Party Politics

You can listen to this week’s episode of NEXT QUESTION with Ernie Manouse in the audio above.

Below, you can find audio, video and photos of the various stories discussed on the show.

Beyond the Story:

Party Politics hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina

Learn more about discussed topics below:

https://www.pbs.org/video/2020-state-of-the-union-special-nhlpkd/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-is-acquitted-of-the-1st-article-of-impeachment

https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/iowa/

From the Vault:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C61wB6DTwiA

JUDY staring Renee Zellweger

Pop Culture Conclave:

Dustin Chase, Eddie Robinson & Justin McKee join Ernie each week to share their thoughts and views on Movies, Music & Digital Media.  Here are just some of the topics they talk about this week:

RodeoHouston Concert lineup: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Visit-the-Rodeo/Music-Concerts/Concert-Lineup

OVERCAST:

To learn more about the Overcast app, click HERE 

Birds of Prey:

https://youtu.be/x3HbbzHK5Mc

List of the 2020 Oscar Nominees

You can always find out what Dustin thinks of any current film by following him on twitter at @texasartfilm or on the website TexasArtFilm.net

Skyline Sessions:

Skyline Sessions producer Troy Schulz brings us the song "Broken Days" by J.D. Pinkus 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BTTjLqxkD0

For more Skyline Sessions visit HERE

And that ends another episode of Next Question with Ernie Manouse…

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This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the troubles tallying the vote in the Iowa Caucus, analyze the aftermath of Trump's Senate acquittal in the impeachment trial, and provide an update on the Coronavirus crisis. During this week’s episode, Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

• Iowa Caucuses 
• Impeachment trial
• Coronavirus
• Super Bowl mistake

TEXAS TOPICS:

• Log Cabin Rs denied spot at Convention
• Federal fundraising roundup
• State 30 day fundraising report roundup

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the final days of questioning in President Trump's Impeachment Trial, and consider the political implications behind Friday's crucial Senate vote on the ability to call witnesses to the stand. During this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon recap the latest developments in Texas politics, and provide a breaking news update on the special election in House District 28. With the Democratic Iowa Caucuses less than four days away, #PartyPoliticsPod co-hosts offer their insights on the leading Democratic Presidential candidates, and breakdown the various obstacles and factors Iowa voters will face as they head to the polls next week. 

NATIONAL TOPICS:

• 2020 Presidential Round-up: Iowa Caucuses 
• President Trump's Middle East Peace Plan
• New Space Force Logo

TEXAS TOPICS:

• Rep. Escobar to give Democratic State of the Union response
• Lt. Governor Dan Patrick hints about changing Senate rules
• Texas AFL-CIO backs Rep. Cisneros
• U.S. Senate Roundup
• Special election results! 
• Even Ted Cruz has a podcast!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

The impeachment trial of President Trump is officially underway in the Senate this week, and although the 2020 Presidential Election may still be months away, the Texas Primaries are just right around the corner!  That's why this week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are walking us through the first few days of the Impeachment Trial in the United States Senate, and recapping some of the week's biggest news stories in Texas politics. With the Iowa Caucuses less than two weeks away, Jeronimo and Brandon breakdown why Texas has become a center of national attention in the 2020 Election cycle, and discuss some of the state's most competitive Congressional and Legislative races ahead of the March Primaries. 

NATIONAL TOPICS:

• 2020 Presidential Round-Up:  Iowa Caucuses coming up! 
• Infighting between Democratic Candidates: Michael Bloomberg campaign funds, NYT endorsement, Clinton slams Sanders

TEXAS TOPICS:

• President Trump is back in Texas
• Early voting for House District 28 (Fort Bend), House District 100 (Dallas), House District 148 (North Houston)
• Democrats fighting for Congressional District 2, again!
• GOP State Chair Race
• Pete Olsen backs Pierce Bush in Congressional District 32

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a step back on the weekly rundown of the biggest news stories in Texas and National politics, to give us a 360 view on where Texas is going to be at the end of the year, and if "Texas will actually turn blue in 2020." Throughout this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon breakdown the most competitive House and Senate districts in the upcoming Texas Primaries, and the numerous factors and variables that are expected to play a major role in the outcome of each 2020 election race.

In this week's #PartyPoliticsPod, Brandon and Jeronimo address the following topics:

•  Political analysis on whether or not "Texas will turn blue in 2020."
  
