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Party Politics

Party Politics: Is Gun Reform Possible?

Posted on March 26, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Energy & Environment

Texas power grid watchdog steps down after clash with ERCOT officials

Posted on November 14, 2023 · The grid's independent market monitor has resigned after saying grid operators had "artificially" inflated energy prices.

ERCOT

ERCOT can’t move energy where it needs to go, and it’s putting the grid at risk

Posted on September 11, 2023 · The Texas power grid operator reduced energy flowing along a key transmission line on Wednesday, exacerbating a power grid emergency.

Party Politics

Ken Paxton on Trial

Posted on September 7, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Texas

Texas grid will continue to struggle until state laws change, expert warns

Posted on September 7, 2023 · ERCOT issued an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 on Sept. 6, meaning there was less than 2,000 megawatts of spare capacity left on the state’s grid. The warning came after ERCOT reported 10 new all-time peak demand records this summer.

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Party Politics

Party Politics: Is Gun Reform Possible?

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