Party Politics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Haley drops out Trump stays on states' ballots Sinema won't seek reelection Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leade...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again Trump wins South Carolina, Michigan Biden wins Michigan TEXAS...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump hush-money trial set for March Noem, DeSantis on Trump VP shortlist Trump crashes...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad Outrage over Trump NATO comments Trump wants mass deportations Shakeup in the RNC...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS An ungovernable Congress? Trump takes Nevada Haley appearance on 'SNL'...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042mFAhaPL8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Border deal busted? House GOP advances effort to impeach Mayorkas TEXA...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4Aho0rUnM This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political polarization--its underlying causes, how partisanship is pushed to its extremes, and some potential steps toward better unification. DISCUSSION POINTS What is polarization? The gerrymandering effect Campaigns are expensive The primary process The shrinking center...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsocxaBj1Ao This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of another test for the Texas electric grid, Trump's win in Iowa, and Greg Abbott's record-breaking campaign donation, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress approves major tax deal Biden-Harris campaign raises big money Trump wins Iowa caucuses Ted Cru...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBVoQyjVCU This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Speaker Johnson's status with Republicans over his budget deal with Democrats, the DOJ's lawsuit against Texas over a new migrant law, and Rep. Mayra Flores' "Grubgate" scandal, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress reaches budget deal Border security looms large Iowa caucuses n...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQ0rmM-fMk This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's struggle to secure aid for Ukraine, the Texas supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion, and the results of the recent runoff election in Houston, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Reduced aid for Ukraine, Israel Trump sells mugshot NFTs TEXAS TOPICS 'Texit' o...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9PhbDWi_T8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ted Cruz's bill to legally regulate gender pronouns, the implications of a Liz Cheney run for president, and the results of the latest special session in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry Liz for president? Santos joi...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpvANSpzsms This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion rights, and the outlook for the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Deal brokered for hostages Can Haley gain ground? Vote to remove Santos TEXAS TOPICS...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHBwmqq-9IY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Tim Scott suspends campaign for President Joe Manchin not running for reelection S...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTlHyybZI7Q This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in the recent election, the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib by Congress, and the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Abortion rights fuel Democrat election wins Trump defiant in fraud lawsuit Rashida Tlaib censured by Congr...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYXGkF7qAs This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mike Pence's exit from the 2024 presidential race, the mounting challenges facing U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Governor Abbott's expansion of the current special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Auto workers' strike ends Nikki Haley surges i...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJcrjs3-LUs This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect, and the Texas constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Astros cursed by Cruz? Middle East turmoil Speaker-Quest TEXAS TOPICS Texas r...

This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics , Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral election, following a debate presented by the University of Houston Hobby School for Public Affairs, Houston Public Media, and Univision. Early voting starts Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. In addition to the YouTube version, you can al...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YkPJu8s7hg This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's quest for a new speaker, the current special session in the Texas legislature, and the political implications of a new war in the Middle East, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump raises big money Speaker update TEXAS TOPICS Special Session Update Far-right GOP ac...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0fD00-R30 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress averted a government shutdown, the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, and the coming special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Shutdown averted McCarthy ousted Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90 Biden inquiry continues TEXAS TO...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04IHuO7D5o This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous allegations, and the potential for a government shutdown, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump skips another GOP debate; Gavin Newsom crashes it Menendez under pressure to resig...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvB7dVF65uc This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Romney retires DeSantis in Texas Hunter Biden indicted Boeb...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFS8SBgXvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMlIFVMpts Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential conflicts coming in the U.S. Congress, the health of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, and the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress is back; showdown imminent Is Mitch OK? TEXA...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH-Reucl-A This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch for in politics over the summer, among other topics. Party Politics will return in September! NATIONAL TOPICS McCarthy debt ceiling budget bill Lemon and Carlson OUT Biden campaign...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5ESWSEJOY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection run, and the tax-cut war in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Senate roundup: DiFi, Wisconsin, Arizona Santos running again TEXAS TOPICS Tax cut war Lege Ro...