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TribCast: The scene in Texas as Title 42 lifts May 12, 2023

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On this week’s episode, we discuss the situation at the Texas-Mexico border and the failed effort to raise the age at which Texans can buy semi-automatic rifles.

TribCast: Can Texas’ political leaders stop their bickering for the legislative homestretch? May 05, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the final three weeks of the Legislature and Colin Allred’s bid for U.S. Senate.

TribCast: Texas’ troubled juvenile justice system May 01, 2023

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In today’s episode, we discuss the problems in the Texas state agency intended to rehabilitate children who have committed crimes — and whether the Legislature is eyeing any solutions.

TribCast: Major LGBTQ bills are in the Texas House’s hands Apr 21, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the Texas House’s appetite to pass bills related to drag shows, medical care for transgender children and the discussion of sexuality at schools.

TribCast: A major Texas abortion case and a potential Gov. Greg Abbott pardon in a murder trial Apr 14, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss an attempt to use the courts in Texas to restrict the use of an abortion drug and Gov. Greg Abbott’s potential pardon of an Army sergeant found guilty of murdering a protester in Austin.

TribCast: Is the school choice bill dead in the Texas House? Apr 07, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss whether the House’s recent vote to ban school vouchers means a top Gov. Greg Abbott priority is doomed.

TribCast: Weighing Donald Trump’s support among Texas Republicans Mar 31, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the Texas reaction to the indictment of Donald Trump and check in on how the leaders of the Legislature are getting along.

TribCast: Police officers’ fear of the AR-15 in Robb Elementary Mar 24, 2023

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the weapon used by the school shooter in Uvalde and new details that highlight how fear of the gun contributed to the botched police response.

TribCast: Will the Texas Legislature pay Ken Paxton’s legal settlement? Mar 20, 2023

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James about lawmakers’ reluctance to spend $3.3 million on a whistleblower settlement for Attorney General Ken Paxton.

TribCast: Talking politics with Jen Psaki Mar 10, 2023

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In this week’s episode, James speaks with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki as she prepares to transition to hosting a new show on MSNBC.