The Texan Podcast

The Texan‘s Founder and CEO Konni Burton sits down with Young Americans for Liberty President Cliff Maloney. In the course of their conversation, Maloney outlines why YAL recently moved its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Austin, Texas, he shares stories of students struggling to exercise their first amendment rights on college campuses, and outlines the role YAL plays in politics.

On this week's news roundup, The Texan's staff discuss the recent tragic shooting in Odessa and the reactions of lawmakers that potentially impact second amendment rights, an ongoing investigation into a nonprofit accused of illegally operating as a labor union, the beginning of dove season, and the ever-crucial football season that is in full swing.

In this interview, Senior Editor Drew White sits down with Jennifer Fleck, one of several Republicans seeking to reclaim House District 47 from Democrat incumbent Vikki Goodwin. Fleck discusses her life as a mother and lawyer, why she decided to run, and what she plans to prioritize if elected to office.

This week on The Texan's news roundup, our reporters discuss new policies from the Trump Administration on border and immigration issues, the growing homelessness crisis in Austin and its impact on local business, updates on the Empower Texans and Speaker Bonnen controversy, and the state of energy production and regulation in Texas.

On this weekly roundup, The Texan’s staff discusses recent ransomware cyber attacks on Texas government entities, a rowdy town hall hosted by Congressman Chip Roy, recent implications for Rep. Dustin Burrows in the midst of drama surrounding Speaker Bonnen and Empower Texans, and the race for Republican Party of Texas Chair between sitting Chairman James Dickey and challenger Allen West.

On this roundup, The Texan staff discuss the escalating U.S.-China trade war, recent violent acts targeting immigration and border officials, and the growing conversation about red flag laws in the wake of the tragic El Paso shooting.

In this interview, Texas Republican Party Chairman James Dickey sits down with The Texan‘s CEO and founder, Konni Burton. In the course of their conversation, Dickey discusses why he is running for reelection, outlines his take on the 86th legislative session, and reveals some of the inner workings of the Republican party in Texas.

On this week's roundup, Drew and the team discuss the heartbreaking shooting in El Paso last weekend, the recent explosion of criticism over Joaquin Castro's doxxing of Trump donors in his district, and the snowballing controversy over an alleged quid pro quo Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen offered Empower Texans.

Former Florida Congressman Allen West joins Konni Burton to discuss why he is running for Republican Party of Texas chair, his thoughts on the 86th legislative session, and his love of motorcycles.

In this roundup, The Texan's editorial team wades into the imbroglio between Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Empower Texans, discusses the 2020 Democrat Presidential primary, and address a developing story about African immigrants seeking asylum in San Antonio.