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TribCast: Ross Ramsey reflects on four decades of Texas politics

On this week’s episode, Matthew, Evan and Alexa reminisce with Texas Tribune co-founder and Executive Editor Ross Ramey as he wraps up his last day of work.

By Matthew WatkinsApril 29, 2022, 5:26 p.m. CentralUpdated April 29, 2022, 5:26 p.m. Central

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TribCast: Ross Ramsey reflects on four decades of Texas politics

by Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune
April 29, 2022

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<p class="byline">by Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune <br />April 29, 2022</p>
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TribCast: Ross Ramsey reflects on four decades of Texas politics

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune
April 29, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Matthew, Evan and Alexa reminisce with Texas Tribune co-founder and Executive Editor Ross Ramey as he wraps up his last day of work.

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