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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Vikki Goodwin, Nathan Johnson, and Democrats’ Plan to Govern Texas Nov 08, 2026

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In the November 8 episode, Democratic Lieutenant Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin discusses her priorities and how she plans to address school vouchers, a THC ban, even casino gambling. And Democratic Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson explains what he’ll keep from the current AG’s office… and what he’ll dismantle. He also tells us if he plans to investigate Ken Paxton.

A Blue Tsunami Crashes Over Texas Nov 04, 2026

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There was nothing subtle about this election. Democrats blew it wide open early in the evening and never looked back. It is the first time since 1988 a Democrat won a Senate election. 1990 was the last time Texans elected a Democratic governor. And you have to go back to 1994 to find the last time a Democrat won statewide office other than governor. Now, Texas Republicans have to do something they haven’t done in a long, long time: pick up the pieces and figure out what went wrong. GUESTS Matt Angle, Democratic Strategist/Lone Star Project Founder Vinny Minchillo, Republican Consultant/Glass House Strategies Founder

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa, and Their Final Pitch to Voters Nov 01, 2026

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n the November 1 episode, Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa join Inside Texas Politics to give their final pitch to voters before the midterm elections. Go vote!

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Greg Abbott, R – Nominee for Texas Governor

Gina Hinojosa, D – Nominee for Texas Governor

Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa, and the Final Pitch to Voters Oct 30, 2026

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We are in the final hours before the midterm elections. And the leading candidates for Texas Governor, Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa, are crisscrossing the state with their final pitch to voters. Hear from them both in this episode of Y’all-itics. Go vote! GUESTS Greg Abbott, R – Nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa, D – Nominee for Texas Governor

Is Texas About to Rewrite Political History? Oct 25, 2026

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Here we go. Early voting is underway. And Democrats appear to be showing up with their enthusiasm. But what do they suggest? And as the campaigns make their final statewide pushes across Texas, we’re sitting down for a pint with a Democratic and a Republican consultant to grade the campaigns and look at the final ten days of 2026 election. GUESTS: Vinny Minchillo, Republican political consultant Jay Pritchard, Democratic political consultant

‘Inside Texas Politics’: James Talarico, Mayes Middleton, Sean Pease and the candidates closing messages Oct 23, 2026

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In the October 25 episode, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate James Talarico shares what he learned from Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz's past campaigns as he makes his final pitch to voters. Mayes Middleton, the GOP nominee for Texas Attorney General, dismisses suggestions that show a close race with his opponent. And Sean Pease, the president of the Dallas Police Association, reveals why the influential organization is now the latest advocate to save Dallas City Hall.

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Gina Hinojosa, Jimmy Blacklock, Maggie Ellis, and the Final Push Before Early Voting Begins Oct 16, 2026

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In the October 18 episode, Democratic nominee for Governor Gina Hinojosa tells us why she thinks Governor Greg Abbott is “scared” and she addresses some recent Republican attacks on her record. And we highlight the race for Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court between Republican Jimmy Blacklock, who is hoping voters elect him to the position after being appointed by the Governor, and Maggie Ellis, who is hoping to become the state’s first ever female Chief Justice.

Cows, Crops & Cloud Computing: The Race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner Oct 16, 2026

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Texans have the opportunity to select the state’s 13th Agriculture Commissioner in the midterm election. And it’s a big job in Texas, from helping farmers and ranchers grow and sell their product, to protecting consumers through safeguards such as pesticide regulation, to administering federal nutrition programs in public schools. But the key issue in this race might just be data centers. In this episode of Y’all-itics, hear from the two main candidates, Democrat Clayton Tucker and Republican Nate Sheets.

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Nathan Johnson, Barry Wernick, Andy Sommerman, and the Races that are Heating Up Weeks Before the Midterms Oct 11, 2026

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In the October 11 episode, Democratic nominee for Attorney General Nathan Johnson explains why he thinks undecided voters will swing the race in his direction and why he’s targeting his opponent in a major, statewide ad blitz. And the two candidates running for Dallas County Commissioner District 2 – Republican Barry Wernick and Democrat Andy Sommerman – discuss their campaigns with a focus on the proposed property tax increase that promises to be top of mind for voters.

The Decorated Former FBI Agent and His New High-Stakes Mission Oct 11, 2026

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It’s a lengthy resume. U.S. Army infantry officer. Section Chief for Counterterrorism. FBI Special Agent in Charge of the D.C. and Dallas Field Offices. Now retired from the FBI, Matthew DeSarno could have picked his job in the private sector. But he chose instead to become a… columnist. DeSarno argues that the rule of law is slowly eroding in our country and it could cause permanent damage, so writing is his new high-stakes mission. As the Jasons learned over a cold one with DeSarno at Union Bear Brewing Company in Plano, his new gig began with a letter to his daughters. We also wanted to know what’s the one thing he believed in while working for the FBI that he no longer trusts. GUEST Matthew DeSarno, DMN Contributing Columnist

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