Posted on · Party Politics podcast hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss policy items, the political friction and the implications for the 2020 presidential election.
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts break down the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · The Texas House is poised to elect a new Speaker and a State Representative from a city close to Houston wants the job.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our political analysts break down the results from Election Day. Then, Ben Reiter discusses his book, Astroball. Plus, local food writers talk about their favorite places to get vegetarian and vegan cuisine. And we learn about some postcards from a soldier fighting World War I and their connection to Houston.
Posted on · UH political science professor and "Party Politics" podcast co-host Brandon Rottinghaus thinks several competitive races, especially Cruz-O'Rourke, explain the high numbers
Posted on · Election Day Predictions
Posted on · Houston Matters summarizes several intriguing, lesser-discussed races around the region in the 2018 election.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine financial issues facing Crosby ISD. Then, we learn why oil and gas companies are flaring so much gas in West Texas. Plus, We learn about some of the less talked about local races in the 2018 midterm election. Then, Houston writer Lacy M. Johnson talks about her definition of justice. And we help you improve your public speaking.
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Mark Jones also analyze Brett Kavanaugh’s conflictive confirmation to become a Supreme Court Justice
Posted on · Never mind the Blue Wave—the Beto Wave is surging in Texas
Posted on · Should Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, face off in any debates, there are risks for them both. Brandon Rottinghaus explains.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Vice President visits NASA. A new survey says many Texans are still reeling from the aftermath of Harvey. Author Matthew Horace gives an account of the racism, crimes, and color lines that permeate America's law enforcement. We examine the risks and rewards of candidates participating in public debates. And we talk with the director and cast of the Houston production Talk Radio.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke in Houston this morning about the government's efforts to combat violent crime, we talk with Brandon Rottinghaus for an analysis, we reflect on lessons learned from Hurricane Alicia in 1983. Then, our “non-experts” discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the news. And local musicians celebrate the 100th birthday of Houston jazz legend Arnett Cobb.
Posted on · Jay and Brandon talk about how the Trump Administration stacks up on scandals, and more
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.