of Party Politics! If you enjoy, please hit the like button and subscribe to Houston Public Media's YouTube channel. This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Title 42 border policy, the historic battle over who is going to fill the open Speaker of the House seat, and the investigations into major service failures by Atmos Energy and Southwest Airlines, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Title 42 to remain in place

Speaker battle?

George Santos

TEXAS TOPICS

Investigations: Atmos Energy, Southwest Airlines

DEEP

The lege is back!

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Year-End Review: 2022 Dec 16, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back at some of the biggest and most consequential political stories of 2022. They discuss the aftermath of the January 6 investigation, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and the 2022 midterm election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

January 6 investigation

Dobbs decision

The Latino vote

Trump 2024

GOP/Dem infighting

DNC reshuffles the primary deck

We're excited to announce that when Party Politics returns in 2023, we'll be back with an expanded format! In addition to the usual digital podcast and radio version, you can also enjoy Party Politics in a digital video version on YouTube, as well as on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8. As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Lawsuit At Large Dec 09, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss LULAC's lawsuit against Houston at-large district voting, the passing of the Respect for Marriage Act, and Texas Secretary of State John Scott's resignation, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Is Uncle Sam going to run out of money?

Warnock wins in Georgia

Trump calls to terminate the Constitution

Same Sex / Interracial Marriage bill

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans choose Speaker

LULAC Sues Houston

Secretary of State resigns

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The Pillowman Cometh Dec 02, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's strange campaign for RNC Chair, some Texas cities' goals to de-criminalize marijuana, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas Legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Dinner with Trump and Ye

Leadership fights: Republicans and Democrats

Walker, Texas resident?

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas cities go green

El Paso DA resigns

Dan Patrick's priorities

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Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022. - Donald Trump pulled the trigger on a third White House run on November 15, setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle after a poor midterm election showing by his hand-picked candidates weakened his grip on the party. Trump filed his official candidacy papers with the US election authority moments before he was due to publicly announce his candidacy. (Photo by ALON SKUY / AFP) (Photo by ALON SKUY/AFP via Getty Images) — **Don’t You Want Me?** Nov 18, 2022
This week on *Party Politics*, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Trump's reelection viability among Republicans, Gov. Greg Abbott's "invasion" declaration, and the mounting scrutiny on Harris County's election rollout, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Fight! Fight! Fight! Leadership fights in House and Senate
TEXAS TOPICS
Abbott declares “invasion” at Texas border
Harris County elections scrutiny
Bill Bonanza: Bill filing period starts
DEEP
Trump announces 2024 campaign
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. *Party Politics* is produced by Troy Schulze.

Post-Election Analysis Nov 11, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss key outcomes of the 2022 midterm election, why the GOP dominated Texas statewide, and how money wasn't a factor in the Harris County Judge race, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biggest surprises of the night

National races

Trump impact

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas races: statewide, legislative, Harris County

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Fifth Anniversary Pre-Election Discussion – Live From Post Houston Nov 06, 2022

This week, we celebrate five years of Party Politics with a special live broadcast from Post Houston. Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss national races and local races ahead of election day.

NATIONAL TOPICS

National races

TEXAS TOPICS

Overview of Texas

Statewide races: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, Agriculture, Comptroller

Legislative races: CDs, HDs, SDs

Local races: Harris Judge, Commissioners Court

What about South Texas?

Early voting trends

What to watch for on Election Night!

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Understanding the Latino Vote Oct 21, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the factors and issues that divide and unite Latino voters, Dan Patrick's campaign-ad strategy against Mike Collier, and the Texas Secretary of State's dispatch of election inspectors to Harris County, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Jan 6 Committee to call Trump?

Warnock preaches bipartisanship with Cruz in ad

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump Coming! Bernie Too!

Dan Patrick ad barrage against Collier

Adam Hinojosa accuses Morgan LaMantia of not being real Hispanic

South Texas races and fundraising

Texas SOS sending election monitors to Harris County

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Following the Money Trail Oct 13, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the dollar amounts Texas candidates are raising and spending on campaigns, the frustrations over redistricting in Houston City Council, the new allegations against Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, and Kacey Musgraves' in-concert dig at Ted Cruz, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden pot pardons

Hunter Biden indictment?

TEXAS TOPICS

Dems giving up on South Texas?

Houston City Council votes on new lines

Clay Jenkins blackface allegations

Kacey Musgraves trolls Ted Cruz ... again

DEEP

Following the money – Who's out-fundraising who?

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When Harry Met Beto Oct 06, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the upcoming Supreme Court term, the scandal-ridden campaign of Herschel Walker, the failings of Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star, and pop star Harry Styles' endorsement of Beto O'Rourke for Texas governor, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

New SCOTUS term

Hershel Walker scandal

TEXAS TOPICS

Attorney General office in disarray

Paxton forced to testify in abortion lawsuit

Operation Lone Star is almost out of money

When Harry Met Beto

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Party Politics: Debate Night in Texas Sep 29, 2022

We're back for our fifth anniversary season! This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the latest brinksmanship legislation in the U.S. Congress, Lizzo's opportunity to play a flute once owned by James Madison, and the debate between Beto O'Rourke and Gov. Greg Abbott, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Government funded, at least for now

Lizzo plays James Madison’s flute

TEXAS TOPICS

Paxton runs from process server

Former Republican RRC Sarah Stronger endorses Democrat

No quorum in Harris County

Lt. Governor candidates on TV

McConaughey floats presidential run

DEEP

Debate night in Texas

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Party Politics: ‘This is on you’ May 27, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Tx., the politics surrounding yet another call for gun reform, and the results of this week's runoff elections, among other stories. Party Politics is taking a break for the summer, but we'll be back with new episodes in September.

TEXAS TOPICS

Uvalde, Tx. tragedy

Another call for gun reform

Beto crashes Abbott press conference

NRA convention in Houston

Runoff election roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters ahead of a procedural vote on Wednesday to essentially codify Roe v. Wade, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) — **Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell Part 2 – The Fallout** May 13, 2022
This week on *Party Politics*, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the legal and political fallout after the leaked SCOTUS draft overturning Roe v. Wade, the State Bar of Texas' lawsuit against A.G. Ken Paxton, and Gov. Abbott's support for a school voucher program, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Fallout from SCOTUS leak (polling, Senate vote)
TEXAS TOPICS
Hotze conversation with Patrick on voter fraud
Paxton v. State Bar of Texas
Election officials "solicitation” of mail ballots (Paxton v. Longoria) being heard
Crystal Mason case sent back to lower courts
Abbott floats vouchers
Beto courting McConaghey?
School board elections
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. *Party Politics* is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell May 06, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss J.D. Vance's victory in the Ohio Republican primary, Gov. Abbott's threat to declare an "invasion" at the Texas border, and the shocking revelation that SCOTUS is set to strike down Roe vs. Wade, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Vance wins in Ohio

TEXAS TOPICS

A border “invasion?"

Operation Lone Star gets more money

Chris Turner steps aside

DEEP

Leaked SCOTUS opinion heralds abortion-rights takedown

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Beto’s Bet Apr 29, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Kevin McCarthy's ability to avoid consequences in the wake of an unfolding political scandal, two propositions on the May 7 electoral ballot in Texas, and Beto O'Rourke's promise to expand gambling and legalize marijuana if elected governor of Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Kevin McCarthy's nine lives

Trump in contempt

TEXAS TOPICS

National Guard soldier dies rescuing migrants in Rio Grande

Texas sues Biden over Title 42

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick join Paxton on whistleblower lawsuit

O’Rourke would expand gambling and legalize marijuana

May 7 propositions

Rick Perry is not stupid

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Schemin’ Steven Apr 22, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow's viral speech, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' beef with Disney, the lifting of mask mandates on flights, and the indictment of GOP activist Steven Hotze, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

No more masks on flights

Mallory McMorrow goes viral

2024 might look very different – DNC reshuffling nominations; RNC controls debates

DeSantis vs. Disney

TEXAS TOPICS

Hotze indicted

Fundraising update

Cain Takes on CitiGroup; Davis sues Cain

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Staff Inspection Apr 15, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's border bottlenecking, President Biden's crackdown on ghost guns, the controversial death penalty case of Melissa Lucio, and the indictments of three staff members in the Harris County Judge's office, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden cracks down on ghost guns

Trump endorses Oz

TEXAS TOPICS

Cuellar “Not a target”

LA County bans travel to Florida and Texas

Melissa Lucio death penalty case

Abbott’s Border inspection

Cruz vs. Mr. T

DEEP

Judge Hidalgo staff indicted

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Border Wars Apr 08, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to bus illegal immigrants to the U.S. Capitol, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation, the evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine, and Sarah Palin's return to politics, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed

War crimes in Ukraine

Sarah Palin is BACK

Legalize it?

TEXAS TOPICS

Dan Patrick v Disney

Kim Olson pushed TDP staffer

Senator Powell drops reelection bid

Uh… Selena delivered by…Ron Paul?

DEEP

Border politics (stunts)

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

RedistrictingEraser — **Party Politics: All About Redistricting** Apr 01, 2022
This week on *Party Politics*, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the process of redistricting and how it affects political elections, as well as contributes to the ever-widening gap between political party affiliations. They also discuss how the Texas population boom, particularly in suburban cities, incites the Texas legislature (which is controlled by Republicans) to redraw districts to suit its voter base.
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. *Party Politics* is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Circus SCOTUS Mar 25, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. Senate hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Ted Cruz's altercation at a Montana airport, Governor Abbott's border-policy problems, and a Texas court's injunction against child abuse investigations for transgender kids, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ukraine update

Eric Greitens accused of abuse / Senate races roundup

Cruz v Bozeman airport

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott border policy problems

Patrick announces new committee members

Foster care system under fire

Court issues injunction on child abuse investigations for transgender kids

DEEP

SCOTUS Hearings

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Crude Awakening Mar 11, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the U.S. ban on Russian crude oil, President Biden's trip to Fort Worth, and a Texas billionaire's lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ukraine update

Russian oil ban

TEXAS TOPICS

Biden in Fort Worth

Election troubles; Longoria resigns

Former VP Pence ad buy

Abbott orders task force to study staff shortages in schools

HUD finds GLO discriminated in Harvey funds

DEEP

Texas oil tycoon Kelcy Warren sues Beto O'Rourke

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Texas Sets the Stage for November Mar 04, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address, the ongoing war in Ukraine, Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the results of the 2022 Texas primary election.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden delivers SOTU address

War in Ukraine worsens

Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS

TEXAS TOPICS

State primary election results roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Life During Wartime Feb 25, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential political fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the spectrum of primary elections in Texas, and the bigger picture of fundraising and spending for political campaigns, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Russia invades Ukraine

TEXAS TOPICS

State primary elections roundup

Fundraising, spending, and the bigger picture

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Tag, You’re Sued! Feb 18, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the latest in the chronicles of Texas AG Ken Paxton filing lawsuits (and having lawsuits filed against him), the standoff over Ukraine, and voting concerns related to the March primaries, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

To Spend or Not to Spend – Breaking down the budget deal

Russians, Ukraine, and Biden

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas getting a (used) wall

New voter law violates 1^st Amendment

Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition

Bar complaint filed against Paxton

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Bully Pulpit Feb 11, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the RNC's censure of Liz Cheney and Adam Kinsinger, the sparring match between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Henry Cuellar, and Texas GOP candidate Shelley Luther's latest hateful remark, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Time to lift Congress' mask mandate?

RNC censures Cheney and Kinsinger

Biden science adviser quits

TEXAS TOPICS

Progressive group works to oust … Democrats?

AOC vs. Cuellar

GOP official sparks bipartisan scorn with 7 shocking, 'hate-filled' proposals

Trans children make Texas GOP candidate Shelley Luther "uncomfortable."

Ken Paxton investigates GoFundMe

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Abbott in the Cold Seat Feb 04, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's plan for a new SCOTUS nominee, Kid Rock's potential run for U.S. Congress, the fundraising numbers among Texas republicans, and Gov. Abbott's risky bet on the Texas energy grid, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Electoral Count Act Reforms

SCOTUS Watch

Senator Kid Rock?

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump in Texas

Fundraising roundup: congressional offices; statewide offices

Abbott goes after O’Rourke Fundraising

Who is Baroness Kandy Kaye Horn, the candidate with all those billboards?

DEEP

Temps dropping in Texas! Can the Governor keep his promise?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Justice Breyer Exits Stage Left Jan 28, 2022

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hot-mic moment between President Biden and Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, the tense situation on the Russia-Ukraine border, Dan Crenshaw's unsolicited send-out of mail-in ballot applications, and Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden v. Doocy

Ukraine Situation

TEXAS TOPICS

Voter Registration Deadline!

Rep. Crenshaw caught with hand in the hypocrisy jar

Trump coming to Texas

Abbott and Patrick Pushing to Let AG prosecute voter fraud

Abbott: Parents Bill of Rights

DEEP

Breyer retires, SCOTUS nomination

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: The Professors Grade Biden’s First Year Jan 21, 2022

Party Politics is back for 2022! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the war of words between Donald Trump and Florida governor Ron DeSantis, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton's ongoing legal troubles, fundraising numbers in Texas political races, and the successes and failures (mostly failures) of President Biden's first year in office, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Dems take on voting rights (and their own party members)

Trump Organization probed in NY

Trump vs. DeSantis

TEXAS TOPICS

AG Paxton might face Open Records lawsuit

AG Paxton asks TXSCOTUS to dismiss whistleblower case

Fundraising Roundup: Governor, AG Race

AG Miller’s consultant charged with bribery

DEEP

Biden: Year One

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Party Politics: 2021, The Year In Review Dec 17, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back on the most important stories of 2021 with special guests Jay Aiyer, first assistant Harris County Attorney and former co-host of Party Politics; Madlin Mekelburg, chief politics reporter for the Austin American Statesman; and Antonio Arellano, civil rights advocate and community organizer.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Dan Crenshaw Is Not a Fan of Performance Art Dec 10, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the tone-deaf and disturbing Christmas photos tweeted by Reps Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert, Rep. Dan Crenshaw's criticism of the GOP Freedom Caucus, and the DOJ's lawsuit over Texas' congressional district maps, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress’ December to-do List

Reps Massie & Boebert Take Aim (literally) at the Holidays

Presidential Commission on SCOTUS Recommendations

Nunes Leaving Congress (no word on his cow)

TEXAS TOPICS

Rep. Crenshaw Calls Out Freedom Caucus

Dowd Out!

Kim Olson Running for TXDP Chair

DEEP

DOJ Sues Texas Over Maps

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Abortion vs. SCOTUS Dec 03, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the feud between congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Ilhan Omar that sparked the intra-party spat between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace, the political implications of actor Matthew McConaughey's flirtation with public service, and the restrictive Mississippi abortion law being challenged before the Supreme Court, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Boebert v. Omar

Greene v. Mace

December pileup of legislation

TEXAS TOPICS

Another One Bites the Dust: Larry Taylor Not Running

And Another One Gone: Matthew McConaughey

DEEP

MS Abortion Case at SCOTUS

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AP21323770720418 — **Party Politics: Thanksgiving Edition** Nov 26, 2021
This week on a special Thanksgiving edition of *Party Politics,* Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina invite special guests Erica Greider, columnist for the *Houston Chronicle*, Charles Blaine, president of the Urban Reform Institute, and Houston Public Media reporter Jen Rice, to talk about what we're thankful for in politics this year.
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. *Party Politics* is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Beto’s Back Nov 19, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's vote to censure Rep. Paul Gosar, Texas Rep. Ryan Guillen's switch to the Republican Party, and Beto O'Rourke's return to political life, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Steve Bannon Arrested

Rep. Gosar Censured

TEXAS TOPICS

More Retirements!

Guillen Party Switch

Beckley Running for Lite Gov

DEEP

Bettin' on Beto? Beto O’Rourke Is Running for Governor

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Texas Voter Surge Nov 12, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the addition of four million new registered voters in Texas, the DOJ's lawsuit over Texas' voting rights bill, and why Ted Cruz is bullying Big Bird, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Infrastructure Week!

