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TribCast: Trouble in Ken Paxton’s office Sep 30, 2022

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In this week’s episode, Matthew Watkins speaks with Jake Bleiberg of the Associated Press and Steve Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law about the turmoil in the Texas attorney general’s office and its litigation success.

TribCast: The impact of Texas’ changing demographics on elections Sep 16, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa and James about Hispanics becoming the largest ethnic demographic in Texas and what that means for the state’s politics.

TribCast: The enduring mental health toll of Texas natural disasters Sep 09, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Erin about how climate change is affecting Texans’ mental health and Kate about a proposal to overhaul how the state funds community colleges.

TribCast: Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke enter the homestretch Sep 02, 2022

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the race for governor and other campaigns that have grabbed their interest.

TribCast: How Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing is affecting New York Aug 26, 2022

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In this week’s epsidoe, we discuss how the busing of migrants to New York is affecting Texas, New York and the migrants themselves.

TribCast: Texas’ drought is likely to persist Aug 20, 2022

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jayme about how this week’s rain likely won’t mean the end of the drought. And he speaks with Eric about the soon-to-be-over congressional career of Louie Gohmert.

Abortion is considered basic health care in Mexico City. Its clinics are open to U.S. women. Aug 06, 2022

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Private clinics offer abortions at a fraction of the cost in the United States. City public health clinics may be more difficult to navigate but offer abortions free of charge, including for noncitizens.

Abortion is considered basic health care in Mexico City. Its clinics are open to U.S. women. Aug 06, 2022

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TribCast: A crisis in Texas’ youth prisons Aug 05, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the problems within the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and with Eleanor about the state’s efforts to expand postnatal Medicaid.

TribCast: A bill that would boost Texas’ semiconductor industry creates an unusual divide Jul 29, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Eric about the CHIPS Act and Eleanor about how abortion might be prosecuted in Texas.