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10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026 Jan 06, 2026

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For this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.

Republican Statewide Candidates Dec 30, 2025

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As the TribCast team takes a holiday break, we bring you this recording from The Texas Tribune Festival of interviews with three Republican candidates for statewide office.

One-on-One with James Talarico Dec 23, 2025

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As the TribCast team takes a holiday break, we bring you this recording of Matthew's interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico from The Texas Tribune Festival.
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TEA and Texas education Dec 16, 2025

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The rise in state takeovers of school districts
Tribune education reporters join TribCast to unpack the recent spate of state takeovers of school districts and what it says about our systems for measuring academic performance.

The 2026 Texas primary slate is set Dec 09, 2025

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With the candidate filing deadline behind us, TribCast digs into the musical chairs that awaits voters in 2026.

Did Texas quietly help its child care crisis? Dec 02, 2025

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In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison and early learning advocate David Feigen about the shortage of affordable child care in Texas and how the school voucher program may or might not help.

Redistricting goes to the Supreme Court Nov 25, 2025

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What congressional map will Texas be using for the fast-approaching 2026 midterms? It's up to the Supreme Court to decide.

Dade Phelan on the state of the GOP Nov 18, 2025

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In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor are joined live at The Texas Tribune Festival by former House Speaker Dade Phelan. He discusses his exit from elected office and his concerns about the state of Texas politics.

Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust Nov 11, 2025

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Kate Rogers joins TribCast to discuss her decision to resign from leading the organization that oversees the Alamo historic site amid political pressure

The neediest Texans are feeling the pain of the government shutdown Nov 04, 2025

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Texas Tribune reporters Terri Langford and Gabby Birenbaum join the Tribcast to discuss how Texans are coping with the loss of SNAP benefits, chaos at airports and rising health care premiums amid partisan fighting in Washington.

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