 This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former president Trump's bizarre message to Republican voters, Matthew McConaughey's mixed messages about a potential run for Texas governor, and Governor Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump to Republicans: Don't vote Ted Cruz had a week   TEXAS TOPICS Abbott orders special election for HD118 Lyle Larson not running Allen West has COVID Alright, alright, I might – McConaughey for Governor?   DEEP Abbott’s Order on Vaccine Mandates   You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

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Party Politics: Abbott Flip-Flops On Party Principles

 Party Politics is back for another season! Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the GOP's redistricting draft, the political fight over raising the nation's debt ceiling, a U.S. district judge's blocking of S.B. 8 (Texas' six-week abortion ban), and Donald Trump's influence on Texas politics, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS BIF & BBB!  Can lawmakers raise the debt ceiling in time? Trump urged not to announce for president…yet?   TEXAS TOPICS Abortion law blocked Why are so many Members not running again? (Lucio III) Wesley Hunt raises big money Does Trump run Texas politics? (border wall, audit bill) Bible as the state text?   DEEP GOP's redistrict draft further polarizes Texas voters You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.

Party Politics: It’s Gerrymandering Time Again

 Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Gun laws. Abortion. Voting recounts. And restrictions for transgender student-athletes. Welcome to Texas politics in 2021. In Austin, state lawmakers are also tasked with allocating  $16 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds and are deciding whether state or local governments can mandate COVID vaccines. Today, we catch up on these hot-button issues, and what’s happening in the Third Special Session of the Texas Legislature, currently underway. The dynamic podcast duo of “Party Politics” join us to help explain the issues, discuss what could happen next, and they’ll even speculate on all the implications while we field your political questions. Jeronimo Cortina Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston Associate Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies  Co-host of Party Politics  Brandon Rottinghaus Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston Co-host of Party Politics Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day’s most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.  

The ‘Party Politics’ Of Third Special Session of the Texas Legislature

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the federal warrant to search the apartment and office of Rudy Giuliani, Caitlyn Jenner's run for California governor, the nominations of two Texans for federal posts, and the first 100 days of President Biden's administration, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Carville rips woke-ness Giuliani Warrant Caitlyn Jenner Running for CA Gov Burgerghazi!   TEXAS TOPICS Two Texans nominated for federal posts CD6 Roundup... Read More

Party Politics: 100 Days

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Walter Mondale, the Derek Chauvin verdict and what it means for real police reform, and the polling on a potential McConaughey run for governor, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Walter Mondale RIP Derek Chauvin verdict Biden WH Refugee Cap Second Gentleman Douglas   TEXAS TOPICS Constitutional Carry Medicaid Waiver Revoked McConaughey For Governor (For Real?) Fundraising roundup You can subscribe... Read More

Party Politics: Forecast for Reform

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the allegations surrounding Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Ted Cruz's fight against Major League Baseball, and Ron Paul's jorts, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Withdrawal from Afghanistan GaetzGate   TEXAS TOPICS Congressman Crenshaw emergency eye surgery Cruz vs. America's pastime Paxton v Biden on “Remain in Mexico Policy” Bush vs. Paxton 2022? Congressman Brady Retiring Ron Paul’s... Read More

Party Politics: The Politics of Scandal

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the battle over voting rights, the future of Beto O'Rourke's political career, and Gov. Abbott's ban on "vaccine passports," among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RIP Rep. Hastings Fundraising roundup:  Reps Greene and Gonzales rake it in Biden introduces gun regulations   TEXAS TOPICS Abbott appoints new PUC Commissioner Abbott issues EO banning “Vaccine Passports” Beto for Governor (Question Mark) Collier for Lt. Governor... Read More

Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over voting rights and abortion rights, President Biden's infrastructure plan, and "Big" Dan Rodimer's Texas-cosplay campaign video, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden releases infrastructure plan Matt Gaetz faces inquiry over sex with an underage girl Republicans asking for information on Hunter Biden missing gun Donald Trump: wedding guest   TEXAS TOPICS TX GOP deactivates Gab account District judge denied Texas... Read More

Party Politics: Rights and Reform

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the renewed calls for gun reform after a new spike in mass shootings, former Missouri governor Eric Greitens' senate bid, and attorney Lee Merritt's run for Texas AG, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS US House to review Iowa race Former scandal-plagued MO Gov. Greitens running for Senate White House narcs on staffers San Antonio wax museum forced to take down Trump wax figure... Read More

Party Politics: Is Gun Reform Possible?

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's address to the nation at the one-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, the immigration crisis at the Mexico border, and Twitter's lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS First Biden national address Senator Blunt retiring Trump to RNC:  Keep your name outta my mouth! COVID package passes Major Biden in major doo-doo   TEXAS TOPICS ERCOT Update... Read More

Party Politics: 365 Days Later

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Governor Abbott's lifting of the mask mandate and allowing businesses to open at 100%, the Democrats agenda in the U.S. Congress, and the scandals swirling around NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Tanden nomination pulled Democratic agenda:  COVID package, minimum wage, EQUALITY Act CPAC, Straw Poll, Ted Cruz approval rating Gov Andrew Cuomo scandals Cancelled?  Potato Head and Dr. Seuss... Read More

Party Politics: Texas Unmasked

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fallout over ERCOT's handling of the Texas power-grid crisis, the hearings in Congress over President Biden's appointees, and Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller's apparent affinity for a clean vehicle, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nomination battles:  Neera, Garland, Becerra, Haaland Trump Taxes Newsmax anchor attacks Biden dogs!   TEXAS TOPICS TDP 2020 Autopsy Dan Patrick Priority Legislation Sid Miller Likes a Clean... Read More

Party Politics: ERCOT Under Fire

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the death of Rush Limbaugh, another whistleblower in the corruption saga of Texas A.G. Ken Paxton, and the Ted Cruz vacation scandal amid a winter-weather disaster in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Rush Limbaugh dies Biden town hall ($15 minimum wage; student debt relief) Immigration package revealed Impeachment McConnell v Trump   TEXAS TOPICS Whistleblowers allege Paxton swapped favors for help Flyin'... Read More

Party Politics: Snowpocalypse Now

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial, the passing of U.S. Rep. Ron White from COVID-19, and the effort by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to mandate the national anthem at all events supported by state money, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Shelby Retires   TEXAS TOPICS Wright passes Patrick says no to expanded gambling But yes to National Anthem Chairman West embraces Texit... Read More

Party Politics: Impeachment Part Two

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over a new COVID-19 relief bill, President Biden's executive orders on immigration, and Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State address, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS COVID Relief Bill GOP infighting over Cheney, Greene Biden immigration orders Trump Names Impeachment Lawyer Myanmar Coup Dolly Parton Congressional Medal of Freedom?   TEXAS TOPICS Judge blocks Republicans from kicking Planned Parenthood off Medicaid... Read More

Party Politics: State of the State

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 questions; or email us at Party Politics.

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