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Listen to The Texan’s podcast for coverage on Texas politics with news you can trust. The Daily Rundown with quick recaps of the biggest Texas news are released every weekday and the team dives deeper every Friday in our Weekly Roundups. 

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Episodes

Sen. Brandon Creighton on School Choice, House and Senate Dynamics, Public University Tenure

See the full interview exclusively at The Texan: https://thetexan.news/video-sen-brandon-creighton-on-school-choice-public-university-tenure-local-preemption/ Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), the chairman of the Senate committees on Education and Higher Education, joined The Texan reporter Cameron Abrams to discuss the status of major policies as the legislature nears the end of the regular session. “Even members of the House that may have voted for that amendment to the budget — so for it, an...

May 08, 202324 min

Weekly Roundup - May 5, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

May 05, 20231 hr 4 min

Interview: Rep. Dustin Burrows on Bill Requiring School Security, Local Preemption Bill

See the full interview exclusively at The Texan: https://thetexan.news/video-rep-dustin-burrows-on-school-safety-bill-local-preemption-and-appraisal-cap-battle/ Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), the chairman of the House Calendars Committee, joined The Texan senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the status of major policies as the legislature enters its final month of the regular legislative session. “I try not to compare sessions. They all have a very different feel and flow,” said Burrows. “B...

May 01, 202323 min

Weekly Roundup - April 28, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 7 min

Interview: Corey DeAngelis on Texas School Choice Proposals

See the full interview exclusively at The Texan. School choice advocate and senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, Corey DeAngelis, joined The Texan reporter Cameron Abrams to discuss the ongoing push for school choice policies in Texas. DeAngelis talked about the momentum the school choice movement is enjoying across the nation, the hesitation that rural lawmakers often have despite conservative support for the policy, and how similar proposals have fared in other states. “There...

Apr 24, 202323 min

Weekly Roundup - April 21, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 6 min

Interview: Ben Carson on Texas School Choice, DEI Policies, 2024 Presidential Race

Former presidential candidate and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson joined The Texan ’s senior editor McKenzie DiLullo to discuss his support of the Texas Legislature’s efforts to curb the ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ policies in higher education. Carson expressed his views about the state of public education across the nation in general, and the fight over school choice in Texas specifically. “Given the fact that Texans tend to be logical people, I suspect the c...

Apr 17, 202322 min

Weekly Roundup - April 14, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 2 min

Weekly Roundup - April 7, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 5 min

Weekly Roundup - March 31, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 11 min

Weekly Roundup - March 24, 2023

Get a free mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Em...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 6 min

Weekly Roundup - March 17, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 3 min

Weekly Roundup - March 10, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Mar 10, 20231 hr 10 min

Weekly Roundup - March 3, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Mar 03, 202357 min

88th Session Kickoff: The Texan Reporters Q&A

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This special panel was a Q&A discussion with our reporting team — Brad Johnson, Holly Hansen, Hayden Sparks, Matt Stringer, and Kim Roberts. Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar podcasts and The Texan’s Weekly Roundup — a podcast released every Friday that b...

Feb 27, 202341 min

Weekly Roundup - February 24, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Feb 24, 20231 hr 7 min

88th Session Kickoff: Separation of Powers Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about separation of powers in Texas – both between the branches of government and between state and local governments. Our senior reporter, Brad Johnson, moderated the discussion between State Sens. Mayes Middleton and Kevin Sparks, and Rep. Matt Schaefer. Enjoy ...

Feb 22, 202343 min

88th Session Kickoff: Election Reform Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about election reform policies in Texas. Our senior reporter, Hayden Sparks, moderated the discussion between State Sen. Bob Hall and Rep. Briscoe Cain. Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar podcasts and The Texan’s Weekly Roundup — a podcast relea...

Feb 20, 202343 min

Weekly Roundup - February 17, 2023

🇺🇸 PRESIDENTS DAY SALE 🦅 Get a subscription to The Texan for only $5/month billed annually—this weekend only: https://thetexan.news/register/?level_id=3&coupon=321328 The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news ...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 7 min

88th Session Kickoff: Border Security and Immigration Policy Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about border and immigration policies. Our senior reporter, Hayden Sparks, moderated the discussion between State Sen. Pete Flores and Reps. Terry Canales and Eddie Morales, Jr. Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar podcasts and The Texan’s Weekly ...

Feb 15, 202349 min

88th Session Kickoff: Abortion and Vaccine Policies Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about abortion policies in Texas following the Dobbs ruling and vaccination policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our reporter, Holly Hansen, moderated the discussion between State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Reps. Donna Howard and Caroline Harris. Enjoy thi...

Feb 13, 202355 min

Weekly Roundup - February 10, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Feb 10, 20231 hr 3 min

88th Session Kickoff: Public Education and School Choice Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about public education and school choice. Our reporter, Holly Hansen, moderated the discussion between State Sen. Brandon Creighton and Reps. Harold Dutton, Brian Harrison, and Carrie Isaac. Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar podcasts and The Te...

Feb 08, 202343 min

88th Session Kickoff: Child Gender Modification Policy Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about child gender modification policies in Texas. Our reporter, Matt Stringer, moderated the discussion between State Sen. Charles Perry and Reps. Bryan Slaton and Nate Schatzline. Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar podcasts and The Texan’s Wee...

Feb 06, 202351 min

Weekly Roundup - February 3, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 9 min

88th Session Kickoff: Energy and the Grid Panel

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup This panel was about the Texas grid and energy policies. Our senior reporter, Brad Johnson, moderated the discussion between State Sens. Kelly Hancock and Nathan Johnson, and Reps. Jared Patterson and Charles Cunningham. Enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe for similar podc...

Feb 01, 202349 min

88th Session Kickoff: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Interview

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup In this special edition of The Texan 's podcast, we play back a recording from our 88th Session Kickoff on Jan. 24. This particular panel was a one-on-one conversation with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. We covered his priorities in the Texas Senate this legislative session, his p...

Jan 30, 202351 min

Weekly Roundup - January 27, 2023

Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for...

Jan 27, 20231 hr 13 min

Weekly Roundup - January 20, 2023

Use the coupon code Roundup to get a ticket for the 88th Session Kickoff for only $50: https://thetexan.regfox.com/88th-session-kickoff Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters ...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 11 min

Weekly Roundup - January 13, 2023

Register for the 88th Session Kickoff: https://thetexan.regfox.com/88th-session-kickoff Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own ...

Jan 13, 20231 hr 8 min
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