TribCast: A major Texas abortion case and a potential Gov. Greg Abbott pardon in a murder trial
In this weekโs episode, we discuss an attempt to use the courts in Texas to restrict the use of an abortion drug and Gov. Greg Abbottโs potential pardon of an Army sergeant found guilty of murdering a protester in Austin.
TribCast: How effective is โhardeningโ schools? And where does the investigation into the Uvalde shooting stand?
On this weekโs episode, James speaks with Kate and Josh about the effectiveness of increasing school security to prevent mass shootings and where the investigation into the law enforcement response to the Uvalde shooting stands.
TribCast: Dan Patrick takes on Disney in latest fight over Texas classrooms
In this weekโs episode, Matthew speaks with Brian and James about Dan Patrickโs push for a Texas version of the Florida law governing the discussion of sexuality in schools and Gov. Greg Abbottโs latest action on the border.
TribCast: Texas politicians make their final push ahead of March 1 primary
On this weekโs episode, Patrick Svitek and Kate McGee discuss the last push in some of the most interesting primary races on the ballot. But first, we discuss Lt. Gov. Dan Patrickโs proposal targeting tenure at public universities.
Tribcast: Parsing through Texas GOP officialsโ hunt for โpornographic booksโ in public schools
In this weekโs episode, James talks with Jolie and Patrick about Gov. Greg Abbottโs call for an investigation into books at public schools and the ramping up of the 2022 election season as candidate filing season begins.
TribCast, special edition: Our pollsters analyze the latest UT/TT Poll on the 2022 candidates and issues
In this edition of TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank, James Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, focused on the 2022 elections and this yearโs legislative issues.
TribCast, special edition: Our pollsters on how Texans feel about immigration, voting, Greg Abbott and more
In this edition of the TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank, James Henson and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll and what voters are thinking about issues argued in the Legislature, immigration and border security, voting law and the pandemic.
TribCast: Texas to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults
Maria Diaz received her coronavirus vaccine at a 24 hour vaccination event in Austin on March 6, 2021. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew talks to Karen and Juliรกn about the state's plan to expand vaccine eligibility starting Monday and the increase in apprehensions at the border.
TribCast: What's next for Texas after last week's winter storm?
An aerial view of Interstate 35 in Austin after a severe snow storm hit the state. (Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew talks with Ross, Alana and Erin about the political fallout from the winter storm and what the state might do to prevent future widespread power outages.
TribCast: Ken Paxton's legal woes continue
The Texas Tribune Tribcast for Feb. 12, 2021. Credit: Laura Buckman for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Kate, Karen and Mitchell about Attorney General Ken Paxton's latest legal problems, the vaccine rollout and the politics of energy in Biden-era Texas.
TribCast: How Joe Biden's immigration orders are playing out in Texas
Executive orders by President Joe Biden so far have included halting construction on the border wall and freezing some deportation. Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Abby, Juliรกn and Ross about President Joe Biden's immigration executive orders and the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
TribCast: Vaccine news a bright spot as coronavirus cases surge in Texas
El Paso has emerged as a hotspot in Texas' coronavirus surge. Credit: REUTERS/Ivan Pierre Aguirre(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's edition of the TribCast, Emma talks to Ross, Edgar and Patrick about the challenges of vaccine distribution in rural Texas, the latest in the allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the controversial new head of the Texas GOP.
TribCast: Many Texas Republicans aren't acknowledging Joe Biden as president-elect
Joe Biden at the National Education Association presidential forum in Houston on July 5, 2019 Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew talks with Ross, Abby and Emma about the Texas GOP's response to the presidential election, the Affordable Care Act before the U.S. Supreme Court and the upcoming legislative session.
TribCast, special edition: Our pollsters analyze the latest UT/TT Poll on the election and pandemic
Voting in Texas. Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. In this edition of the TribCast, Ross talks to pollsters Joshua Blank and Daron Shaw about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, focused on the coronavirus pandemic, what Texas voters think about it and its effect on the economy, and how voters and governments are responding to it. Disclosure: The University of Texas has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism.
