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Texas Tribune TribCast

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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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Episodes

Texas responds to Hurricane Harvey (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Patrick talks to Aman, Jim and Brandon about the state's response to Hurricane Harvey, the latest in redistricting litigation and a number of immigration issues that are coming to a head in Texas.

Aug 31, 201732 min

Texas responds to Hurricane Harvey (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Patrick talks to Aman, Jim and Brandon about the state's response to Hurricane Harvey, the latest in redistricting litigation and a number of immigration issues that are coming to a head in Texas.

Aug 30, 201732 min

Texas responds to Hurricane Harvey (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Patrick talks to Aman, Jim and Brandon about the state's response to Hurricane Harvey, the latest in redistricting litigation and a number of immigration issues that are coming to a head in Texas.

Aug 30, 201732 min

Sine die is nigh (podcast)

In a special live TribCast the day before the end of the special legislative session, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and state Reps. Nicole Collier and Kevin Roberts about what lawmakers accomplished, who the winners and losers are, and the tension around a white nationalist event initially planned for College Station.

Aug 15, 20171 hr

Sine die is nigh (podcast)

In a special live TribCast the day before the end of the special legislative session, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and state Reps. Nicole Collier and Kevin Roberts about what lawmakers accomplished, who the winners and losers are, and the te...

Aug 15, 20171 hr

Sine die is nigh (podcast)

In a special live TribCast the day before the end of the special legislative session, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and state Reps. Nicole Collier and Kevin Roberts about what lawmakers accomplished, who the winners and losers are, and the tension around a white nationalist event initially planned for College Station.

Aug 15, 20171 hr

Tribcast Daily: Aug. 13 Special Session Update

Despite the House and Senate gaveling in late Sunday, back hall negotiations on school finance didn’t materialize into a deal in time. Listen to what happened in the House and Senate on Sunday, Aug. 13.

Aug 14, 20172 min

Tribcast Daily: Aug. 12 Special Session Update

Both the House and Senate gave initial approval Saturday to a mix of issues, including property tax reform and abortion insurance. Listen to what you missed on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Aug 13, 20172 min

Abbott v. Perry, school finance, impending Sine Die (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about Gov. Greg Abbott's comparison of his accomplishments to former Gov. Rick Perry's, whether school finance reform has a real shot in the special session, and how soon the Texas Legislature will adjourn — again.

Aug 09, 201732 min

Abbott v. Perry, school finance, impending Sine Die (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about Gov. Greg Abbott's comparison of his accomplishments to former Gov. Rick Perry's, whether school finance reform has a real shot in the special session, and how soon the Texas Leg...

Aug 09, 201732 min

Abbott v. Perry, school finance, impending Sine Die (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about Gov. Greg Abbott's comparison of his accomplishments to former Gov. Rick Perry's, whether school finance reform has a real shot in the special session, and how soon the Texas Legislature will adjourn — again.

Aug 09, 201732 min

Special session update, Rick Perry and Dawnna Dukes (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Aman talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about how the special session might end now that we're at the halfway point and reports that Rick Perry might be Trump's next head of Homeland Security. Plus, an update on Dawnna Dukes' corruption case.

Aug 02, 201733 min

Special session update, Rick Perry and Dawnna Dukes (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Aman talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about how the special session might end now that we're at the halfway point and reports that Rick Perry might be Trump's next head of Homeland Security. Plus, an update on Dawnna Dukes...

Aug 02, 201733 min

Special session update, Rick Perry and Dawnna Dukes (podcast)

On this week's TribCast, Aman talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about how the special session might end now that we're at the halfway point and reports that Rick Perry might be Trump's next head of Homeland Security. Plus, an update on Dawnna Dukes' corruption case.

Aug 02, 201733 min
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