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Political Roundup: Firefighter Layoffs, And The DNC Passes On Houston
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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News
Trump Confidant Roger Stone Indicted On 7 Counts Related To 2016 Election Attack
Posted on · Prior to his arrest and indictment this week, Stone has repeatedly denied that he conspired with the Russians who attacked the 2016 presidential election. Stone says he's only guilty of "hype."
Party Politics
Beto O’Rourke Doesn’t Rule Out Running For President In 2020
Posted on · “Party Politics” co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the repercussions of a potential run by one of the rising stars of the Democratic Party
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.
News
Party Politics, Ep. 71: White House Horrors!
Posted on · Never mind the Blue Wave—the Beto Wave is surging in Texas
Houston Matters
Full Show: Manafort Verdict, And Lessons From Hurricane Ike (Aug. 22, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our experts break down the latest political stories. We examine the lessons learned from Hurricane Ike. And we hear from Ron Stallworth, the real-life detective who inspired Spike Lee’s film Blackkklansman.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Manafort Trial, And Trump’s Russia Tweets
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, And Lessons From Hurricane Carla (Aug. 8, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the latest political stories. We look back at lessons learned from Hurricane Carla in 1961. And Richard Rhodes discusses his book, Energy: A Human History.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Manafort Goes On Trial, And Government Shutdown Threats
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Permits For A Migrant Children Shelter, And Storms That Shaped Greater Houston (Aug. 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn how a potential shelter for migrant children doesn't have the permits it needs to operate. Then, we discuss the latest political stories. Plus, we look back at the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. And a local director makes a prequel to one of the worst movies ever made.
News
Judge Orders Paul Manafort Detained Amid Witness Tampering Allegations
Posted on · Paul Manafort had a long career as a Washington wheeler-dealer before Donald Trump hired him to run his campaign in 2016. Now, he is heading to jail.
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Prosecutors Expand Manafort Charges, Add New Russian Defendant In His Case
Posted on · Prosecutors are formally charging former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and a man they call a Russian co-conspirator with trying to obstruct justice by allegedly suborning perjury.
Podcast
Party Politics, Ep. 60: Can President Trump Pardon Himself?
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about what the U.S. Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision means for religious refusal laws in Texas
News
Mueller’s Team Accuses Manafort Of Witness Tampering
Posted on · Prosecutors say the former Trump campaign manager and an unnamed associate repeatedly tried to contact two potential witnesses. If a judge agrees, Manafort could land in jail as he awaits trial
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Paul Manafort Pleads Not Guilty To Conspiracy, Tax And Bank Fraud Charges
Posted on · A Virginia federal judge pressed special counsel Robert Mueller's team about why it had brought so many charges against Manafort — 18 — and whether the government case could be streamlined.