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TribCast: A preview of redistricting in the Texas Legislature Sep 15, 2021

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In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Ross, Alexa and James about the coming legislative and legal fights over redistricting in Texas.

TribCast: Legal fights continue over Texas' new abortion law Sep 11, 2021

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On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Allyson, Patrick and Reese about the court battles over Texas' abortion law and Abbott's call for a third special session.

TribCast: A new law banning most abortions in Texas takes effect Sep 02, 2021

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On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Neelam and James about the state's new abortion law and the final days of the special session of the Texas Legislature.

TribCast: The election restrictions bill passed the Texas House. What’s next? Aug 27, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Matthew, Alexa and Cassi look back at months of political fights after the elections bill made it out of the Texas House.

TribCast: How much worse will Texas’ current COVID-19 wave get? Aug 18, 2021

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On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Karen, Cassi and James about whether the this pandemic wave will turn out to be Texas’ worst and why no Democrats have been arrested since their warrants were signed last week.

TribCast: Local officials defy Gov. Greg Abbott on mask orders as COVID-19 rages Aug 11, 2021

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In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James, Patrick and Joshua about COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals again and efforts to restore a quorum in the Texas House.

TribCast: The Texas Legislature’s first special session of 2021 ends Friday. What happens next? Aug 04, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Cassi, Jolie and Patrick about the law enforcement presence at the border and Democrats’ and Republicans’ next moves as the special session wraps up.

TribCast: Coronavirus cases climb in Texas, and realignment rocks college sports Jul 29, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Karen, Ross and Heidi about the rising COVID-19 case numbers in Texas and conference realignment in college sports.

TribCast: Texas Democrats blow up the special legislative session Jul 14, 2021

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On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa, Cassi and James about Democrats fleeing the state to fight new voting restrictions.

TribCast: Previewing the special legislative session Jul 07, 2021

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In this week's episode, Cassi speaks with Alexa and James about the upcoming special legislative session that starts July 8 in Austin.