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April 02, 2024 Texas GOP picks a fight with H-E-B | Puro Politics
The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement.

*Suggested reading:*
H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S.

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30 min
March 26, 2024 Law professor Al Kauffman on SB4 | Puro Politics
St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.

Required Reading:
Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic.

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37 min
March 19, 2024 Tony Gonzales takes on The AK Guy | Puro Politics
San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.

Required Reading:
'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales

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36 min
March 06, 2024 Primary election recap | Puro Politics
Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.

Suggested Reading:
Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary

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34 min
February 27, 2024 279. Primary preview with Jon Taylor | Puro Politics
UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.

Required Reading:
As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz
2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide

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41 min
February 20, 2024 278. IBC Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis Nixon | Puro Politics
IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy.

Suggested reading:
Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy

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40 min
February 06, 2024 277. City Council's code of conduct | Puro Politics
Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior.

Required reading:
City Council's new Code of Conduct

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27 min
January 30, 2024 276. The bid to unseat Ted Cruz | Puro Politics
U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff.

Required Reading:
Gutierrez launches Senate campaign
Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border?

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30 min
January 23, 2024 275. District Court Judge Ron Rangel | Puro Politics
District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County.

Required Reading:
City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders

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39 min
January 09, 2024 274. Charles Hood forced out as Fire Chief | Puro Politics
Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate.

REQUIRED READING:
Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive comments
Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest

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41 min

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A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about…