THE KICK Podcast

Texas is not just fighting over maps. It is fighting over what kind of state it wants to become. In this episode of THE KICK Podcast, Texas State Representative Gene Wu joins the show for a direct conversation about redistricting, political power, healthcare, education, workforce development, immigration, and the policies shaping Texas’ future. Wu argues that the stakes of the next election go far...

Texas created a new court system for business disputes. Now voters are deciding who sits on one of the most important pieces of it. In this episode of THE KICK Podcast, Jerry Zimmerer, Tom Baker, and Marc Meyer join the show to explain the 15th Court of Appeals, the Texas Business Court, and why this new judicial structure matters for companies across the state. What began as a specialized court f...

Healthcare costs. Energy demand. Workforce shortages. Infrastructure strain. Regulation. Education. Water. Housing. In this episode of The KICK Podcast, Texas State Representative and Lieutenant Governor candidate Vikki Goodwin joins us for a business-first conversation about the policies shaping the future of the Texas economy, and whether the state is making the right long-term bets. From workfo...

The agency shaping Texas energy is one most voters barely understand. In this episode, Jon Rosenthal joins THE KICK Podcast to unpack one of the most overlooked and consequential offices in Texas government: the Railroad Commission. Despite the name, this is not about trains. It is about the fuel, infrastructure, and oversight that sit underneath a huge share of the Texas economy. Fritz and Rosent...

Harris County does not need more noise. It needs leadership that can actually make government work. In this episode, Annise Parker breaks down one of the most misunderstood roles in Texas politics: the Harris County Judge. It is not a courtroom job. It is the position responsible for keeping a region of millions functioning, especially when things go wrong. From flood control and emergency respons...

Texas is paying a hidden price for politics without accountability. For years, emergency powers and insider contracting have quietly reshaped how taxpayer dollars move through the state. In this episode, gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa argues that Texans are footing the bill for a system that favors access over fairness. In this episode, Gina digs into what she calls the corruption tax, the...

Texas has not always felt this unsettled. There was a time when public institutions operated with balance, the Attorney General functioned as a check on power, and businesses could rely on steady and predictable rules. This episode examines what has shifted and what a different approach to leadership could look like. Fritz sits down with Joe Jaworski, former Mayor of Galveston and candidate for Te...