Party Politics

By: Houston Public Media
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  • 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
  • 2024 Election: Is America Turning Deeper Red? Exploring the Shifting Political Landscape.

    2024 Election: Is America Turning Deeper Red? Exploring the Shifting Political Landscape.
    Nov 8 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss massive spending during the election cycle, 2024 election results, will a Donald Trump presidency realign America, Harris campaign mistakes, why abortion was not a motivating issue, Governor Greg Abbotts rally for school choice and low voter turnout in Harris County.NATIONAL TOPICS$10 billion election battle.Will Donald Trump's win realign America?Was Tim Walz the right choice for Vice President?What were the mistakes of the Harris campaign?Why didn't the abortion issue work for Democrats?Election demographic results.TEXAS TOPICSTexas bleeds red this election.Governor Greg Abbot rallies for school choice.LOCAL TOPICLow Harris County voter turnout.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
  • Countdown to Election Day

    Countdown to Election Day
    Nov 1 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide an update on early voting as we head into the final days before the election. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's closing argument and the rally at Madison Square Garden, Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument, where Joe Biden has been, an update on the Texas Senate race, and more Texas politics.NATIONAL TOPICSEarly Voting Turnout Update.Donald Trump's tale of two arguments.Vice President Kamala Harris' Closing Argument.Where is president Joe Biden?TEXAS TOPICSTexas Senate race final thoughts.Will the Texas House of Representatives flip?LOCALFort Bend Commissioner Candidate Tarel Patel's scandal.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
  • Could VP Kamala Harris' trip to Houston impact voter turnout in the upcoming election?

    Could VP Kamala Harris' trip to Houston impact voter turnout in the upcoming election?
    Oct 24 2024
    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas voter registration boom, Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Houston, Donald Trump's endorsement of Senator Ted Cruz, the paused execution of death row inmate Robert Robinson, and a feud between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins.TEXAS TOPICSMajor Boom in Texas voter registrations.Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to Houston.Donald Trump endorses Senator Ted Cruz.Paused execution of Texas death row inmate Robert Robinson.LOCAL TOPICHouston Mayor John Whitmire vs. City Controller Chris Hollins.
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    27 mins

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