Y'all-itics Podcast
1) The Shutdown Reveals a Safety Net “Woven Together with Barbed Wire”
Even though a federal judge ordered the government to tap into emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing, 42 million Americans, including 3.5 million Texans, are still in limbo because those funds...Show More
2) ‘Inside Texas Politics’: Beth Van Duyne, Ramon Romero Jr., Nate Sheets, and the Threat to Benefits
In the November 2 episode, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne discusses the results of a recent survey she sent out gauging the impact of the shutdown on Texans. State Representative Ramon Romero Jr. tells ...Show More
3) ‘Inside Texas Politics’: John Cornyn, Roger Williams, and the Shutdown That Could Last Through Thanksgiving
In the October 26 episode, Senator John Cornyn tells us why he’s “optimistic” about a Trump endorsement and his path to victory in the U.S. Senate race. And Congressman Roger Williams explains why he ...Show More
4) Wait, How Much for that BBQ Sandwich?
If you’ve recently bought a plate of barbecue, or a T-bone at the meat market, you already know beef prices are ridiculously high, even breaking records recently. And it does not appear they’ll be com...Show More
5) Texas’ $3 Billion Bet on Beating Alzheimer’s
Texas faces a memory crisis — and a moment of opportunity. Prop 14 on the November ballot could redefine the state’s future in healthcare and research. If approved, Texas will invest $3B on dementia r...Show More
6) ‘Inside Texas Politics’: Wesley Hunt, Abraham George, Kendall Scudder and clearing up controversies
In the October 19 episode, what Congresswoman Wesley Hunt said about his place in a new poll, where he sees a path to victory and why he’s attacking John Cornyn rather than Ken Paxton. Plus, Republica...Show More
7) Texas Taxes What? The Hidden Cost of Doing Business Here
It’s a tax you’ve likely never heard of. But you’re paying for it. For decades, small businesses in Texas have been paying the “business personal property tax” on everything from desks to filing cabin...Show More
8) ‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, Lacey Hull, Chad West, and the Texas National Guard in Illinois
In the October 12 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson tells us how she sees the shutdown ending and why she calls the Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois “outrageous.” State Representative La...Show More
9) Texas and the Government Shutdown. Let the Finger-pointing Begin.
Now a few days old, there’s still no end in sight to the government shutdown. Republicans and Democrats blame each other, with Texans caught in the middle. So, who’s still getting paid? Are Texas vete...Show More
10) ‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jake Ellzey, Marc Veasey, Beth Van Duyne, and the Government Shutdown
On the October 5 episode, three members of the Texas Congressional delegation discuss the government shutdown and who they think is to blame. Congressman Jake Ellzey also talks about the services stil...Show More