Vaccine mandate blocked

Ted Cruz versus Big Bird

TEXAS TOPICS

More retirements (Lucio, Frullo)

DOJ lawsuit over Texas voting rights bill

Gov Abbott Blocking “Obscene” Books

DEEP

Election Mania! Voter Registration Tops 17 M, Gohmert for AG (maybe)

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Proposition Edition! Nov 05, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Joe Manchin's roadblocking of the BBB/BIF, Governor Abbott's investigation into "pornographic images" in Texas schools, and the results of the Texas constitutional-amendment election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

BBB/BIF Update…but really a Joe Manchin update

TEXAS TOPICS

Abortion case at SCOTUS

Texas sues Biden over Vaccine Mandate

Abbott Appoints Young to TXSCOTUS

Abbott Launches Investigation about “Pornographic Images” in library books

DEEP

ELECTION ROUNDUP! VA, NJ, Texas HD118 and Constitutional Elections

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Krause’s Crackdown Oct 29, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas Representative Matt Krause's probe on books in schools, Ted Cruz's latest attempt at "troll legislation," and the Texas constitutional amendments up for vote, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

BBB and BIF – A Done Deal?

Ted Cruz Files “Stop the Surge Act”

TEXAS TOPICS

Commissioner Miller hospitalized

Ken Paxton Watch!

Krause Book Probe

White Asks AG For Opinion on Legality of Same Sex Marriage

Who’s Running for What Now? Members Moving Districts

DEEP

Constitutional Amendments! (Go vote!)

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Well Isn’t That Special? Oct 22, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the third special session in the Texas legislature, Donald Trump's lawsuit over the committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Governor Greg Abbott's new appointee for Secretary of State, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump sues 1/6 Committee

Democratic US House retirements

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott appoints new Secretary of State

SCOTUS and Abortion case update

Who’s in the money? Fundraising roundup

Abbott Attacks Beto

Redistricting and shifting districts

DEEP

Special Session Wrap Up! Winners and Losers, or, to Quote Speaker Phelan, “Let’s Get the Hell Out of Here.”

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: Abbott Flip-Flops On Party Principles Oct 15, 2021

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former president Trump's bizarre message to Republican voters, Matthew McConaughey's mixed messages about a potential run for Texas governor, and Governor Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump to Republicans: Don't vote

Ted Cruz had a week

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott orders special election for HD118

Lyle Larson not running

Allen West has COVID

Alright, alright, I might – McConaughey for Governor?

DEEP

Abbott’s Order on Vaccine Mandates

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pexels-ruben-reyes-9102582 — **Party Politics: It’s Gerrymandering Time Again** Oct 08, 2021
*Party Politics* is back for another season! Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the GOP's redistricting draft, the political fight over raising the nation's debt ceiling, a U.S. district judge's blocking of S.B. 8 (Texas' six-week abortion ban), and Donald Trump's influence on Texas politics, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
BIF & BBB!
Can lawmakers raise the debt ceiling in time?
Trump urged not to announce for president…yet?
TEXAS TOPICS
Abortion law blocked
Why are so many Members not running again? (Lucio III)
Wesley Hunt raises big money
Does Trump run Texas politics? (border wall, audit bill)
Bible as the state text?
DEEP
GOP's redistrict draft further polarizes Texas voters
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. *Party Politics* is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: 100 Days Apr 30, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the federal warrant to search the apartment and office of Rudy Giuliani, Caitlyn Jenner's run for California governor, the nominations of two Texans for federal posts, and the first 100 days of President Biden's administration, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Carville rips woke-ness

Giuliani Warrant

Caitlyn Jenner Running for CA Gov

Burgerghazi!

TEXAS TOPICS

Two Texans nominated for federal posts

CD6 Roundup

Texas Gains Two new House Seats

DPS investigates sexual assault at Capitol

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Forecast for Reform Apr 23, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Walter Mondale, the Derek Chauvin verdict and what it means for real police reform, and the polling on a potential McConaughey run for governor, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Walter Mondale RIP

Derek Chauvin verdict

Biden WH Refugee Cap

Second Gentleman Douglas

TEXAS TOPICS

Constitutional Carry

Medicaid Waiver Revoked

McConaughey For Governor (For Real?)

Fundraising roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: The Politics of Scandal Apr 16, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the allegations surrounding Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Ted Cruz's fight against Major League Baseball, and Ron Paul's jorts, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Withdrawal from Afghanistan

GaetzGate

TEXAS TOPICS

Congressman Crenshaw emergency eye surgery

Cruz vs. America's pastime

Paxton v Biden on “Remain in Mexico Policy”

Bush vs. Paxton 2022?

Congressman Brady Retiring

Ron Paul’s Short Shorts

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Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America Apr 09, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the battle over voting rights, the future of Beto O'Rourke's political career, and Gov. Abbott's ban on "vaccine passports," among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

RIP Rep. Hastings

Fundraising roundup: Reps Greene and Gonzales rake it in

Biden introduces gun regulations

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott appoints new PUC Commissioner

Abbott issues EO banning “Vaccine Passports”

Beto for Governor (Question Mark)

Collier for Lt. Governor (Period)

Border woes

Former Speaker Boehner’s choice words for Ted Cruz

DEEP

Voting Bills updates and Republicans v. Corporate America

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Party Politics: Rights and Reform Apr 02, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over voting rights and abortion rights, President Biden's infrastructure plan, and "Big" Dan Rodimer's Texas-cosplay campaign video, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden releases infrastructure plan

Matt Gaetz faces inquiry over sex with an underage girl

Republicans asking for information on Hunter Biden missing gun

Donald Trump: wedding guest

TEXAS TOPICS

TX GOP deactivates Gab account

District judge denied Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request for a temporary block of local mask mandate

Dr. Hotze sued for “aiding and abetting” actions leading to criminal charges in vote fraud case

Big (Nevada/New Jersey) Dan Rodimer for Congress!

DEEP

Voting rights

Gun rights

Energy reforms

Abortion rights

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Is Gun Reform Possible? Mar 26, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the renewed calls for gun reform after a new spike in mass shootings, former Missouri governor Eric Greitens' senate bid, and attorney Lee Merritt's run for Texas AG, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

US House to review Iowa race

Former scandal-plagued MO Gov. Greitens running for Senate

White House narcs on staffers

San Antonio wax museum forced to take down Trump wax figure

TEXAS TOPICS

Lt Gov Patrick asks Gov Abbott to take executive action reversing overcharges during winter storm

Ag Commissioner Miller and Dr. Hotze sue Lt. Gov. Patrick for requiring COVID tests

The Texas Supreme Court: ERCOT has legal immunity

Democratic Rep. Vela announced Monday he will not seek reelection

Lee Merritt says he is running for attorney general

DEEP

Gun violence rocks America again

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: 365 Days Later Mar 12, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's address to the nation at the one-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, the immigration crisis at the Mexico border, and Twitter's lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

First Biden national address

Senator Blunt retiring

Trump to RNC: Keep your name outta my mouth!

COVID package passes

Major Biden in major doo-doo

TEXAS TOPICS

ERCOT Update

Twitter lawsuit against Ken Paxton

TxLege Update: suing social media companies

Crenshaw: Not running but buying stocks

Governor McConaughey?

DEEP

Border crisis; Abbott v Biden

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Party Politics: Texas Unmasked Mar 05, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Governor Abbott's lifting of the mask mandate and allowing businesses to open at 100%, the Democrats agenda in the U.S. Congress, and the scandals swirling around NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Tanden nomination pulled

Democratic agenda: COVID package, minimum wage, EQUALITY Act

CPAC, Straw Poll, Ted Cruz approval rating

Gov Andrew Cuomo scandals

Cancelled? Potato Head and Dr. Seuss

TEXAS TOPICS

CD 6 Special Election

PUC Chair resigns

Remember the Alamo (truce)

DEEP

Governor Abbott: Texas 100% open!

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Party Politics: ERCOT Under Fire Feb 26, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fallout over ERCOT's handling of the Texas power-grid crisis, the hearings in Congress over President Biden's appointees, and Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller's apparent affinity for a clean vehicle, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Nomination battles: Neera, Garland, Becerra, Haaland

Trump Taxes

Newsmax anchor attacks Biden dogs!

TEXAS TOPICS

TDP 2020 Autopsy

Dan Patrick Priority Legislation

Sid Miller Likes a Clean Car

DEEP

Fallout from Snowpocalypse 2021 (visits, officials travel out of state, TX SCOTUS case about ERCOT)

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Snowpocalypse Now Feb 20, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the death of Rush Limbaugh, another whistleblower in the corruption saga of Texas A.G. Ken Paxton, and the Ted Cruz vacation scandal amid a winter-weather disaster in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Rush Limbaugh dies

Biden town hall ($15 minimum wage; student debt relief)

Immigration package revealed

Impeachment

McConnell v Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Whistleblowers allege Paxton swapped favors for help

Flyin' Ted

DEEP

(Freeze)

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Impeachment Part Two Feb 12, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial, the passing of U.S. Rep. Ron White from COVID-19, and the effort by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to mandate the national anthem at all events supported by state money, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Shelby Retires

TEXAS TOPICS

Wright passes

Patrick says no to expanded gambling

But yes to National Anthem

Chairman West embraces Texit

AG Paxton may face budget cuts

House Committee assignments

DEEP

Impeachment, round two

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: State of the State Feb 05, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over a new COVID-19 relief bill, President Biden's executive orders on immigration, and Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State address, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

COVID Relief Bill

GOP infighting over Cheney, Greene

Biden immigration orders

Trump Names Impeachment Lawyer

Myanmar Coup

Dolly Parton Congressional Medal of Freedom?

TEXAS TOPICS

Judge blocks Republicans from kicking Planned Parenthood off Medicaid

Governor Beto?

Texas AG didn’t write lawsuit he filed to overturn 2020 election

TX GOP Staffer fired for role in US Capitol Siege

Cruz Compares Environmentalists to Comic Villain

DEEP

Abbott State of the State

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: The Texas Lege Returns Jan 29, 2021

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the retirement of Republican senator Rob Portman, the controversy over Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's social media posts, the Twitter back-and-forth between Ted Cruz and actor Seth Rogen, and the return of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Portman retires, Huckabee Sanders returns

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene social media trouble

Impeachment: the Revenge

Biden Nominee Roundup

TEXAS TOPICS

COVID concerns: Wright; Sherman

Abbott threatens Texas cities over police funding

Paxton lawsuits against Biden WH

Cruz V Rogen

The Lege Returns -- First Up, the Budget

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: A New Agenda Jan 22, 2021

We're back! This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Joe Biden's inauguration, the administration's plans for its first 100 days, and Texas state Republican fundraising, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Inauguration

The Biden agenda

Trump pardons; legacy; greatest hits

TEXAS TOPICS

Republican fundraising

Abbott criticizes federal officials over vetting of National Guard

Texit? Really?

Covid in the Capitol

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: President Biden – What to Expect Nov 13, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Trump's unwillingness to concede the 2020 election to President-elect Joe Biden, the suggestion by SCOTUS that Obamacare will be upheld, and new allegations against Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump refuses to concede

Trump campaign legal strategy

Trump in the interim

SCOTUS Obamacare

TEXAS TOPICS

El Paso COVID cases spiking

New Paxton allegations include affair

Dan Patrick offers reward for voter fraud

Prefiling bills begins!

Speaker-elect (?) Phelan

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: And Now We Wait Nov 06, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the results of the 2020 election, both nationally and statewide.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Election results stalled

Incumbents stay

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans, on message, stem the tide

Democrats misread the Latino electorate?

Sexier: MJ Hegar or Beto?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Harris Campaigns in Texas Oct 30, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the final days before the 2020 election, Senator Kamala Harris' Texas campaign trip, and voter turnout in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 comes to a crashing halt: candidate closing arguments

Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Trump rally leaves people out in the cold

TEXAS TOPICS

Turnout is up!

Kamala Harris is coming to Texas

Money flowing to Texas races

Senate Race: MJ Hegar swears. A lot.

Legal roundup: TX SCOTUS rules in favor of limiting drop boxes, Harris drive thru voting, federal court mandates masks at polls

Speaker’s race is on!

Paxton news!

Astronauts vote from space

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Special Texas Election Edition Oct 30, 2020

This week on a special edition of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk with reporters from Texas NPR-affiliate stations to get a sense of how the 2020 election is playing out across the state, as well as identify key races and analyze turnout numbers.

Guests:

Ashley Lopez, KUT, Austin

Andrew Schneider, Houston Public Media

Bret Jaspers, KERA, Dallas

Maria Mendez, Texas Public Radio, Laredo

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Following the Money Oct 23, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the success of fundraising efforts by Democrats, Trump's attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci, and voter turnout in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden leads in cash count, Dems too

Trump attacks Fauci!

Senate Democrats boycott Barrett hearings

Debate preview / Hunter Biden

Eric Trump shares manipulated photo of Ice Cube and 50 Cent

TEXAS TOPICS

Turnout roundup

Fundraising roundup: TX Senate, Congressional Races

Senior Attorney General Aide fired

Courts rule Texas doesn’t need to notify voters of signature mismatch

Professor Beto

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: The Barrett Hearings Oct 16, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the kidnapping plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and the tremendous voter turnout in Texas early voting, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Hunter Biden laptop controversy

SCOTUS says Census can stop counting

MI Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot

Barrett hearings

Shaq and Snoop vote for the first time!

TEXAS TOPICS

Election Turnout bonanza!

GOP Chair Protests GOP Governor

Legal roundup: Drop off ballots confirmed; curbside voting allowed

Jill Biden in Texas

Senate Debate

Paxton Problems continue

Recall the Alamo! Patrick calls for audit of GLO funds

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: The Fly Heard Round the World Oct 09, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence (and an unexpected visitor), the possibility of a Democrat takeover of the Senate, and the voting-related lawsuits in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Senator Toomey calling it Quits

NC Sexting Scandal

Can Dems Take the Senate?

VP Debate

Nude Celebs Urge Us to Vote!

TEXAS TOPICS

Biden Money Drop in Texas

Fundraising roundup!

Hegar Voted for … McCain?

Voting Lawsuits Update

Attorney General Paxton in Hot Water

Cuban v Cruz!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Trump Has COVID-19 Oct 03, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of President Trump contracting COVID-19, and how it might affect the election, the debates, and the appointment of a new Supreme Court justice, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

POTUS & FLOTUS test positive for Covid

FLOTUS caught on tape

Gen. McMaster: Trump abets Putin

Republicans in close Senate races

Guilfoyle and Pascale compromising Trump campaign

TEXAS TOPICS

CD10 Mike Siegel and CD7 Hunt fundraising

Abbott limits drop-off ballot sites

Sid Miller got "Boratted"

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: RBG RIP Sep 25, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political fallout over the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the fight over mail-in ballots in Harris County and the legitimacy of the 2020 election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Round up! (Biden money lead, Cindy McCain endorses Biden)

Trump lawyering up for election

TEXAS TOPICS

Clinton headlines Dem Dinner

Battle for the Alamo (again)

Harris County mail ballot battle

RNCC Moving money from CD7

Big Tex wears a mask!

DEEP: RBG RIP

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Ballot Wars Sep 18, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political feud over mail-in ballots, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020: Bloomberg’s big bet; Biden running NFL ads, Texas expansion?

Trump signs EO on drug prices

Medicaid head expenses

President Carter and the “big fat Austin torpedo”

TEXAS TOPICS

Congressman Wright in hospital

TXSCOTUS: Put Greens on the ballot!

Abbott proposes lifting annexation powers from cities that defund police

Harris County mail ballot wars

SD30 Special election early voting!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Can Texas Flip? Sep 11, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina dig deep into Texas politics and how the funds are flowing to produce a blue wave on election day, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump campaign spending habits

Shutdown deal reached / No COVID package

Trump vs. Cohen/Woodward books

TEXAS TOPICS

Trump bus tour of Texas

Can Texas flip?

Signature voting law

Republicans will not support candidate in SD27

Texas assistant attorney general fired for racist tweets

Funds roll into Texas – DCCC

Trump boat parade … sinks

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Ballot’s in the Mail? Sep 04, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss which candidate received the biggest campaign bump from their party conventions, Trump's and Biden's visits to Wisconsin, and the fight over mail-in ballots in Harris County, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 roundup: Biden funds, Trump visits WI

Portland unrest

Massachusetts Senate race

DNI ending briefings

Pelosi unmasked

TEXAS TOPICS

Motor Voter suit

Ballot wars – Democrats versus Greens

Texas Dems push registration drive

Harris County mail ballots

State spending funds to get census rates up

Democrat in CD8 had false information post taken down

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: RNC Paints Dystopian Picture Aug 28, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the dark vision for America conjured by the Republican National Convention, the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, and the fractured state of the Texas GOP, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Shooting of Jacob Blake

Steve Bannon arrested

Biden enhanced?

