Party Politics

The profs talk about Afghanistan. Will there be new direction in US involvement there, or more of the same?

The profs settle up last week's wager about how many of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities survived the special session because apparently, lawmakers adjourned sine die...for now.

The profs talk about what happened this week in Charlottesville, Virginia at the rally held by white nationalists, the aftermath of violent clashes there, and what this all means politically and socially for the country.

How many of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities will be pass both the House and Senate to be signed into law? The professors make a gentlemanly wager.

Believe it or not, in addition to everything else this week, tax reform is on the table. What would it look like? Is there any real chance for success?

"There's a growing number of conservatives in the House that don't understand why Speaker Straus is blocking a conservative agenda," - state Rep. Matt Schaefer

“Highest Stock Market EVER, best economic numbers in years, unemployment lowest in 17 years, wages raising, border secure, S.C.: No WH chaos!” - Presidential tweet

The profs explain where we are with the Republican initiative formerly known as "Repeal and Replace," then simply, "Repeal," and now, we're pretty sure, is just going by a symbol or collection of emojis.

Our hosts analyze the special session of the Texas Legislature using more sports metaphors than you can shake a foam finger at.

The profs dig into what's going on with Donald Trump, Jr., his emails and meetings, and what it all means for the White House.

The profs dig deep into the open seats in Texas courts: why are they still open, and what's the impact?

The profs explore the overwhelming non-partisan push-back against the requests of President Trump's voter fraud commission. Is it a tempest in a teapot or are the concerns legit?

Cities and counties across Texas are filing suit against the state over SB 4. What's going to happen next week during the first hearing?

The Better Care Reconciliation Act has just 17% support from the American public. Is it irreconcilable?

The profs explore what's going on with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans).

The profs dig deep into all of the flavors and varieties of Governor Abbott's vetoes.

We take a look at what has been going on in the U.S. government while we were distracted by all the covfefe.

The Texas Republican party has seen more unified days. Learn about the major divisions in the party and what this could mean for the future of Texas politics.

You'll be shocked to know that this episode focuses on former FBI director James Comey's hearing before the Senate intelligence committee.

What makes this Special Session of the Texas Legislature so "special" anyway?

The world has been all atwitter with talk of Trump's decision regarding the Paris Accord this week. But what is the Accord, and what are the broad repercussions of a U.S. pullout?

What did and didn't get play in the 85th Texas legislative session, and what it all means.

Only a week left in the legislative session! What's left to be done?

If a budget indicates what a president cares about, what does Trump's budget tell us about what's important to him?

Which bills are still alive and kicking in the Texas lege? Which are on life support? Which have x's for eyes? Find out here.