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Here’s a roundup of everything from the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival you can watch or listen to online for free.

Thursday, September 21

7 p.m.: Opening Keynote: One on One with Chris Sununu

The New Hampshire governor on the future of the GOP, how the 2024 election will play out and his family’s commitment to public service.

Friday, September 22

9 a.m.: Abortion and the States

Panelists talk about how the fight continues after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision — from coast to coast and border to border.

11 a.m.: Worth Fighting for

Panelists talk about Ukraine, Russia and the stakes for all of us.

1:45 p.m.: Recording of the “On” Podcast

Adam Kinzinger talks to Kara Swisher about the Republicans running the U.S. House, threats to democracy and his forthcoming book.

3:45 p.m.: The 19th Presents: One on One with Katie Couric

The celebrated journalist looks back at her extraordinary career and ahead to where the media business is going.

Saturday, September 23

9 a.m.: One on One with Colin Allred

The Dallas congressman on the race he hopes to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

11 a.m.: Recording of the “Next Question” Podcast

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly talk to Katie Couric about combating the epidemic of gun violence.

1:45 p.m.: One on One with Ted Cruz

The junior U.S. senator from Texas on why he should be reelected to a third term.

4:15 p.m.: Recording of the “Why is this Happening?” Podcast

Former U.S. Department of Justice officials Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord sit down with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes.

7 p.m.: Closing Keynote: One on One with Joe Manchin

The U.S. senator from West Virginia on his agenda for America – and his future plans.

Audio recordings

Below are audio recordings from selected Tribune Festival sessions.

Listen to the full audio of “Ethics and the Texas House” at TribFest 2023.
Listen to the full audio of “Making the Connection” at TribFest 2023
Listen to the full audio of “Crime in Cowtown” at TribFest 2023
Listen to the full audio of “The Future of Urban America” at TribFest 2023
Listen to the full audio of “The Blast Presents: On the Lege” at TribFest 2023
Listen to the full audio of “Race and Higher Ed” at TribFest 2023

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