This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the republicans choosing a new Speaker of the House of Representatives, what to expect from the upcoming Trump presidency, the dynamics of the 2025 Texas Legislature, how Governor Abbot and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plan to work with the Texas House of Representatives and will gambling finally come to Texas.NATIONAL TOPICSGOP chooses speaker the new Speaker of the House.Preview of Trump Presidency.TEXAS TOPICSTexas legislature session dynamics.Big 3: Abbot, Patrick & The House.Gambling in Texas?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].

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how the United States is more polarized than ever, why polarization is at an all-time high, the connection between partisan behaviors and social media, political resentment and anxiety, the implications of polarization and possible solutions.TOPICS:The United States is more politically polarized than ever.Why is polarization at an all-time high?The connection between partisan behavior and social media.Political resentment and anxiety.Should there be a return of the Fairness Doctrine?The implications of polarization.Possible solutions to polarization.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].

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the implications of Syria's collapse on Biden's presidency and Trump's upcoming presidency, Cabinet pick Tulsi Gabbard's controversial connection with Bashar al-Assad, TX Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's desire to band THC, Texas House Democrats electing Gene Wu as Caucus Chair, and the latest on the Texas Speaker race.NATIONAL TOPICS:The implications of Syria’s collapse on Biden’s presidency and Trump’s upcoming presidency.Cabinet pick Tulsi Gabbard’s under spotlight for Bashar al-Assad connection.TEXAS TOPICS:Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina switches parties.Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick looks to ban THC.Texas House Democratic Caucus elects Gene Wu as Caucus Chair.Latest on Texas Speaker Race.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].

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden, President-elect Donald Trump's Texan cabinet nominees and his potentially troublesome nominees, the final congressional election results for Congress showing a slim GOP lead, Governor Greg Abbott's threat to pull funding for Texas Children's Hospital over a doctor's TikTok, and an update on the Texas Speaker's race.NATIONAL TOPICS:After final election results, GOP holds a slim lead in Congress.Biden’s Broken Pardon Promise.Potentially troublesome Cabinet nominees.TEXAS TOPICS:Trump’s Texan Cabinet nominees.Governor Greg Abbott threatens Texas Children’s Hospital Funding over a doctor’s TikTok.Texas Speaker's Race update.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].

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss early history of border politics, how immigration is linked with the economy, why America's immigration system is broken, the U.S. Senate killing a potential solution to immigration in 2018, and how Texas' border issues have become nationally potent political issues.NATIONAL POLITICSThe potent political issue of the border.Immigration and its links to the economy.Why is the immigration system broken?Senate kills the 2018 Immigration plan.Will border issues shift the Latino vote in the future?TEXAS POLITICSThe Texas border issue is a national issue.Border State Governors Met in Texas to discuss reforms.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].

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Elon Musk and President- elect Donald Trump's visit to Texas, Trump's plan to declare mass deportations a national emergency, the end game to Trump's nominees, restructuring of the Democratic party on the national and state levels and Governor Greg Abbott's executive order to combat Chinese espionage.NATIONAL TOPICSElon Musk and President- Elect Donald Trump visit Texas.Trump to declare national emergency to deploy mass deportations.What is Trump's end game with nominations?DNC Chair Jamie Harrison will not seek a second term.TEXAS TOPICSTexas Democratic Chair Gilberto Hinojosa steps down Texas Gov.Abbott issues executive order against Chinese espionage.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].

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].

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].

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].

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.