Jim and Josh discuss the upcoming special session in Texas which debated transgender people's rights to use their restroom of choice and education policies, among other issues. Our hosts also discuss Donald Trump's relationship with Russia and Vladimir Putin.

For the week of July 4th, Josh and Jim discuss a decision by the Texas Supreme Court that reversed a lower court ruling regarding public employees and government subsidized same-sex marriage benefits.

This week, Jim and Josh discuss the debate in the Supreme Court on healthcare and the Affordable Care Act, especially Texas Senator Ted Cruz's role in the conversation as well as the relationship between federal immigration agents and local police officers.

This week, Josh and Jim take part in an episode of The Texas Tribune's Tribcast podcast, where they are joined by colleagues Ross Ramsey and Daron Shaw. The group discusses the University of Texas at Austin's recently released Texas Tribune Poll.

This week, Josh talks with Ross Ramsey, Executive Editor and Co-Founder of The Texas Tribune, about Governor Abbott's announcement of a special session for the Texas Legislature.

This week, Josh and Jim discuss the conclusion of the Texas legislature and focus on abortion rights, the state's budget, and changes to Child Protective Services.

Jim and Josh discuss the Texas Voter ID Law, abortion rights in Texas, and some developments in the Presidential race.

Josh and Jim discuss the politics of guns on campus as the Campus Carry Law goes into effect at public colleges throughout Texas, and they cover the response to the Democratic National Convention.

This week, Josh and Jim finish their discussion from last week on the Republican National Convention and discuss the Democratic National Convention.

This week, Josh and Jim discuss the Republican National Convention, which is taking place in Cleveland, Ohio.