Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Bills To End The Shutdown, And Transgender Military Personnel
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts break down the latest national, state, and local political stories.
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Party Politics
Shutdown Is Becoming Biggest Legislative Skirmish Of Trump’s Two Years In Office
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer also discuss the latest on the Russia investigation, the Texas Legislature's opening week and Beto O’Rourke growing a beard.
Houston Matters
2018 In Review: The Year In Houston Politics
Posted on · We continue our look back at the biggest stories of 2018 by examining the year in Houston politics.
Party Politics
116th Congress To Be Politically Consequential With New Policy Directions
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.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Protecting Robert Mueller, And The Response To Migrants At The Border
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts break down the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Is Angleton’s Dennis Bonnen The Next Speaker?
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.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Post-Election Analysis, And Houston’s Best Vegetarian And Vegan Food (Nov. 7, 2018)
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.
Houston Matters
Expert Analyzes Impressive Turnout During Early Voting Period In Harris County And Texas
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
Party Politics
Party Politics 81: Final Predictions!
Posted on · Election Day Predictions
Houston Matters
Some Under-the-Radar Races to Watch in the November Midterms
Posted on · Houston Matters summarizes several intriguing, lesser-discussed races around the region in the 2018 election.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Lesser Election Races to Watch, and a Victim’s Definition of Justice (Oct. 9, 2018)
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.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Houston’s Hiring Freeze, Second Cruz-O’Rourke Debate, And More
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Mark Jones also analyze Brett Kavanaugh’s conflictive confirmation to become a Supreme Court Justice
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Party Politics, Ep. 71: White House Horrors!
Posted on · Never mind the Blue Wave—the Beto Wave is surging in Texas
Houston Matters
Cruz-O’Rourke Debates: What Are the Risks and Rewards for Each?
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.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Racism in Law Enforcement, And the Risks of Candidate Debates (Aug. 23, 2018)
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.