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TribCast Live: Breaking down the 2026 Election Nov 05, 2026

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In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with Texas Tribune reporter Kayla Guo and Texas Bullpen reporter Jonathan Richie about a historic election night. How did Democrats win? How will they govern? And how will the state change?

TribCast Live: Previewing the 2026 Election Oct 27, 2026

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With one week to go until the election, hosts Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff speak with Texas Tribune co-founders Evan Smith and Ross Ramsey. What would success look like for Democrats next week? And ho might the elections change Texas?

Steve Kornacki on Texas' midterm outlook Oct 20, 2026

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Kornacki, the chief data analyst for NBC News, turns his Big Board analysis on Texas to assess where things stand two weeks before election day

Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable? Oct 13, 2026

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As more school districts face state takeover, what can be learned from
Houston ISD?

Are Texas' voter systems ready for a contentious election? Oct 06, 2026

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Votebeat's Natalia Contreras joins TribCast to explain the state of our voter rolls one month before election day.

Gina Hinojosa on her bid for governor Sep 29, 2026

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This week, we have a special episode featuring Gina Hinojosa discussing her 2026 campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. The interview, conducted by Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo, was recorded live at this month's Texas Tribune Festival.

The Texas Railroad Commission race after Bo French's tweet Sep 22, 2026

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On this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporters Carls Nogueras Ramos and Alejandro Serrano about the non-Senate elections in Texas. Who has a chance? And why did Republicans stick with Bo French?

Paxton's political baggage Sep 15, 2026

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GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton has been dogged by allegations of personal and professional improprieties throughout his political career. Do voters care?

How Texas schools will teach about the Muslim faith Sep 08, 2026

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In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor dig into the state's recently approved social studies curriculum standards and the controversy over how Islam is discussed. Their guests are Texas Tribune education reporter Jaden Edison and Ayaan Moledina, a 17-year-old Round Rock student who testified at state meetings over the topic.

A data center proponent makes his case Sep 01, 2026

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The data center backlash has been immense. In this week's podcast, we hear from someone who thinks the centers are good for Texas. Matthew speaks with former Public Utilities Commission member Will McAdams, president of the McAdams Energy Group.

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