Tribcast: Davis' Memoir and Allbaugh's Pot Venture
Emily, Evan, Ross and Jay discuss the big reveals in Wendy Davis' recently released memoir, Joe Allbaugh's marijuana-related venture and Tuesday night's state Senate election.
Sep 11, 2014•28 min
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The TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins, James Barragán and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run weekly series during the 2025 legislative session.
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TribCast: Twitter, Gubernatorial Debates and Lawsuits
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan discuss Gov. Rick Perry's Twitter account, the battle over the gubernatorial debates, and the recent court rulings on school finance and the state's abortion restrictions.
Sep 04, 2014•28 min
TribCast: Indictment Fallout, Policy Proposals and Debt
Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the latest developments regarding the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the latest policy proposals from the 2014 gubernatorial candidates, and the Trib's latest explorer on local debt.
Aug 27, 2014•29 min
TribCast: Perry's Indictment, Booking and Ice Cream
Reeve, Ross, Terri and Jay discuss the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the media's reaction to it, what happens next and what it means for the governor's presidential ambitions.
Aug 20, 2014•31 min
TribCast: A Vote for Censure and Alcohol at Gun Shows
Reeve, Evan, Emily and Jim talk about the vote to censure University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, a controversial proposal to allow alcohol at gun shows, and the latest news from the Texas Railroad Commission.
Aug 13, 2014•30 min
TribCast: A New State Senator, a Trial and Andrea Yates
Reeve, Emily, Terri and Evan talk about the newest member of the Texas Senate, the source of the money for the governor's border initiative, the trial over new abortion regulations and a push for mandatory postpartum depression screening.
Aug 06, 2014•29 min
TribCast: Battlefields, McRaven, Polling and Water
Reeve, Neena, Ross, and Aman talk about the selection of Admiral William H. McRaven as the next chancellor of the University of Texas System, the possibility of more robust polling in the state, and desperate attempts to prevent water from evaporating.
Jul 30, 2014•33 min
TribCast: National Guard, Senate Chairs and Charters
Reeve, Ross, Evan and Morgan talk about Gov. Rick Perry's plan to send up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the border, the recent shuffling of chairs in the Texas Senate and a controversial plan for an out-of-state charter school.
Jul 24, 2014•34 min
TribCast: Fundraising Totals and The Border Crisis
Evan, Reeve, Jay and Julian discuss the immigration crisis on the Texas border and review the latest fundraising totals for Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis, and other statewide candidates.
Jul 17, 2014•33 min
Tribcast: UT-Austin's President, Obama and Chemicals
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Jay talk about the future of University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers, a visit between President Barack Obama and Gov. Rick Perry, and Greg Abbott's handling of questions about dangerous chemicals.
Jul 09, 2014•30 min
TribCast: Gringos, Injured Workers and Sports Agents
Reeve, Jay, Terri and Ross talk about a controversial comment made at the Texas Democratic Party convention, the workers' compensation system in Texas, and why sports agents want more access to the state's college athletes.
Jul 02, 2014•30 min
TribCast: Filibuster Anniversary and UT Admissions
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Evan gab about the one-year anniversary of the Legislature's famous filibuster, the upcoming Texas Democratic Party convention, and the latest on the investigation into alleged favoritism in UT-Austin admissions.
Jun 25, 2014•30 min
TribCast: UT/TT Poll and Rick Perry's California Trip
Emily, Ross, Evan and Reeve talk about the results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll as well as the news coming out of California following Gov. Rick Perry's recent visit.
Jun 18, 2014•32 min
TribCast: Davis Campaign Changes, GOP Platform and Uber
Reeve, Ross, Alexa and Aman talk about leadership changes in Wendy Davis' campaign, recent changes to the Republican Party of Texas' platform, and changes currently being considered that might allow services like Uber in more Texas cities.
Jun 11, 2014•30 min
Tribcast: GOP State Convention and Closing Facilities
Reeve, Corrie, Emily, and Ben discuss the upcoming state convention of the Republican Party of Texas, the proposed closing of state-supported living centers and the legacy of Grace Garcia, the late executive director of Annie’s List.
