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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Richard Hayes, Sheryl Cole, Cody Harris, and Punishing Democrats Aug 30, 2025

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In the August 31 episode, state Representative Richard Hayes explains why he wants voters to change the definition of a quorum. State Representative Sheryl Cole responds to the punishment Republicans are debating for the quorum breakers. And state Representative Cody Harris discusses his legislation that puts a temporary stop to moving water out of east Texas.

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, John McQueeney, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and the new political map in Texas Aug 22, 2025

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In the August 24 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson reveals how some lawmakers may divvy up offices now that Republicans have passed the redistricting map in Texas. State Rep. John McQueeney tells us what punishment Republicans are considering for the Democrats who left the state. And Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert discusses their $5 billion budget and possible layoffs.

“Strong A$$ B****” (her words, not ours) Aug 22, 2025

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If you’re like us, you love podcasts that come with a language warning. For this episode of Y’all-itics, you’ve been warned. Congresswoman Julie Johnson joins the Jasons for a cold one at her favorite Dallas watering hole. And the Democrat got candid on everything from how lawmakers might divvy up offices now that the Republican redistricting map has passed, to why you should expect to hear a lot more about the Epstein files in September. And then there’s the “cocktail caucus” she helped form to bring the left and right together over a couple of cold ones.

The Shark Tank Billionaire Trying to Defang American Politics Aug 17, 2025

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There’s another billionaire who is getting active in American politics. But this is different. Daniel Lubetzky, the son of a holocaust survivor and founder of the company behind KIND Bars, started the Builders Movement with a goal to help voters learn how to think in politics, not what to think. And the key to it all is technology that counteracts algorithms and extremism in American politics. They’ve already found success in other states and it’s coming to Texas next. In this episode of Y’all-itics, Lubetzky shares a deeply personal story to explain why he's trying to get voters to adopt a “builder’s mindset.” GUESTS Daniel Lubetzky, Builders Movement Founder Tori Larned, Builders Movement Senior Communications Manager

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jasmine Crockett, Abraham George, John H. Bucy III, and the Special Session that Ended Early Aug 15, 2025

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In the August 17 episode, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett reveals the one thing that would get her to consider a U.S. Senate campaign. Abraham George, chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, lays out why the party wants to also redistrict the Texas House. And state Representative John H. Bucy III explains the two reasons why Texas Democrats believe they won big in the redistricting battle. GUESTS U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-30th District Abraham George, Republican Party of Texas Chairman State Representative John H. Bucy III, D-District 136

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Texas Democrats, Shelley Luther, Kevin Kiley, and the Redistricting Battle That’s Getting Ugly Aug 08, 2025

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In the August 10 episode, leading Texas Democrats explain why they’re risking arrest and their livelihoods. State Rep. Shelley Luther tells us why she thinks lawmakers who leave the state to stall legislative action should face even stiffer penalties. And U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley, a Republican from California’s 3rd District, spells out why he’s trying to ban mid-decade redistricting. GUESTS State Representative Rafael Anchia, D-District 103 State Representative Ann Johnson, D-District 134 State Representative Chris Turner, D-District 101 State Representative Gene Wu, D-District 137 State Representative Shelley Luther, R-District 62 U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley, R-California’s 3rd District

Arrest Warrants, Lawsuits, and the FBI: The Texas Redistricting Battle is Getting Ugly Aug 08, 2025

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It’s been five days since Democrats left Texas to deny quorum in the Texas House and stall redistricting legislation. There has been a non-stop whirlwind of activity and developments since they left. In this early release episode of Y’all-itics, leading Democrats explain why they’re risking arrest and their livelihoods. Puck political reporter Abby Livingston will tell you where the battle is headed next. And a California Republican spells out why he’s trying to ban mid-decade redistricting. Guests Abby Livingston, Puck Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California’s 3rd District

The Texas Water War Leading to Lawsuits and Legislation Aug 03, 2025

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A plan to drill wells into an east Texas aquifer has led to angry public hearings, lawsuits, even new legislation lawmakers are trying to add to the special session agenda. East Texas residents say the wealthy businessman’s project would drain their water for his profit, while leaving their communities high and dry. In this episode of Y’all-itics, WFAA Senior Crime and Justice reporter Rebecca Lopez explains how an old law known as the “rule of capture” is at the heart of this dispute and why so many folks fear the outcome of this case could impact drinking water across Texas. Rebecca’s latest story: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-investor-kyle-bass-faces-opposition-over-plan-to-pump-15b-gallons-of-water-a-year/287-d8515481-f6c9-49e8-8911-33a1b56d05cd GUEST Rebecca Lopez, WFAA Senior Crime and Justice Reporter

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Gene Wu, Salman Bhojani, Beth Van Duyne, and the new Republican Map Aug 01, 2025

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In the August 3 episode, the chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, State Rep. Gene Wu, says the new GOP congressional map calls for “extraordinary action.” State Rep. Salman Bhojani explains why he and other Democrats were looking for allies in New Mexico. And Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne tells us why she doesn’t think any district is safe and how Texans can soon find jobs. GUESTS State Representative Gene Wu, D-District 137 State Representative Salman Bhojani, D-District 92 U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne, R-24th District

‘Dropping a city out of the sky.’ The Lawsuit that Could Slow New Home Building in Texas Jul 27, 2025

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One of the nation’s largest homebuilders is suing the smallest county in Texas over a planned development, even though Texas desperately needs new homes. The issue is who pays for the water, the roads, the damage from heavy trucks, and all the infrastructure associated with a huge, new development: the builder or the residents who already live in the county? In this episode of Y’all-itics, WFAA reporter Cole Sullivan discusses his extensive reporting on the issue and explains why if the county wins, homebuilders could be scared away, but if the developer wins, Texas residents could once again be stuck paying for something they don’t own and aren’t even using. (Cole’s “Boomtown” story: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/special-reports/boomtown-dfw/lawsuit-rockwall-county-dr-horton-statewide-growth-implications/287-1579262b-138a-4692-927a-bb92982bff52) Guest Cole Sullivan, WFAA Reporter

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