Party Politics

By Houston Public Media

Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rotting

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The podcast currently has 309 episodes available.

Party Politics episodes:

November 15, 2024 Trump 2.0: Game-Changing Appointments and Policy Shifts You Need to Know
his week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Donald Trump's appointments for his upcoming second term, what an immigration plan may look like with the new presidential term, Trump's push for U.S. Senate to allow recess appointments, who will be the next Texas Speaker of the House, and the over a thousand new bills filed by Texas lawmakers ahead of 2025.NATIONAL TOPICSPresident Elect Donald Trump begins 2nd term appointments.The reality of a new immigration plan for America.Trump pushes Senate for recess appointments.Election for Senate Majority Leader.TEXAS TOPICSWho will be the Texas Speaker of the House?Texas lawmakers file more than a thousand new bills ahead of 2025 session.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].
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November 08, 2024 2024 Election: Is America Turning Deeper Red? Exploring the Shifting Political Landscape.
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss massive spending during the election cycle, 2024 election results, will a Donald Trump presidency realign America, Harris campaign mistakes, why abortion was not a motivating issue, Governor Greg Abbotts rally for school choice and low voter turnout in Harris County.NATIONAL TOPICS$10 billion election battle.Will Donald Trump's win realign America?Was Tim Walz the right choice for Vice President?What were the mistakes of the Harris campaign?Why didn't the abortion issue work for Democrats?Election demographic results.TEXAS TOPICSTexas bleeds red this election.Governor Greg Abbot rallies for school choice.LOCAL TOPICLow Harris County voter 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].
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November 01, 2024 Countdown to Election Day
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide an update on early voting as we head into the final days before the election. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's closing argument and the rally at Madison Square Garden, Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument, where Joe Biden has been, an update on the Texas Senate race, and more Texas politics.NATIONAL TOPICSEarly Voting Turnout Update.Donald Trump's tale of two arguments.Vice President Kamala Harris' Closing Argument.Where is president Joe Biden?TEXAS TOPICSTexas Senate race final thoughts.Will the Texas House of Representatives flip?LOCALFort Bend Commissioner Candidate Tarel Patel's scandal.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].
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October 24, 2024 Could VP Kamala Harris' trip to Houston impact voter turnout in the upcoming election?
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas voter registration boom, Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Houston, Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Ted Cruz, the paused execution of death row inmate Robert Robinson, and a feud between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins.TEXAS TOPICSMajor Boom in Texas voter registrations.Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to Houston.Donald Trump endorses Senator Ted Cruz.Paused execution of Texas death row inmate Robert Robinson.LOCAL TOPICHouston Mayor John Whitmire vs. City Controller Chris Hollins.
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October 18, 2024 A review of the recent Texas senate debate and the significant election battles to monitor.
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the Texas Senate Debate, discuss Donald Trump's impromptu dancing at a recent town hall, an anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional, Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller testifying in a criminal case, and elections to watch in Texas.NATIONAL TOPICSDonald Trump turns DJTEXAS TOPICSTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to testify.Texas anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional.Texas election races to watch.Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to meet at University of Texas vs. University of Georgia football game.DEEPTexas Senate DebateIn 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].
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October 11, 2024 Major donations, cross-party endorsements and an upcoming debate heat up the Texas Senate race.
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include Colin Allred and Ted Cruz's cross-party Texas Senate Race endorsements, major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race, Attorney General Ken Paxton suing TikTok and filing an appeal on the gun ban at the State Fair of Texas, the Supreme Court upholding the Texas abortion ban law and upcoming visits to Texas in support of Senate race candidates and more Texas politics.National TopicsSupreme Court upholds the Texas abortion ban.Texas TopicsBoth Colin Allred and Ted Cruz receive cross-party endorsements.Major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race.Upcoming political visits to Texas.Ken Paxton appeals gun ban at State Fair of Texas.Ken Paxton sues TikTok for data sharing of minors.Lt. Governor Dan Patrick calls for CenterPoint's CEO to resign.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].
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October 04, 2024 Could a port strike and tensions in the Middle East upend the 2024 election?
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include the vice presidential debate, potential political fallout behind the port strike, tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Texas' rise in voter registrations, and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the border.NATIONAL TOPICSTensions in the Middle East.Port Strike Underway.Hurricane Helene Aftermath.Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz debate.Vice President Kamala Harris visits the border.Senator James Cornyn runs for GOP Leader.TEXAS TOPICSTexas registered voters surpass $18 million.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].
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September 20, 2024 Trump's
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats. Trump Hates Taylor Swift! TEXAS TOPICS Liz Cheney endorses Texas Democrat Colin Allred.Texas Speaker race: Reps. Smithee and Ramos join the chat. Mayor John Whitmire's first city address. 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].
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April 26, 2024 GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers
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].
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April 19, 2024 Is Mike Johnson’s job in jeopardy?
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].
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FAQs about Party Politics:

How many episodes does Party Politics have?

The podcast currently has 309 episodes available.