TEXAS TOPICS

The Summer of Suing Greg Abbott

Fractured GOP

Ken Paxton under indictment

Tony Gonzales wins runoff

DEEP: Republican National Convention

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Republican In-fighting; Texas Primary Runoff Recap Jul 17, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas Republicans' objections to Governor Greg Abbott's COVID-19 policies, and the results of the Texas primary runoffs, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

GOP Convention update

Alabama Senate Race

Stone sentence commuted

Trump re-election campaign shake-up

TEXAS TOPICS

Republican in-fighting

Castro makes play for House Foreign Affairs

Harris County GOP chair-elect staying put?

GOP Convention begrudgingly moves online

Cruz full of (Goya) beans

DEEP: RUNOFFS!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Phase Two May 22, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas' phase two of reopening the state's economy, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Election 2020: Justin Amash OUT!

Trump taking anti-malarial drug

Obama not coming to WH for portrait

State Dept. ousts watchdog

Space Force flag unveiled

TEXAS TOPICS

Agencies asked for 5% cuts!

Mail ballots allowed?

West accused Cornyn of using racist dog whistle

Patrick: Let us play sports!

DEEP: Abbott initiates Phase 2

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: COVID In The White House May 16, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political fight over opening Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Election 2020: Tara Reade fallout, Trump digital campaigning, DNC moves online

More stimulus!

Flynn case dropped by DOJ

SCOTUS case on WH subpoenas

TEXAS TOPICS

Early voting extended

SA City Council chastised by Cruz

Paxton threatens local officials

Texas Senate endorsements

DEEP: COVID inside the WH; partisan masks

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

WHICH COUNTIES CORONAVIRUS — **Party Politics: The Battle To Open Texas** May 09, 2020
This week on *Party Politics*, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political fight over opening Texas, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
RBG in hospital
2020: Biden allegations
Ratcliffe DNI hearings
FBI and Michael Flynn
Murder Hornets!
Axl Rose vs. Steven Mnuchin
TEXAS TOPICS
Federal COVID-19 strike force to Amarillo
Lawsuit over mail ballots
Sen. Cornyn can’t block Twitter followers
Blue Bell CEO busted
Texas budget update from comptroller
DEEP: Political fight over opening Texas
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Ready To Reopen? May 02, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the White House's erratic behavior regarding COVID-19, plans for re-opening the country’s economy, among other national stories. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS

-Election 2020: Pelosi, Clinton endorse Biden; NY cancels primary; Ventura and Amash running?

-WH COVID activity: testing; no more briefings?; warnings earlier about virus coming

-Trump issues executive order to open meat supply chain

-Brad Pitt plays Dr. Anthony Fauci

TEXAS TOPICS

Israel boycott kicked out of court

Beaumont Mayor nails

Paxton takes on spider in court!

DEEP: Opening Texas. Opening Texas? Opening Texas!

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced a strike force in charge of laying steps to re-open the Texas economy at a press conference in the capitol on April 17, 2020. — **Party Politics: To Re-Open, Or Not To Re-Open** Apr 24, 2020
This week on *Party Politics*, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about Texas' plan, and the federal government's plan, for re-opening the country’s economy, among other national stories. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics.
NATIONAL TOPICS
2020 campaign fundraising roundup
Trump's immigration order
Congress poised to pass new COVID-19 bill
Mark Warner, "Mr. Mayo"
TEXAS TOPICS
Dan Patrick doubles down
El Paso Sues Trump
Texas charter of the American Federation of Teachers endorses West
Mary Gonzales appointed to Legislative Budget Board
Holy Crap: Oil.
DEEP: Reopen or Nah? Trump's task force, Abbott's task force

President Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on Monday. — **Party Politics: Power Play** Apr 17, 2020
This week on *Party Politics*, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the constitutional can of worms President Trump opened when he claimed ultimate power over re-opening the country's economy. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics.
NATIONAL TOPICS
2020 Election: Biden endorsements and sexual harassment allegations
OPEC Deal + Texas RRC “meets” to discuss
Florida governor Ron DeSantis declares WWE is an “essential service.”
TEXAS TOPICS
Challenges to Abbott’s “stay at home order”
Legal fight over prisoner releases
Fight over abortion issue
Fundraising Roundup!
Census delayed
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Despite two failed attempts for the Democratic nomination, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has left a major mark on the party he never formally joined. — **Party Politics: Bernie’s Out; Abbott Vs. Jenkins** Apr 11, 2020
This week on *Party Politics*, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about Bernie Sanders' exit and the possible effects of COVID-19 on the 2020 presidential race. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics.
NATIONAL
2020: Bernie OUT! VEEPSTAKES.
DNC Postponed
On Wisconsin! (voting)
New WH Press Secretary
Trump fires watchdog
National strategic stockpile changes website!
Trump pardon Tiger King?
TEXAS
Abbott v. Jenkins in Dallas
Hildalgo’s order overridden by Court
Fundraising: CD7, CD24
Abortion battle
Battle over mail ballots
Coronavirus : Navarro memo, CARES 2 , oversight
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: The Politics of COVID-19 Apr 03, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political implications of COVID-19 and its effect on the 2020 presidential race. Jeronimo and Brandon also address the virus' effect on Texas politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020: Gabbard out, Biden promises female VP

Rep. Dan Lipinski loses primary

TEXAS TOPICS

Pete Sessions gets endorsement in CD29

DEEP: COVID-19

Effect on 2020 – presidential race; how are we going to vote?

Stimulus package

Senators cashing in?

Trump handling; Trump vs. governors

Texas political effects? Fundraising?

Texas budget

Texas criminal justice – prisoners?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: Coronavirus; Biden Dominates Mar 13, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina continue to address the political implications of the coronavirus, as well as Joe Biden's dominance in the primaries. Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics.

NATIONAL

2020: Biden wins, Harris/Booker endorse, Jackson endorses Sanders,

New WH Chief of Staff

Trump endorses Tuberville

TEXAS

Patrick vs. Bush on the Alamo

Dems sue over STV

Dallas County recount

HD138 Haunted by Ghost candidate?

Bonnen is sorry! Super sorry!

Ricardo De La Fuente running in Texas and California

Ellis wants Harris County’s permission to accept flying squirrel

CORONAVIRUS

Impacts on 2020 and Texas economy

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Party Politics: Super Tuesday; Coronavirus Mar 06, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political implications of the coronavirus, and recap the Super Tuesday primary results. Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Coronavirus (since this taping, five cases of infection appeared in the Houston area)

Super Tuesday recap

John Ratcliff to DNI

TEXAS TOPICS:

Dan Patrick hates vulgar T-shirts

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

A pedestrian walks past Austin City Hall, an early voting center, in March. Texas was the first state to go to the polls to vote in midterm primaries. — **Party Politics: The 2020 Texas Primary** Feb 21, 2020
This week on *Party Politics*, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by Houston Public Media politics & government reporter Andrew Schneider to talk about what to expect from Super Tuesday in Texas (March 3). They discuss the Democratic presidential nomination, as well as several down-ballot state and local races.
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics: New Hampshire Primary; Trump’s Impeachment Retaliation Feb 14, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the latest developments in the 2020 Democratic nominee race, the fallout from Trump's retaliation against impeachment witnesses, and the implications of the president's tweets regarding Roger Stone's sentencing. Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Election: New Hampshire primary, fundraising, drop outs
Vindman and Sondland punished?
Roger Stone and DOJ
Trump proposes budget

TEXAS TOPICS:

Texas bans California travel
Cornyn returns donations
Alec Baldwin gets involved in Texas politics
Hair discrimination case

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

**NEXT QUESTION (Ep 17): Party Politics Hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina; Actress Renee Zellweger; And Our Oscar Predictions** Feb 07, 2020
You can listen to this week’s episode of **NEXT QUESTION** with Ernie Manouse in the audio above.
Below, you can find audio, video and photos of the various stories discussed on the show.
**Beyond the Story:**

Party Politics hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina
Learn more about discussed topics below:
https://www.pbs.org/video/2020-state-of-the-union-special-nhlpkd/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-is-acquitted-of-the-1st-article-of-impeachment
https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/iowa/
**From the Vault:**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C61wB6DTwiA
JUDY staring Renee Zellweger
**Pop Culture Conclave:**

Dustin Chase, Eddie Robinson & Justin McKee join Ernie each week to share their thoughts and views on Movies, Music & Digital Media. Here are just some of the topics they talk about this week:
RodeoHouston Concert lineup: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Visit-the-Rodeo/Music-Concerts/Concert-Lineup
OVERCAST:
To learn more about the Overcast app, click HERE
Birds of Prey:
https://youtu.be/x3HbbzHK5Mc
List of the 2020 Oscar Nominees
You can always find out what Dustin thinks of any current film by following him on twitter at @texasartfilm or on the website TexasArtFilm.net
**Skyline Sessions:**
Skyline Sessions producer Troy Schulz brings us the song "Broken Days" by J.D. Pinkus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BTTjLqxkD0
For more ***Skyline Sessions*** visit HERE
And that ends another episode of Next Question with Ernie Manouse…
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And follow us on social media using **#NextQHou**
**Next Question with Ernie Manouse** airs in Houston on News 88.7 – Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at noon. Each episode in also available as a podcast.

Party Politics: Iowa Caucuses; Impeachment; Coronavirus Feb 07, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the troubles tallying the vote in the Iowa Caucus, analyze the aftermath of Trump's Senate acquittal in the impeachment trial, and provide an update on the Coronavirus crisis. During this week’s episode, Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Iowa Caucuses
Impeachment trial
Coronavirus
Super Bowl mistake

TEXAS TOPICS:

Log Cabin Rs denied spot at Convention
Federal fundraising roundup
State 30 day fundraising report roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

125: Presidential Accountability Jan 31, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the final days of questioning in President Trump's Impeachment Trial, and consider the political implications behind Friday's crucial Senate vote on the ability to call witnesses to the stand. During this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon recap the latest developments in Texas politics, and provide a breaking news update on the special election in House District 28. With the Democratic Iowa Caucuses less than four days away, #PartyPoliticsPod co-hosts offer their insights on the leading Democratic Presidential candidates, and breakdown the various obstacles and factors Iowa voters will face as they head to the polls next week.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Round-up: Iowa Caucuses
President Trump's Middle East Peace Plan
New Space Force Logo

TEXAS TOPICS:

Rep. Escobar to give Democratic State of the Union response
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick hints about changing Senate rules
Texas AFL-CIO backs Rep. Cisneros
U.S. Senate Roundup
Special election results!
Even Ted Cruz has a podcast!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

124: U.S. Senate Takes On Impeachment Jan 24, 2020

The impeachment trial of President Trump is officially underway in the Senate this week, and although the 2020 Presidential Election may still be months away, the Texas Primaries are just right around the corner! That's why this week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are walking us through the first few days of the Impeachment Trial in the United States Senate, and recapping some of the week's biggest news stories in Texas politics. With the Iowa Caucuses less than two weeks away, Jeronimo and Brandon breakdown why Texas has become a center of national attention in the 2020 Election cycle, and discuss some of the state's most competitive Congressional and Legislative races ahead of the March Primaries.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Round-Up: Iowa Caucuses coming up!
Infighting between Democratic Candidates: Michael Bloomberg campaign funds, NYT endorsement, Clinton slams Sanders

TEXAS TOPICS:

President Trump is back in Texas
Early voting for House District 28 (Fort Bend), House District 100 (Dallas), House District 148 (North Houston)
Democrats fighting for Congressional District 2, again!
GOP State Chair Race
Pete Olsen backs Pierce Bush in Congressional District 32

123: Will Texas Turn Blue In 2020? Jan 17, 2020

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a step back on the weekly rundown of the biggest news stories in Texas and National politics, to give us a 360 view on where Texas is going to be at the end of the year, and if "Texas will actually turn blue in 2020." Throughout this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon breakdown the most competitive House and Senate districts in the upcoming Texas Primaries, and the numerous factors and variables that are expected to play a major role in the outcome of each 2020 election race.

In this week's #PartyPoliticsPod, Brandon and Jeronimo address the following topics:

Political analysis on whether or not "Texas will turn blue in 2020."
- Most competitive districts across the state
- Most promising candidates in each race
Why Texas has gained national attention for being a "battleground" state
- Changing demographics, voter turnout, polling, etc.
What's on the ballot for the upcoming Texas Primaries:
- U.S. President
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House
- Railroad Commissioner
- Supreme Court of Texas
- Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- State Board of Education
- Texas Senate
- Texas House

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

122: Iran Conflict Jan 10, 2020

Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are BACK in the studio this week to give us the latest on the U.S. - Iran conflict, and to recap all things U.S. and Texas politics! In the first #PartyPoliticsPod of 2020, Brandon and Jeronimo discuss the most recent developments surrounding the U.S. - Iran conflict , including the political implications behind the U.S. military strikes that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and President Trump's decision to deploy 3,000 more troops to the Middle East earlier this week. In this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon also break down the latest news from the 2020 Presidential Campaign trail, including Julián Castro's decision to end his Presidential bid, as well as the most pivotal developments in Texas politics ahead of the 2020 Primaries.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Round-Up: Julián Castro out, Lincoln Chafee in, Joe Biden and Mayor Pete visit Texas
Impeachment update
Phil Roe Leaving Congress
Axios poll on 2024

TEXAS TOPICS:

Texas gains Congressional seats
Texas Democratic Party lawsuit
Senate Race: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and heritage comments
Governor Abbott vs. Austin, round 300

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

121: The Days to Come Dec 19, 2019

The Senate Impeachment Trial is officially underway and this week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are walking us through the final weeks of politics in 2019! In this week's episode, Brandon and Jeronimo consider the next steps in the Impeachment Trial against President Trump and offer their insights on what to expect in the weeks to come as the trial moves into 2020. Ahead of the final Democratic Presidential Debate of the year, Brandon and Jeronimo also provide an analysis on the 7 Democratic Candidates that made the cut for Thursday night's Presidential debate, and the political implications of the remaining Democratic Candidates moving forward into 2020.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Round-Up: Bloomberg Problems, Bernie Sanders and Baseball, Biden in San Antonio
Van Drew switching parties
USMCA trade deal reached
Spending deal reached

TEXAS TOPICS:

Houston city elections
George P. Bush: Santa Ana and the Alamo
George P. Bush: Fail to disclose interest ties
DSCC endorses Glenn Hagar
Governor Abbott: “Get a rope”

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

120: 2019 - A Year in Review with Jay Aiyer Dec 13, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by a very special guest for a year in review of the biggest political moments of Texas and National politics in 2019 ! It’s been a crazy year in politics – almost too crazy to keep up with— and that’s why Brandon and Jeronimo asked a very special guest and former co-host JAY AIYER in to help them assess the most pivotal political events of the year, and the political implications of each news story.

In this special edition episode, Brandon, Jeronimo, and Jay each pick the moments they believe changed the course of the year in politics, and the discuss the breaking news stories they predict having an impact on the 2020 elections.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

119: Impeachment, The Final Saga Dec 06, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina breakdown the latest breaking news updates from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Campaign Trail, and offer their insights on Kamala Harris' shocking decision to drop of out the 2020 Presidential race earlier this week. As this very busy year in politics comes to an end, Jeronimo and Brandon walk us through the most recent updates from some of Texas' most competitive races ahead of the 2020 Texas Primaries, and discuss the potential outcomes of the impeachment process following Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement on Thursday, asking the House Judiciary Committee to proceed with drafting the articles of Impeachment against President Trump.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Updates: Joe Sestak, Steve Bullock, Kamala Harris OUT
President Trump in London
Georgia Governor appoints new Senator
President Trump Tweets Rocky photo

TEXAS TOPICS:

Texas Senate panel to review art
Rep. Rick Miller OUT!
Chip Roy vs. Wendy Davis in Congressional District 21
Did Ted Cruz kill the Baby Yoda meme?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

118: Dem Debate No.5 Nov 22, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a look at the biggest moments from Wednesday night's 5th Democratic Presidential Debates, and consider the political implications of each candidate's performances as we get closer and closer to the 2020 Democratic Primaries. On this week's #PartyPoliticsPod, Jeronimo and Brandon offer their insights on the greatest takeaways from this week's Impeachment Hearings, including the live testimony from U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and describe events leading up to the infamous "#Fartgate" on Capitol Hill.

