Justin Dehn

Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for special projects “God and Governing,” “Hurting for Work,” “Paid to Prosecute” and the Emmy Award-winning documentary “13 Hours to Midnight.” He is also the producer and host of the Tribune’s daily news podcast “The Brief.” Justin is based in Georgetown. He grew up in Enderlin, North Dakota, and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Past Contributions

Video: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Speaks at TPPF Forum

By Justin Dehn Jan. 10, 2014

Here's full video of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's keynote address Friday at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's policy orientation event. Full Story
Year in Review: Video

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Dec. 31, 2013

In Texas, 2013 featured a legislative calendar that included multiple special sessions, a filibuster that drew international attention and a multitude of filings for the 2014 elections. Here's a look back at some of 2013's top stories. Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
Video: Veteran Appeals Death Sentence

By Justin Dehn Dec. 27, 2013

John Thuesen and his lawyers are appealing his death sentence for a 2009 double murder, arguing that the former Marine's post-traumatic stress wasn't adequately explained to jurors. Full Story
Newsreel: A&M Prez, UT-Austin Woes, Fundraising Deadline

By Justin Dehn Dec. 19, 2013

This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Texas A&M names a new interim president, UT-Austin keeps its current president and a fundraising deadline looms for 2014 candidates. Full Story
Newsreel: A&M President, Travis County DA, Last-Minute Filers

By Justin Dehn Dec. 12, 2013

This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: A hiring debate flares at Texas A&M, Travis County DA gets to keep her job, and U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman jumps in to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Full Story
Video: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General Candidate Forums

By Justin Dehn Dec. 9, 2013

The candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general faced off in a Saturday forum hosted by the Texas Medical Association’s political action committee, and moderated by Tribune reporters Reeve Hamilton and Ross Ramsey. Full Story

Credit: Texas Medical Association
Newsreel: Final Filings, Tax Returns, Health Care Snags

By Justin Dehn Dec. 7, 2013

This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: It's the final week of filing for candidates in the 2014 primaries, Wendy Davis releases her last three tax returns and the rollout of the Affordable Care Act hits a few more snags. Full Story
Video: Lack of Freshwater Threatens Matagorda Bay

By Justin Dehn Nov. 28, 2013

Fishing and tourism in Matagorda Bay depend in large part on freshwater supplied by the Colorado River. But the drought has all but cut off those flows, and wildlife and recreation on Texas' Gulf Coast have suffered. Full Story
Audio: An Evening With Halperin and Heilemann

By Justin Dehn Nov. 25, 2013

Here's audio of Evan Smith's Nov. 18 conversation with veteran political reporters Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, whose new book on the 2012 presidential campaign, Double Down, is already a best-seller. Full Story

Credit: Lauren Gerson
Video: Van de Putte Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor

By Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha Nov. 23, 2013

Texas voters will see two women at the top of the Democratic ticket in the 2014 election. State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte made her run for lieutenant governor official Saturday in San Antonio. Full Story

Credit: Jennifer Whitney