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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH-Reucl-A This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch for in politics over the summer, among other topics. Party Politics will return in September! NATIONAL TOPICS McCarthy debt ceiling budget bill Lemon and Carlson OUT Biden campaign launch RFK Jr, running too   TEXAS TOPICS Senate speedily does business TXSCOTUS knocks down Prop 2 What to watch for this summer!    Join Brandon and Jeronimo (and the University of Houston Department of Political Science) for an in-person breakfast at the UH Hilton to listen to UH Experts discuss the high points and the takeaways of the Texas Legislative Session. A Q&A session will allow you to pose questions about the things that matter to you about the session. May 31, 2023 8:30-9:30am UH Hilton, Flamingo Room   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5ESWSEJOY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection run, and the tax-cut war in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Senate roundup: DiFi, Wisconsin, Arizona Santos running again   TEXAS TOPICS Tax cut war Lege Roundup:  preemption bill, ban on hormone therapy for transgender kids Houston mayoral roundup:  Lee, Sanchez In, Hollins moves   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDI1WQtRY84 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the controversy over Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of luxury vacations with a Texas billionaire, the court battle over abortion medication, and Gov. Greg Abbott's preemptive pardon of a man convicted of murder, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Clarence Thomas luxury trips The “Tennessee Three” Judge nixes abortion pill He’s running:  Bob Casey   TEXAS TOPICS Abbott to pardon Daniel Perry House and Senate split support for vouchers Rep. Slaton under investigation   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W54hSS4f60 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of the historic indictment of Donald Trump, Houston Rep. Jolanda Jones' staff resignation, and the Texas Comptroller's rescindment of a lawsuit against Harris County, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump indicted!  Asa Hutchinson is running for president – is Joe Manchin?   TEXAS TOPICS Rep. Jones’ staff resigns Rep. Dutton quits TLBC Comptroller Hegar rescinds his determination that Harris County is trying to defund police Texas SCOTUS kills Prop B April Fools:  Abbott not (yet) running for President   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxM57gutciw This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the crisis in Israel, Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy for Houston Mayor, and the ongoing fight over the future of education in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Unrest in Israel Chris Christie won't back Trump   TEXAS TOPICS Sheila Jackson Lee enters the chat Patrick says no votes for casinos Vouchers hurt Friday night lights? Voting bills discussed:  eliminating vote centers, no ranked choice voting   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xM5KAfV87I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's arrest, as well as the former president's choice of Waco as the site of his first presidential campaign rally for the 2024 election, and the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School District, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump arrested? Ted Lasso at the White House   TEXAS TOPICS HISD takeover Trump picks Waco for his first rally Roy endorses DeSantis   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXjcs8a5hZg This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the status of the 88th session of the Texas Legislature. Topics include the role of the "Big 3" (Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Phelan), the most controversial bills, and the bills most likely to see traction, among others. TOPICS Overview of legislative session Context for the 88th Relationship between the “Big 3” Grading the players:  Rs and Ds Big issues What to expect through May   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfm9K2ZwnJA This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing infighting among Republicans, Larry Hogan's announcement he's not running for president, and the Texas GOP's censure of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS CPAC! Trump, Haley, and DeSantis square off Larry Hogan not running… But Marianne Williamson is   TEXAS TOPICS DeSantis in Texas RPT censures Gonzales Footage of anti-drag lawmaker in drag   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAw8_wtbc_I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest outrageous comments, Congressman Lance Gooden's accusation that Rep. Judy Chu has ties to the CCP, and speaker Dade Phelan's priorities for the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a “national divorce” Texas Rep. Gooden called out for racist comments East Palestine, Ohio, disaster   TEXAS TOPICS Report From Teacher Task Force Speaker Phelan priority bills Sales tax cut? We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uwo7O0P19E This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, Ted Cruz's run for Senate reelection (not President), and the ongoing battle over education funding in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Surprise! Biden to Ukraine Senate Roundup: Feinstein quits; Fetterman commits   TEXAS TOPICS He’s running: Cruz announces for Senate (not President) School vouchers: Emergency item, TEA leak Did Harris