The Texan Podcast
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsListen to The Texan’s podcast for coverage on Texas politics with news you can trust. The Daily Rundown with quick recaps of the biggest Texas news are released every weekday and the team dives deeper every Friday in our Weekly Roundups.
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Weekly Roundup - May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBOn this edition of The Texan’s roundup podcast, the team discusses the proxy vote controversy in Washington D.C., recent statistics indicating that 44% of COVID-19 deaths in Texas are patients in long-term care facilities, updates on the mail-in ballot saga, Amarillo’s recent recovery from a surge in coronavirus cases, and the debate over a Dallas County property tax hike.
Weekly Roundup - May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this week’s episode of The Texan’s Weekly Roundup, reporters talk about a vote-by-mail battle being waged in the state, a Dallas County resolution calling on the governor to apologize to a local judge over the Shelley Luther debacle, bills from Texas legislators addressing U.S.-China relations, and 3 Texas nominations making their way through Congress. This week’s episode is dedicated to the Hansen Family.
Weekly Roundup - May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOn this edition of The Texan’s remote weekly roundup, the team discusses Tesla’s possible relocation to Texas, mixed messages sent by state officials regarding the enforcement of COVID-19 orders, a new contract to construct 14 miles of border wall in Texas, and 15 Texas mayors petitioning the federal government for relief funds.
Weekly Roundup - May 8, 2020
May 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBOn this edition of The Texan’s remote weekly roundup, the team discusses Governor Abbott’s newest announcement and orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, Shelly Luther’s imprisonment for reopening her business in violation of a restraining order, gym-goers in Glen Rose who were issued citations, and new trends in coronavirus data that indicate Texas is in strong shape.
Weekly Roundup - May 1, 2020
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBOn this week's news roundup, the team discusses what Gov. Abbott's latest executive order means for the reopening of Texas, how government officials will be tracing those who have come into contact with COVID-19 positive cases, and the various ways municipalities have responded to the pandemic, including a sting operation in Laredo and a skatepark in Wylie covered in dirt.
Weekly Roundup - April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week on The Texan's news roundup, the team discusses new polling on voter opinion about when and whether to re-open the state and send Texans back to work, a new mandatory-mask order in Harris County, oil prices dropping below zero dollars, a parental rights case heard in the Texas Supreme Court in which a biological father is fighting to maintain custody of his daughter from a non-relative, and the latest on local shelter-in-place orders.
Interview: Dr. Robin Armstrong Explains Use of Hydroxychloroquine to Treat Coronavirus
April 22, 2020 21:15 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Robin Armstrong sits down for a remote interview with The Texan’s CEO and Founder Konni Burton. In the course of their conversation, Dr. Armstrong addresses why he administered hydroxychloroquine to nursing home patients in Texas City, its effectiveness in treating positive cases, and what else can be done in the battle against the coronavirus.
Weekly Roundup - April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBOn this edition of The Texan's weekly roundup, the reporting team discusses the federal coronavirus stimulus package, requests from Dallas inmates to be released from prison over concerns COVID-19 will spread in jail, updates from the Railroad Commission's hearing on whether to artificially limit oil production to control prices, recent campaign fundraising numbers, how Tarrant County jails are combating the spread of coronavirus, and the response of the Round Rock Express to the pandemic.
Weekly Roundup - April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn this edition of The Texan’s weekly roundup, the team discusses recent coronavirus numbers from the governor’s office, the response of legislators and law enforcement to proposed inmate releases in Harris County, and a chocolate factory in East Texas that’s stepping up to manufacture personal protective equipment.
Weekly Roundup - April 3, 2020
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this edition of The Texan's remote weekly roundup, reporter Holly Hansen joined us for the first time. The team discussed the controversy surrounding the release of inmates in Harris County due to coronavirus concerns, recent surges in firearm and ammunition sales in Texas, how Austin EMS is responding to COVID-19, North Texas public transportation remaining open despite shelter-in-place orders, and a legal battle over conflicts in the City of McKinney and Collin County's shelter orders.
