I first heard Rush Limbaugh when i was 9 years old. I didn't know what he was talking about, but I knew I wanted to do it. As I got older i realized he didn't always know what he was talking about either. Then I thought if he can do it i can do it. What makes me different? I am the 3rd Party voice that represents those of you who feel like Government doesn't care about you. Lets see if we can get our voice heard. First Step...begins.
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Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo ques ...
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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide an update on early voting as we head into the final days before the election. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's closing argument and the rally at Madison Square Garden, Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument, where Joe Biden has been, an update on the Texas…
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Could VP Kamala Harris' trip to Houston impact voter turnout in the upcoming election?
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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas voter registration boom, Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Houston, Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Ted Cruz, the paused execution of death row inmate Robert Robinson, and a feud between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins.TEX…
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A review of the recent Texas senate debate and the significant election battles to monitor.
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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the Texas Senate Debate, discuss Donald Trump's impromptu dancing at a recent town hall, an anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional, Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller testifying in a criminal case, and elections to watch in Texas.NATIONAL TOPICSDonald Trump turns DJTEXAS TOPI…
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Major donations, cross-party endorsements and an upcoming debate heat up the Texas Senate race.
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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include Colin Allred and Ted Cruz's cross-party Texas Senate Race endorsements, major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race, Attorney General Ken Paxton suing TikTok and filing an appeal on the gun ban at the State Fair of Texas, the S…
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Could a port strike and tensions in the Middle East upend the 2024 election?
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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include the vice presidential debate, potential political fallout behind the port strike, tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Texas' rise in voter registrations, and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to th…
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This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATI…
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GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden gives remarks on abortion Gonzales calls peers 'scu…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson speakership under threat? Tension in Middle East Trump criminal …
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A look at John Whitmire’s first 100 days as Houston mayor
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden puts pressure on Netanyah…
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Ken Paxton cuts deal to avoid criminal trial
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson faces threat to speaker…
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Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden on fundraising tour Trump …
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Addressing low voter turnout in Texas
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The Latino electorate What characterizes a voter? Overhaul of …
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Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Haley drops out Trump stays on states' ballots Sinema won't s…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again Trump wins …
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Texas incumbents face off against challengers
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump hush-money trial set for March N…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad Outrage over Trump NATO comment…
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House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS An ungovernable Cong…
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Texas governor in feud with Biden administration
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042mFAhaPL8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Border deal busted? …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4Aho0rUnM This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political polarization--its underlying causes, how partisanship is pushed to its extremes, and some potential steps toward better unification. DISCUSSION POINTS What is polarization? The gerrymandering effect Campaigns are e…
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Iowa caucuses narrow Republican field
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsocxaBj1Ao This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of another test for the Texas electric grid, Trump's win in Iowa, and Greg Abbott's record-breaking campaign donation, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress approves major tax deal Biden-Harris campaign…
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Speaker Johnson under pressure over budget deal
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBVoQyjVCU This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Speaker Johnson's status with Republicans over his budget deal with Democrats, the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas over a new migrant law, and Rep. Mayra Flores' "Grubgate" scandal, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress reaches budge…
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How John Whitmire won the race for Houston mayor
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQ0rmM-fMk This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's struggle to secure aid for Ukraine, the Texas supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion, and the results of the recent runoff election in Houston, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Reduced aid for Ukraine, Isra…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9PhbDWi_T8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ted Cruz's bill to legally regulate gender pronouns, the implications of a Liz Cheney run for president, and the results of the latest special session in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Vote to formalize Biden…
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Who will win the Houston mayor’s race?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpvANSpzsms This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion rights, and the outlook for the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Deal brokered for hostages Can Hal…
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Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHBwmqq-9IY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Tim Scott suspends campaign for …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTlHyybZI7Q This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in the recent election, the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib by Congress, and the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Abortion rights fuel Democrat election wins Trump defian…
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Special session unlikely to end in Abbott’s favor
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYXGkF7qAs This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mike Pence's exit from the 2024 presidential race, the mounting challenges facing U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Governor Abbott's expansion of the current special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOP…
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The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJcrjs3-LUs This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect, and the Texas constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Astros cursed by Cruz? Midd…
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This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral election, following a debate presented by the University of Houston Hobby School for Public Affairs, Houston Public Media, and Univision. Early voting starts Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November …
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Special session underway in Texas legislature
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YkPJu8s7hg This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's quest for a new speaker, the current special session in the Texas legislature, and the political implications of a new war in the Middle East, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump raises big money Speaker update TE…
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U.S. House in limbo after McCarthy ousted
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0fD00-R30 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress averted a government shutdown, the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, and the coming special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Shutdown averted McCarthy ousted Dianne Feinste…
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Menendez in hot water while shutdown looms
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04IHuO7D5o This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous allegations, and the potential for a government shutdown, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump skips another GOP debate; Gavin …
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Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvB7dVF65uc This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Romney re…
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Kevin McCarthy under pressure from House Freedom Caucus
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFS8SBgXvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMlIFVMpts Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential conflicts coming in the U.S. Congress, the health of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, and the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Con…
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President Biden officially running for reelection in 2024
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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…
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George Santos doubles down in reelection run
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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 San…
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Greg Abbott vows to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder
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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.…
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Can Donald Trump capitalize on his own arrest?
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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 …
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Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy
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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 Sheil…
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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 S…
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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. T…
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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…
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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 Marjo…
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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: Fe…
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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…
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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 ter…
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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…
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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 Bide…
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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 Repub…
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