Stay tuned towards the end of this week's #PartyPoliticsPod, when Brandon and Jeronimo discuss their newfound fascination with Kanye West following his performance at Lakewood Church in Houston over the weekend!

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Round-Up: Biden, Warren expanding Texas staff, Trump returns
Impeachment Update: Testimony ends
Louisiana Governor Race
President Trump health checkup!
#Fartgate

TEXAS TOPICS:

Can Dennis Bonnen remove Rep. Nevarez as Committee Chair?
Joe Straus calls on SCOTUS to protect workplace rights
New GOP PAC
Yeezy in Houston

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

117: Impeachment Trial Underway Nov 15, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the first week of official Impeachment Hearings on Capitol Hill, and discuss the potential impacts that the public testimonies and transcript may have on the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. In this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon catch us up on the most recent updates from the Rodney Reed Death Row Case, that has gained bipartisan support from government officials and an outpour of national attention from public figures and celebrities in recent weeks. Stay tuned towards the end of the episode where Brandon and Jeronimo break down the biggest news scandals of the week in Texas politics, including the arrest warrant issued against Texas State Representative, Poncho Nevárez, for getting caught on tape dropping an envelope of drugs at a U.S. airport.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Get well soon, Jimmy Carter
2020 Presidential Round Up: Michael Bloomberg and Deval Patrick in; Mark Sanford Out; Mayor Pete having a moment
Bolivian Crisis?
DACA gets its day in Court

TEXAS TOPICS:

Rodney Reed execution quandary
Harris County Judge indicted on corruption charges
Pancho Nevárez not RUNNING
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “get a rope comments”

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

116: Election Results Nov 08, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take an in-depth look at the 2019 Texas Ballot and breakdown all of the results from the 2019 Harris County Elections. On this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon take a look ahead at the upcoming 2020 Midterms as Texas continues to emerge as a battleground state, and analyze the results from the most competitive races in the 2019 Election cycle. Brandon and Jeronimo also discuss the fallout of former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke ending his big for the Democratic Presidential nomination last week, and recap all of the latest news from the 2020 Presidential Campaign Trail.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Round-Up: Beto O'Rourke out, Julián Castro in!
Impeachment Update: Transcripts Emerge!
2019 Elections: Elections in Kentucky, Virginia
President Trump is the newest Florida man
Seth Meyers comedy special can skip Trump jokes

TEXAS TOPICS:

HISD Takeover!
Texas Senate District 19 – Roland Gutierrez is in
Foster Care fiasco

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

115: Impeachment Procedure Oct 31, 2019

On this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina give us the latest on the political drama surrounding the impeachment inquiry on Capitol Hill, and discuss the most recent developments in U.S. foreign affairs. This week, Jeronimo and Brandon catch us up on breaking news from the 2020 Democratic Presidential campaign trail, and break down what's at stake in the special election race for Texas House District 28.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Roundup: Time Ryan out, Tulsi Gabbard all in
Baghdadi dead
Representative Katie Hill resigns
Rudy Guliani butt-dials reporter
President Trump booed at World Series

TEXAS TOPICS:

Criminal charges against Dennis Bonnen?
Shooting in Commerce
Is Texas House District 28 flipping?
Texas Legislative Budget Board vs Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

114: Texas Amendments Oct 24, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide a full political rundown on the latest news stories in Texas politics. On this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon explore the 10 proposed constitutional amendments that are on the Texas ballot in the upcoming November elections, and the political fallout from the release of Dennis Bonnen and Michael Quinn Sullivan's recorded conversation, last week. Brandon and Jeronimo also discuss the most recent developments on Capitol Hill regarding the Impeachment Inquiry against President Trump, and the latest drama from inside the press room at the White House.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Roundup
Elijah Cummings passes away
Impeachment Update: Mick Mulvaney goes rogue?
Doral Resort out as host for G7 summit
Mitt Romney secret Twitter account

TEXAS TOPICS:

President Trump visits Texas
Gov. Abbott moves to have TXDOT clear homeless camps
Rick Perry resigns as Energy Secretary
Dennis Bonnen tape fallout
Mozel tav, Wendy Davis

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

113: The Bonnen Tape Oct 18, 2019

Local, state, and national politics have been wall-to-wall with breaking news stories and political scandal this week! That's why on this week’s episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide a total recap of the latest drama with Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen, and update us on the biggest takeaways from the most recent Democratic Presidential Debate. Brandon and Jeronimo also breakdown the greatest developments in the ongoing “impeachment saga” , and provide fundraising updates on the most competitive 2020 Texas Midterm races.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Impeachment Update
Turkey and sand, yes sand.
Democratic Debate Recap
Mountain Climbers scale Trump’s border wall

TEXAS TOPICS:

Get Well Boris Miles
Pat Fallon not running after all
North Texas Sheriff calls immigrants drunks
2020 Texas Midterms fundraising roundup
The Birds

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

112: Impeachment Battle Oct 10, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus break down the latest political feuds on Capitol Hill, as well as the latest drama from the Texas Legislature. In this week's episode Brandon and Jeronimo discuss the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, and provide a breaking news update on the quid pro quo allegations against the Speaaker of the Texas House Dennis Bonnen.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Roundup: Elizabeth Warren fires National Director
President Trump and Turkey
White House requires immigrants to have health insurance to become permanent residents
NBA drama with Rockets and China
Ellen Degeneres and George W. Bush

TEXAS TOPICS:

Governor Abbott vs. Mayor Turner over Harvey Relief funds
Michael Quinn Sullivan to release recording of Speaker Dennis Bonnen next week
Harris County Courts clash on taxes
2020 Texas Midterms Update
Houston Mayor: Astroworld theme park

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

111: 2020 Fundraising Update Oct 04, 2019

On this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus take a break from the drama surrounding the impeachment inquiry to focus on the latest updates in campaign fundraising for the 2020 Presidential race. With the Presidential Primaries less than five months away, the pressure is on for the lower-tiered Democratic candidates as they continue to compete for a share of the fundraising and polling requirements they need to meet in order to participate in the next round of debates. Jeronimo and Brandon provide a status update on the very crowded 2020 Democratic field, and make their weekly predictions on the candidates who they believe will have a real shot at capturing the Democratic nomination in July, 2020.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Roundup: Julian Castro in trouble, Kamala Harris shakes up campaign, Bernie Sander's hospitalization
Quick Impeachment Inquiry Update
Happy Birthday Jimmy Carter!

TEXAS TOPICS:

President Trump is coming to Texas
Texas Rep. Will Hurd running for President?
Austin homeless vs. Governor Abbott
Rep. Mac Thornberry retiring
Pete Sessions is back, baby

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

110: Whistleblower Complaint Sep 27, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina catch us up with the latest from the 2020 Democratic Presidential campaign trail, and provide an update on California's legislation requiring President Trump to turn over his tax returns in order to get on the 2020 California ballot. Brandon and Jeronimo also explore the political implications of the ongoing impeach inquiry of President Trump and his call with Ukraine, and the Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire's testimony before the House Intel Committee.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Roundup: Mayor Bill de Blasio Out
Bernie Sanders Eliminates Medical Debt
President Trump's Tax Returns Legislation
Amazon Alexa Accepting Donations?
Sleepy Wilbur Ross

TEXAS TOPICS:

MJ Hager: Movie Star
Rep. Filemon Calls Rep. Conaway "Racist Christian Pretender"
Imelda Comes to Play
Rep. Dwayne Bohac Will Not Seek Re-election
40-Day Texas Mayor Announces Run Against Joaquin Castro

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

110: Brett Kavanaugh Back In The Hot Seat Sep 20, 2019

This week, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina give a rundown on the latest sexual allegations against President Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Brandon and Jeronimo also provide a recap on the most recent drama out of the Texas Capitol, and on the 2020 Presidential Campaign trail.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Update – Bernie Sanders Fires Iowa Director
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate
Iran + Sanctions
Trump Kills California Auto Standards
Secret Service Buys Jet Skis to Protect Trump

TEXAS TOPICS:

New GOP Caucus Chair
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick vs. Michael Sullivan
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez shifts endorsement from Julían Castro to Joe Biden
Beto and Guns: Rep. Briscoe Cain and GOP Strike Back

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or emailpartypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander

109: Houston Democratic Debate Recap Sep 13, 2019

Following the night of the 3rd Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the biggest moments and key takeaways from the three-hour-long live debate! On this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon summarize the issues that took center stage during the debate, and discuss the first-time match up between Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren, and the policy rebuttals between the 10 Democratic candidates. Stay tuned towards the end of the show where Jeronimo provides behind-the-scenes insights from his experience inside the media room on the night of the debate!

NATIONAL TOPICS:

2020 Presidential Candidate Update
Congress is back in session!
White House bans vaping
National Security Adviser John Bolton resigns
President Trump vs. Chrissy Teigen

TEXAS TOPICS:

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick takes on NRA
Governor Abbott proposes Gun Legislation
Texas Senator Pat Fallon set to challenge John Cornyn

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, and the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

108: Texas Shootings Sep 06, 2019

Party Politics is officially BACK from it's summer hiatus this week with your two favorite political science professors and podcast co-hosts, Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina! In this week's episode Brandon and Jeronimo provide a full recap on the latest news from the 2020 Democratic Presidential race, the tragic shooting in Midland and Odessa, Texas over the weekend, and a look ahead into the 2020 Texas midterms.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

Hurricane Dorian
Brexit Disaster
2020 Presidential Candidate Update
President Trump Fires White House Aide
Playboy Journalist Gets Credentials Back
Vice President Pence Stays at Trump Resort in Ireland

TEXAS TOPICS:

“Texas Exodus” and U.S. Rep. Bill Flores' Retirement
Texas Senator Royce West and his Government Contract
Senator Ted Cruz Meets Alyssa Milano

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, and the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

107: Democratic debates Aug 06, 2019

Party Politics is taking a quick break from summer hiatus to cover the most recent political events and breaking news in local and national politics. Co-host Brandon Rottinghaus is joined by guest co-host and fellow University of Houston Political Science professor Jerónimo Cortina, to analyze the first two rounds of the Democratic Presidential debates. Brandon and Jerónimo also update us on the most recent changes in the Texas Legislature and predict how these changes could impact the 2020 Texas midterm election.

Party Politics will officially return from summer hiatus on September 6 with a new co-host joining Brandon! Stay tuned for the announcement!

NATIONAL TOPICS

Winners and Losers of the first Democratic Presidential debates
State of play for 2020 Presidential election
What to expect for 3^rd Democratic Presidential debate in Houston

TEXAS TOPICS

Empower Texans allegations against Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen
Political landscape of 2020 Texas midterm election
Predictions for the 87^th Texas Legislature

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

106: Trade Wars May 17, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the multiple layers of the years-long trade war between President Donald Trump and China. Jay and Brandon discuss the logistics behind the trade talks and how China’s raised taxes on U.S. imports will impact businesses and the American economy. Stay tuned towards the end of the show where Jay reveals a big announcement!

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Presidential roundup
Donald Trump Jr. to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee
Alabama abortion ban
Trump gives Pete Buttigieg a nickname
Former President Jimmy Carter breaks hip

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas Senate election
Update on race for Texas Congressional District 23
Texas judicial pay raises
Chick-Fil-A bill is back
Comptroller revenue estimate updated
Sandra Bland Act

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

105: Constitutional crisis May 10, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the potential outcomes of the House Judiciary Committee’s decision to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt after his refusal to comply with the Committee’s subpoenas to provide documents related to special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report.

Jay and Brandon discuss the politics behind Trump evoking an Executive Privilege on all Mueller Report documentation, and explain why the Republican led Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. for his testimony on the Russia investigation.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Presidential roundup
Trump’s tax records reveal big financial losses
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denies House Dem's request for Trump's tax returns
Trump says “Collusion Delusion” stole the first 2 years of his Presidency
Kentucky Derby winner disqualified

TEXAS TOPICS

Mayoral roundup – Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth
School finance reform update
Sales Tax hike proposal fails
Representative Jonathan Stickland resigns from Freedom Caucus and calls vaccines “sorcery”

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

104: Jon Lovett Apr 30, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer are joined by a very special guest and “celebrated raconteur”! Former Obama speechwriter and Pod Save America host Jon Lovett discusses his take on the political climate going into the 2020 Presidential Election, and the strengths and weaknesses of the major Presidential candidates.

Ahead of his live Houston show, Lovett shares his views on Texas politics, how humor continues to play a role in the political world, and much more!

Make sure to check out his podcast Lovett or Leave It, and get tickets to his live show in Houston on May 2.

TOPICS

2020 Presidential Election and the Democratic Primary
Strengths and weaknesses of major candidates
Jon Lovett’s views on where the primary electorate is
Joe Biden taking on Trump in the 2020 election
Texas turning “purple” after 2018 Midterms and how it will impact the 2020 election
The return of the Republican turnout machine
Humor and politics
1600 Penn & the Obama Administration
Partisan new media
Cable, podcasts, video casts, etc., influencing partisanship?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

103: Biden announcement Apr 26, 2019

After months of deliberation, former Vice President Joe Biden finally announced his decision to throw his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election.

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze who are the front runners for 2020 and discuss whether Biden has a real shot of winning the Democratic nomination.

Jay and Brandon also discuss ideological shifts in the Democratic Party and how they could impact the 2020 election.

NATIONAL

2020 Presidential roundup – Congressman Seth Moulton is in; Elizabeth Warren’s answer on student debt
President Trump cancels Iranian oil sanction waivers
Mueller report fallout, Treasury misses deadline for Trump tax returns
House Oversight Committee v. President Trump on financial records

TEXAS

MJ Hegar announces Senate run
Dallas and San Antonio municipal roundup
Texas House votes to legalize the farming of industrial hemp
Debate on property tax and school finance bills
End of Confederate Heroes Day?
End of Daylight Savings Time?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

102: Mueller Report Apr 18, 2019

Following the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the redacted version of the report and discuss what the findings reveal about the investigation into the Trump campaign.

Jay and Brandon analyze the takeaways and missing pieces of the report, and evaluate how it differs from Attorney General William Barr’s summary. What comes next for the Trump Administration? How will this impact American politics moving forward?

NATIONAL TOPICS

2020 Presidential rundown
Nancy Pelosi asks Capitol Police to review protection for Representative Ilhan Omar
Trump Administration ponders sending undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities
Interior Department opens ethics investigation of new Secretary David Bernhardt
President Trump offers Pope Francis his condolences over the devastating fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral

TEXAS TOPICS

Texas Senate aims to undermine Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s overseeing of fuel pump regulations
Texas House and Senate fundraising roundup
Governor Greg Abbott criticizes Dallas District Attorney John Creuzot
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warns he’s willing to use the nuclear option
Texas House passes “born alive” abortion bill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton denies information to U.S. House inquiry on voter purge
“Save Chick-fil-A” protest at Texas Capitol

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

101: Border crisis Apr 12, 2019

President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on immigration by proposing big policy changes, including cutting aid to Central America and a more aggressive stance against people seeking asylum. How will the Administration respond after a federal judge blocked his asylum proposal earlier this week?

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen at the Department of Homeland Security and the politics of immigration policy.

National topics

2020 Presidential roundup: Eric Swalwell, Tim Ryan, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders… and are we still waiting on Joe Biden?
Herman Cain to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors?
Tax Day is around the corner – but will we ever see the president’s taxes?
Trump cancels baseball deal with Cuba

Texas topics

President Trump visits Texas to announce executive orders to boost energy sector
Dennis Bonnen’s home menaced by pro-gun activist; Texas House Speaker abandons “constitutional carry” bill
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick and Speaker Bonnen propose 1 percent sales tax increase to cut property taxes
Ted Cruz jinxes Texas Tech?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

100: 100 Episodes Apr 04, 2019

This week on Party Politics, we celebrate our 100th episode with a live podcast event recorded at the University of Houston’s coffee shop The Nook.

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer share their favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including President Trump’s greatest wins and losses since his inauguration.

Brandon and Jay take questions from the audience, analyze the biggest shifts in American politics and the impact on our culture and society. They even predict which candidates they think will be on the ticket for the 2020 Presidential Election!

