Party Politics

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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
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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
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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

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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

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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

Party Politics: Super Tuesday; Coronavirus Mar 06, 2020

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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

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
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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

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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

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

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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

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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!

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

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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

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