Episodes

  • Trump's Turbulent Tenure: Executive Orders, Trade Wars & Voter Sentiment

    Trump's Turbulent Tenure: Executive Orders, Trade Wars & Voter Sentiment
    Jan 31 2025
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the short-lived trade war with Colombia, Trump's firing of Inspector Generals, the federal funding pause, this week's controversial nominee hearings, if voters are satisfied with Trump's presidency so far, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller rehiring of former aide Todd Smith who pleaded guilty to bribery, the new rules for the Texas House of Representatives and Governor Greg Abbott's upcoming State of the State Address.NATIONAL TOPICSTrade War with Colombia.Trump fires Inspector Generals.Federal Funding Paused.Controversial Nominee Hearings.Are voters satisfied with Trump?TEXAS TOPICSMiller Rehires SmithNew Texas House RulesState of the State AddressIn 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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • Trump's Comeback: What Does His Return Mean for America? Reflecting on Biden's Legacy.

    Trump's Comeback: What Does His Return Mean for America? Reflecting on Biden's Legacy.
    Jan 23 2025
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Donald Trump's return to the White House, a look at Trump's first 100 days, Texas delegation's influence on Trump's presidency, implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and what is president Joe Biden's legacy.NATIONAL TOPICS:Donald Trump's return to office.Trump's first 100 days.Implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).President Joe Biden's Legacy.TEXAS TOPIC:The Texas delegation's influence on Trump's presidency.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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • Trump's Transition Drama: Behind the Scenes of the Senate Hearings

    Trump's Transition Drama: Behind the Scenes of the Senate Hearings
    Jan 17 2025
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Trump's legal battles play into his transition to president, an update on the Senate confirmation hearings, what Texas will do with its new budget surplus, and the battle for the Texas Speaker race coming to a close with Rep. Dustin Burrows as the victor.NATIONAL TOPICS:Donald Trump's legal woes.Senate hearings underway.TEXAS TOPICS:New Texas budget surplus.Burrows announced Texas Speaker of the House.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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • 2025 Political Forecast: Key Trends and What to Expect!

    2025 Political Forecast: Key Trends and What to Expect!
    Jan 10 2025
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the republicans choosing a new Speaker of the House of Representatives, what to expect from the upcoming Trump presidency, the dynamics of the 2025 Texas Legislature, how Governor Abbot and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plan to work with the Texas House of Representatives and will gambling finally come to Texas.NATIONAL TOPICSGOP chooses speaker the new Speaker of the House.Preview of Trump Presidency.TEXAS TOPICSTexas legislature session dynamics.Big 3: Abbot, Patrick & The House.Gambling in Texas?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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • Political Polarization in America: Causes, Consequences, and Paths to Unity

    Political Polarization in America: Causes, Consequences, and Paths to Unity
    Dec 20 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how the United States is more polarized than ever, why polarization is at an all-time high, the connection between partisan behaviors and social media, political resentment and anxiety, the implications of polarization and possible solutions.TOPICS:The United States is more politically polarized than ever.Why is polarization at an all-time high?The connection between partisan behavior and social media.Political resentment and anxiety.Should there be a return of the Fairness Doctrine?The implications of polarization.Possible solutions to polarization.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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • Syria's Meltdown: How the Fading Middle East Powerhouse Threatens Biden's Legacy and Trump's Future

    Syria's Meltdown: How the Fading Middle East Powerhouse Threatens Biden's Legacy and Trump's Future
    Dec 13 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the implications of Syria's collapse on Biden's presidency and Trump's upcoming presidency, Cabinet pick Tulsi Gabbard's controversial connection with Bashar al-Assad, TX Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's desire to band THC, Texas House Democrats electing Gene Wu as Caucus Chair, and the latest on the Texas Speaker race.NATIONAL TOPICS:The implications of Syria’s collapse on Biden’s presidency and Trump’s upcoming presidency.Cabinet pick Tulsi Gabbard’s under spotlight for Bashar al-Assad connection.TEXAS TOPICS:Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina switches parties.Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick looks to ban THC.Texas House Democratic Caucus elects Gene Wu as Caucus Chair.Latest on Texas Speaker Race.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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • Unexpected Twist: Biden Breaks Promise and Pardons Hunter.

    Unexpected Twist: Biden Breaks Promise and Pardons Hunter.
    Dec 6 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden, President-elect Donald Trump's Texan cabinet nominees and his potentially troublesome nominees, the final congressional election results for Congress showing a slim GOP lead, Governor Greg Abbott's threat to pull funding for Texas Children's Hospital over a doctor's TikTok, and an update on the Texas Speaker's race.NATIONAL TOPICS:After final election results, GOP holds a slim lead in Congress.Biden’s Broken Pardon Promise.Potentially troublesome Cabinet nominees.TEXAS TOPICS:Trump’s Texan Cabinet nominees.Governor Greg Abbott threatens Texas Children’s Hospital Funding over a doctor’s TikTok.Texas Speaker's Race update.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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    27 mins
  • Beyond the Headlines: Unraveling America's Border Crisis - Truths, Myths, and Solutions

    Beyond the Headlines: Unraveling America's Border Crisis - Truths, Myths, and Solutions
    Nov 29 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss early history of border politics, how immigration is linked with the economy, why America's immigration system is broken, the U.S. Senate killing a potential solution to immigration in 2018, and how Texas' border issues have become nationally potent political issues.NATIONAL POLITICSThe potent political issue of the border.Immigration and its links to the economy.Why is the immigration system broken?Senate kills the 2018 Immigration plan.Will border issues shift the Latino vote in the future?TEXAS POLITICSThe Texas border issue is a national issue.Border State Governors Met in Texas to discuss reforms.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), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. 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.
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    26 mins