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Matthew McConaughey urges Congress to reform gun laws during emotional White House speech

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 7, 2022 · The Uvalde native said he met with the families of the 19 kids and two teachers killed last month at Robb Elementary School.

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Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell Part 2 – The Fallout

Troy Schulze

Posted on May 13, 2022 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Party Politics: Abortion vs. SCOTUS

Troy Schulze

Posted on December 3, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Matthew McConaughey says he won’t run for Texas governor

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 29, 2021 · The actor said in a video Sunday that “political leadership” is a “path that I’m choosing not to take at this moment.”

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Party Politics: Abbott Flip-Flops On Party Principles

Troy Schulze

Posted on October 15, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Party Politics: Forecast for Reform

Troy Schulze

Posted on April 23, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Party Politics: 365 Days Later

Troy Schulze

Posted on March 12, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Dolly Parton Working 9 To 5 On A COVID Vaccine: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 20, 2020 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Jail Releases, Lower Emissions, And Matthew McConaughey’s Bingo Game: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 10, 2020 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Chicken Sandwich Wars, And Matthew McConaughey Joining The UT Faculty: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 30, 2019 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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