Party Politics

In this special episode of Party Politics, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk political scandal.  They describe the scandals that have complicated the Trump Administration, draw on some historical parallels of past presidential scandals, and talk about the implications to American democracy and the rule of law.  In the big picture wrap-up, Jay and Brandon talk about how the Trump Administration stacks up on scandals, the likelihood of impeachment, and the impact of all the malfeasance on the brand of the Republican Party. 

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

• Trump donations to TX Republicans
• 3D Guns?
• Austin city name change?
• Beto-Cruz Debates
• SD 19 sorta shocker?

National: 

• Trump threatens shutdown
• Trump v Koch
• Manfort trial
• Facebook finds evidence of disinformation campaign
• Bigfoot!

Brandon and Jay talk about the race for Texas Ag Commissioner.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

• Texas health building invaded by mold, raising health concerns
• Austin State Hospital 127 sick
• Fetal burial remains trial ends
• Abbott tracker called out!
• Patrick: No plans to debate Collier/against Red Flag laws

National: 

• Pompeo to testify about Trump summits/Trump v Iran
• Cohen Tapes/Carter Page FISA
• Maria Butina: Spy
• Trump considering revoking security clearances
• Farm Aid—This time it’s not Willie and Mellencamp—but Trump

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

This week, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are taking a “summer vacation” from politics but they wanted to share a new podcast presented by Houston Public Media.  It’s called "Stories from the Storm" and it’s conversations with community leaders, public servants, and everyday Houstonians who reflect – nearly a year later - on Hurricane Harvey and how the storm changed their lives. 

In this first episode, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale (a Houston icon and founder of the store Gallery Furniture) and store manager Anthony Lebedzinski tell the story of how Gallery Furniture came to be a place of refuge during Harvey, including harrowing water rescues that helped bring displaced Houstonians to the store.

You can subscribe to the podcast and watch a video of this conversation and nine others at houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey.

We’ll be back on the political bandwagon next week.  I wonder if there will be anything to talk about? 

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

• Jenkins blames Cruz for not making ballot
• U.S. Senate Debate?
• Fundraising roundup
• Breitbart poll
• Vet school debate?

National: 

• Pruitt!
• NATO Visit
• British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns
• Trump WH misses the deadline to reunite families

Brandon and Jay talk about President Trump Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

• ‘Abolish ICE’? Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke isn’t so sure
• CD 27 race
• Gov. Greg Abbott power expansion through rules?
• Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers 10 metal detectors to Santa Fe ISD

National: 

• DNC officials to scale back the role of 'superdelegates' in the presidential nomination
• Mexican election
• President Donald Trump fake phone call

Brandon and Jay talk about the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and fall out? Will it reshape Texas Sen Race? 

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

National: 

Brandon and Jay talk about the Supreme Court moving in a conservative direction.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

National: 

Brandon and Jay talk about immigration bills, child separation at U.S. border.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

• Jimmy v. Ted! game on
• Texas School safety committee
• Immigration looking to Texas to house children in tent facilities 
• GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL Texas in the mix as part of 2026 World Cup

National:

• Trump-Kim summit
• G7 drama
• Net Neutrality ends
• SCOTUS upholds Ohio voter purge
• Immigration bills see the floor

Brandon and Jay talk about the Trump Kim summit, the Texas school safety committee, the country's immigration issues, and the World Cup!

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

• George P Bush and “doctored report”
• Texas leads in removing Confederate symbols
• Gov. Greg Abbott fallout from school safety/guns plan
• Ted Cruz and Jimmy Kimmel: one-on-one

National:

• Can President Trump pardon himself?
• Special counsel Robert Mueller accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering
• California primaries
• President Donald Trump cancels Eagles’ White House celebration a day before the visit

Brandon and Jay talk about what the U.S. Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision means for religious refusal laws in Texas.

You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.