Brandon and Jay’s top moments in politics over 100 episodes:

Jay’s Top 4:

Donald Trump becomes the social media President. Roosevelt had radio, Reagan had TV, and Trump has social media
2018 Texas midterm elections and the massive shift in politics across the country. Suburban voters move leftward, Nancy Pelosi is back as House Speaker, and a return to divided government
“Betomania” and the return of Texas Democrats. Texas inches back to becoming a two party state powered by Beto O’Rourke and an increasingly more moderate state. How structural is this shift?
Local government vs the State. How local control and population shifts have caused an increasingly widening division between the state and local government

Brandon’s Top 4:

President Trump goes unilateral on executive orders and Supreme Court nominations.
#MeToo and #TimesUp: Roseanne Barr fired, John Conyers and Al Franken resign
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus steps aside
George H.W. Bush passes away

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

99: Mueller report Mar 29, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer discuss the results of the most anticipated investigation since Watergate.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has delivered his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election to Attorney General William Barr.

Brandon and Jay discuss the report and analyze the politics of the summary presented by the Attorney General. Will the public ever see the report?

NATIONAL TOPICS
-2020 Democratic Presidential candidate roundup
-Supreme Court hears case on gerrymandering
-Green New Deal goes down in the Senate
-Obamacare under attack – again
-Jimmy Carter is officially the longest-living U.S. President

TEXAS TOPICS
-Texas Legislature debates budget and school funding
-Harris County sues petrochemical company over massive fire at Deer Park facility
-Abortion bill rankles Texas Democrats
-Texas Education Agency suspends HISD Superintendent search

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

98: Beto O'Rourke Mar 21, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the new realities of the presidential race as the Beto O’Rourke campaign ramps up. Jay and Brandon analyze O’Rourke’s political leanings and discuss the challenges he faces as he takes on the other candidates who want to lead the Democratic ticket in 2020.

Will O’Rourke’s past come back to haunt him? Is he liberal, moderate, or progressive? How long can he dominate social media? How long can he continue to raise money?

NATIONAL TOPICS
-Trump vetoes Congress bill to rebuke national emergency declaration
-Trump v. John McCain
-2020 roundup – Joe Biden run? Does Elizabeth Warren want to abolish the electoral college?
-College admissions scandal
-California Congressman Devin Nunes sues Twitter

TEXAS TOPICS
-Massive fire at Deer Park petrochemical facility
-Joaquin Castro’s potential race for U.S. Senate challenging John Cornyn
-DPS director takes blame for data errors in voter review
-Texas House Appropriations Committee passes $115 billion budget plan
-Native American inmates win right to long hair in Texas

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Episode 97: Lizzie Fletcher Mar 14, 2019

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer chat with Lizzie Fletcher, the newly-elected Representative for U.S. House District 7 (D-Houston), which encompasses parts of western and northwestern Harris County.

Congresswoman Fletcher gives us a look at an "average week" on Capitol Hill, discusses Harvey recovery funds, and what her priorities are going forward. Plus, she dishes on her go-to Houston ‘Tex-Mex’ and her favorite Houston Rodeo memories!

NATIONAL
-Freshman class of the 116th Congress
-Style vs. substance on legislation
-Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund
-Co-chairing the Task Force on Trade, Chairing Subcommittee on Environment
-Democrat Coalition Caucus

TEXAS
-Texas’ political demographics
-Mass transit in Houston
-Congressional District 7’s issues
-March 2020 primary in Texas
-Congresswoman Fletcher’s personal preferences

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Episode 96: Public education Mar 07, 2019

Earlier this week the Texas Senate unanimously passed their first piece of legislation on school finance reform, addressing one of Governor Greg Abbott’s emergency items for the current legislative session.

The bill passed in the upper chamber would cost $4 billion over the next two years and provide $5,000 annual pay raises for full-time classroom teachers and librarians.

As the bill heads to the state House of Representatives, reactions across the political aisle seem to be at odds, with many raising concern on the bill’s ability to provide property tax relief.

This week, Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss the political implications of the bill and the obstacles it will face as it passes through the lower chamber of the Texas Legislature.

NATIONAL
-2020 Presidential update
-Congress blocks Trump’s national emergency at the border
-Jared Kushner’s security clearance
-Trump’s speech at Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
-Ivanka Trump jokes about her dad at Gridiron Club dinner

TEXAS
-Representative Victoria Neave sued over unpaid property taxes
-Update on special election in Texas House District 145
-2020 U.S. Senate roundup
-Proposed legislation to loosen anti-marijuana laws

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Episode 95: Michael Cohen Mar 01, 2019

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, testified before the House Oversight Committee and described the President as a con man, as well as a racist and disloyal person. His explosive testimony came in the aftermath of Cohen’s own plea deal for lying before Congress.

Will Cohen’s testimony matter in the ongoing investigation of the President? Should his testimony even be considered, in light of his own conviction? What are the political implications for Democrats and Republicans? Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus break down the testimony and look at the impact it might have for Trump.

NATIONAL TOPICS
-2020 Presidential roundup! Who’s in and who’s out
-North Carolina 9th Congressional District gets a redo
-Joaquin Castro’s resolution passes the U.S. House and rebukes the border wall
-Trump and Kim Jong Un’s summit ends with little progress
-The President invites Americans to set aside Fourth of July for a celebration

TEXAS TOPICS
-Governor Greg Abbott sets record on fundraising
-Senator John Cornyn quotes Benito Mussolini - U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacts
-The Texas Legislature discusses billion dollar figures for funding of public schools
-A federal judge orders Texas to end effort to purge voter rolls

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

94: National emergency Feb 22, 2019

President Trump won the battle over his proposed border wall, but the war rages on. Despite Congress passing and the President signing a budget full of border security funds, including some for physical barriers, Trump declared a national emergency to tap into additional funds to build the wall his way.

Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer discuss the implications of this order, the political blowback and legislative relations following this executive action.

NATIONAL TOPICS
-2020 Roundup! (Feel the Bern, Bill Weld enters Republican fray, Obamas not endorsing)
-New Jersey Attorney General looking into Trump’s inauguration
-SCOTUS and the Census’ question on citizenship
-Heather Nauert withdraws from UN ambassadorship
-Trump talks Venezuela
-Nobel Peace Prize for Trump? Japanese PM mum on his nomination

TEXAS TOPICS
-Senate poll has Beto O’Rourke close
-Angela Paxton files legislation to help her husband
-Kim Ogg is denied more prosecutors
-Butterfly habitat saved from wall by Congress

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

93: Funding bill Feb 14, 2019

Against the backdrop of a potential second shutdown, House and Senate leaders came up with a compromise funding bill to keep the government open. The White House said President Trump will sign the bill, but will also declare a national emergency to stop what the administration categorizes as a “national security and humanitarian crisis at the border.”

Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus break down what happened and what happens next in the wall debate. Also, a look at the current 2020 roundup of presidential candidates, from Senator Amy Klobuchar’s snowy debut to Senator Kamala Harris’ pot smoking story.

Plus, the Democrats’ Green New Deal, the president’s physical, Dan Patrick and the Freedom Caucus on the border wall, and military veteran MJ Hegar looks to take on Senator John Cornyn. All that and more on this episode of Party Politics.

National Topics
-2020 roundup — Klobuchar makes a snowy debut, Kamala talks about pot
-Green New Deal — A viable plan or a progressive fantasy?
-Jeff Bezos v. David Pecker
-Trump is fit as a fiddle!
-The President comes to El Paso, Beto O’Rourke was waiting

Local Topics
-MJ Hegar looks to take on Cornyn
-SB2 — Property tax bill heads to Senate floor
-Is Texas Secretary of State nominee David Whitley in trouble?
-Texas Freedom Caucus proposes using Rainy Day Fund for wall
-Dan Patrick says border wall prevents beheadings!
-Harris County DA loses bid to add more prosecutors

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Episode 92: State of the Union Feb 07, 2019

An embattled President Donald Trump delivered his postponed State of the Union address this week and Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus highlight the top issues and controversies.

Did Trump reset his policy agenda? Did he deliver on his promises of bipartisanship and make overtures to wavering Republicans? Did the President double-down on funding for the border wall? Did he make a surprise announcement on a long-planned summit with North Korea?

This week’s episode answers these questions and more!

NATIONAL
-Cory Booker is running for President
-Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s blackface scandal
-New Interior Secretary
-Trump and “Executive Time”
-The mystery of Trump’s tan

TEXAS
-Senator John Cornyn’s impressive fundraising numbers – Is he vulnerable in a changing political climate?
-Attorney General Ken Paxton asks for more $$
-David Whitley, nominee for Secretary of State, faces a tough hearing
-Governor Greg Abbott delivers State of the State address – What emergency items did he pick?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

91: Voter fraud Feb 01, 2019

The office of the Texas Secretary of State David Whitley recently flagged about 95,000 registered voters for citizenship checks. However, in Harris County, the number of people on that initial list has since dropped by thousands.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a historic civil and voting rights group, is crying foul and has filed litigation against the state of Texas.

Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus separate fact from fiction, discuss the politics of voter fraud and what this newest claim may mean for the Legislative session.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

NATIONAL
-Shutdown ends...for now!
-Venezuelan crisis
-Roger Stone's indictment
-Trump and spy bosses disagree
-Howard Schultz for President
-Sarah Palin calls Stacey Abrams a loser! Irony much?

TEXAS
-Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee targets 5 Texas GOP seats in 2020
-Empower Texans get a seat at the (media) table
-Harvey aid still trickling for Texas
-Special elections: HD 79 and 145
-BLAKE Act
-End of Texas Blue Laws
-Voter fraud

Episode 90: Shutdown continues Jan 24, 2019

It’s high noon in Washington, D.C. and President Donald Trump and the Democrats in Congress are still facing off over the government partial shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history.

The President has made policy overtures, but House Democrats have rejected the offer over funding for Trump’s proposed border wall. Senate leaders have gotten involved, but prospects for an immediate solution are slim.

Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss prospects for the end (or not) of the shutdown.

NATIONAL TOPICS
-U.S. Supreme Court rules for Trump on transgender military ban
-Presidential roundup: Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg join the field – Howard Shultz might join too
-Pelosi offers progressives to serve on oversight committee
-Native Americans vs. school teens

TEXAS TOPICS
-State Senator Kel Seliger stripped of Chair position
-Mayoral roundup – Dallas and Houston fields shaping up
-Harris County settles misdemeanor bail lawsuit
-Vouchers DOA this session
-Fox News visits the ‘border’ town of San Antonio

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Episode 89: Texas inauguration Jan 16, 2019

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were sworn in to office this week and it was a far cry from the last legislative session. Gone are the divisive social issues of the past—replaced by more funding for schools and property tax reform.

Is this move to bread and butter issues going to hold? Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the speeches and highlight the politics of funding schools and cutting taxes.

NATIONAL
-Congressman Steve King is racist — And everyone is condemning him
-Shutdown drama continues
-Judge orders citizenship question removed from 2020 Census
-William Barr confirmation to become AG
-Trump unleashes fast food feast for Clemson football team

TEXAS
-Texas House proposed budget increases school funding by $7 billion!
-Julián Castro presidential run in 2020 is official — What are his chances?
-Tarrant County GOP rejects attempts to remove vice chairman Shahid Shafi
-AOC linked group ‘Justice Democrats’ goes after Henry Cuellar

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

In this image from video, President Donald Trump speaks during a televised address from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Pool Photo via AP) — **Episode 88: Shutdown continues** Jan 11, 2019
In this image from video, President Donald Trump speaks during a televised address from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.
As the government shutdown nears a record-setting length, President Donald Trump and the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives continue to jockey over the construction of a billion-dollar border wall.
Following the dueling prime time addresses by Trump and the Democratic leaders, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer highlight the politics of the biggest legislative skirmish of the President’s two years in office.
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.
NATIONAL TOPICS
-White House walks back Syria withdrawal
-Manafort shared polling information with Russians
-Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib calls Trump MF in discussion about impeachment
-Supreme Court takes gerrymandering case
-Rod Rosenstein leaving DOJ – Was he forced out?
-Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dances her way into prime time
TEXAS TOPICS
-Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner bows out of Chair role due to harassment allegations
-Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds released from jail in time for session
-Revenue estimate from Comptroller Glenn Hegar – does Texas have enough money for all three priorities?
-Texas 86th Legislative Session opening week
-Beto O’Rourke grows beard and the Internet freaks out

Episode 87: Government Shutdown Jan 03, 2019

President Trump’s promise to build a "big" and "beautiful" wall along the southern border of the United States has run into political trouble in the form of a partial government shutdown since the branches have yet to agree on a short or long term budget.

The new Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives makes it harder to get a deal and the White House is digging in. With all this bickering, how long will the government be shut down?

"Party Politics" co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer bring some context to the politics of the shutdown and discuss what the conflict means going forward.

NATIONAL TOPICS
She’s running – Elizabeth Warren announces White House bid
White House Chief of Staff out – John Kelly’s parting shots
Trump threatens to close southern border while two immigrant children die
Romney Vs. Trump – Round 2
Stock market down for the year

TEXAS TOPICS
County officers sworn in – Big changes in Harris, Fort Bend Counties
Julián Castro Vs. Beto for… President?
School Finance Plan is out – Will we see big changes?
Texas Legislature 86^th Session starts next week – What to expect

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

**86: Preview of 86th Texas Legislature** Dec 13, 2018
The Texas Legislature’s biennial session is slated to start in January with a massive agenda punctuated by serious policy problems.
The session takes place in the wake of big electoral gains by the Democrats in the Legislature but a returning cast of Republican statewide officials, as well as Republican Dennis Bonnen as the new House Speaker.
"Party Politics" podcast co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer identify the major issues confronting Texas government, the divided politics that shape them, and what to expect for the 140-day regular session.
Passing a budget will be one of the main tasks of state legislators, but Rottinghaus and Aiyer also point out that funding for public education could be one of the most interesting topics in Austin in 2019, with the possibility of reforming the recapture system or creating pre-kindergarten education, which Governor Greg Abbott supports.
Religious liberty might also create some sparks in the Legislature.
“You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.”

85: 116th Congress preview Dec 06, 2018

A new Democratic House? Check. A narrowly-held Republican Senate? Check. A wildcard Republican President? Check. In 2019, the 116^th session of Congress promises to be politically consequential with several new policy directions.

This week’s “Party Politics” podcast focuses on what can happen on Capitol Hill with the new year and a new composition of Congress, which –among other factors— will be marked by the record number of women serving.

Hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus preview the upcoming Congressional session, discuss the policy items on the agenda, the resulting political friction, and the implications for the 2020 presidential elections.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Party Politics 84: Beto For President? Nov 30, 2018

Despite a losing bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, Betomania hasn’t cooled off as many in the Democratic Party are hoping he’ll run for higher office. Although Beto O’Rourke said during the campaign he would not be a candidate for president in 2020, he suggested this week that he might be open to the idea. We are a long way from a decision from Team Beto and the 2020 election is two years away, but “Party Politics” co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down what this might mean for Texas, the Democratic Party, and American politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS
-Ivanka Trump use of private email for government business has drawn scrutiny
-Paul Manafort breaches plea deal; Mueller not happy
-Climate change report buried
-Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve Chair over policies
-Melania’s “spooky” holiday decorations

TEXAS TOPICS
-Prosecutors of Ken Paxton criminal case lose court battle – will this end the prosecution of the state’s Attorney General?
-Texas Attorney General advises on confederate plaque in Capitol
-Texas spent less money this year than last for kids with autism
-Elections aren’t over! Update on race for Senate District 6 and recount starting in House District 108
-Bill introduced to mandate UT Austin and Texas A&M play each other in football

“You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.”

Party Politics 83: Speaker Dennis Bonnen Nov 15, 2018

After several contentious legislative sessions and a widening ideological divide within the Republican Party, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus stepped down leaving the chamber without a leader. Representative Dennis Bonnen, of Angleton --- which is 50 miles south of Houston --- announced this week he has the votes to win the position. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss the importance of this change in leadership for the parties, politics, and policy in the upcoming legislative session.

NATIONAL TOPICS
-Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized
-Nancy Pelosi’s leadership fight
-CNN sues White House
-White House turnovers – First Lady Melania v. Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel
-Florida electoral recounts – what is the political impact?
-Trump refuses to visit WWI veterans memorial in France due to rain

TEXAS TOPICS
-State Board of Education curriculum leaves in Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller
-Senator John Cornyn announces he will run for reelection in 2020
-Texas Supreme Court Justice Phil Johnson retiring – who might Governor Abbott select to replace?
-Asylum policy change’s impact on Texas border
-State Senator Sylvia Garcia resigns– the upcoming race for Senate District 6
-Pre-File mania! Texas legislators rush to file bills in advance of the session

“You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.”

