Texas Tribune TribCast Podcast
1) TribCast Live: Breaking down the 2026 Primary
The 2026 Texas primary elections mark a pivotal moment in a state where many races are effectively decided long before Election Day. There are more than 18 statewide elected officials up for election,...Show More
2) TribCast Live: Previewing the 2026 Texas Primary
The 2026 Texas primary elections mark a pivotal moment in a state where many races are effectively decided long before Election Day. There are more than 18 statewide elected officials up for election,...Show More
3) El Paso's alarming airport shutdown
In this week's episode, Matthew talks with Robert Moore, CEO of El Paso Matters, about the federal government briefly pausing air travel into El Paso. What does it say about the federal government, bo...Show More
4) The very online 2026 Texas primary election
TribCast is joined by Democratic strategist and content creator Olivia Julianna and political reporter Kayla Guo to unpack what all the recent social media drama means about the Democratic party
5) Is our grid all fixed?
In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Matt Boms about the Texas electrical grid's strong performance during the recent winter storm. Does that mean the problems of 2021 are behind us?
6) Will Venezuela impact Texas' oil industry?
TribCast dives into whether President Trump's plan to get U.S. companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry will have repercussions in Texas.
7) ICE in Texas
With immigration enforcement ramping up in Texas, Texas Tribune reporter Colleen DeGuzman and immigration attorney Paul Pirela join TribCast to discuss.
8) Can Texas zero out property taxes?
Eleanor and Matthew dig into the dueling proposals that seem to be teeing up a contentious property tax fight.
9) 2026 Political Stories to Watch
10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026For this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that wi...Show More
10) Republican Statewide Candidates
As the TribCast team takes a holiday break, we bring you this recording from The Texas Tribune Festival of interviews with three Republican candidates for statewide office.