Politics with the Big Dogs Podcast

This Independence Day, Anthony Holm goes back to 1776 and explains why the Declaration of Independence was not just a patriotic statement. It was a warning about government power. In this special July 4 episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony walks through the Declaration of Independence as a legal and political document — a list of grievances against unchecked authority, abusive government...

Texas told conservatives DEI was banned. Anthony Holm says look at Texas A&M. This week on Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony breaks down why the Texas A&M tenure fight matters, why DEI keeps showing up after Republican leaders said it was stamped out and why conservative wins mean nothing without enforcement. Anthony also looks ahead to the next Texas legislative session, where casino in...

Anthony is back with an extended episode from the Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston, and this week’s message is clear: elections matter, but appointments, party rules and obscure agencies can shape Texas politics long after the ballots are counted. Anthony breaks down the convention energy in Houston, the chairman’s race, Ken Paxton’s presence, Gov. Greg Abbott’s speech and the growi...

This week, Anthony Holm is at the Republican Party of Texas Convention in Houston, but the real story is what Texas Republicans are being asked to prioritize next. This week on Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony breaks down the governor- and speaker-led retreat for Republican House members, the casino lobby’s role, TLR donor power, closed primaries, California election rules and why grassroots co...

The runoff is over, but Anthony says the next Texas fight is already here. This week on Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony starts with Tom Smith, the Republican nominee for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and explains why this down-ballot judicial race matters more than many voters realized. The Court of Criminal Appeals is not just a criminal law court. It is also a constitutional law cour...

Texas conservatives sent a message in the GOP runoffs, and Anthony says the Austin establishment should pay attention. In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony breaks down Ken Paxton’s win over John Cornyn, Don Huffines’ rise, Bo French’s victory over Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright and what those outcomes mean for the Texas GOP, taxpayer-funded lobbying and conservative policy in...

This week, Anthony argues that the old political order is being broken in real time — in Washington, in Austin and inside the Texas GOP. This is not a scattered episode. It has three major lanes: 1. The establishment is losing control Anthony opens with Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton and frames it as a turning point in the Texas Senate race. His position is blunt: Paxton was already positioned...

In this hard‑hitting episode of Politics with the Big Dogs , host Anthony Holm connects the dots between America’s founding principles and today’s biggest political battles in Texas. This extended episode opens with the Declaration of Independence , unpacking its three revolutionary ideas— equality , God‑given rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness) , and self‑government —and argues that mode...

In this episode of Politics With The Big Dogs , host Anthony Holm tackles three major battles shaping Texas politics. First, he breaks down the controversy over the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Granbury, Texas —a taxpayer-funded facility rented out for a “Muslims only” Eid event tied to leaders from the East Plano Islamic Center . Anthony explains why a public water park being closed to non‑Mus...

This week on Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony pulls back the curtain on what’s happening across Texas and beyond. From the U.S. Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn to major ICE operations in Houston, the details begin to connect. Policies, enforcement decisions and political strategy are no longer isolated headlines — they’re part of something bigger. Anthony breaks down: • The co...

What if the laws you were told solved the problem… didn’t? This week’s episode pulls back the curtain on three powerful systems — education, medicine and government — and reveals a pattern Texans can’t afford to ignore. We start in Texas classrooms, where undercover investigations show that DEI and critical race theory are still present. They’ve been renamed, rebranded and quietly continued. Admin...

This week on Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening across Texas—from classrooms to city halls—and why more Texans are starting to ask questions. What begins as a conversation about education quickly expands into something much bigger. Anthony breaks down concerns around curriculum in Texas schools, including how cultural and religious topics are int...

What happens when public policy becomes personal? In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony sits down with Rebecca Hardy to unpack the real-world consequences of vaccine mandates —and the broader constitutional questions they raise. This is not a theoretical debate. It’s the story of a professional forced to choose between her career and her convictions, long before the COVID-19 vacci...

Is birthright citizenship really settled law—or has the Constitution been misread? In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony breaks down the growing debate over the 14th Amendment and what it actually says about citizenship in the United States. Focusing on the key phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” Anthony walks through the legal, historical and constitutional arguments s...

Texas is at a turning point—and not everyone fighting under the Republican banner is fighting for the same values. In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony breaks down the growing divide between constitutional conservatives and establishment Republicans in Texas. From John Cornyn to Carl Tepper to James Talarico, this conversation goes beyond headlines to expose what’s really shapin...

In this special extended episode of Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony sits down with State Rep. Shelley Luther for one of the most personal and powerful conversations the show has aired. Long before she entered the Texas House, Luther became a national symbol of resistance during the COVID shutdowns. As a salon owner in North Texas, she reopened after one of her stylists told her she had not ea...

Texas voters have spoken — and the results of the March 3 Republican primary are sending shockwaves through the political establishment. In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony breaks down what the Texas primary results mean for the future of the Republican Party, the conservative movement and the direction of the state. Key races and results discussed include: • The Cornyn vs Ken P...

Texans are voting in the March 3 Republican Primary , and many voters are asking: Who is influencing Texas primaries? What is TLR (Texans for Lawsuit Reform)? What is RATLR.org? Are Republican primaries being shaped by PAC money? What should conservative voters know before they cast a ballot? In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs , Anthony is joined by James Wesolek, Executive Director of...

Early voting has begun. Over the past several weeks, Anthony has sat down with all three Republican candidates running for Texas Comptroller. You’ve heard their cases. You’ve heard their priorities. Now it’s time to compare them side by side. In this episode, Anthony talks with Don Huffines about what he believes the Comptroller’s office should be. The Comptroller doesn’t make headlines, but the o...

Texas isn’t waiting for Washington. In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony sits down with Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to break down how Texas is using its own land, legal authority and constitutional power to confront the border crisis. But this conversation goes far beyond the border. Buckingham explains what the General Land Office actually controls — millions of acre...

Christi Craddick explains the Railroad Commission’s real power and why she’s running for comptroller.

In this episode, Anthony welcomes conservative firebrand Michael Quinn Sullivan to expose two of the most pressing threats facing Texans.

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Texas Capitol with freshman State Representative Mitch Little – a true advocate for liberty, a constitutional conservative and an impressive policy mind.

Texans were promised conservative wins, so what happened? Luke Macias joins Anthony to expose the lies, failures and wins the mainstream media refuses to talk about.

Anthony tackles the growing threat of socialist ideology in Texas while building a strong case that the American dream is under attack.