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The Trump administration and Texas Jan 21, 2025

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On this week’s episode, the crew talks Trump’s inauguration, the Texans in the new administration and what it’ll all mean for Texas.

Look at the Speaker's Vote Jan 15, 2025

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On this week’s episode, the team dissects the first day of the legislative session and the vote for the next speaker of the House.

Previewing the 2025 legislative session Jan 10, 2025

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The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast returns with a look at the race for House speaker, the future of school vouchers and other major legislative issues this year.

The TribCast is returning! Jan 07, 2025

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After a year-plus hiatus, The Texas Tribune's political podcast is back forthe 2025 legislative session.

TribCast is going on hiatus Aug 25, 2023

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The Texas Tribune put this podcast on hiatus in August 2023 due to staffing changes in the newsroom. The TribCast was The Texas Tribune's weekly political podcast, hosted by Matthew Watkins and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests.

TribCast is going on hiatus Aug 25, 2023

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TribCast: Big changes in Houston ISD after state takeover Aug 18, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the changes at Houston ISD after a state takeover in June.

TribCast: Turmoil at Texas A&M Aug 04, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss two cases at Texas A&M University that raised questions of academic freedom — and the fallout that ensued.

TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny Jul 28, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the state’s deployment of razor wire and buoys along the border in Eagle Pass.

TribCast: Texas lawmakers approve property tax cuts after 7 months of trying Jul 14, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the winners and losers — politically and financially — after lawmakers approved an $18 billion tax cut bill.