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A conversation with Isaac and Murr
Full video of my 11/14 conversation with state Reps. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs, and Andrew Murr, R-Junction, on the campus of Schreiner University in Kerrville.
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A conversation with Beto O’Rourke
Full video of my 11/4 conversation with U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Democrat of El Paso. Topics discussed included border security, free trade, term limits, the 2016 presidential race and his possible run for the U.S. Senate.
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T-Squared: It’s been a magnificent seven
On this date seven years ago, we first flipped the switch on The Texas Tribune. Did we think we’d make it this far? Puh-leeze.
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A conversation with Michael McCaul
Full video of my 10/25 conversation with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Among the topics discussed: his support for Donald Trump, the case against Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Mosul, Aleppo, and whether he plans to run against Ted Cruz.
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A conversation with Price and Smithee (video)
Full video of my 10/4 conversation with state Reps. Four Price, R-Amarillo, and John Smithee, R-Amarillo, on the campus of Amarillo College.
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A Conversation with Pete Gallego (Video)
Full video of my 9/22 conversation with Pete Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd District.
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T-Squared: Tribune Editor-in-Chief Joins Pulitzer Board
I couldn’t be happier to spread the word that the Tribune’s fearless, visionary editor-in-chief, Emily Ramshaw, will soon take a seat on the Pulitzer Prize board — one of the most sought-after gigs in our industry.
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State Government
A Conversation with Larson and Menéndez (Video)
Full video of the latest installment of our San Antonio and the Legislature series: a conversation about the 85th session with state Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and state Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio.
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A Conversation with Hinojosa, Guerra and Canales (Video)
Full video of our Aug. 26 conversation with state Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and state Reps. Bobby Guerra, D-Mission, and Terry Canales, D-Edinburg.
