Party Politics

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Elon Musk and his son X holding a press conference in the Oval Office alongside President Trump, Trump's implementation of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Trump's refusal to acknowledge Vance as the next presidential cand...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Trump's newest trade wars, how democrats are effecting change, big budgets in the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, an update on school vouchers and Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State Address. NATIONAL TOPICSThe trade wars continue. How are democrats effecting change? TEXAS TOPICSMajor Texas House of Representativ...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the short-lived trade war with Colombia, Trump's firing of Inspector Generals, the federal funding pause, this week's controversial nominee hearings, if voters are satisfied with Trump's presidency so far, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller rehiring of former aide Todd Smith who pleaded guilty to bribery, the new rules for...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Donald Trump's return to the White House, a look at Trump's first 100 days, Texas delegation's influence on Trump's presidency, implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and what is president Joe Biden's legacy. NATIONAL TOPICS:Donald Trump's return to office. Trump's first 100 days. Implementation of the...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Trump's legal battles play into his transition to president, an update on the Senate confirmation hearings, what Texas will do with its new budget surplus, and the battle for the Texas Speaker race coming to a close with Rep. Dustin Burrows as the victor. NATIONAL TOPICS:Donald Trump's legal woes. Senate hearings underway. TE...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the republicans choosing a new Speaker of the House of Representatives, what to expect from the upcoming Trump presidency, the dynamics of the 2025 Texas Legislature, how Governor Abbot and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plan to work with the Texas House of Representatives and will gambling finally come to Texas. NATIONAL TOPICS...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how the United States is more polarized than ever, why polarization is at an all-time high, the connection between partisan behaviors and social media, political resentment and anxiety, the implications of polarization and possible solutions. TOPICS:The United States is more politically polarized than ever. Why is polarization at...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the implications of Syria's collapse on Biden's presidency and Trump's upcoming presidency, Cabinet pick Tulsi Gabbard's controversial connection with Bashar al-Assad, TX Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's desire to band THC, Texas House Democrats electing Gene Wu as Caucus Chair, and the latest on the Texas Speaker race. NATIONAL TOPICS...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden, President-elect Donald Trump's Texan cabinet nominees and his potentially troublesome nominees, the final congressional election results for Congress showing a slim GOP lead, Governor Greg Abbott's threat to pull funding for Texas Children's Hospital over a doctor's TikTok, an...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss early history of border politics, how immigration is linked with the economy, why America's immigration system is broken, the U.S. Senate killing a potential solution to immigration in 2018, and how Texas' border issues have become nationally potent political issues. NATIONAL POLITICSThe potent political issue of the border. Immi...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Elon Musk and President- elect Donald Trump's visit to Texas, Trump's plan to declare mass deportations a national emergency, the end game to Trump's nominees, restructuring of the Democratic party on the national and state levels and Governor Greg Abbott's executive order to combat Chinese espionage. NATIONAL TOPICSElon Musk and...

his week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Donald Trump's appointments for his upcoming second term, what an immigration plan may look like with the new presidential term, Trump's  push for U.S. Senate to allow recess appointments, who will be the next Texas Speaker of the House, and the over a thousand new bills filed by Texas lawmakers ahead of 2025.NATIONAL TOPICSPresid...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss massive spending during the election cycle, 2024 election results, will a Donald Trump presidency realign America, Harris campaign mistakes, why abortion was not a motivating issue, Governor Greg Abbotts rally for school choice and low voter turnout in Harris County. NATIONAL TOPICS$10 billion election battle. Will Donald Trump's...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide an update on early voting as we head into the final days before the election. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's closing argument and the rally at Madison Square Garden, Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument, where Joe Biden has been, an update on the Texas Senate race, and more Texas politics. NATIONAL TO...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas voter registration boom, Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Houston, Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Ted Cruz, the paused execution of death row inmate Robert Robinson, and a feud between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins. TEXAS TOPICSMajor Boom in Texas voter registrations....

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina recap the Texas Senate Debate, discuss Donald Trump's impromptu dancing at a recent town hall, an anti-voter law ruled unconstitutional, Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller testifying in a criminal case, and elections to watch in Texas. NATIONAL TOPICSDonald Trump turns DJTEXAS TOPICSTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to te...

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include Colin Allred and Ted Cruz's cross-party Texas Senate Race endorsements, major fundraising in the Texas Senate Race, Attorney General Ken Paxton suing TikTok and filing an appeal on the gun ban at the State Fair of Texas, the Supreme Court upholding the Texas abortion ban law...

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include the vice presidential debate, potential political fallout behind the port strike, tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Texas' rise in voter registrations, and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the border. NATIONAL TOPICSTensions in the Middle Ea...

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spend...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden gives remarks on abortion Gonzales calls peers 'scumbags' Is Trump immune? TEXAS TOPICS Petition to o...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson speakership under threat? Tension in Middle East Trump criminal trial TEXAS TOPICS Dan Patrick's interim charges L...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu Trump: Leave abortion to states Arizona abortion...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson faces threat to speakership Retirements mount in Congress Trump selling "...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden on fundraising tour Trump threatens "bloodbath" Willis in ongoing trial saga...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The Latino electorate What characterizes a voter? Overhaul of voting laws How to increase turnout In addition to...