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Political Roundup: The House Speaker saga continues
Posted on · We also discuss Congresswoman Jackson Lee's statement confirming expletive-laden audio was her.
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Political Roundup: McCarthy is out, so what happens next?
Posted on · The House of Representatives needs a new Speaker after an historic vote amidst a congressional term.
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Political Roundup: Impeachments all around
Posted on · While the Paxton trial continues in the Texas Senate, the U.S. House begins an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
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Political Roundup: The other shutout besides the Astros’ no-hitter
Posted on · Framber Valdez’s no-hitter wasn’t the only shutout Tuesday night. A unanimous vote by the Eagle Pass City Council may be a blow to Gov. Abbott, as we learn in this week's discussion of the week in politics.
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Political Roundup: How politics influences business and academia in Texas
Posted on · A CNBC ranking and an employment dispute at Texas A&M show the impact politics can have outside of government
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Political roundup: How Texas GOP leaders “feuding” is influencing what is and isn’t happening in Austin
Posted on · University of Houston political analysts Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus (Party Politics) discuss in this week's political roundup.
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Make Music Day (June 21, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: This week's political roundup, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and a live musical performance.
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Political roundup: Deadlines in Austin and in Washington prompt… inaction
Posted on · Impending deadlines designed to push lawmakers to act aren't working. How come?
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In a busy week in politics, what did not happen dominates attention
Posted on · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.
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What the State of the Union means for Houston (Feb. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.
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Houstonian pet peeves (Feb. 6, 2023)
Posted on · It's the first Monday of the month, so we offer listeners a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in Houston.
Town Square
The Handling and Classification of Top-Secret Documents; Plus, the Traditions of Lunar New Year
Posted on · Understanding what gets classified, de-classified, who has access to these records and where they go after a leader leaves office.
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Plans to cut property taxes (Jan. 20, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: State lawmakers have plans to reduce property taxes across Texas. How much will it save typical homeowners? And we discuss how unlimited paid time off models work at businesses adopting that benefit model.
Party Politics
Year-End Review: 2022
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Party Politics
The Pillowman Cometh
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.