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Cardle & Woolley

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Live, local, and logical - from politics to the news of the day, and the issues that Austinites are talking about, Cardle & Woolley aims to bring lively and compelling commentary to the morning commute every weekday.

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Jul 10, 2026

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May 20, Hour 1: Trump Picks Paxton 20.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 20. President Trump makes an endorsement in the U.S. Senate race in Texas, choosing Ken Paxton over John Cornyn. PLUS: Is Austin rethinking a massive bond package for November, thinking that voters may not be in favor of another spending black hole.

Austin Shootings, Trump's Weaponization Fund, and More Primaries 19.05.2026

FULL SHOW: We're taking a look at new details released by Austin Police, including a timeline of the weekend's shooting spree involving three teenage delinquents who are soon to face criminal charges. PLUS: The debate over the proposed "anti-weaponization fund" to be administered by the Department of Justice continues. AND: Let's not forget, there's still a war with Iran...

May 19, Hour 3: Austin Steering Back Towards License Plate Readers? 19.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 19. Did it take a shooting spree across South Austin to wake up the Austin City Council on how useful license plate readers could be, in spite of their potential failings? An awakening does seem to be happening. PLUS: Another shooting happened Monday, this time a deadly one in San Diego - we look at the latest details.

May 19, Hour 2: The Anti-Weaponization Fund... What Could Possibly Go Wrong 19.05.2026

Hour 2 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 19. President Trump and the DOJ are set to create a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which will be used to pay out settlements to individuals who feel they were targeted by the Biden administration. Is this a good idea? PLUS: The conflict with Iran continues to simmer, with Trump telling us Monday that he stopped another attack on the country that...

May 19, Hour 1: New Details - And Lapses - In Austin Shooting Spree 19.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 19. We're learning more about the weekend shooting spree across south Austin, including one of the suspects and how a South Austin gun shop factors in.

Random Shootings, Random Punks, Same Crime Story 18.05.2026

FULL SHOW: Residents are breathing a sigh of relief after city officials ordered a shelter-in-place for nearly all of South Austin on Sunday afternoon, as police were hunting down teenage suspects involved in a series of random shootings across the area. PLUS: Kamala Harris, still the frontrunner-apparent in the Democratic party, is laying out her idea for a "no bad ideas brainstorm"... but doesn'...

May 18, Hour 3: Public Safety vs Unhinged City Council Activists 18.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 18. More on the weekend shooting spree in South Austin with Austin Police Retired Officers' Association President Dennis Farris, including a look at whether Austin's cancellation of a license plate reader contract last year would have made a difference.

May 18, Hour 2: Trump, Iran, China, and Taiwan? 18.05.2026

Hour 2 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 18. We take a look at the latest from President Trump's summit with China, and what it might mean for Taiwan and a looming arms deal with the U.S. PLUS: President Trump is withdrawing a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, instead seeking to create a $1.776 billion fund aimed at compensating other victims of government overreach, administered through the DOJ.

May 18, Hour 1: South Austin Shooting Spree Latest 18.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 18. We spend much of the first hour on the weekend shooting spree across South Austin and the latest information we have from officials, including what led up to three teenagers taken into custody in Manor.

Two Leaders, Two Gambits: Trump & China, Abbott & Public Safety 15.05.2026

FULL SHOW: President Trump wraps up his two-day visit to Beijing, but did he accomplish anything beyond some "great discussions"? PLUS: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his public safety agenda for the next legislative session - while smacking around Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza some. Will the Governor's proposals translate into law? AND: Friday means a new edition of Winners & Losers...

May 15, Hour 3: Kamala Still A 2028 Frontrunner? 15.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 15. Is Kamala Harris still a frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination? Surely there are other options inside the Dems' tent... PLUS: Ken Paxton scores another big win, this time against Texas Children's Hospital over gender transition services performed on minors. AND: Austin's plans to cap & stitch Interstate 35 through the downtown area just took a hairc...

May 15, Hour 2: Abbott Wants To Reign In Rogue DA's 15.05.2026

Hour 2 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 15. More on Gov. Greg Abbott's new public safety agenda, targeting rogue district attorneys such as Travis County's own Jose Garza. PLUS: Friday means a new edition of Winners & Losers with Sherry Sylvester.

