Party Politics

By Houston Public Media

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 Rotting

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How many episodes does Party Politics have?

The podcast currently has 351 episodes available.

Party Politics episodes:

April 26, 2024 GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Biden gives remarks on abortion
Gonzales calls peers 'scumbags'
Is Trump immune?
TEXAS TOPICS
Petition to oust Travis County DA
DEEP
Texas election preview
Party Politics will take a break for the summer and return in September 2024.
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].
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April 19, 2024 Is Mike Johnson’s job in jeopardy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Johnson speakership under threat?
Tension in Middle East
Trump criminal trial
TEXAS TOPICS
Dan Patrick's interim charges
Lina Hidalgo wants to change county contracts
DEEP
Fundraising: Cruz vs. Allred
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].
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April 12, 2024 A look at John Whitmire’s first 100 days as Houston mayor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu
Trump: Leave abortion to states
Arizona abortion ban
TEXAS TOPICS
Justice John Devine in court controversy
Dade Phelan under political pressure
DEEP
Houston mayor John Whitmire's first 100 days
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].
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March 29, 2024 Ken Paxton cuts deal to avoid criminal trial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Johnson faces threat to speakership
Retirements mount in Congress
Trump selling "God Bless the USA" bibles
Do Trump trials matter?
TEXAS TOPICS
Oliverson challenges Phelan
Texas Medical Board upholds abortion rules
DEEP
Felony fraud charges dropped against Ken Paxton
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].
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27min
March 22, 2024 Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Biden on fundraising tour
Trump threatens "bloodbath"
Willis in ongoing trial saga
McCaul sorry for vulgarity
TEXAS TOPICS
Vicente Gonzales stokes backlash
Matt Rinaldi steps aside
Houston mayor settles with firefighters
DEEP
SB4 in limbo
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].
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March 15, 2024 Addressing low voter turnout in Texas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout.
DISCUSSION POINTS
Why is turnout so low?
The Latino electorate
What characterizes a voter?
Overhaul of voting laws
How to increase 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].
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March 08, 2024 Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Nikki Haley drops out
Trump stays on states' ballots
Sinema won't seek reelection
Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leader
Texas-themed State of the Union?
TEXAS TOPICS
Texas primary results
Jackson-Lee survives primary
Ogg ousted as D.A.
Thierry headed for runoff
Allred takes on Cruz
Abbott and Paxton get revenge
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].
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March 01, 2024 Texas primary election preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again
Trump wins South Carolina, Michigan
Biden wins Michigan
TEXAS TOPICS
Trump and Biden visit border
Rick Perry backs Dade Phelan
DEEP
Primary analysis
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].
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February 23, 2024 Texas incumbents face off against challengers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
Trump hush-money trial set for March
Noem, DeSantis on Trump VP shortlist
Trump crashes Sneaker Con
TEXAS TOPICS
Jackson-Lee vs. Edwards
Thierry takes heat from Dems
Ogg vs. Teare
Hull fights to hold seat
Paxton legal saga continues
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].
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February 16, 2024 How old is too old to be president?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories.
NATIONAL TOPICS
RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad
Outrage over Trump NATO comments
Trump wants mass deportations
Shakeup in the RNC?
Old age and the presidency
TEXAS TOPICS
Texas GOP censures Dade Phelan
Paxton vs. Cornyn
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].
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FAQs about Party Politics:

How many episodes does Party Politics have?

The podcast currently has 351 episodes available.