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

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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

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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

121: The Days to Come Dec 19, 2019

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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”

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

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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.

119: Impeachment, The Final Saga Dec 06, 2019

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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?

118: Dem Debate No.5 Nov 22, 2019

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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

117: Impeachment Trial Underway Nov 15, 2019

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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”

116: Election Results Nov 08, 2019

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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

115: Impeachment Procedure Oct 31, 2019

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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

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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

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