Party Politics 82: Midterm-mania Nov 09, 2018

The midterms are behind us and the political shock waves are being felt nationally and across Texas. “Party Politics” co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus look at how successful the blue wave was for the Democrats and what it means to our national politics. Here in Texas: did Betomania deliver the state for the Democrats, and was the success the start of something bigger, or a one-time occurrence?

NATIONAL TOPICS

Another mass shooting tragedy--this time in California
Trump fires Jeff Sessions--what does this mean to the Mueller investigation?
CNN reporter credentials are revoked from the White House

TEXAS TOPICS

Analysis of the midterm elections

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Party Politics 81: Final Predictions! Nov 01, 2018

We’re entering the home stretch of the 2018 midterm elections and it promises to be a wild finish. Last-minute campaign ads pulse in the background as a record number of people in Texas are voting. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus make final predictions about what to expect on Election Day in the state and in the rest of the nation.

NATIONAL TOPICS

-Pittsburgh mass shooting tragedy
-Trump floats idea of ending birthright citizenship
-White House prepares to send 5,000 troops, or more, to the southern border
-Trump tweets pitching advice during World Series

TEXAS TOPICS

-Race for Texas House Speaker heats up – who’s in and who’s out?
-Aid to U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar says she was fired over pregnancy
-Voter fraud in Harris County? Several Republicans think so
-Eight day fundraising reports – who’s up, who’s down?

“You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.”

Party Politics 80: Early Voting Bonanza! Oct 26, 2018

Early voting is underway and voters are participating all over Texas in big numbers! Early voting numbers in the midterm election are approaching presidential year levels and are breaking all kinds of records. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus break down the impact of the swell of voters and discuss what this means for races up and down the ballot.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

-Mail bombs draw attention to the coarseness of political discourse
-Sandra Day O’Connor diagnosed with dementia
-Trump Administration considers redefining rules on transgender individuals
-SCOTUS sides with Trump Administration by blocking questioning of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross about census citizenship inquiry
-New migrant caravans forming in Central America – what are the political implications less than two weeks until the election?

TEXAS TOPICS:

-Houston Trump rally recap – did it move or motivate Texas voters?
-Prairie View A & M University students sue Waller County for not providing enough voting locations
-Austin: Boil water notice due to floodwaters
-Child foster care system court ruling – what does this mean for Texas’ broken foster care system?
-Justin Nelson kicked out of parking lot for “mugshot mobile”

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Party Politics 79: Midterm Mania! Oct 19, 2018

With less than three weeks from Election Day, the nation’s most watched Senate race is going down to the wire and the gloves were off in the second debate between Congressman Beto O’Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus give us the blow-by-blow, analyzing the impact this debate will have on the race. What does O’Rourke need to do to score an upset? Can Cruz hold on to his lead?

NATIONAL TOPICS:
-President Trump, fresh after a victory in court, goes against his accuser Stormy Daniels using controversial and charged language
-Senator Elizabeth Warren all but declared for a 2020 presidential campaign by releasing a DNA test confirming her ethnic ancestry, while sparking more controversy
-A gruesome alleged murder in the Saudi consulate sparks a global crisis
-Despite a strong economy, the U.S. deficit jumps 17 percent

TEXAS TOPICS:
-Stormy Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti comes to Houston, raising money for Democrats
-MAGA comes to Texas — Trump rallies for Cruz
-Texas State Representative Pat Fallon mocks Texas State Representative Mary González’s sexuality
-Beto O’Rourke shatters fundraising record — Does it matter?-Julián Castro running for President?

“You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.”

**Party Politics 78: Money, Money, Money!** Oct 11, 2018
With Election Day less than a month away, campaign finance reports are due. Some candidates are raking in big money and others are flat broke. “Party Politics” podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer comb the finance reports to see who is up and who is down, and talk about what these reports might mean for the electoral chances of the candidates.
NATIONAL TOPICS:
-Kavanaugh confirmed – What impact will the confirmation process have on the election?
-Haley resigns – What does it mean and who’s next?
-Trump pens Op-Ed in USA Today on immigration – Will it shape the debate?
-Taylor Swift breaks political science by endorsing Tennessee gubernatorial candidate
TEXAS TOPICS:
-Jackson Lee intern identified as leaker in “doxing” case
-Abbott backs decriminalizing marijuana – Is the tide turning on legal marijuana in Texas?
-Sid Miller backs Confederate plate redesign
-Richard Linklater directs anti-Cruz web ad
-Sir Paul McCartney waives Chilean flag (thinking it a Texas flag) on stage in Texas
“You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.”

**Party Politics 77: The Hottest Statewide Race Nobody Is Talking About!** Oct 05, 2018
The race for Texas Attorney General between incumbent Ken Paxton and his Democratic Challenger Justin Nelson is heating up. With Paxton under the cloud of a criminal indictment and a series of controversial court filings challenging Obamacare and supporting the internment of immigrant children, a normally sleepy race for AG has become increasingly contentious.
Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the impact of this race on Texas politics and what it could mean long term to everything from health care to redistricting.
NATIONAL TOPICS:
-Kavanaugh confirmation? The FBI investigates to uncover what happened
-USMCA—The new NAFTA. Better than the other one or just a change of name?
-Trump finances—How rich was he and how did he get his money?
-Democrat Jason Kander steps away from KC Mayor race citing PTSD
-Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford in campaign rally
TEXAS TOPICS:
-Beto Vs. Cruz—Where we’re at
-Abbot and Valdez debate: What impact, if any, on the Governor's race?
-Obama endorses 9 more Texas candidates
-VP Pence campaigns for Ted and Pete
-Texas Special Education on trial
-A Houston doctor wins Nobel Prize fighting cancer
-The City of Houston makes it difficult for sex-bot brothels to do business in the Bayou City!
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz.

Party Politics 76: The Heat Is On: Kavanaugh Hearings And HPD-HFD Pay Parity Debate Sep 28, 2018

Note: This episode was recorded Thursday morning during Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony and before Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony.

Brett Kavanaugh is under fire during confirmation hearings for an alleged sexual assault that took place while he was in high school.

Meanwhile, in Houston, the firefighters union and Mayor Sylvester Turner are locked in a years-long political struggle over pay parity linking police pay to firefighter pay that will come to a ballot box near you in November.

Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the impact of the Senate hearings for Kavanaugh and the financial and political implications of Proposition B in Houston.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

-Rod Rosenstein – is he fired or not? What are the implications if he gets the ax?

-Trump’s speech at the United Nations speech draws international laughter –what happened?

-Kavanaugh hearings rebooted – will controversy over his past upend his confirmation?

TEXAS TOPICS:

-Sid Gotta Sid – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller complains about meatless Monday, vegetarian opponent

-Governor Greg Abbott debates Lupe Valdez this week in gubernatorial debate – what is at stake?

-Dallas County Sheriff’s Association backs Greg Abbott over former Sheriff Lupe Valdez – what does this mean for her campaign?

-Investigation of State Senator Charles Schwertner for inappropriate text messages to graduate student.

-Attorney General Ken Paxton defends requirement that Texas students stand for pledge of allegiance – why?

-Cruz vs. O’Rourke debate, Round 2 – will the second debate have as many fireworks as the first?

-Texas Mayor shoots/kills 600 pound alligator.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz.

Photo of Cruz: J. Scott Applewhite/AP / Photo of O'Rourke: Al Ortiz/Houston Public Media — **Party Politics 75: Beto vs. Ted—It’s Debate Time for The U.S. Senate** Sep 20, 2018
With three debates in 2 weeks, the U.S. Senate race is going to be front and center in everyone’s mind. Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer give you a 6-minute primer on what to listen for in the debates between Republican Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, Congressman Beto O’Rourke.
NATIONAL TOPICS
-Paul Manafort takes a plea! — What are the implications for President Trump?
-President Trump orders immediate declassification of Russia docs — Security experts are worried.
-FEMA Director Brock Long is being investigated for using funds for personal travel. What’s the impact?
-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh accused of sexual misconduct — How does it affect confirmation?
TEXAS TOPICS
-Republican Jerry Patterson endorses Democrat Miguel Suazo for Land Commissioner over former rival George P. Bush.
-Trump weighs in on another Texas Congressional race by endorsing Congressman Pete Sessions.
-Willie Nelson faces backlash for backing Beto!
-Senate District 19 shocker! Republican Pete Flores wins in a big upset over Democrat Pete Gallego.
You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Al Ortiz.

Party Politics 74: Is the US Senate up for Grabs? Sep 13, 2018

With recent polling showing that races thought to be trending Republican as suddenly competitive, control of the U.S. Senate might be shifting. Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze three of the most talked about Senate races in the country—Florida, Arizona, and Texas.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

- Hurricane Florence—the strange politics already at play, including the transfer of $10 million from FEMA to ICE, and President Trump questioning the death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria

- Presidents Bush and Obama hit the campaign trail for Republicans and Democrats.

- Immigration crisis: Attorney General Jeff Sessions says immigration judges should show no mercy, and almost 13,000 minors remain in immigration detention.

- President Trump brags about the economy... but is it incorrect?

TEXAS TOPICS:

- Remember The Alamo? State Board of Education looks to make curriculum changes. PC run amok, or are revisions needed?

- Texas state budget poised to spend less on education because of rising local property values.

- Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar fundraising…for Republicans?

- State Representative Ron Reynolds heads to jail.

- Governor Greg Abbott says no more red light cameras. The “Mayor" of Texas is at it again!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Al Ortiz.

Party Politics 73: The Kase for Kavanaugh? Sep 07, 2018

Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: the importance of the hearings, the possible changes to jurisprudence of the Supreme Court, and the impact on Texas and the nation.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

White House Counsel Don McGahn is latest high profile staffer to leave

John Kerry for President… again?

Jon Kyl selected to replace John McCain in Senate

Impact of Bob Woodward’s new book

TEXAS TOPICS:

Contract conflicts at the Texas Education Agency

Fetal remains ruling halts Senate Bill 8

Is Congressional District 22 (Fort Bend County) a sleeper pick to flip to the Democrats?

Greg Abbott: change Texas Constitution to outlaw income tax…Forever!

Dan Patrick boycotts Nike over Kaepernick ad

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Al Ortiz.

72: The Debate Over Debates Aug 30, 2018

Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the recent debate over debates in Texas. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has passed on debating his Democratic opponent Mike Collier, but is headed off to match up with Geraldo Rivera on Fox News.

Ted Cruz has proposed five debates with challenger Beto O’Rourke, but details have been difficult to pin down and a scheduled debate for this week was cancelled.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott agreed to debate Lupe Valdez on a Friday night in September, which is the only statewide debate set at this time.

Brandon and Jay talk about the impact of debates (or no debates) and what all this means for Texas voters.

NATIONAL

Senator McCain passes away – his political legacy

AG Jeff Sessions versus Trump on the Russia investigation

“NAFTA” redo

National Enquirer holds back negative stories on Trump

TEXAS

Harris County Flood Bond passed – now what?

Culbertson gifts controversy

New Executive Commissioner named for struggling Texas Health and Human Services Commission

The Governor’s “$10,000 appointees”

Controversy over calling a special election for Senate District 6

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Al Ortiz.

Party Politics, Ep. 71: White House Horrors! (Repost) Aug 24, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

The week's big news was the conviction of Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. Party Politics Co-Hosts, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus look at what this might mean for President Trump, and whether this signals a new direction in the on-going Russia investigation. Finally, they look at what the impact on the midterms will be.

National Topics:

Stripping John Brennan’s Security Clearance creates big pushback from intelligence community.

EPA power plant revisions look to boost coal--but will it work?

Congressman Duncan Hunter and wife indicted for campaign fund misuse.

When is a cyber attack not an attack? Ask the DNC.

GOP house candidate—endorsed by the Miami Herald says she was kidnapped by aliens!

Texas Topics:

Abbott—surging in the polls, say some teachers should get 100K a year.

VP Pence comes to Texas and Houston.

Beto-Mania hits Houston!

Harvey-1 year anniversary--how are we doing?

TX Court of Appeals blocks Austin paid sick leave ordinance.

Rep Travis Clardy announces for Speaker.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Al Ortiz.

Party Politics, Ep. 70: Texas School Districts Receive First Official A-F Grades Aug 17, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions visited Houston and talked about illegal immigrants
Houston Republican John Culberson sold biotech stock 10 days before insider trading case came to a head
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott staffers making six figures
GOP sues to kick Gallego off the ballot in state Senate special election
Gun issued to Lupe Valdez goes missing. Have you seen Lupe’s Gun?
Whatabeto

National:

Peter Strzok fired from the FBI
Primary roundup
Omarosa Manigault Newman OMG
All of West Virginia's Supreme Court justices impeached

Brandon and Jay talk about Texas school districts receive first official A-F grades. Look up how your district did HERE.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 69: Political Scandals Aug 09, 2018

In this special episode of Party Politics, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk political scandal. They describe the scandals that have complicated the Trump Administration, draw on some historical parallels of past presidential scandals, and talk about the implications to American democracy and the rule of law. In the big picture wrap-up, Jay and Brandon talk about how the Trump Administration stacks up on scandals, the likelihood of impeachment, and the impact of all the malfeasance on the brand of the Republican Party.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 68: Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke Negotiate Debates Aug 03, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Trump donations to TX Republicans
3D Guns?
Austin city name change?
Beto-Cruz Debates
SD 19 sorta shocker?

National:

Trump threatens shutdown
Trump v Koch
Manfort trial
Facebook finds evidence of disinformation campaign
Bigfoot!

Brandon and Jay talk about the race for Texas Ag Commissioner.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 67: Texas Health Building Invaded By Mold – Yuck Jul 27, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Texas health building invaded by mold, raising health concerns
Austin State Hospital 127 sick
Fetal burial remains trial ends
Abbott tracker called out!
Patrick: No plans to debate Collier/against Red Flag laws

National:

Pompeo to testify about Trump summits/Trump v Iran
Cohen Tapes/Carter Page FISA
Maria Butina: Spy
Trump considering revoking security clearances
Farm Aid—This time it’s not Willie and Mellencamp—but Trump

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 66: ‘Stories From The Storm’ Takes Over The Podcast Jul 19, 2018

This week, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are taking a “summer vacation” from politics but they wanted to share a new podcast presented by Houston Public Media. It’s called "Stories from the Storm" and it’s conversations with community leaders, public servants, and everyday Houstonians who reflect – nearly a year later - on Hurricane Harvey and how the storm changed their lives.

In this first episode, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale (a Houston icon and founder of the store Gallery Furniture) and store manager Anthony Lebedzinski tell the story of how Gallery Furniture came to be a place of refuge during Harvey, including harrowing water rescues that helped bring displaced Houstonians to the store.

You can subscribe to the podcast and watch a video of this conversation and nine others at houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey.

We’ll be back on the political bandwagon next week. I wonder if there will be anything to talk about?

Party Politics, Ep. 65: President Trump Picks Brett Kavanaugh For The Supreme Court Jul 13, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Jenkins blames Cruz for not making ballot
U.S. Senate Debate?
Fundraising roundup
Breitbart poll
Vet school debate?

National:

Pruitt!
NATO Visit
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns
Trump WH misses the deadline to reunite families

Brandon and Jay talk about President Trump Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 64: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Offers 10 Metal Detectors To Santa Fe ISD Jul 05, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

‘Abolish ICE’? Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke isn’t so sure
CD 27 race
Gov. Greg Abbott power expansion through rules?
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers 10 metal detectors to Santa Fe ISD

National:

DNC officials to scale back the role of 'superdelegates' in the presidential nomination
Mexican election
President Donald Trump fake phone call

Brandon and Jay talk about the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and fall out? Will it reshape Texas Sen Race?

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 63: Hispanic Texans On Pace To Become Largest Population Group In State By 2022 Jul 02, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Supreme Court of the United States: Sales tax

Texas Supreme Court strikes down Laredo's plastic bag ban

Hispanic Texans on pace to be largest group in state by 2022

National:

President Donald Trump tweets about no due process?

SCOTUS: several major decisions

President Donald Trump reorganize government

Mexican Election

Brandon and Jay talk about the Supreme Court moving in a conservative direction.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 62: Immigrant Family Separation At The Border Jun 21, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Uresti Resigns

Houston on DNC short list

Trump Jr. cancels George P. fundraiser

National:

China tariffs

Commerce Secretary Ross shorted stock

SCOTUS punt on gerrymandering

Boldly go: Space force!

