Party Politics

By: Houston Public Media
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  • Summary

  • Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics.
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Episodes
  • Could a port strike and tensions in the Middle East upend the 2024 election?

    Could a port strike and tensions in the Middle East upend the 2024 election?
    Oct 4 2024
    Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics. Topics include the vice presidential debate, potential political fallout behind the port strike, tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Texas' rise in voter registrations, and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to the border.NATIONAL TOPICSTensions in the Middle East.Port Strike Underway.Hurricane Helene Aftermath.Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz debate.Vice President Kamala Harris visits the border.Senator James Cornyn runs for GOP Leader.TEXAS TOPICSTexas registered voters surpass $18 million.In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
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    26 mins
  • Trump's

    Trump's
    Sep 20 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats. Trump Hates Taylor Swift! TEXAS TOPICS Liz Cheney endorses Texas Democrat Colin Allred.Texas Speaker race: Reps. Smithee and Ramos join the chat. Mayor John Whitmire's first city address. In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
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    26 mins
  • GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers

    GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers
    Apr 26 2024

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY

    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories.

    NATIONAL TOPICS

    Biden gives remarks on abortion

    Gonzales calls peers 'scumbags'

    Is Trump immune?

    TEXAS TOPICS

    Petition to oust Travis County DA

    DEEP

    Texas election preview

    Party Politics will take a break for the summer and return in September 2024.

    In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
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    27 mins

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