On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Patrick, Jolie and GOP political consultant Tyler Norris about the primary night defeats of several district attorneys and what general election races will be the toughest matchups.
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TribCast is a weekly political podcast, hosted by Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating list of guests that includes politicians, policy experts and Texas Tribune journalists.
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Live TribCast: Deconstructing the 2018 Texas primaries
On this week’s special live edition of the TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and Abby about the big takeaways from 2018 primary night — and looks ahead to the May runoffs.
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That time Oprah beefed with the Texas cattle industry (podcast)
In this special edition of the Tribcast, reporter and producer Neena Satija talks with editor Aman Batheja about his story on Oprah Winfrey’s beef with the Texas cattle industry.
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Hurricane Harvey six months later, O’Rourke’s chances in Texas, primary fever (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast — the last before the March primary — Emily talks to Evan, Aman, Brandon and Texas Ag Commissioner candidate Trey Blocker about high-stakes races and the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Harvey.
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George P. Bush’s “secret mansion,” Republican primary fundraising (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Jay and Shannon about George P. Bush’s “secret mansion,” the GOP primary fundraising sweep and the Texas connection to Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.
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Hot or not? Hear Ross Ramsey break down his must-watch Texas primary races (podcast)
Listen to Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey explain his Hotlist of dramatic and competitive primary races across the state while taking reader questions.
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Sarah Davis’ re-election bid, Ross Ramsey’s hot list
On this week’s TribCast, Emily, Ross, Patrick and Emma talk to state Rep. Sarah Davis about Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to unseat her, Ross’ primary hot list and a state Supreme Court justice’s quick-turn candidacy.
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Where’s the “bathroom bill” in the 2018 primaries? (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Patrick, Abby and Jay about the noticeable absence of the “bathroom bill” on the 2018 primary trail, the hottest congressional races, and a particularly timely campaign contribution received by Land Commissioner George P. Bush.
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Republicans vs. Republicans and O’Rourke’s fundraising haul (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the Republican infighting this primary season and Beto O’Rourke closing the fundraising gap in his race to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
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George P. Bush and Harvey relief, AFL-CIO’s Beto O’Rourke snub (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Patrick and Edgar about Land Commissioner George P. Bush walking back statements on Hurricane Harvey relief and the Rainy Day Fund, and the Texas AFL-CIO’s decision not to endorse Beto O’Rourke over a convention the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate missed.