Jun 05, 2014•31 min
TribCast: 2014 Primary Runoff Election Results Review
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Evan review the results of Tuesday's primary runoff elections and what they mean for the general election and the 2015 session of the Texas Legislature.
May 28, 2014•31 min
TribCast: Medical Records, HUD and Texas Tech's Chancellor
Evan, Ross, Emily and Reeve talk about potentially major career moves for San Antonio's Mayor and a state senator, as well as the release of a lieutenant governor candidate's medical records and the ensuing backlash.
May 21, 2014•33 min
TribCast: Sriracha, Grounds for Impeachment and TribTalk
Reeve, Emily, Neena and Ross discuss the adventures of the state's "Sriracha Delegation," the latest in the consideration of the impeachment of a university regent, and the launch of a new website from the folks behind The Texas Tribune.
May 14, 2014•30 min
TribCast: Bernie Tiede, Strip Clubs and Primary Runoffs
Evan, Brandi, Reeve and Terri talk about the release of convicted murderer Bernie Tiede, the comptroller's attempt to collect fees from strip clubs, and the latest in the 2014 primary runoffs.
May 07, 2014•32 min
TribCast: Executions, Land Management and Allegations
Ross, Reeve, Jim and Terri talk about what a botched execution in Oklahoma means for Texas, the state's history with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and allegations regarding the business practices of attorney general candidate Ken Paxton.
Apr 30, 2014•31 min
TribCast: The Slate Political Gabfest Special Edition
Reeve, Emily and Ross join David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson of the Slate Political Gabfest to talk about Common Core, the gubernatorial race, and the presidential hopes of notable Texans.
Apr 25, 2014•1 hr 8 min
TribCast: Immigration, a Grand Jury and Libertarians
Reeve, Ross, Evan and Alexa discuss a televised debate on immigration policy, recent scrutiny of Gov. Rick Perry's handling of Travis County's Public Integrity Unit, and the Libertarian Party's state convention.
Apr 16, 2014•31 min
TribCast: Wallace Hall, Open Carry and Civil Rights
Ross, Emily, Reeve and Ben talk about a recent report outlining possible grounds for impeaching a University of Texas System regent, the odds of open carry legislation passing next session, and the LBJ Presidential Library's Civil Rights Summit.
Apr 09, 2014•34 min
TribCast: Shake-ups, Education Proposals and Legacies
Emily, Reeve, Alexa and Ross run through a number of topics, including a campaign shake-up, a U.S. Supreme Court decision, a fight over education proposals, and the legacy of Ray Hutchison.
Apr 02, 2014•31 min
TribCast: Oil Spills and The University of Texas System
Reeve, Brandi, Ross and Neena discuss the oil spill in Galveston Bay, the mounting frustrations at the University of Texas System, and the lagging Affordable Care Act enrollment in Texas.
Mar 26, 2014•32 min
TribCast: Equal Pay, Cancellations and Credentials
Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the ongoing battle over equal pay, the recent cancellation of a planned debate between Republican candidates for lieutenant governor, and the changing media landscape in Texas.
Mar 19, 2014•29 min
TribCast: Dropping Out, Kimmel and the Private Sector
Ross, Emily, Reeve and Jay evaluate candidates' decisions to remain or not to remain in their runoff races, review Gov. Rick Perry's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and discuss Texas politicians' current and future private sector jobs.
Mar 12, 2014•32 min
TribCast: Live Post-Primary Election Review
Reeve, Evan, Ross and Emily participate in a special live edition of the TribCast at the Austin Club on the morning after Tuesday's primary election. Morgan, Aman and Jim make special appearances.
Mar 05, 2014•51 min
TribCast: The UT/TT Poll and the Definition of Marriage
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Jim have a super-sized discussion about gay marriage in Texas and the latest numbers from the University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.
Feb 27, 2014•38 min
TribCast: Ted Nugent, Dan Patrick and Kyle Janek
Ross, Morgan, Emily and Reeve talk about Ted Nugent's role in Republican primaries, recent reports regarding lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick, and a possible new gig for Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek.
Feb 19, 2014•30 min
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