Y'all-itics

In the November 15 episode, Republican state Senator Paul Bettencourt sheds light on GOP plans to limit the authority of the Democratic Lieutenant Governor-elect, and he discusses the conversation he had with Vikki Goodwin. Democratic state Senator Roland Gutierrez tells us about the bill he filed that would give Texas families $1,500 and how casino gambling and marijuana could help pay for it and other priorities. And DNC Chair Ken Martin explains how the national party plans to expand on Democratic wins and keep Texas blue.

Democrats won the Lieutenant Governor's office. Republicans still control the Texas Senate. So, who really holds the power? Will the GOP rewrite the rules to keep Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin in check? Republican state Sen. Paul Bettencourt says feelings are still "frothy." But how far are Republicans willing to go to push back against the voters verdict? And what was Bettencourt willing — and not willing — to tell us? Shot on location at Community Brewing Company in Dallas, Texas.

Guest

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston

In the November 8 episode, Democratic Lieutenant Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin discusses her priorities and how she plans to address school vouchers, a THC ban, even casino gambling. And Democratic Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson explains what he’ll keep from the current AG’s office… and what he’ll dismantle. He also tells us if he plans to investigate Ken Paxton.

There was nothing subtle about this election. Democrats blew it wide open early in the evening and never looked back. It is the first time since 1988 a Democrat won a Senate election. 1990 was the last time Texans elected a Democratic governor. And you have to go back to 1994 to find the last time a Democrat won statewide office other than governor. Now, Texas Republicans have to do something they haven’t done in a long, long time: pick up the pieces and figure out what went wrong.

GUESTS

Matt Angle, Democratic Strategist/Lone Star Project Founder

Vinny Minchillo, Republican Consultant/Glass House Strategies Founder

We are in the final hours before the midterm elections. And the leading candidates for Texas Governor, Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa, are crisscrossing the state with their final pitch to voters. Hear from them both in this episode of Y’all-itics. Go vote!

GUESTS

Greg Abbott, R – Nominee for Texas Governor

Gina Hinojosa, D – Nominee for Texas Governor

Here we go. Early voting is underway. And Democrats appear to be showing up with their enthusiasm. But what do they suggest? And as the campaigns make their final statewide pushes across Texas, we’re sitting down for a pint with a Democratic and a Republican consultant to grade the campaigns and look at the final ten days of 2026 election.

GUESTS:

Vinny Minchillo, Republican political consultant

Jay Pritchard, Democratic political consultant

In the October 25 episode, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate James Talarico shares what he learned from Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz's past campaigns as he makes his final pitch to voters. Mayes Middleton, the GOP nominee for Texas Attorney General, dismisses suggestions that show a close race with his opponent. And Sean Pease, the president of the Dallas Police Association, reveals why the influential organization is now the latest advocate to save Dallas City Hall.

In the October 18 episode, Democratic nominee for Governor Gina Hinojosa tells us why she thinks Governor Greg Abbott is “scared” and she addresses some recent Republican attacks on her record. And we highlight the race for Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court between Republican Jimmy Blacklock, who is hoping voters elect him to the position after being appointed by the Governor, and Maggie Ellis, who is hoping to become the state’s first ever female Chief Justice.

Texans have the opportunity to select the state’s 13th Agriculture Commissioner in the midterm election. And it’s a big job in Texas, from helping farmers and ranchers grow and sell their product, to protecting consumers through safeguards such as pesticide regulation, to administering federal nutrition programs in public schools. But the key issue in this race might just be data centers. In this episode of Y’all-itics, hear from the two main candidates, Democrat Clayton Tucker and Republican Nate Sheets.