Weekly Roundup - March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this week’s roundup, The Texan’s reporters embrace social distancing for their first remote podcast. The team discusses the coronavirus relief package passed by the U.S. Senate and what it means for Texas, the temporary statewide suspensions of abortions, two state legislators’ experiences with the pandemic, discrepancies in data models being used to create responses to COVID-19, and the constitutional authority of local municipalities to issue “shelter in place” ordinances.
Weekly Roundup - March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's staff briefly suspends their social distancing practices to bring you the latest on the federal and state-level response to coronavirus, measures taken in Harris County to release certain inmates in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the virus, and detail how a Fort Worth distillery is taking action to produce hand sanitizer.
Weekly Roundup - March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis week on The Texan's roundup, the team discusses the impact of the oil price drop on Texas' rainy-day fund, an investigation into Permian Basin methane emission complaints with the TCEQ, a review of the results for the party propositions on the primary ballot, and an update on all things coronavirus.
Austin Homelessness - Matt Mackowiak and Brad Johnson
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this podcast, Senior Editor Drew White and Reporter Brad Johnson discuss the homelessness crisis in Austin with Matt Mackowiak, the President of Potomac Strategy Group, Chairman of the Travis County Republican Party, and, most recently, the founder of Save Austin Now.
Super Tuesday 2020 Mega-Roundup
March 04, 2020 07:31 - 2 hours - 162 MBOn this episode of The Texan's podcast, Drew, Brad, Sarah, Daniel, and McKenzie provide live Super Tuesday primary election results on the key battleground races they've been closely covering.
Weekly Roundup - February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's team discusses how the political landscape is shaping up for critical state and federal races as the we approach the Super Tuesday primary as well as recent developments with the spread and impact of the coronavirus.
Weekly Roundup - February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBOn this week’s roundup, The Texan’s team discusses a night shift ride-along reporter Brad Johnson participated in with the Austin Police Department, recent developments with efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, updates on second amendment sanctuaries and “sanctuary cities for the unborn” that are sweeping the state, and a lively debate on whether yard signs are truly effective campaign tools.
Weekly Roundup - February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's team discusses the launch of The War Room, a comprehensive dashboard to track all of the critical state and federal battleground races in Texas. Among other topics discussed are the New Hampshire democrat presidential primary results and a new piece of legislation currently cosponsored by three Texas lawmakers in D.C. that would radically transform the U.S. immigration system.
Weekly Roundup - February 7, 2020
February 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOn this week's roundup, we're joined once again by Founder & CEO Konni Burton. The writing team discusses President Trump's State of the Union address, the Democrat Iowa Caucus fiasco, the Senate's vote to acquit Trump of impeachment, and how Bernie Sanders' proposal to reinstitute a crude oil ban would impact Texas.
Weekly Roundup - January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this week’s roundup, The Texan’s team discusses the conclusion of the James Younger case, recent developments in key Texas races warming up for November, the results of this week’s special elections for the Texas House, and a caravan stopped by Mexican security forces.
Weekly Roundup - January 24, 2020
January 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's coup continues as CEO Konni Burton and Marketing Manager Ben Billups join the podcast. The team discusses the groundbreaking investigative reporting from Brad Johnson regarding the problems caused by the intersection of the homelessness issue in Austin and the recent surge in the issuance of "PR Bonds," a congressional candidate forum in Granbury, as well as Ben's experience in the White House Press Pool when President Trump came to Austin.
Weekly Roundup - January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this week’s roundup, The Texan’s reporting team discusses trade with China, economic growth in Texas, a UT professor under review who writes on pederasty, developments in the lawsuit against the City of San Antonio for excluding Chick-fil-A from an airport contract, and Gov. Abbott’s decision to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program.
Battleground 2020: Justin Berry, Candidate for HD 47
January 13, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBSenior Editor Drew White sits down with Justin Berry, one of several Republicans seeking to reclaim House District 47 after it was flipped from red to blue by Democrat incumbent Vikki Goodwin. Berry discusses his perspective as a police officer, what his policy objectives would be if elected, as well as his favorite holiday traditions.
Weekly Roundup - January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's team discusses the fallout from the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani under President Trump's orders, recent developments in international trade at the federal level with USMCA and China, and the potential impact of population growth in Texas on redistricting.
