On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest in local, state, and national politics with Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, the hosts of Houston Public Media’s Party Politics. 

Also this hour: Reporters Savanna Strott and David Leffler from Public Health Watch join us to discuss ongoing concerns over benzene levels in Channelview.

MORE: Jan. 12 Public Meeting on Benzene Pollution

And last year, the Texas Legislature passed a much larger budget of incentives to support television and film production in the state. We learn how that money has affected what's being filmed here.