Why the San Antonio Republican had his fill of the Texas House.

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Episode 163: Larson Walks Away

Express-News reporters ponder who will fill the county judge's shoes.

Episode 162: Nelson Wolff's Legacy

The Express-News politics team remembers legendary columnist Roddy Stinson, as well as redistricting maps and Democrat candidate Matthew Dowd.  Read: Roddy Stinson, former San Antonio Express-News columnist and champion for the voiceless, has died

Episode 161: Remembering Roddy Stinson

Breaking down the governor's race, Del Rio and District 118. 

Episode 160: Does Beto have a real chance?

 City Council District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo talks about homelessness, CPS Energy, and how to improve the city budget process.   

Episode 159: The Mario Bravo Interview

The president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Lydia Camarillo, talks about the possibility of a new district in San Antonio. Read: Abbott: Third special legislative session will begin Sept. 20

Episode 158: Drawing the lines for Texas congressional districts

Al Kauffman says the enforcement mechanism used for SB8 is unprecedented in the history of the abortion debate and is designed to ‘avoid court interpretation.' Related: Anti-abortion laws used to exempt cases of rape and incest. Not anymore in Texas.

Episode 157: Law professor on the Texas abortion law SB8

The Express-News political team explores the fascinating possibilities of a potential showdown between San Antonio's former district attorney Nico LaHood and state Rep. Lyle Larson. Read more: Garcia: Former DA LaHood seriously considering a run for Texas House

Episode 156: Former DA Nico LaHood in a fascinating showdown

Lieutenant governor hopeful dissects Dan Patrick's policy failures

Episode 155: The Mike Collier Interview

How the governor's recklessness is putting Texas communities at risk  

Episode 154: Abbott's Folly

Why the governor refuses to respond to the delta-variant surge   

Episode 153: Abbott's COVID Politics

Former El Paso congressman talks voting rights and the 2022 election.

Episode 152: The Beto O'Rourke Interview

Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post.   

Episode 151: Texas Dems in D.C.

Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point." Read more: Adam Serwer explains why 'The Cruelty is the Point' of Trump's platform 

Episode 150: Adam Serwer on cruelty in the Trump era

Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making.  Read more: Forget the Alamo's myths, do not risk San Antonio's reputation  

Episode 149: Don't believe the Alamo hype

The Express-News political team takes you for a spin inside the halls of power. Hosted by Metro Columnist Gilbert Garcia.

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