Party Politics is currently on hiatus. It will return in September 2024.
Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping t
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Party Politics is currently on hiatus. It will return in September 2024.
Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping t
... more4.8
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The podcast currently has 302 episodes available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Biden gives remarks on abortion
Gonzales calls peers 'scumbags'
Is Trump immune?
TEXAS TOPICS
Petition to oust Travis County DA
DEEP
Texas election preview
Party Politics will take a break for the summer and return in September 2024.
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Johnson speakership under threat?
Tension in Middle East
Trump criminal trial
TEXAS TOPICS
Dan Patrick's interim charges
Lina Hidalgo wants to change county contracts
DEEP
Fundraising: Cruz vs. Allred
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu
Trump: Leave abortion to states
Arizona abortion ban
TEXAS TOPICS
Justice John Devine in court controversy
Dade Phelan under political pressure
DEEP
Houston mayor John Whitmire's first 100 days
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Johnson faces threat to speakership
Retirements mount in Congress
Trump selling "God Bless the USA" bibles
Do Trump trials matter?
TEXAS TOPICS
Oliverson challenges Phelan
Texas Medical Board upholds abortion rules
DEEP
Felony fraud charges dropped against Ken Paxton
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Biden on fundraising tour
Trump threatens "bloodbath"
Willis in ongoing trial saga
McCaul sorry for vulgarity
TEXAS TOPICS
Vicente Gonzales stokes backlash
Matt Rinaldi steps aside
Houston mayor settles with firefighters
DEEP
SB4 in limbo
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout.
DISCUSSION POINTS
Why is turnout so low?
The Latino electorate
What characterizes a voter?
Overhaul of voting laws
How to increase turnout
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Nikki Haley drops out
Trump stays on states' ballots
Sinema won't seek reelection
Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leader
Texas-themed State of the Union?
TEXAS TOPICS
Texas primary results
Jackson-Lee survives primary
Ogg ousted as D.A.
Thierry headed for runoff
Allred takes on Cruz
Abbott and Paxton get revenge
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again
Trump wins South Carolina, Michigan
Biden wins Michigan
TEXAS TOPICS
Trump and Biden visit border
Rick Perry backs Dade Phelan
DEEP
Primary analysis
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Trump hush-money trial set for March
Noem, DeSantis on Trump VP shortlist
Trump crashes Sneaker Con
TEXAS TOPICS
Jackson-Lee vs. Edwards
Thierry takes heat from Dems
Ogg vs. Teare
Hull fights to hold seat
Paxton legal saga continues
In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
The podcast currently has 302 episodes available.