TribCast: Abortion Bills, Tax Cut Drama and Voter ID
On this week's TribCast, Emily chats with Ross, Aman and Alexa about a resurgence of anti-abortion legislation, the House-Senate fight over tax cuts and the voter ID courtroom battle. Full Story
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TribCast is a weekly political podcast, hosted by Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run series during the 2025 legislative session.
On this week's TribCast, Emily chats with Ross, Aman and Alexa about a resurgence of anti-abortion legislation, the House-Senate fight over tax cuts and the voter ID courtroom battle. Full Story
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Ross and Jay about pre-K reform drama, the House's resident dissenter, inter-chamber squabbles and Gov. Greg Abbott's role in all of it. Full Story
In this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Morgan about the gun battle that wasn't, the budget negotiations to come, a "non-voucher" school choice pitch and the reasons why Hillary Clinton needs Texas. Full Story
In this week's TribCast Emily talks with Evan, Julián and Alexa about the fight over in-state tuition for kids of undocumented immigrants, the San Antonio mayoral race and bills aimed at transgender Texans' use of public bathrooms. Full Story
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Ross and Matthew about the abstinence fight in the House's overnight budget debate, a grand jury's opinions on UT Regent Wallace Hall and whether the state's health commissioner will keep his job. Full Story
In this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Ross and Jay about the presidential ambitions of Jeb Bush and Rand Paul, the gun bills moving in the Legislature and the fiscal needs of former lawmakers now at the helm of state agencies. Full Story
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Evan, Ross and Jay about crumbling infrastructure at state agencies, the candidates to be the next UT-Austin president, and — what else — state Rep. David Simpson's stance on legalizing weed. Full Story
On this week's TribCast — the first sans Reeve! — Emily talks with Ross, Julian and Jim about the UT/TT Poll, the border security battle in the Legislature and tax cut proposals facing state lawmakers. Full Story
This week's playlist is dedicated to Reeve Hamilton, one of the Tribune's original reporters who leaves us today after a memorable five-plus years. Full Story
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Jim discuss the political landscape now that early voting has begun, the latest in the state's fight against the Ebola virus, the significance of falling oil prices and a guilty plea for embezzlement. Full Story
Emily, Evan, Ross and Jay discuss the big reveals in Wendy Davis' recently released memoir, Joe Allbaugh's marijuana-related venture and Tuesday night's state Senate election. Full Story
Reeve, Evan, Emily and Jim talk about the vote to censure University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, a controversial proposal to allow alcohol at gun shows, and the latest news from the Texas Railroad Commission. Full Story
Reeve, Jay, Terri and Ross talk about a controversial comment made at the Texas Democratic Party convention, the workers' compensation system in Texas, and why sports agents want more access to the state's college athletes. Full Story
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Evan gab about the one-year anniversary of the Legislature's famous filibuster, the upcoming Texas Democratic Party convention, and the latest on the investigation into alleged favoritism in UT-Austin admissions. Full Story
Reeve, Evan, Ross and Emily talk about the results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll as well as the news coming out of California following Gov. Rick Perry's recent visit. Full Story
Reeve, Ross, Alexa and Aman talk about leadership changes in Wendy Davis' campaign, recent changes to the Republican Party of Texas' platform, and changes currently being considered that might allow services like Uber in more Texas cities. Full Story
Reeve, Corrie, Emily, and Ben discuss the upcoming state convention of the Republican Party of Texas, the proposed closing of state-supported living centers and the legacy of Grace Garcia, the late executive director of Annie’s List. Full Story
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Evan review the results of Tuesday's primary runoff elections and what they mean for the general election and the 2015 session of the Texas Legislature. Full Story
Evan, Ross, Emily and Reeve talk about potentially major career moves for San Antonio's mayor and a state senator, as well as the release of a lieutenant governor candidate's medical records and the ensuing backlash. Full Story
Reeve, Emily, Neena and Ross discuss the adventures of the state's "Sriracha Delegation," the latest in the consideration of the impeachment of a university regent, and the launch of a new website from the folks behind The Texas Tribune. Full Story