County defund the police? We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL3901lmVIk This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's run for President, Ken Paxton's whistleblower-suit settlement, and Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas lege, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS UFOs overhead? Nikki Haley announces run for President   TEXAS TOPICS Paxton settles whistleblower suit Speaker picks chairs Patrick unveils priority bills Abbott's State of the State Gallegos running for Mayor We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JleBSDptVTg This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the uproar over the Chinese spy-balloon, and Ted Cruz's seemingly hypocritical term-limit bill, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Pop goes the balloon State of the Union Ted Cruz files term limits bill   TEXAS TOPICS Storm aftermath Vouchers ahead? Gambling in Texas?  Don’t bet on it.   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2MKSQhkb1c This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee's casting of Ticketmaster as a monopoly after the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, Houston's failed bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and Texas' ongoing foster-care crisis, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Ticketmaster head grilled Trump back on Facebook...but facing legal problems in Stormy Daniels case   TEXAS TOPICS Houston will NOT host DNC Foster care crisis continues – judge threatens contempt Patrick running in 2026 Will teachers get a raise?   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcedMODqSw4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ron Klain's departure as the Biden administration's Chief of Staff, the clamor over the Republican National Committee chair seat, and the Texas GOP's radio attack ads against speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden COS departing Fight for RNC chair   TEXAS TOPICS GOP Fight Club: Radio ads against speaker  Proxy war over the grid Senate and house budgets released   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4UanXomoA This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss potential 2024 election races, the Biden-classified-docs scandal, and the shape of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS 2024 is almost here Gaslit: Possible ban on gas stoves? Biden's garage docs   TEXAS TOPICS Republicans skirmish over speaker/rules Leadership fights shape the legislature (Big 3, GOP Caucus, Dems Caucus) Abbott inauguration   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Biden administration, and the Republican challenges to void the results of Harris County's 2022 election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden at the border Paxton sues Biden admin An ungovernable Congress? Investigations ahead   TEXAS TOPICS Two El Paso city council members were ineligible for office when sworn in Harris County election challenge Lege update: We’re rich!   We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoCvgd_nM90&t=963s Thanks for watching the first episode of the new digital-video version of Party Politics! If you enjoy, please hit the like button and subscribe to Houston Public Media's YouTube channel. This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Title 42 border policy, the historic battle over who is going to fill the open Speaker of the House seat, and the investigations into major service failures by Atmos Energy and Southwest Airlines, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Title 42 to remain in place Speaker battle? George Santos   TEXAS TOPICS Investigations: Atmos Energy, Southwest Airlines   DEEP The lege is back! We’re excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But in addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS). And as always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back at some of the biggest and most consequential political stories of 2022. They discuss the aftermath of the January 6 investigation, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and the 2022 midterm election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS January 6 investigation Dobbs decision The Latino vote Trump 2024 GOP/Dem infighting DNC reshuffles the primary deck   We're excited to announce that when Party Politics returns in 2023, we'll be back with an expanded format! In addition to the usual digital podcast and radio version, you can also enjoy Party Politics in a digital video version on YouTube, as well as on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8. As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss LULAC's lawsuit against Houston at-large district voting, the passing of the Respect for Marriage Act, and Texas Secretary of State John Scott's resignation, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Is Uncle Sam going to run out of money? Warnock wins in Georgia Trump calls to terminate the Constitution Same Sex / Interracial Marriage bill   TEXAS TOPICS Republicans choose Speaker LULAC Sues Houston Secretary of State resigns   You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's strange campaign for RNC Chair, some Texas cities' goals to de-criminalize marijuana, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities for the Texas Legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Dinner with Trump and Ye Leadership fights:  Republicans and Democrats Walker, Texas resident?   TEXAS TOPICS Texas cities go green El Paso DA resigns Dan Patrick's priorities   You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.