May 15, Hour 1: Trump's High-Stakes China Visit 15.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 15. President Trump is wrapping up his high-stakes visit to Beijing to meet with China's Xi Jinping... what are the takeaways from the summit? PLUS: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is laying out his public safety agenda for next year's legislative session... with a bulls-eye on Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza.

May 14, Hour 3: Congrats, We're Number 12 14.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 14. New Census Bureau population estimates are out for 2025, and Austin has finally joined the Million Resident Club - the 12th city to have a million residents or more.

May 14, Hour 2: Rep. Sessions on Iran, GOP Redistricting 14.05.2026

Hour 2 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 14. Our bi-weekly check-in with north Austin Congressman Pete Sessions, including his thoughts on the latest on the war with Iran, the various redistricting efforts across the country, and the latest from Washington.

May 14, Hour 1: The Art Of The Deal vs The 100-Year Plan 14.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 14. President Trump is on the ground in Beijing, where he's face to face with President Xi Jinping. Will the issue of Taiwan come up? Will it derail progress on the issue of Iran?

May 13, Hour 3: The Deep State Is Still Alive And Well 13.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 13. Former CIA director John Brennan says a "legion of professionals" is working inside the government to thwart President Trump. Will investigations into bad behavior cut it? PLUS: Austin reaches a multi-million dollar settlement to avoid litigation over the wrongful accusations in the 1991 Yogurt Shop murders.

May 13, Hour 2: There's Drinking And Then There's Drinking 13.05.2026

Hour 2 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 13. Is the economy - at least as far as Joe Sixpack experiences it - going as gangbusters as the Trump administration would have it seem? PLUS: Kash Patel faces some strong questions - and throws back some - at Senator Chris Van Hollen, over an alleged drinking problem.

May 13, Hour 1: Barack Gets His Taco And His Talarico On 13.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 13. Former president Barack Obama visits Austin to give a campaign boost to Democrat candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, but they avoid announcing the stop for "security" reasons. What's the point? PLUS: President Trump has landed in China to meet with President Xi... what fruit will come of the meeting between the two?

Time To Call It On The Ceasefire 12.05.2026

FULL SHOW: President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is about to flatline, that it's on "massive life support" and only has a "1 percent" chance of survival. What's next in Iran? PLUS: Texas public schools are facing a significant enrollment drop - the first time that's happened in 40 years outside of the COVID pandemic. What's behind it? AND: Will redistricting arguments create new threats for...

May 12, Hour 3: Redistricting Rulings Creating More Threats For SCOTUS? 12.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 12. The Dobbs decision created a new level of dysfunction at the Supreme Court, particularly with left-wing justices... will recent (and future) redistricting decisions push that line further? PLUS: How much does it cost to resurface and seal and paint a reflecting pool - even the one at the Lincoln Memorial?

May 12, Hour 2: Iran Efforts Weigh On The Economy 12.05.2026

Hour 2 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 12. New inflation numbers out this morning show increasing pressure on the economy, though IBC Bank CEO Dennis Nixon says there are still some positive metrics. PLUS: There's no ceasefire when fire is being exchanged between the U.S. and Iran - that's the view from retired Admiral William McRaven.

May 12, Hour 1: A One Percent Chance 12.05.2026

Hour 1 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 12. The "ceasefire" with Iran remains on "massive life support", as President Trump puts it - but it's still holding. What's next in Iran? PLUS: Sen. Mark Kelly went on CBS' Face The Nation and opened his mouth, potentially spouting some intelligence from a classified briefing he was given. Should the Pentagon go after him yet again?

There's A Way To End This Quickly 11.05.2026

FULL SHOW: As the war in Iran continues to simmer, President Trump is headed towards a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Could the two come to an agreement on forcing Iran to surrender? PLUS: Fallout from last week's Virginia Supreme Court decision continues, along with the SCOTUS ruling on the Voting Rights Act, has shaken the Democrats ahead of the fall campaign.

May 11, Hour 3: All The Mishegoss Abounds 11.05.2026

Hour 3 of Cardle & Woolley, for May 11. The President and the Pope continue to be at odds over the Iran war, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio taking a trip to try and smooth over relations with Vatican City. PLUS: With Trump headed to China to see Xi, will the two nations see eye to eye on Iran?

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