Party Politics is taking a quick break from summer hiatus to cover the most recent political events and breaking news in local and national politics. Co-host Brandon Rottinghaus is joined by guest co-host and fellow University of Houston Political Science professor Jerónimo Cortina, to analyze the first two rounds of the Democratic Presidential debates. Brandon and Jerónimo also update us on the most recent changes in the Texas Legislature and predict how these changes could impact the 2020 Texas midterm election.

Party Politics will officially return from summer hiatus on September 6 with a new co-host joining Brandon! Stay tuned for the announcement!

NATIONAL TOPICS

• Winners and Losers of the first Democratic Presidential debates
• State of play for 2020 Presidential election
• What to expect for 3rd Democratic Presidential debate in Houston

TEXAS TOPICS

• Empower Texans allegations against Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen
• Political landscape of 2020 Texas midterm election
• Predictions for the 87th Texas Legislature

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