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March 23, 2018 Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 49: Cambridge Analytica Scandal; Relationship Status: Trouble
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

The war on opioids

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's firing

Spending bill caught in partisan fight ahead of deadline

Vice President Mike Pence's bunny Marlon Bundo
And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about Cambridge Analytica scandal. Don't forget about our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
21 min
March 23, 2018 Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 49: Texas Education Agency Vows New Plan For Special Education
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

What makes the Austin bombings so terrifying?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton versus ISDs on electioneering

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Cambridge Analytica

Senate Bill 4 goes into practice in Texas
Then Brandon and Jay talk about the Texas Education Agency has sketched a new plan for educating kids with disabilities — with limited money. Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
22 min
March 07, 2018 Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 48: Former Porn Actress, Stormy Daniels, Sues President Trump
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Stormy Daniels is suing President Trump

Kellyanne Conway violates the Hatch Act

What’s up with former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg?

North Korea willing to put nuclear weapons on the table

President Trump tells some jokes at the Gridiron Dinner
And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the trouble with tariffs. Don't forget about our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
18 min
March 07, 2018 Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 48: What Does The Texas Primary Mean And Why Should You Care?
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus breakdown the Texas primaries, including what does this week’s primary mean and why should you care? Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
16 min
March 02, 2018 Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 47: Ted Cruz Used ‘The Simpsons’ To Make A Political Point
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

Attorney General Ken Paxton is still suing Obamacare?

Carlos Uresti conviction of eleven felonies

Campaign finance reports

Ted Cruz references The Simpsons to make a political point
Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
20 min
March 02, 2018 Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 47: Texan Brad Parscale Will Be Trump’s 2020 Re-Election Campaign Manager
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

Brad Parscale is tapped to run President Trump’s 2020 campaign

Jared Kushner’s security status is downgraded

U.S. appeals court believes Title VII covers discrimination around sexual orientation

HUD Secretary Ben Carson spends $31,000 on office furniture
And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the changing stances on guns. Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
18 min
February 22, 2018Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 46: Early Voting Numbers High for Democrats
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:

Early voting numbers indicate Democrats are showing up at the polls

Texas Tribune latest political poll with UT

Austin says ok to paid sick leave

Texas GOP – getting 90% of the money
Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
25 min
February 22, 2018Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 46: What to do about guns?
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

New lines in Pennsylvania Democrats potentially pick up six seats

Twice as many women running for office in 2018 than 2016

Mueller indicts Russians in 2016 elections

President Trump endorses Romney in Utah
And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through what we should do about guns. Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
18 min
February 16, 2018 Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 45: Does The Budget Really Matter?
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news
Immigration Bill starts moving—DACA still in effect says judge?
The big dig— President Trump’s infrastructure plan
House GOP look into former White House staff secretary Robert Porter
Portrait mania after the Obama's are immortalized in paint form in the National Gallery this week
And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the particulars of the budget deal, budget item by budget item, but in a fun way! Don’t forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can get it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
20 min
February 16, 2018 Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 45: Sandra Bullock Vs Dan Patrick And The Dome Is Saved!
On the latest Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas:
Where is George P. Bush? The hiding commissioner
Attorney General Ken Paxton took $84, 000 in gifts for legal defense
Houston saves the Astrodome, but is everyone happy about it?
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Vs. Sandra Bullock
Then Brandon and Jay talk about the primaries in congressional races that you should keep an eye on, including district's 2, 7 and 29. Remember you can check out our national episode of Party Politics too by downloading it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts! Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
22 min

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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…