The Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune TribCast
The TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins, James Barragán and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run weekly series during the 2025 legislative session.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.texastribune.org
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Oct 6, 2026
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Episodes
TribCast: The Start of the 84th Legislative Session 14.01.2015 32:22
Reeve, Evan, Emily and Ross discuss the first day of session, the results of the speaker's race, the tactics of some open carry advocates, the biennial revenue estimate, and what happens when lawmakers mention Hitler on Twitter.
TribCast: Runoffs, Record Votes and Printable Guns 07.01.2015 31:04
Reeve, Evan, Ross and Morgan discuss the results of the latest round of elections, the fate of gubernatorial appointees in the new administration, plans to print guns at the Capitol, and what a record vote in the speaker's race might reveal.
TribCast: What To Watch For In 2015 31.12.2014 32:46
Reeve is joined by a number of Tribune reporters who provide some insight about what issues are likely to become hot topics during the legislative session in 2015.
TribCast: The Best of Our 2014 Live Shows 24.12.2014 51:05
In a special edition of the TribCast, we revisit some of the best moments from this year's live shows, with appearances by members of the Slate Political Gabfest, state Reps. Jason Villalba and Donna Howard, and the Jason Roberts Band.
TribCast: Bum Steer Awards and the Rick Perry Building 17.12.2014 30:26
Reeve, Evan, Emily and Ross talk about Texas Monthly's selection of Sen. Wendy Davis as its "Bum Steer of the Year," Texas A&M's plans to name a building after Gov. Rick Perry, and what the governor might say in his farewell speech.
TribCast: Policy Priorities and Tuition Re-Regulation 10.12.2014 29:46
Reeve, Alexa, Ross and Evan discuss the seats in the Legislature that still have yet to be filled, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's policy priorities, and an effort to re-regulate tuition at the state's colleges and universities.
TribCast: Stay of Execution and the Spending Cap 03.12.2014 26:16
Reeve, Evan, Terri and Ross discuss the case of a schizophrenic man on death row, the spending cap for the next budget, Gov. Rick Perry's presidential prep work, and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's latest lawsuit against President Obama.
TribCast: Suing Obama, Textbooks and Abortion Issues 25.11.2014 31:41
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan talk about Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's plans to sue the federal government again, squabbles over social studies textbooks at the State Board of Education and disagreements over who in the Legislature qualifies as "pro-life."
TribCast: Speaker Status, Incentives and More Elections 19.11.2014 30:04
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Aman discuss the status of the race to be Texas House speaker, the latest on Gov. Rick Perry's indictment, concerns about economic incentive programs and a coming cascade of elections.
TribCast: Race for Speaker, First Bills and Transitions 12.11.2014 31:37
Reeve, Aman, Emily and Evan discuss the latest drama in the search for the next House Speaker, review the first bills filed for the upcoming legislative session, and check in on Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's transition to his new post.
TribCast: Live Post-Election 2014 Edition 05.11.2014 54:51
Reeve, Ross, Evan and Emily are joined by Jay and Jim for a special live taping of the TribCast on the morning after the 2014 general election. Topics covered include everything from the plight of Texas Democrats to the state's future under new leadership.
TribCast: Poll Results, Apologies and The Shale Life 29.10.2014 29:19
Reeve, Jay, Emily and Ross gab about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll, an unexpected apology in a race for a seat in the Texas House, and the release of the Trib's Shale Life Project.
TribCast: Early Voting, Oil Prices and Embezzlement 22.10.2014 27:38
Reeve, Ross, Emily and Jim discuss the political landscape now that early voting has begun, the latest in the state's fight against ebola, the significance of falling oil prices, and a story about embezzlement.
TribCast: Court Confusion, Wheelchairs and Testing 15.10.2014 28:38
Reeve, Morgan, Ross and Evan discuss the confusion caused by court decisions on voter ID and abortion restrictions, the controversy over the latest ad from the Wendy Davis campaign, and issues with standardized testing in Texas schools.
TribCast: Ebola, Abortion, Gay Marriage and Money 08.10.2014 29:58
Alexa, Terri and Ross provide Reeve with updates on ebola, abortion laws, same-sex marriage bans, a voter ID lawsuit, and the latest in campaign fundraising.
TribCast: Two Debates, a Poll and an Audit 01.10.2014 32:39
Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross review the recent debates between the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, talk about the numbers in a new statewide poll, and discuss the findings of an audit of the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Tribcast: The Texas Tribune Festival Live Show 24.09.2014 1:01:16
Reeve and Ben are joined be a slew of special guests, including Maggie Haberman, Dave Weigel, Donna Howard and Jason Villalba, at The Texas Tribune Festival's live TribCast taping. There was also live music from the Jason Roberts Band!
TribCast: Uninsured Texans, Regent Drama and TribFest 17.09.2014 30:21
Reeve, Alexa, Evan and Emily talk about the number of uninsured Texans, the politics of health care, continued drama surrounding the University of Texas System board, and the upcoming Texas Tribune Festival.
Tribcast: Davis' Memoir and Allbaugh's Pot Venture 11.09.2014 28:00
Emily, Evan, Ross and Jay discuss the big reveals in Wendy Davis' recently released memoir, Joe Allbaugh's marijuana-related venture and Tuesday night's state Senate election.
TribCast: Twitter, Gubernatorial Debates and Lawsuits 04.09.2014 27:59
Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan discuss Gov. Rick Perry's Twitter account, the battle over the gubernatorial debates, and the recent court rulings on school finance and the state's abortion restrictions.
TribCast: Indictment Fallout, Policy Proposals and Debt 27.08.2014 29:10
Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the latest developments regarding the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the latest policy proposals from the 2014 gubernatorial candidates, and the Trib's latest explorer on local debt.
TribCast: Perry's Indictment, Booking and Ice Cream 20.08.2014 30:56
Reeve, Ross, Terri and Jay discuss the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the media's reaction to it, what happens next and what it means for the governor's presidential ambitions.
TribCast: A Vote for Censure and Alcohol at Gun Shows 13.08.2014 30:15
Reeve, Evan, Emily and Jim talk about the vote to censure University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, a controversial proposal to allow alcohol at gun shows, and the latest news from the Texas Railroad Commission.
TribCast: A New State Senator, a Trial and Andrea Yates 06.08.2014 29:01
Reeve, Emily, Terri and Evan talk about the newest member of the Texas Senate, the source of the money for the governor's border initiative, the trial over new abortion regulations and a push for mandatory postpartum depression screening.
TribCast: Battlefields, McRaven, Polling and Water 30.07.2014 32:36
Reeve, Neena, Ross, and Aman talk about the selection of Admiral William H. McRaven as the next chancellor of the University of Texas System, the possibility of more robust polling in the state, and desperate attempts to prevent water from evaporating.
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