TribCast: Voting issues in Texas and Ken Paxton's troubles
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Emma and Cassi about the turmoil at the attorney general's office, legal fights over voting issues in Texas and how the 2021 legislative session will look.
TribCast: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death will affect Texas
People gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Credit: REUTERS/Al Drago(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's Tribcast, Matthew talks with Ross, Emma and Alex about the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, Gov. Greg Abbott's latest reopening announcement and voter registration in Texas.
TribCast: More discrepancies with state coronavirus data and voting issues in the courts
A COVID-19 testing site at the Nomad Shrine Club in McAllen. July 2, 2020. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Emma and Shannon about another change in how Texas reports its coronavirus data and the legal fights related to voting that have reached the state Supreme Court.
TribCast: Hurricane Laura, coronavirus on campus and the RNC
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 28, 2018. Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Alex and Patrick about the incoming hurricane, the first week of college classes and the Republican National Convention.
TribCast: Reading the political tea leaves on Biden in Texas and a census undercount
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a community event in San Antonio on Dec. 13, 2019. Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Patrick and Cassi about the Biden campaign's recent activity in Texas, the fallout of a census undercount and early indications of what the legislative session might look like in a pandemic.
TribCast: Texas revises coronavirus death tally as school reopening chaos continues
The Dobie Pre-Kindergarten Center in Austin. Shelby Knowles for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Ross, Aliyya and Emma about the state's bad relationship with data and the latest pingponging guidance on how and when schools can reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
TribCast: The post-convention state of the Texas GOP and a bleak budget forecast
A boutique on East 11th Street in Austin remains closed on July 17, 2020. Allie Goulding/The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Cassi and Ross about the Texas GOP's convention chaos and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the state budget.
TribCast: Election results and voting problems in the primary runoffs
Masks and sanitizer were available for voters at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center in Houston for Tuesday's runoff election. Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks with Evan, Matthew and Alex about the results of the primary runoff elections and implications for November. And the group debriefs on how voting went in the first statewide election during the coronavirus pandemic.
TribCast: Early voting begins as coronavirus surges in Texas and a debate over sex ed curriculum
Pharmacy technician Ashley Perez passes a self-swab coronavirus test to a patient at a drive thru testing site at a Walmart in McKinney on Tuesday, June 29, 2020. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this edition of TribCast, Emma talks to Matthew, Aliyya and Ross about the state's latest efforts to mitigate spread of the new coronavirus, and the State Board of Educations ongoing debate over Texas sex ed curriculum.
TribCast: Masks for businesses, reopening schools and pandemic voting
Isabel Nava teaches second and third grade ESL classes at Lamar Elementary School in San Antonio. Sophia Rivera is in one of her classes. Laura Skelding for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Aliyya and Ross about mask requirements for businesses, what school reopenings could mean for students and parents, and what we're watching for during the upcoming election.
TribCast: COVID-19 record highs, foster children in harm's way and a victory for LGBTQ workers
Patrons enjoy drinks at B.D. As of Friday, restaurants can operate at 75% capacity, while almost all other businesses can operate at 50%. Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Emma and Shannon about record high coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, a damning report of Texas' child welfare system and a Supreme Court ruling on long-denied protections for LGBTQ workers.
TribCast: Racism and the Texas GOP and reform after George Floyd's death
Simone Webb holds burning incense during a vigil at Freedman's Memorial Cemetery in Dallas. The event honored people who have died at the hands of police. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Jolie and Ross about racist social media posts by GOP officials. Also, the group forecasts the possibility for policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis police custody.
TribCast: How Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality
Demonstrators in downtown Houston rally for George Floyd on June 1, 2020. Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex, Ross and Miguel about how Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality, and the group does a quick elections check in.