Party Politics

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Romney retires

DeSantis in Texas

Hunter Biden indicted

Boebert kicked out of 'Beetlejuice'

TEXAS TOPICS

Mealer v. Hildalgo, Round 2

DEEP

Ken Paxton acquitted

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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

McCarthy bends the knee on Biden impeachment inquiry

McCaul calls out Tuberville for military promotion delays

Will Hurd is running for president, but not going to make the debates

TEXAS TOPICS

Border buoy fight!

Rep. Carl Sherman and Nueces DA Gonzales jump into US Senate race

Paxton trial coming to a close

In addition to the YouTube version above, 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential conflicts coming in the U.S. Congress, the health of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, and the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Congress is back; showdown imminent

Is Mitch OK?

TEXAS TOPICS

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power

Legislature laws blocked by courts

The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton gets underway

In addition to the YouTube version above, 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch for in politics over the summer, among other topics. Party Politics will return in September!

NATIONAL TOPICS

McCarthy debt ceiling budget bill

Lemon and Carlson OUT

Biden campaign launch

RFK Jr, running too

TEXAS TOPICS

Senate speedily does business

TXSCOTUS knocks down Prop 2

What to watch for this summer! 

Join Brandon and Jeronimo (and the University of Houston Department of Political Science) for an in-person breakfast at the UH Hilton to listen to UH Experts discuss the high points and the takeaways of the Texas Legislative Session. A Q&A session will allow you to pose questions about the things that matter to you about the session.

May 31, 2023

8:30-9:30am

UH Hilton, Flamingo Room

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection run, and the tax-cut war in the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Senate roundup: DiFi, Wisconsin, Arizona

Santos running again

TEXAS TOPICS

Tax cut war

Lege Roundup:  preemption bill, ban on hormone therapy for transgender kids

Houston mayoral roundup:  Lee, Sanchez In, Hollins moves

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the controversy over Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of luxury vacations with a Texas billionaire, the court battle over abortion medication, and Gov. Greg Abbott's preemptive pardon of a man convicted of murder, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Clarence Thomas luxury trips

The “Tennessee Three”

Judge nixes abortion pill

He’s running:  Bob Casey

TEXAS TOPICS

Abbott to pardon Daniel Perry

House and Senate split support for vouchers

Rep. Slaton under investigation

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of the historic indictment of Donald Trump, Houston Rep. Jolanda Jones' staff resignation, and the Texas Comptroller's rescindment of a lawsuit against Harris County, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump indicted! 

Asa Hutchinson is running for president – is Joe Manchin?

TEXAS TOPICS

Rep. Jones’ staff resigns

Rep. Dutton quits TLBC

Comptroller Hegar rescinds his determination that Harris County is trying to defund police

Texas SCOTUS kills Prop B

April Fools:  Abbott not (yet) running for President

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the crisis in Israel, Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy for Houston Mayor, and the ongoing fight over the future of education in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Unrest in Israel

Chris Christie won't back Trump

TEXAS TOPICS

Sheila Jackson Lee enters the chat

Patrick says no votes for casinos

Vouchers hurt Friday night lights?

Voting bills discussed:  eliminating vote centers, no ranked choice voting

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's arrest, as well as the former president's choice of Waco as the site of his first presidential campaign rally for the 2024 election, and the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School District, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Trump arrested?

Ted Lasso at the White House

TEXAS TOPICS

HISD takeover

Trump picks Waco for his first rally

Roy endorses DeSantis

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the status of the 88th session of the Texas Legislature. Topics include the role of the "Big 3" (Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Phelan), the most controversial bills, and the bills most likely to see traction, among others.

TOPICS

Overview of legislative session

Context for the 88^th

Relationship between the “Big 3”

Grading the players:  Rs and Ds

Big issues

What to expect through May

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing infighting among Republicans, Larry Hogan's announcement he's not running for president, and the Texas GOP's censure of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

CPAC! Trump, Haley, and DeSantis square off

Larry Hogan not running…

But Marianne Williamson is

TEXAS TOPICS

DeSantis in Texas

RPT censures Gonzales

Footage of anti-drag lawmaker in drag

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest outrageous comments, Congressman Lance Gooden's accusation that Rep. Judy Chu has ties to the CCP, and speaker Dade Phelan's priorities for the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a “national divorce”

Texas Rep. Gooden called out for racist comments

East Palestine, Ohio, disaster

TEXAS TOPICS

Report From Teacher Task Force

Speaker Phelan priority bills

Sales tax cut?

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, Ted Cruz's run for Senate reelection (not President), and the ongoing battle over education funding in Texas, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Surprise! Biden to Ukraine

Senate Roundup: Feinstein quits; Fetterman commits

TEXAS TOPICS

He’s running: Cruz announces for Senate (not President)

School vouchers: Emergency item, TEA leak

Did Harris County defund the police?

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's run for President, Ken Paxton's whistleblower-suit settlement, and Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas lege, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

UFOs overhead?

Nikki Haley announces run for President

TEXAS TOPICS

Paxton settles whistleblower suit

Speaker picks chairs

Patrick unveils priority bills

Abbott's State of the State

Gallegos running for Mayor

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the uproar over the Chinese spy-balloon, and Ted Cruz's seemingly hypocritical term-limit bill, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Pop goes the balloon

State of the Union

Ted Cruz files term limits bill

TEXAS TOPICS

Storm aftermath

Vouchers ahead?

Gambling in Texas?  Don’t bet on it.

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee's casting of Ticketmaster as a monopoly after the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, Houston's failed bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and Texas' ongoing foster-care crisis, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Ticketmaster head grilled

Trump back on Facebook...but facing legal problems in Stormy Daniels case

TEXAS TOPICS

Houston will NOT host DNC

Foster care crisis continues – judge threatens contempt

Patrick running in 2026

Will teachers get a raise?

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ron Klain's departure as the Biden administration's Chief of Staff, the clamor over the Republican National Committee chair seat, and the Texas GOP's radio attack ads against speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden COS departing

Fight for RNC chair

TEXAS TOPICS

GOP Fight Club: Radio ads against speaker 

Proxy war over the grid

Senate and house budgets released

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss potential 2024 election races, the Biden-classified-docs scandal, and the shape of the Texas legislature, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

2024 is almost here

Gaslit: Possible ban on gas stoves?

Biden's garage docs

TEXAS TOPICS

Republicans skirmish over speaker/rules

Leadership fights shape the legislature (Big 3, GOP Caucus, Dems Caucus)

Abbott inauguration

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Biden administration, and the Republican challenges to void the results of Harris County's 2022 election, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Biden at the border

Paxton sues Biden admin

An ungovernable Congress?

Investigations ahead

TEXAS TOPICS

Two El Paso city council members were ineligible for office when sworn in

Harris County election challenge

Lege update: We’re rich!

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

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Thanks for watching the first episode of the new digital-video version of Party Politics! If you enjoy, please hit the like button and subscribe to Houston Public Media's YouTube channel. This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Title 42 border policy, the historic battle over who is going to fill the open Speaker of the House seat, and the investigations into major service failures by Atmos Energy and Southwest Airlines, among other stories.

NATIONAL TOPICS

Title 42 to remain in place

Speaker battle?

George Santos

TEXAS TOPICS

Investigations: Atmos Energy, Southwest Airlines

DEEP

The lege is back!

We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.