Weekly Roundup - January 3, 2020
January 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBHappy New Year! On this week's roundup, The Texan's reporting staff goes rogue, running the show without our esteemed Senior Editor Drew White. The mutinous reporters discuss hero Jack Wilson stopping a church shooter in White Settlement, the Webb County sheriff warning citizens of Laredo about violent conflicts between the cartels and Mexican police just across the border, Julián Castro dropping out of the Presidential race, as well as predictions for 2020.
The 2019 Fake News Awards
December 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBINTRODUCING: The Fake News Awards! In this podcast, The Texan's team conducts a top 10 countdown of the biggest fake news stories published this year in Texas. Get a free "Fake News Stops Here" mug with an annual subscription at TheTexan.news/Mug
Weekly Roundup - December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's team discusses the impeachment vote against President Trump that took place in the U.S. House, a massive $1.4 trillion spending bill that was passed by Congress before the Christmas recess, as well as the team's favorite Christmas movies, songs, and traditions.
Weekly Roundup - December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's staff conducts a comprehensive overview of the 2020 election landscape in Texas, discuss the Houston Police Chief politicizing an officer's death to criticize Senators Cruz and Cornyn, and partake in the usual nail-biting practice of saddling-up.
Weekly Roundup - December 6, 2019
December 06, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's team discusses the developing story about the federal government officially labeling Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a recent rule by the Trump Administration regarding work requirements for food stamps, and the conclusion of the Drake Pardo case.
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November 29, 2019 08:00 - 51 seconds - 827 KBFor the next few weeks, everyone who purchases an annual subscription to The Texan is eligible to receive a free, limited-edition mug. Head to TheTexan.news/mug to claim your free mug today!
Weekly Roundup - November 22, 2019
November 22, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this week's roundup, The Texan's staff discusses updates in the Poncho Nevárez cocaine saga, fallout from the Chick-fil-A controversy stemming from their decision to end donations to certain Christian organizations, and the team discusses their various Thanksgiving traditions.
Weekly Roundup - November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this week's roundup, we discuss evidence that Rep. Poncho Nevárez left packets of cocaine at the Austin airport, Sen. Ted Cruz's opposition to provisions in proposed trade agreements that may prevent oversight for "Big Tech" platforms that punish users with different political beliefs, candidate Julián Castro failing to meet the requirements to participate in the next Democratic presidential debate, and three more Texas counties that declared themselves "Second Amendment Sanctuaries."
Congressman Roger Williams
November 11, 2019 10:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBCongressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) sat down with Senior Editor Drew White to discuss the ongoing impeachment inquiry leveled against President Donald Trump, the continuing crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, and recent tariffs imposed in the trade war with China.
Weekly Roundup - November 8, 2019
November 08, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn this roundup, we discuss Beto O’Rourke dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary, special elections held this week to fill vacant seats in the Texas House, the passage of a controversial Constitutional amendment to further insulate Texans against a state income tax, and Congressman Chip Roy’s call for Mexican cartels to be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
Weekly Roundup - November 1, 2019
November 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this week’s roundup, The Texan’s team discusses Gov. Abbott’s response to the homelessness crisis in Austin, the controversial ballot Proposition 4 meant to further insulate against the creation of a state income tax, a pilot program implemented by the Trump administration in El Paso to expedite the asylum claims of illegal immigrants, and new Second Amendment sanctuaries in Texas.
Weekly Roundup - October 25, 2019
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this roundup, The Texan's staff discusses the James Younger case in which a jury and a judge made decisions about whether James should be entrusted with his mother, who claims he is transgender, or his father, who claims James is a boy. We also discuss Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's announcement that he would not seek reelection in the face of a quid pro quo controversy with Empower Texans as well as Club For Growth's announcement of a state-level legislative scorecard.
Weekly Roundup - October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's staff discusses Empower Texan's release of the recording of a controversial meeting between Michael Quinn Sullivan and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, the Democrat presidential debate on Tuesday night, and recent tax increases imposed by cities and counties before new statewide caps become effective in January 2020.
