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  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 44: Who Is Challenging Governor Abbott?

    This week’s Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk about a busy week in Texas political news: 

  • Governor Greg Abbott presents a new plan around human trafficking and using the Texas Rangers to deal with sexual misconduct in the legislature
  • Some Texas prisons have reached a deal on getting A/C
  • The Texas ethics committee publishes worst offenders for not paying fines
  • Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is in hot water...again
  • Then they talk about just who is challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's position on both the Republican and Democratic side. As always, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
    20 min
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 44: How To Pass A Budget

    On Party Politics this week,  co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus don't quite know where to begin there's so much to talk about!  

  • Stock market plummets!
  • President's staff secretary is out after two allegations of domestic violence from ex-wives
  • The Memo! Which memo? There's more than one memo? 
  • Everyone loves a parade
  • And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the latest budget deal. 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
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 43: The Senate Race, Cruz Vs. O’ Rourke

    This week'sParty Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausbring you:

  • State Republican Executive Committee censures (who else) House Speaker Joe Straus
  • Hilderbran out at Texas Facilities Commission Director
  • Texas Associated Business “dark money” scandal
  • Kay Granger possible Appropriations Chair
  • Then they get into the nuts and bolts of fundraising numbers in the race for the Senate between Beto O' Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz . As always, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
    19 min
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 43: What’s The State Of Your Union?

    On Party Politics this week,  co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus, address lots of happenings including: 

    • President Trump suggested firing special prosecutor Robert Mueller
    • Hillary Clinton's Super PAC's faith adviser accused of harassment
    • Does the FBI have a "secret society"?
    • Jay-Z Vs. President Trump: non-rap battle
    And finally, Brandon and Jay delve into President Trump's State of the Union Tuesday night. Listen to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
    21 min
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 42: The Complications Of School Finance In Texas

    On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the nuts and bolts of:

  • A sexual harassment training video which may be legalistic but also ineffective
  • George P. Bush disagrees with Governor Greg Abbott tapping Rainy Day Fund?
  • President Trump's defunct voting commission under fire around asking for Latino surnames
  • Dallas Republican party sues Democratic party to remove names
  • Then the poli sci profs will delve into why Texas' school finance system is so broken and what can be done to fix it. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
    16 min
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 42: Ladies And Gentlemen We Had A Shutdown!

    Time to talk Party Politics with co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus.

    On tap this week: 

    • U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is interviewed by Robert Mueller
    • Vice President Mike Pence in Israel
    • A Pennsylvania gerrymandering case
    • Hawaii false missile alert!  Governor couldn’t remember password to Twitter account to notify folks 
    • And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about what happened during those days when the government completely shutdown. Listen to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].
    19 min
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 41: Fundraising Winners And Losers In Texas Primaries

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausbring you the latest from the Lone Star state's political landscape:

    • Fed report says special education cap was wrong
    • Governor Greg Abbott's new tax plan
    • Maternal mortality study - it's worse than we thought
    • Redistricting and SCOTUS

    Then, Brandon and Jay will look at how the fundraising is going for Republicans and Democrats in advance of the March primaries. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].

    19 min
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 41: Have We Lost Complete Faith In The Government?

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghauswalk us through a very, very busy week on the political scene, but what's new there right?

    • Using swearwords and what that means when you're president
    • Steve Bannon plans to talk to lead Russia investigator Robert Mueller
    • President Trump - girther-gate, Stormy Daniels
    • Government shutdown - no DACA deal in sight

    And finally, Brandon and Jay explain just why your faith in the government and institutions are at an all time low. Check out our weekly Texas-centered episode too which you can subscribe to on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]. 

    18 min
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 40: Oprah 2020 And Trump Legislative Roundup

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus catch you up on what's been happening in Washington and around the world since the end of 2017:

    • Oprah 2020?
    • DACA up for discussion again
    • Sheriff Joe Arpaio runs, California Darrell Issa retires
    • Redistricting in the courts 

    And then Brandon and Jay look at President Trump's legislative roundup. Check out our weekly Texas-centered episode too, which you can subscribe to on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected]

    19 min
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 40: Arlington MLK And Texas Governor Kerfuffle; Valdez Kicks Off Campaign And More!

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausplunge into the politics of an interesting week

    • Dan Patrick says Trump greatest President since Reagan
    • Arlington MLK Parade and Abbott
    • Transportation Commissioner billed taxpayers for trips
    • Abbott backs opponent to Faircloth

    Then, Brandon and Jay will look at the Democrats squaring off in San Angelo as former Dallas County Sheriff, Lupe Valdez, kicks off her campaign for Governor of Texas. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email [email protected].

    19 min

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