  • Most competitive districts across the state
  • Most promising candidates in each race
• Why Texas has gained national attention for being a "battleground" state
  • Changing demographics, voter turnout, polling, etc.
• What's on the ballot for the upcoming Texas Primaries: 
  • U.S. President
  • U.S. Senate 
  • U.S. House
  • Railroad Commissioner 
  • Supreme Court of Texas
  • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
  • State Board of Education
  • Texas Senate
  • Texas House

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are BACK in the studio this week to give us the latest on the U.S. - Iran conflict, and to recap all things U.S. and Texas politics! In the first #PartyPoliticsPod of 2020, Brandon and Jeronimo discuss the most recent developments surrounding the U.S. - Iran conflict , including the political implications behind the U.S. military strikes that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and President Trump's decision to deploy 3,000 more troops to the Middle East earlier this week. In this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon also break down the latest news from the 2020 Presidential Campaign trail, including Julián Castro's decision to end his Presidential bid, as well as  the most pivotal developments in Texas politics ahead of the 2020 Primaries. 

NATIONAL TOPICS: 

• 2020 Presidential Round-Up:  Julián Castro out, Lincoln Chafee in, Joe Biden and Mayor Pete visit Texas
• Impeachment update
• Phil Roe Leaving Congress
• Axios poll on 2024

TEXAS TOPICS:

• Texas gains Congressional seats
• Texas Democratic Party lawsuit
• Senate Race:  Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and heritage comments
• Governor Abbott vs. Austin, round 300

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

The Senate Impeachment Trial is officially underway and this week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are walking us through the final weeks of politics in 2019!  In this week's episode, Brandon and Jeronimo consider the next steps in the Impeachment Trial against President Trump and offer their insights on what to expect in the weeks to come as the trial moves into 2020. Ahead of the final Democratic Presidential Debate of the year, Brandon and Jeronimo also provide an analysis on the 7 Democratic Candidates that made the cut for Thursday night's Presidential debate, and the political implications of the remaining Democratic Candidates moving forward into 2020. 

NATIONAL TOPICS:

• 2020 Presidential Round-Up: Bloomberg Problems, Bernie Sanders and Baseball, Biden in San Antonio
• Van Drew switching parties
• USMCA trade deal reached
• Spending deal reached

TEXAS TOPICS:

• Houston city elections
• George P. Bush:  Santa Ana and the Alamo
• George P. Bush:  Fail to disclose interest ties
• DSCC endorses Glenn Hagar
• Governor Abbott:  “Get a rope”

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by a very special guest for a year in review of the biggest political moments of Texas and National politics in 2019 !  It’s been a crazy year in politics – almost too crazy to keep up with— and that’s why Brandon and Jeronimo asked a very special guest and former co-host JAY AIYER in to help them assess the most pivotal political events of the year, and the political implications of each news story.

In this special edition episode, Brandon, Jeronimo, and Jay each pick the moments they believe changed the course of the year in politics, and the discuss the breaking news stories they predict having an impact on the 2020 elections. 

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina breakdown the latest breaking news updates from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Campaign Trail, and offer their insights on Kamala Harris' shocking decision to drop of out the 2020 Presidential race earlier this week. As this very busy year in politics comes to an end, Jeronimo and Brandon walk us through the most recent updates from some of Texas' most competitive races ahead of the 2020 Texas Primaries, and discuss the potential outcomes of the impeachment process following Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement on Thursday, asking the House Judiciary Committee to proceed with drafting the articles of Impeachment against President Trump.  

NATIONAL TOPICS:

• 2020 Presidential Updates:  Joe Sestak, Steve Bullock,  Kamala Harris OUT 
• President Trump in London
• Georgia Governor appoints new Senator
• President Trump Tweets Rocky photo

TEXAS TOPICS:

• Texas Senate panel to review art
• Rep. Rick Miller OUT!
• Chip Roy vs. Wendy Davis in Congressional District 21
• Did Ted Cruz kill the Baby Yoda meme? 

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a look at the biggest moments from Wednesday night's 5th Democratic Presidential Debates, and consider the political implications of each candidate's performances as we get closer and closer to the 2020 Democratic Primaries. On this week's #PartyPoliticsPod, Jeronimo and Brandon offer their insights on the greatest takeaways from this week's Impeachment Hearings, including the live testimony from U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and describe events leading up to the infamous "#Fartgate" on Capitol Hill.

Stay tuned towards the end of this week's #PartyPoliticsPod, when Brandon and Jeronimo discuss their newfound fascination with Kanye West following his performance at Lakewood Church in Houston over the weekend! 

NATIONAL TOPICS:

• 2020 Presidential Round-Up:  Biden, Warren expanding Texas staff, Trump returns
• Impeachment Update:  Testimony ends
• Louisiana Governor Race
• President Trump health checkup!
• #Fartgate

TEXAS TOPICS:

• Can Dennis Bonnen remove Rep. Nevarez as Committee Chair?
• Joe Straus calls on SCOTUS to protect workplace rights
• New GOP PAC
• Yeezy in Houston

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. Party Politics is produced by Sophie Moll, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.