Weekly Roundup - October 11, 2019
October 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's team discusses data released this week showing a 12 year high in border apprehensions, Drake Pardo being moved out of foster care and in with fictive kin, Empower Texan's announcement that the recording of an alleged quid-pro-quo conversation with House Speaker Dennis Bonnen will be released soon, the controversy between the Houston Rockets and the NBA over Chinese censorship, and a Tarrant County Sheriff whose remarks about illegal immigration at a White ...
Weekly Roundup - October 4, 2019
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this week's roundup, The Texan's staff discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Gonzales, a new combat development complex to be constructed on the campus of A&M University, Rep. Mac Thornberry's retirement, news that Pete Sessions may run for Rep. Bill Flores' vacant seat in 2020, and we introduced a new segment called "Saddle Up" where our reporters make predictions about current events.
Weekly Roundup - September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBOn this week's roundup, The Texan's staff discusses the impeachment inquiry launched against President Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's controversial choice to continue promoting expanded background checks for gun sales, Rep. Kay Granger's new primary opponent Chris Putnam, and a salacious story involving a San Antonio constable and a hot tub.
Weekly Roundup - September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this week's news roundup, The Texan's staff discusses the democrat presidential debate in Houston last week, the various narratives surrounding a recent slew of Texas GOP retirements, Governor Abbott's response to severe weather in Southeast Texas, and an update in the case by the Pardo family against CPS.
Weekly Roundup - September 13, 2019
September 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn this roundup, The Texan's staff discusses the Democrat presidential debate in Houston, recent statistics on border apprehensions in the ongoing border crisis, the anniversary of 9/11, and the unlikely strategy of two Lubbock County Commissioners to prevent a property tax increase.
Cliff Maloney, President of Young Americans for Liberty, and Konni Burton
September 09, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe Texan‘s Founder and CEO Konni Burton sits down with Young Americans for Liberty President Cliff Maloney. In the course of their conversation, Maloney outlines why YAL recently moved its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Austin, Texas, he shares stories of students struggling to exercise their first amendment rights on college campuses, and outlines the role YAL plays in politics.
Weekly Roundup - September, 6 2019
September 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn this week's news roundup, The Texan's staff discuss the recent tragic shooting in Odessa and the reactions of lawmakers that potentially impact second amendment rights, an ongoing investigation into a nonprofit accused of illegally operating as a labor union, the beginning of dove season, and the ever-crucial football season that is in full swing.
Battleground 2020: Jennifer Fleck, Candidate for HD 47
September 02, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this interview, Senior Editor Drew White sits down with Jennifer Fleck, one of several Republicans seeking to reclaim House District 47 from Democrat incumbent Vikki Goodwin. Fleck discusses her life as a mother and lawyer, why she decided to run, and what she plans to prioritize if elected to office.
Weekly Roundup - August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week on The Texan's news roundup, our reporters discuss new policies from the Trump Administration on border and immigration issues, the growing homelessness crisis in Austin and its impact on local business, updates on the Empower Texans and Speaker Bonnen controversy, and the state of energy production and regulation in Texas.
Weekly Roundup - August 23, 2019
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBOn this weekly roundup, The Texan’s staff discusses recent ransomware cyber attacks on Texas government entities, a rowdy town hall hosted by Congressman Chip Roy, recent implications for Rep. Dustin Burrows in the midst of drama surrounding Speaker Bonnen and Empower Texans, and the race for Republican Party of Texas Chair between sitting Chairman James Dickey and challenger Allen West.
Weekly Roundup - August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBOn this roundup, The Texan staff discuss the escalating U.S.-China trade war, recent violent acts targeting immigration and border officials, and the growing conversation about red flag laws in the wake of the tragic El Paso shooting.
RPT Chair James Dickey and Konni Burton
August 12, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this interview, Texas Republican Party Chairman James Dickey sits down with The Texan‘s CEO and founder, Konni Burton. In the course of their conversation, Dickey discusses why he is running for reelection, outlines his take on the 86th legislative session, and reveals some of the inner workings of the Republican party in Texas.
Weekly Roundup - August 9, 2019
August 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn this week's roundup, Drew and the team discuss the heartbreaking shooting in El Paso last weekend, the recent explosion of criticism over Joaquin Castro's doxxing of Trump donors in his district, and the snowballing controversy over an alleged quid pro quo Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen offered Empower Texans.