Brandon and Jay talk about immigration bills, child separation at U.S. border.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 61: Trump and Kim, and the Texas GOP Convention Jun 14, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Jimmy v. Ted! game on
Texas School safety committee
Immigration looking to Texas to house children in tent facilities
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL Texas in the mix as part of 2026 World Cup

National:

Trump-Kim summit
G7 drama
Net Neutrality ends
SCOTUS upholds Ohio voter purge
Immigration bills see the floor

Brandon and Jay talk about the Trump Kim summit, the Texas school safety committee, the country's immigration issues, and the World Cup!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 60: Can President Trump Pardon Himself? Jun 07, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

George P Bush and “doctored report”
Texas leads in removing Confederate symbols
Gov. Greg Abbott fallout from school safety/guns plan
Ted Cruz and Jimmy Kimmel: one-on-one

National:

Can President Trump pardon himself?
Special counsel Robert Mueller accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering
California primaries
President Donald Trump cancels Eagles’ White House celebration a day before the visit

Brandon and Jay talk about what the U.S. Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision means for religious refusal laws in Texas.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 59: Hurricane Season, Roseanne Scandal And Abbott’s School Safety Plan May 31, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas

Green party won’t be on the ballot, but Texas Libertarians will be!
Hurricane Season starts—is the state ready?
Mansfield ISD suspends gay teacher

National

ABC cancels Roseanne after racist tweets
SCOTUS cases
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns
Are kids really being separated from parents at the border?
Ireland abortion repeal
Kim Kardashian--Criminal Justice expert?

Brandon and Jay talk about Gov. Greg Abbott school safety plan.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 58: Texas Runoff Elections, Santa Fe, And Trump May 25, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas

Santa Fe shooting
Courts forcing online voter registration?
Democratic runoff candidate threatens to call the “damn Zetas”

National

North Korea Summit off?
Trump v FBI
Farm Bill fails
Primaries 'round the nation

Brandon and Jay talk about the runoff elections the Santa Fe shooting, Trump's decision to call off the North Korea summit, and several other topics.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 57: Sports Gambling And Protests At The Gaza Strip May 17, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas

Early voting begins
Texas sues Mexican national on voter fraud
Paxton vs. OxyContin
Farenthold’s new gig

National

Jerusalem Embassy and Gaza unrest
Trump Kim summit on hold?
NAFTA renegotiations deadline approaches
Primaries

Brandon and Jay talk about the Supreme Court's decision on sports gambling, as well as the unrest happening in the middle east.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 56: The Iran Deal Is No More After Trump Withdraws May 10, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas

Eric Johnson and Texas Speaker Race
Was Jade Helm Russian inspired?
Cornyn critical of Paxton
Aug Election & Harvey Bonds
Houston Draingate

National

GOP Primaries recap
3 Americans freed in North Korea
Cohen receiving Russian payments?

Brandon and Jay talk about President Trump withdrawing from the Iran deal, as well as August elections. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 55: The U.S. 5th Circuit Court Of Appeals Upholds Texas Voter ID Law May 03, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas

Ken Paxton sues to end DACA
NRA coming to Dallas
Beto calls for 6 debates with Cruz
Lupe loses another endorsement—this time Young Latino group

National

Iran Nuke Deal
Russia-gate wrap-up: Mueller questions/Rosenstien impeachment/Cobb out Flood in Trump Doc says his letter was a sham?

Brandon and Jay talk about the 5th Circuit upholds Texas Voter ID law. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Supreme-Redistricting — **Party Politics, Ep. 54: Gerrymandering, Texas Style, At SCOTUS** Apr 26, 2018
On *Party Politics* this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:
Texas

What is going on with HISD?

Special emergency election for CD 27

Miller loses on BBQ
National

Ronny Jackson Veteran Affairs nomination, what’s going on?

DACA Court ruling

AZ 8

Trump State Dinner
Brandon and Jay talk about the craziness with Houston ISD, the Texas redistricting case, and the scandals around Ronny Jackson. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
*Party Politics* is produced by Edel Howlin, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

Party Politics, Ep. 53: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vows To Challenge Lupe Valdez Apr 20, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Texas:

Gov. Greg Abbott sends top aide to fix Texas Health and Human Services Commission
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich vs Pro-Trump Spurs Fans

National:

Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17, at the age of 92
Syrian bombing – mission accomplished?
Mike Pompeo to North Korea

Party Politics, Ep. 52: Paul Ryan Not Seeking Reelection, What Does This Mean For The Midterms? Apr 12, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

Texas Ag. Commissioner Sid Miller appointed a campaign donor to the state’s Rural Health Task Force
How’re Texas schools doing?
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Vs. Senator Ted Cruz
U.S Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns from congress

National:

FBI raids President Donald Trump’s personal attorneys’ office
Syria using chemical weapons killing at least 40 people
South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman pulls a gun at a town hall with constituents

And finally Jay and Brandon discuss Speaker Of The House Paul Ryan's decision not to run for reelection. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Ep. 51: Trump Declares DACA ‘Dead,’ But Is It Really Dead? Apr 04, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Texas:

Ted Cruz is Texas Tough; Beto O'Rourke rolls in cash

Special elections in Texas Senate: When are they happening--Unrest in 19? and the battle for SD 6

Woman sentenced to five years for voting while on probation

National:

President Donald Trump proposed VladimirPutin visit

Teacher strikes

Pruitt’s private plane and other assorted problems

And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about about NAFTA, DACA, and the border wall. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Ep. 50: What’s Next For The ‘March For Our Lives’ Movement Mar 29, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Trade war with China

The latest with Stormy Daniels

Russia’s expulsion from the G8 group

Houston is building a channel and Elon Musk is interested?

Census changes

Steve Stockman trail

And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about March For Our Lives. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 49: Cambridge Analytica Scandal; Relationship Status: Trouble Mar 23, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

The war on opioids

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's firing

Spending bill caught in partisan fight ahead of deadline

Vice President Mike Pence's bunny Marlon Bundo

And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about Cambridge Analytica scandal. Don't forget about our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 49: Texas Education Agency Vows New Plan For Special Education Mar 23, 2018

On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

What makes the Austin bombings so terrifying?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton versus ISDs on electioneering

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Cambridge Analytica

Senate Bill 4 goes into practice in Texas

Then Brandon and Jay talk about the Texas Education Agency has sketched a new plan for educating kids with disabilities — with limited money. Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 48: Former Porn Actress, Stormy Daniels, Sues President Trump Mar 07, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Stormy Daniels is suing President Trump

Kellyanne Conway violates the Hatch Act

What’s up with former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg?

North Korea willing to put nuclear weapons on the table

President Trump tells some jokes at the Gridiron Dinner

And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the trouble with tariffs. Don't forget about our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 48: What Does The Texas Primary Mean And Why Should You Care? Mar 07, 2018

On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus breakdown the Texas primaries, including what does this week’s primary mean and why should you care? Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 47: Ted Cruz Used ‘The Simpsons’ To Make A Political Point Mar 02, 2018

On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

Attorney General Ken Paxton is still suing Obamacare?

Carlos Uresti conviction of eleven felonies

Campaign finance reports

Ted Cruz references The Simpsons to make a political point

Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 47: Texan Brad Parscale Will Be Trump’s 2020 Re-Election Campaign Manager Mar 02, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Brad Parscale is tapped to run President Trump’s 2020 campaign

Jared Kushner’s security status is downgraded

U.S. appeals court believes Title VII covers discrimination around sexual orientation

HUD Secretary Ben Carson spends $31,000 on office furniture

And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the changing stances on guns. Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 46: Early Voting Numbers High for Democrats Feb 22, 2018

On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

Early voting numbers indicate Democrats are showing up at the polls
Texas Tribune latest political poll with UT
Austin says ok to paid sick leave
Texas GOP – getting 90% of the money

Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 46: What to do about guns? Feb 22, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

New lines in Pennsylvania Democrats potentially pick up six seats
Twice as many women running for office in 2018 than 2016
Mueller indicts Russians in 2016 elections
President Trump endorses Romney in Utah

And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through what we should do about guns. Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 45: Does The Budget Really Matter? Feb 16, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news

Immigration Bill starts moving—DACA still in effect says judge?

The big dig— President Trump’s infrastructure plan

House GOP look into former White House staff secretary Robert Porter

Portrait mania after the Obama's are immortalized in paint form in the National Gallery this week

And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the particulars of the budget deal, budget item by budget item, but in a fun way! Don’t forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can get it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 45: Sandra Bullock Vs Dan Patrick And The Dome Is Saved! Feb 16, 2018

On the latest Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

Where is George P. Bush? The hiding commissioner

Attorney General Ken Paxton took $84, 000 in gifts for legal defense

Houston saves the Astrodome, but is everyone happy about it?

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Vs. Sandra Bullock

Then Brandon and Jay talk about the primaries in congressional races that you should keep an eye on, including district's 2, 7 and 29. Remember you can check out our national episode of Party Politics too by downloading it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts! Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 44: Who Is Challenging Governor Abbott? Feb 09, 2018

This week’s Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk about a busy week in Texas political news:

Governor Greg Abbott presents a new plan around human trafficking and using the Texas Rangers to deal with sexual misconduct in the legislature

Some Texas prisons have reached a deal on getting A/C

The Texas ethics committee publishes worst offenders for not paying fines

Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is in hot water...again

Then they talk about just who is challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's position on both the Republican and Democratic side. As always, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 44: How To Pass A Budget Feb 09, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus don't quite know where to begin there's so much to talk about!

Stock market plummets!

President's staff secretary is out after two allegations of domestic violence from ex-wives

The Memo! Which memo? There's more than one memo?

Everyone loves a parade

And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the latest budget deal. Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 43: The Senate Race, Cruz Vs. O’ Rourke Feb 01, 2018

This week'sParty Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausbring you:

State Republican Executive Committee censures (who else) House Speaker Joe Straus

Hilderbran out at Texas Facilities Commission Director

Texas Associated Business “dark money” scandal

Kay Granger possible Appropriations Chair

Then they get into the nuts and bolts of fundraising numbers in the race for the Senate between Beto O' Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz . As always, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 43: What’s The State Of Your Union? Jan 31, 2018

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus, address lots of happenings including:

President Trump suggested firing special prosecutor Robert Mueller
Hillary Clinton's Super PAC's faith adviser accused of harassment
Does the FBI have a "secret society"?
Jay-Z Vs. President Trump: non-rap battle

And finally, Brandon and Jay delve into President Trump's State of the Union Tuesday night. Listen to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 42: The Complications Of School Finance In Texas Jan 25, 2018

On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the nuts and bolts of:

A sexual harassment training video which may be legalistic but also ineffective

George P. Bush disagrees with Governor Greg Abbott tapping Rainy Day Fund?

President Trump's defunct voting commission under fire around asking for Latino surnames

Dallas Republican party sues Democratic party to remove names

Then the poli sci profs will delve into why Texas' school finance system is so broken and what can be done to fix it. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 42: Ladies And Gentlemen We Had A Shutdown! Jan 25, 2018

Time to talk Party Politics with co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus.

On tap this week:

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is interviewed by Robert Mueller
Vice President Mike Pence in Israel
A Pennsylvania gerrymandering case
Hawaii false missile alert! Governor couldn’t remember password to Twitter account to notify folks

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 41: Fundraising Winners And Losers In Texas Primaries Jan 19, 2018

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausbring you the latest from the Lone Star state's political landscape:

Fed report says special education cap was wrong
Governor Greg Abbott's new tax plan
Maternal mortality study - it's worse than we thought
Redistricting and SCOTUS

Then, Brandon and Jay will look at how the fundraising is going for Republicans and Democrats in advance of the March primaries. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 41: Have We Lost Complete Faith In The Government? Jan 19, 2018

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghauswalk us through a very, very busy week on the political scene, but what's new there right?

Using swearwords and what that means when you're president
Steve Bannon plans to talk to lead Russia investigator Robert Mueller
President Trump - girther-gate, Stormy Daniels
Government shutdown - no DACA deal in sight

And finally, Brandon and Jay explain just why your faith in the government and institutions are at an all time low. Check out our weekly Texas-centered episode too which you can subscribe to on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 40: Oprah 2020 And Trump Legislative Roundup Jan 12, 2018

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus catch you up on what's been happening in Washington and around the world since the end of 2017:

Oprah 2020?
DACA up for discussion again
Sheriff Joe Arpaio runs, California Darrell Issa retires
Redistricting in the courts

And then Brandon and Jay look at President Trump's legislative roundup. Check out our weekly Texas-centered episode too, which you can subscribe to on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 40: Arlington MLK And Texas Governor Kerfuffle; Valdez Kicks Off Campaign And More! Jan 12, 2018

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausplunge into the politics of an interesting week

Dan Patrick says Trump greatest President since Reagan
Arlington MLK Parade and Abbott
Transportation Commissioner billed taxpayers for trips
Abbott backs opponent to Faircloth

Then, Brandon and Jay will look at the Democrats squaring off in San Angelo as former Dallas County Sheriff, Lupe Valdez, kicks off her campaign for Governor of Texas. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 39: What Will Trump Do In 2018? Jan 05, 2018

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus catch you up on what's been happening in Washington and around the world since the end of 2017:

My button is bigger than yours - President Trump comparing nuclear button sizes to North Korea's Kim Jong-un
President Trump dissolves controversial voting commission to look into voter fraud
New York state sues the Feds on tax changes
Trump declares war on former adviser Steve Bannon

And finally, Brandon and Jay unpack what 2018 will look like during President Trump's second year in office. We do a weekly Texas-centered episode too which you can subscribe to on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 39: Texas Primary Sprint! What To Expect From The GOP And Dems Jan 05, 2018

On the first episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition in 2018, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus dissect the complicated world of Texas politics:

Willet and Ho to the 5th Circuit Court

Voter ID takes effect in Texas—for now

Julian Castro launches new PAC for Democrats to run for office

FEMA pays to fix Texas churches

Then, Brandon and Jay will walk through the folks running in those all important March primaries in Texas. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Party Politics, Special Ep. 38: #MeToo, Covfefe And Harvey, 2017 Has Been Quite The Busy Year! Dec 29, 2017

On this special episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus look at 2017 and try to figure out the biggest stories in a year when there's been so many big stories:

'Covfefe' or the way President Trump uses social media

American insularity

The fight over redistricting in Texas and other states

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus hangs up his spurs

#MeToo and it's impact on politics nationwide

Rift in the Texas Republican party

And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about how the politics of this year has impacted you, including the many natural disasters that the country has dealt with in 2017. You can subscribe to our weekly episodes on Apple Podcasts. We'll be back with weekly Texas and national episodes on January 4th, have a great holiday break! Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email us partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org

Party Politics, Special Live Edition Ep. 37: Voting, Freedom Of Speech And Lone Star College Tomball Dec 22, 2017

Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer were invited to tape the podcast in front of a live audience at Lone Star College Tomball, Texas. The hot topics were free speech and voting. Brandon and Jay went into great depth on how both things have intersected this past year and why they matter, then they took questions from the audience.

This was a special episode of the podcast and we hope you enjoy it! Ask questions on Twitter by using #PartyPoliticsPod or by emailing partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org

REPEAT: Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 7: Special Guest, Congressman Gene Green Dec 15, 2017

In November, Congressman Gene Green announced he will retire next year and so we wanted to revisit the conversation Brandon and Jay had with him earlier this year. Listen in to learn how Washington has changed over the years and whether he likes corn or flour tortillas. Party Politics is always asking the important questions! Tweet us questions using #PartyPoliticsPod or email us at partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 36: Saddle-Up! The Democrats Are Joining The Race For Governor Dec 08, 2017

On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus dissect the complicated world of Texas politics:

The Texas House votes on sexual harassment training for members of the House.
Blake Farenthold (R-TX 27th District) mired in a sexual harassment settlement to the tune of $84,000 dollars.
Texas' voter ID law is back in court.
Rep. Al Green (D-TX 9th District) pushes for President Trumps impeachment yet again

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Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 36: What Does The Flynn Guilty Plea Really Mean? Dec 08, 2017

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus explore the latest goings-on in Washington and around the world:

President Trump has decided to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich) and Senator Al Franken (D-Minn) are resigning from their positions amid sexual allegations.
Time Person of the Year is out and it goes to the women who spoke out on sexual harassment.

The entire country of Russia is banned from the Winter Olympics, only Russian athletes that can prove they're not doping are allowed in.

