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A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they're up to in our name.

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Episode 151: Texas Dems in D.C. 19.07.2021 27:17

Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 150: Adam Serwer on cruelty in the Trump era 06.07.2021 36:14

Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point." Read more: Adam Serwer explains why 'The Cruelty is the Point' of Trump's platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 149: Don't believe the Alamo hype 28.06.2021 33:10

Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making. Read more: Forget the Alamo's myths, do not risk San Antonio's reputation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 148: Rescue-boat Rift 21.06.2021 33:22

Express-News journalist Scott Huddleston joins the show and breaks down the conflict between Trish DeBerry and Javier Salazar and ‘the most discussed boat ever in San Antonio.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 147: The Lyle Larson Interview 14.06.2021 40:39

Texas representative Lyle Larson from San Antonio speaks out on SB 7, electric grid, Medicaid expansion and Dan Patrick. Read more: ‘The lieutenant governor is just a jerk’: Lyle Larson takes on Dan Patrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146: Runoff recap and Texas Legislature walkout 07.06.2021 34:25

The Express-News political team breaks down the tilt to the left in the City Council, and Austin bureau reporter Cayla Harris discusses SB 7, the voting bill, and the historic walkout at the Capitol. Read more: Will the GOP election law undergo changes in a special session? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145: Runoff Preview 25.05.2021 32:34

Express-News reporters assess the five City Council races still in play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144: Nirenberg's Bipartisan Triumph 17.05.2021 28:30

Election data shows how the mayor flipped precincts he lost in 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143: The Demonte Alexander Interview 10.05.2021 30:28

San Antonio consultant breaks down city elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142: Election Recap 03.05.2021 26:18

Nirenberg rolls to victory while Fix SAPD loses a squeaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141: 2021 San Antonio elections preview 26.04.2021 29:35

Election Day is less than a week away, and the Express-News political team talk about how two major ballot propositions are tilting this year's city council races. San Antonio Voter Guide: Everything you need to know for the May 1 election Express-News Editorial Board Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140: Governor Wooderson? 19.04.2021 28:13

We don't know Matthew McConaughey's politics, but it'd be a lot cooler if we did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 139: Abbott's 'Piñata Politics' 12.04.2021 25:54

Texas governor uses Freeman Coliseum's migrant shelter as a partisan prop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 138: Secrecy in San Antonio 06.04.2021 26:54

City's open-records policies become an issue in mayor's race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Henry Cuellar Interview 31.03.2021 25:29

South Texas congressman talks about the migrant influx on the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 136: All Quiet on the Mayoral Front 22.03.2021 31:45

Express-News reporters discuss this year's strangely subdued mayor's race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Danny Diaz Interview 15.03.2021 29:20

SAPOA president talks about collective bargaining and police reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jalen McKee-Rodriguez Interview 08.03.2021 27:38

Express-News reporters talk to the breakout City Council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 133: The debate over mayoral debates 01.03.2021 25:52

Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 132: The Week the Lights Went Out in Texas 22.02.2021 29:10

Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 131: Rolling Blackout Revue 16.02.2021 20:43

Express-News reporters plow through snowmageddon and break down city elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 130: The Fix SAPD Interview 01.02.2021 33:38

EJ Pinnock and James Dykman talk about their push for police accountability with Express-News journalists Gilbert Garcia, Joshua Fechter, Brian Chasnoff and Greg Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 129: Policing the Police 25.01.2021 28:42

Express-News reporters talk about the multi-track push for police reform in S.A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 128: Inaugural Special 20.01.2021 29:00

Express-News reporters break down Joe Biden's big day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 127: The Joaquin Castro Interview 11.01.2021 28:55

San Antonio congressman talks about last week's Capitol riot and where we go from here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices