Texas Politics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Sarah Gets Emotional Over the Pete Buttigieg Story | The Next Level
The hosts passionately debate the weaponization of child protective services against Pete Buttigieg, analyze recent SCOTUS rulings, and dissect the implications of DSA primary wins and Senate polling, all while expressing strong opinions on political character and strategy.

SCOTUS Splits On Trump Power. Black Farmers Sue Over Wage Bias. GOP Host Backs Ossoff
The Supreme Court's recent rulings on executive power and voting rights reveal a capitalist bias, while a conservative radio host endorses a Democrat, and Black farmers sue over discriminatory wages, highlighting systemic inequities.

Black Voters Give Dems 92% Support. Democrats Give Us Scraps In Return
The Democratic Party's reliance on outdated strategies and minimal investment in Black voter engagement is causing a significant erosion of support, threatening their ability to win crucial elections.

Trump MELTS DOWN As Republican Bill BREAKS DOWN
Donald Trump's erratic actions, including sabotaging a bipartisan housing bill and pushing a controversial voting act, highlight deep divisions within the Republican Party, while recent Democratic primary wins in New York reveal a growing anti-establishment sentiment and a leftward shift on key issues.

‘The View’ Co-Hosts Look Horrified as Whoopi Defends Trump for the First Time Ever
Dave Rubin critiques the politicization of public events and alleges widespread election irregularities in California, arguing that Democrats are intentionally eroding public trust in the electoral system while pushing increasingly radical candidates.

Trump's Tough-Guy Act Is Finally Falling Apart (w/ Will Saletan) | Mona Charen Show
Mona Charen and Will Saletan dissect the Texas Senate race, the decline of Trump's 'alpha male' image, and the belated courage of 'YOLO Republicans' who criticize Trump only after their political careers end.

They can no longer keep the story straight
Donald Trump's repeated misrepresentations of the Iran nuclear deal and his cognitive test results, alongside systemic failures in US antitrust enforcement, highlight a political and economic landscape where leaders' priorities often diverge from the average American's struggles.

Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode exposes ongoing systemic efforts to dilute Black political power through gerrymandering, highlights the NAACP's strategic call for a sports boycott, and honors the enduring legacy of Civil Rights attorney Clarence B. Jones.

Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode unpacks significant legal victories against racial gerrymandering in Alabama and South Carolina, the NAACP's controversial call for a sports boycott of Southern universities, and a heartfelt remembrance of civil rights attorney Clarence B. Jones.

Talarico vs Paxton | David Griscom | TMR
David Griscom breaks down the shifting landscape of Texas Republican politics after John Cornyn's humiliating loss, the Democratic strategy of James Talarico, and the critical role of economic populism over culture wars in the state's future.

Something is wrong and it’s impossible to ignore
This episode dissects the week's political absurdities, from Trump's missing medical report and self-aggrandizing rants to the unrealistic proposal of a $250 Trump bill, alongside a stark economic reality check on permanent grocery price increases.

Mail-In-Voting Block. Iran Strikes Back. Biden Sues DOJ. Men to Heal.
This episode unpacks a federal judge's refusal to block Trump's mail-in voting order, escalating US-Iran tensions, Biden's lawsuit against the DOJ, and the political implications of Texas primary results, alongside features on Black women-led health and luxury wine ventures.

LIVE: Trump SINKS His Own Party in DISASTER ELECTION
The Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico highlights the Republican Party's internal struggles, Trump's enduring influence, and the strategic battle over political messaging and corruption.

BREAKING: Trump Just SH*T THE BED, It’s ALL BACKFIRING!
The host unpacks how Trump's endorsement of a controversial candidate in the Texas Senate race, coupled with questionable health reports and media self-censorship, signals a potential political backfiring.

Texas collapse and health collapse in the same day
David Pakman dissects the Republican panic over the Texas Senate race and the White House's desperate attempts to spin Donald Trump's visibly deteriorating health.

HOT TOPICS | The GOP’s Corruption Problem Keeps Growing!
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a figure embroiled in a decade of corruption scandals, secured the Republican Senate nomination with Donald Trump's backing, highlighting a perceived moral collapse within the GOP and setting up a critical general election battle.

Zohran Mamdani Humiliated as Billionaire Responds w/ Warning of His Own
Dave Rubin dissects the radical left's agenda, from New York City's proposed property seizures and a progressive streamer's legal troubles over Cuba sanctions, to Trump's undeniable influence in Republican primaries and the extreme views of a Texas Democratic candidate.

The Next Level LIVE: Texas Primary Results! Megyn Kelly Turns on Trump?!
The Texas Republican primary results reveal a deep embrace of 'vice signaling' and Trump's endorsement, with voters choosing a scandal-plagued candidate over a long-serving incumbent, while broader political trends show a rise of non-traditional figures and a growing 'America First, Israel Worst' bloc.

Reporter Gets Angry as His Trap for JD Vance Backfires
Dave Rubin analyzes recent political events, from Thomas Massie's primary loss to the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund and Democratic strategies, arguing for a unified conservative front against what he perceives as radical progressive agendas.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 6, 2026
President Trump expresses cautious optimism about a potential deal to end the U.S.-Iran war, while a new poll reveals widespread American disapproval of the conflict and its economic impact, alongside rising anti-Muslim sentiment in Texas and a look back at media pioneer Ted Turner's legacy.

DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies
This episode exposes how Republican-led redistricting efforts in Florida, Texas, and Virginia, alongside a Supreme Court poised to weaken the Voting Rights Act, are systematically eroding Black political power, while also confronting the pervasive issue of domestic violence within the Black community.

Correspondent’s Dinner Assassination Attempt; The Myth Of Red Texas w/ David Griscom | MR Live
David Griskcom debunks the 'Myth of Red Texas,' revealing a hidden history of radical populism and labor organizing that challenges the state's conservative image, while hosts Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland dissect current political events including a White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and Trump's reaction.

Trump Loyalty Is Breaking Texas Republicans (w/ Rep. Lizzie Fletcher)
Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher details how Republican subservience to Donald Trump is fracturing the party's traditional brand and creating unprecedented opportunities for Democrats in Texas elections, despite aggressive gerrymandering efforts.

James Talarico: I Know EXACTLY Why Voters Stopped Trusting Democrats | The Bulwark Podcast
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico argues that Democrats lost voter trust by taking communities for granted, failing on border security and cost of living, and alienating faith-based voters through cultural insensitivity.