And finally, Brandon and Jay get into the implications of President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleading guilty to lying to the FBI. You can subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episodes too on Apple Podcasts.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 35: Sexual Allegations And The Texas Legislature Dec 01, 2017

On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of:

Texas abortion law is unconstitutional, so says Judge Lee Yeakel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

The Texas Education Agency fired their new special education director.
Governor Greg Abbott vows to appoint aide Jimmy Blacklock to Texas Supreme Court if Justice Don Willett gets appointed to the federal appellate court.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller admits he shared fake news on Facebook but hasn't removed it, yet.

Then, the guys get into the impact of the ongoing sexual allegations revelations of the Texas Legislature, this week featuring Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis), who has said he won't run for re-election after a naked Tweet of him was shared from a consensual relationship and Rep. Al Green (D-Tx 9th District) who addressed issues he'd had in a previous relationship. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 35: The Trouble With Taxes Dec 01, 2017

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus take a look at what happened over Thanksgiving week and the last few days:

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had two bosses for a bit this week...how did this happen?
The House will be undergoing sexual harassment training, meanwhile Congressman John Conyers (D-Mich) stepped down from the House Judiciary Committee amid sexual allegations.
Brandon and Jay get into the latest on net neutrality.

President Trump talks about being nominated 'Time Man of the Year', Time magazine says that's not the case and he calls Senator Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas' at a ceremony honoring Native Americans.

And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about the challenges of changing an entire tax code in about a week. Remember we’ve also got a weekly Texas-centered episode, too that you can find on Apple Podcasts too!

Party Politics, Thanksgiving Edition Ep. 34: One Year Of A Donald Trump Presidency Nov 24, 2017

On this special Thanksgiving episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus take a look at where Texas and the country is one year after Donald Trump was nominated President of the United States. They delve into: ECONOMICS - looking at a NAFTA rewrite, tax reform and massive regulatory changes. FOREIGN POLICY - withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, America first and some strong language used towards Iran and North Korea. IMMIGRATION - repealing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a potential travel ban and building a wall along the U.S border with Mexico. HEALTH CARE - repealing and replacing Obamacare. RUSSIA-GATE - interference in the 2016 elections, the appointment of a special counsel and some indictments. And finally, Brandon and Jay ask is it "Transformational Trump" - has Donald Trump redefined the American presidency? Download other episodes at houstonpublicmedia.org/party.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 33: “Moore” Problems For The GOP Nov 17, 2017

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus deconstruct what this week’s political news means for you, starting with President Trump speaking out on Russia's President Vladimir Putin's alleged election meddling. The latest GOP Tax Bill takes another swipe at the Affordable Care Act by trying to remove the individual mandate. A global roundup looking at a coup in Zimbabwe, a Saudi Arabian crown prince consolidating power and Aussies voting for gay marriage. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions gives testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, where they really want to talk about connections with Russia. Keurig pulls its sponsorship of Fox's Sean Hannity's show after Hannity defended Alabama's U.S. Republican candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused by nine women of sexual assault allegations. And speaking of Roy Moore, Brandon and Jay walk us through just what it means for Alabama and the Republican Party to have these allegations come out about Moore.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 33: Abbott Weighs In On Primaries And Congressman Gene Green Retires Nov 17, 2017

On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus walk through the politics of Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces he will seek re-election and unveils a new veterans plan. U.S. Representative Gene Green announces he's off to greener pastures and won't be seeking re-election opening up his Congressional District 29. Superintendents with Harvey-affected schools want Texas to waive school ratings this year, but will the Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath? The Texas legislative staffers who logged sexual harassment incidents on a Google document have their voices heard and this spurs action by State leaders. Then, the guys get into why Texas Governor Greg Abbott would support one particular Republican running against an incumbent Republican in Houston House District 134?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 32: The 2017 Elections Have Happened, Now What? Nov 10, 2017

A new Federal Reserve chair being nominated by President Trump. His name is Jerome H. Powell. Jay and Brandon get into who he is and whether he's up to the task. Former Bush Presidents speak out against President Trump. Former Democratic National Committee vice-chair Donna Brazil releases a book where she dishes the dirt in the DNC last year when Hillary Clinton was running for President. And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through what happened with the elections across the country this week.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 32: A Shooting, A Death Penalty Case And The 2018 Elections Nov 10, 2017

Gun control after the shooting in Sutherland Springs last weekend. A death penalty case turns into life in prison for an intellectually disabled inmate. A long list of Texas legislators accused of varying types of sexual harassment is released. What happened with all of those amendments Jay and Brandon talked about last week? Then, the guys get into how the 2018 election cycle is starting to shape up now that U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (R-Humble) has decided not to run again and Lupe Valdez, Dallas County Sheriff, is considering running for governor of Texas.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 31: War On Opioid’s, Indictments And The New York Terrorist Attack, It’s Been A Busy Week! Nov 03, 2017

On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus deconstruct what this week's political news means for you. Looking at the New York terrorist attack, Trump declaring war on Opioids, the new tax plan from Congress, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly talking about the Civil War and President Trump takes on director Michael Moore about his one man stage show. And finally, Brandon and Jay get into what happened earlier this week when the Robert Mueller FBI Russia investigation around the 2016 election started to make their first arrests.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 31: November Elections And Houston Astros Fever Nov 03, 2017

On this weeks' episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the Houston Astros winning the World Series, okay it's not really politics, but this doesn't happen every day you know! U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is nuts… for pecans; Texas Governor Greg Abbott on a the Confederate plaque at the Texas State Capitol; Harvey aid package looked for from Washington and the bribery investigation on Texas A.G. Ken Paxton is now closed. Then, the guys get you up-to-date on what you'll be voting on this November when it comes to constitutional amendments, sexy right? By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin and audio engineered by Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 30: Speaker Straus Is Done? Oct 27, 2017

A huge bombshell was dropped this week when Texas House Speaker Joe Straus decided not to seek re-election. Jay and Brandon unpack the impact of this to the state of Texas.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 30: Flake! Corker! Who’s Next? Oct 27, 2017

Jay and Brandon get their heads around what the future of the Republican party may look like now that Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz) and Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) are not seeking re-election.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 29: Iran, Deal Or No Deal? Oct 20, 2017

On this weeks' national episode, Brandon and Jay get into what's really happening with the Iran nuclear deal, if there is indeed anything happening with the Iran nuclear deal.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 29: Who’s Challenging Ted Cruz? Oct 20, 2017

This week's episode is a must listen. Brandon Rottinghaus gets called out by U.S. Senate candidate Beto O' Rourke and Jay Aiyer breaks some news! Oh and they talk about challengers to Ted Cruz's Senate seat.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 28: Trump Vs. Congress Oct 13, 2017

Jay and Brandon get into the weeds of what Congress might achieve this year, especially as President Trump has been fighting with some of those in the Republican party.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 28: Paxton In Hot Water, Again? Oct 13, 2017

Jay and Brandon talk Texas politics, including the potential trouble Attorney General Ken Paxton seems to be getting himself into.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 27: Gun Control, After Vegas Oct 06, 2017

Jay and Brandon get into the horror of what happened in Las Vegas this week and the complicated politics of gun control.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 27: From Harvey, A Flood Plan Emerges Oct 06, 2017

Could Harvey bring about a flood plan for the state of Texas? Jay and Brandon discuss the possibilities.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 26: If Straus Is Out, Who Is In For Texas House Speaker? Sep 29, 2017

The profs break down what the inside baseball of someone new running for the job of Texas House Speaker means to you.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 26: Let’s Talk About Tax Baby! Sep 29, 2017

The profs discuss whether tax reform may actually make it to the table now healthcare reform is off the menu.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 25: Castro Says No, Where Are The Texas Democrats? Sep 22, 2017

The profs talk about Joaquin Castro passing on the Texas governor race! Will any Democrat actually run? What are they thinking?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 25: Trump’s Global Vision Sep 22, 2017

The profs talk about a bunch of stuff, including, Manafort's wire tapping under subpoena; the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill; corporate Bachelor—Amazon edition, which city will get the rose; Spicey rocks the Emmys; Hillary speaks and the Presidents' global vision after his talk to the United Nations.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 24: Redistricting Ruling Rodeo Sep 15, 2017

The profs talk about the Supreme Court's blocking of the rule against Texas redistricting, Ted Cruz tweets, floods, and tax hikes. Oh my!

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 24: DACA Deal Or No Deal Sep 15, 2017

The profs talk about a possible Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deal.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 23: The J.J. Watt Parkway, Harvey Recovery Sep 08, 2017

The profs talk about Tropical Storm Harvey recovery, including funding from Congress and next steps by city and county government to prevent major flooding from happening again.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 23: What Next For Dreamers? Sep 08, 2017

The profs talk about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Will Congress, under President Trump vote for something that didn't pass under President Obama or President Bush?

Party Politics, Texas And National Edition Ep. 22: All Harvey, All The Time Sep 01, 2017

Tropical Storm Harvey devastated Houston this week. Brandon and Jay talk about what happened to them and Houston after being under water. The storm sounds you'll hear in this episode are actually from the rain that saturated and flooded Houston last Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 21: Of Rollercoasters And Monuments Aug 25, 2017

Phew! This week, amiright? Hurricane Harvey, Confederate monuments at UT, Six Flags flags...we try to cover it all.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 21: New Direction In Afghanistan? Aug 25, 2017

The profs talk about Afghanistan. Will there be new direction in US involvement there, or more of the same?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 20: Sine Die? Really? Aug 18, 2017

The profs settle up last week's wager about how many of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities survived the special session because apparently, lawmakers adjourned sine die...for now.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 20: Charlottesville Aug 18, 2017

The profs talk about what happened this week in Charlottesville, Virginia at the rally held by white nationalists, the aftermath of violent clashes there, and what this all means politically and socially for the country.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 19: The Wager Aug 11, 2017

How many of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities will be pass both the House and Senate to be signed into law? The professors make a gentlemanly wager.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 19: Battle For The Middle Class Aug 11, 2017

Believe it or not, in addition to everything else this week, tax reform is on the table. What would it look like? Is there any real chance for success?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 18: Senate v. House Showdown Aug 04, 2017

"There's a growing number of conservatives in the House that don't understand why Speaker Straus is blocking a conservative agenda," - state Rep. Matt Schaefer

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 18: Chaos Theory Aug 04, 2017

“Highest Stock Market EVER, best economic numbers in years, unemployment lowest in 17 years, wages raising, border secure, S.C.: No WH chaos!” - Presidential tweet

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 17: Repeal, Replace, Re…Now What? Jul 19, 2017

The profs explain where we are with the Republican initiative formerly known as "Repeal and Replace," then simply, "Repeal," and now, we're pretty sure, is just going by a symbol or collection of emojis.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 17: 30 Days Of Summer – The Special Session Jul 19, 2017

Our hosts analyze the special session of the Texas Legislature using more sports metaphors than you can shake a foam finger at.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 16: Pop Stars And Progeny Jul 14, 2017

The profs dig into what's going on with Donald Trump, Jr., his emails and meetings, and what it all means for the White House.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 15: Pretty Vacant Jul 07, 2017

The profs dig deep into the open seats in Texas courts: why are they still open, and what's the impact?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 15: Voter Fraud Commission Push-Back Jul 07, 2017

The profs explore the overwhelming non-partisan push-back against the requests of President Trump's voter fraud commission. Is it a tempest in a teapot or are the concerns legit?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 14: “Sanctuary City” Showdown Jun 30, 2017

Cities and counties across Texas are filing suit against the state over SB 4. What's going to happen next week during the first hearing?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 14: Reconciling “Better Care” Jun 30, 2017

The Better Care Reconciliation Act has just 17% support from the American public. Is it irreconcilable?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 13: The DACA/DAPA Divide Jun 20, 2017

The profs explore what's going on with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans).

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 13: Abbott Says No Jun 20, 2017

The profs dig deep into all of the flavors and varieties of Governor Abbott's vetoes.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 12: The Episode About Everything Else Jun 16, 2017

We take a look at what has been going on in the U.S. government while we were distracted by all the covfefe.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 12: Republican Rift Revue Jun 16, 2017

The Texas Republican party has seen more unified days. Learn about the major divisions in the party and what this could mean for the future of Texas politics.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 11: Comey. Jun 09, 2017

You'll be shocked to know that this episode focuses on former FBI director James Comey's hearing before the Senate intelligence committee.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 11: A Very Special Session Jun 09, 2017

What makes this Special Session of the Texas Legislature so "special" anyway?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 10: Paris Climate Disagreement Jun 02, 2017

The world has been all atwitter with talk of Trump's decision regarding the Paris Accord this week. But what is the Accord, and what are the broad repercussions of a U.S. pullout?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 10: Tacos And Cannons Jun 02, 2017

What did and didn't get play in the 85th Texas legislative session, and what it all means.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 9: Legislature Countdown May 26, 2017

Only a week left in the legislative session! What's left to be done?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 9: The Sound And Fury Of The Trump Budget May 26, 2017

If a budget indicates what a president cares about, what does Trump's budget tell us about what's important to him?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 8: I’m Just A Bill May 19, 2017

Which bills are still alive and kicking in the Texas lege? Which are on life support? Which have x's for eyes? Find out here.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 8: The Troubles Of Trump May 19, 2017

President Trump's recent woes defined and explained.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 7: You’re Fired! May 12, 2017

President Trump invoked the "You're fired!" in now former FBI Director James Comey's direction. You won't believe what happens next! Or you probably will. But hosts Jay and Brandon talk it out anyway.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 7: Special Guest, Congressman Gene Green May 11, 2017

Brandon and Jay interview Congressman Gene Green (D-Texas District 29th). Listen in to learn how Washington has changed over the years and whether he likes corn or flour tortillas. Party Politics is always asking the important questions! Tweet us questions using #PartyPoliticsPod or email us at partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 6: “Sanctuary!” May 05, 2017

The 'Sanctuary Cities' bill passed the House. Is this the spark that will unleash the Hispanic voter bomb?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 6: Foreign Policy Hokey Pokey May 05, 2017

What's behind Trump's bromance with Philippine strongman, Duterte, and with his thoughts on meeting with Kim Jong Un? Is this flexibility an asset or a hindrance?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 5: 100 Days Of Trump Apr 28, 2017

100 Days of Trump: It's not a political story. It's a story about politics.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 5: Losing Control Apr 28, 2017

Are Texas cities standing in the way of state control?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 4: Abbott Reopens Door To Bathroom (Bill) Apr 21, 2017

What did Abbott have to say about the so-called "bathroom bill," and what does the business community have to say about House hearings on the bill?

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 4: Taxes And Asteroids Apr 21, 2017

"... in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And asteroids. - Benjamin Franklin (mostly)

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 3: What The US Bombing In Syria Means Apr 14, 2017

The profs talk about the US bombing in Syria and what it means, and a whole lot more.

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 3: Texas Voter Redistricting Apr 14, 2017

Texas voter redistricting was tossed out. What's it mean for Texans and for 2018?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep 2: Mid-Session Legislature Woes Apr 06, 2017

Budget debates, zombie bills, bathroom ordinances, and musings about the relevance of Texas democrats. You know - just the Texas Legislature at mid-session.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 2: The Nuclear Option Apr 06, 2017

What exactly is the "nuclear option"? What's a filibuster? And how does Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch figure into all of this?

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 1: Beto O’ Rourke Throwing Hat In The Ring Mar 31, 2017

On this inaugural episode of 'Party Politics' co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus bring you three hot topics in Texas political news this week:

(1) Democrat Beto O' Rourke throwing his hat in the political ring against incumbent Ted Cruz (2) The House and Senate not able to agree on budgetary issues and (3) Governor Greg Abbott and his "United States of Municipalities." Then they drill down on the likelihood of Democrat Beto O' Rourke taking current Texas Senator Ted Cruz's seat in the 2018 election.

Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 1: Trump V. Congress Mar 31, 2017

Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus bring you three hot topics in political news this week:

(1) Repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) not working out, what are the repercussions? (2) Supreme Court nomination Neil Gorsuch, will he/won't he, make it and (3) President Trump is not throwing out the first pitch for the opening of baseball season. Then they drill down on the fight between President Trump and Congress, after the fallout on not being able to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Most importantly they tell you why you should care about that fallout.

New Podcast Gives You Politics To Bring To Your Party Mar 29, 2017

Political science professors Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are here to make you sound like a current events genius. Get your political learn on en route to your next party or hangout with Party Politics.

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