Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast

Texas schools made international news after the State Board of Education approved a statewide literary works list that includes Bible passages. So what actually happened? This week, Garrett Fulce sits down with Brandon Hall, State Board of Education member for District 11, to talk through the SBOE’s new literary canon, why the Bible made the list, how the fight over Islam showed up in the social s...

This week on Seeing Red, Garrett Fulce talks with Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project, about what data centers actually are, why they matter in the U.S.-China AI race, what communities get out of them and why the panic over power and water may be aimed at the wrong target. Doug makes the case that data centers are not the villain — they are infrastructure. AI exposed the weakness in Ameri...

Texas Republicans left Houston with a new party chair, new priorities and a familiar challenge: can the party stay united long enough to win in November? In this episode of Seeing Red, Garrett Fulce breaks down the Republican Party of Texas convention before sitting down with former State Senator and The Texan founder Konni Burton. Garrett's Op-ed: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/out...

Texas Republicans are gathering in Houston for the Republican Party of Texas Convention—and while most coverage focuses on speeches and personalities, the real action happens in the committees. This week, Garrett Fulce sits down with Texas Voice publisher Mark McCaig to break down how the party platform is built, how legislative priorities are selected, why those priorities matter to lawmakers, an...

The 2026 election cycle is already taking shape. In this episode of Seeing Red, Garrett Fulce examines new warnings emerging from Republican strategists about vulnerable legislative districts, turnout challenges, and the impact of the Paxton-Cornyn Senate race on down-ballot Republicans. Later, Mark McCaig joins the show to explain the Republican Party of Texas convention, delegate selection, part...

In this episode of Seeing Red in Texas Politics, Garrett Fulce delves into the recent political dynamics in Texas, exploring the outcomes of the Senate race where Ken Paxton emerged as a notable figure against John Cornyn. Fulce provides a thorough analysis of Paxton's political journey, including the implications of his past controversies and how they might influence his credibility going fo...

Brad Johnson—co-founder and reporter at Texas Bullpen —joins Seeing Red to talk about the real mechanics of Texas politics: how information moves, how power consolidates, and why Twitter matters far more than most people want to admit. Brad walks through the launch of the Texas Bullpen, his path from Ohio to the Texas Capitol, and why he thinks Texas politics is entering a more “traditional” elect...

Garrett Fulce returns to “Seeing Red” after a brief hiatus, discussing local politics with Sara McGee, a Democratic candidate for Texas House District 132. Sara shares her origin story in politics, sparked by a challenging encounter with current representative Mike Schofield, and her advocacy for issues like reproductive rights, public education, and health. The episode explores nuanced views on a...

In this episode of Seeing Red , Garrett Fulce sits down with Aaron Reitz , candidate for Texas Attorney General. Reitz draws on his background as a Marine Corps officer, senior attorney under Ken Paxton, and Trump-era DOJ official to outline why he believes he’s the most qualified contender for Texas’s top legal job. They dig into: His time leading 46 lawsuits against the Biden administration His...

Garrett Fulce talks with Texas Monthly reporter Robert Downen about covering the intersection of faith and politics in Texas. The conversation ranges from Downen’s early work exposing abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention to the current tensions inside the Texas GOP between establishment figures and grassroots activists. They discuss the rise of Christian nationalism, how extremism seeps into p...

In this episode of Seeing Red , Garrett Fulce sits down with Charlie Kolean , Texas State Director for Americans for Citizen Voting , to discuss Proposition 16 , a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee only U.S. citizens can vote in all Texas elections. Kolean breaks down how this measure came to be, why it took three legislative sessions to reach the ballot, and what it means for...

Tony Ortiz, the controversial founder of Current Revolt , joins Garrett Fulce to pull back the curtain on how Texas political media really works. From breaking Capitol scandals to exposing paid influencers, Ortiz has built a reputation for publishing stories mainstream outlets won’t touch — and for being unapologetically honest about his biases. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ortiz explains ho...

Watch the full conversation on Substack: https://seeingredpodcast.substack.com 📌 Summary: Former Southlake Mayor John Huffman joins Garrett Fulce to talk about his campaign for Texas Senate District 9. From property tax reform to school choice, border security, and infrastructure, Huffman shares his vision for Texas—and how faith and family ground his approach to politics. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – J...

🔴 Watch more at our Substack: https://seeingredpodcast.substack.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Texas Politics and Twitter Spats with Mitch Little 3:43 – Navigating Politics and Legal Expertise 10:32 – Challenges and Delays in the Legislative Session 15:34 – HB4623: Ending School Immunity in Sexual Abuse Cases 22:10 – Legislative Amendments & Procedural Battles 26:38 – School Choice Showdown 32:30 – U...

Watch the full, extended interview on Substack: https://seeingredpodcast.substack.com/ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome back & podcast update 6:54 – Controversy over Texas bill targeting illegal abortion pills (HB7) 12:45 – Pro-life legislation and court challenges in Texas 20:00 – Texas abortion laws after Roe v. Wade was overturned 24:52 – How abortion politics affect elections 28:16 – Pro-life adv...