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Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. It's time for another “Talk of the Town!” For the full hour, our panel of guests share their perspectives on trending headlines and topics recently covered on Town Square with Ernie Manouse. Today's panel consists of Second Baptist Church pastor Dr. Ben Young, First Assistant County Attorney for Harris County Jay Aiyer, and The Ensemble Theatre's Artistic Director Eileen Morris. Our guests share their thoughts on topics including how to deal with grief when losing a loved one, the SAG-AFTRA strike and what effects it will have on the film industry, the uses of ChatGPT, and the excitement around the deals of Amazon Prime Day earlier this week. Plus, the panel weighs in on recently covered show discussions, including the “American Dream”, the books they're reading, show's they're streaming, and the Emmy nominations. Guests: Dr. Ben Young Pastor, Second Baptist Church Author, “Survive the Day: Thriving in the Midst of Life's Storms” Jay Aiyer First Assistant County Attorney, Harris County Former Co-host, Party Politics Eileen Morris Artistic Director, The Ensemble Theatre Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps
This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back on the most important stories of 2021 with special guests Jay Aiyer, first assistant Harris County Attorney and former co-host of Party Politics; Madlin Mekelburg, chief politics reporter for the Austin American Statesman; and Antonio Arellano, civil rights advocate and community organizer. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze.
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. First, the European Union pulled the AstraZeneca citing concerns of a small number of blood clots in patients who have received the COVID vaccine. Today, European Medicines Agency announced it was safe. Our medical expert, Dr. Catherine Troisi, walks us through why both decisions were made and what it means for those... Read More
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. First, Suzanne Pritzker, University of Houston researcher, studies civic engagement and is one of the authors of a May 2019 report: “Policies Affecting Civic Participation in Houston and Texas” and walks us through how voting access had changed in Harris County in recent months and what challenges still remain. Then,... Read More
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Music artists Bun B and Kam Franklin discuss their first live performance in months at a drive-in concert at NRG Park for Move Texas. Attendees must show proof of voting to attend the show as a way to encourage turn out for those who still have not gone to the... Read More
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Nearly 27,000 people had voted within the first six hours of Thursday, Oct. 22 in Harris County, with the county expecting to hit a total million votes by the end of the week, according to the County Clerk’s Office. Record turnout means that people are – and will be –... Read More
Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. According to the Harris County Clerk’s Office, in the first week of early voting, nearly 720,000 residents have cast their ballot for the November 3rd election. But even with this kind of turnout, the pandemic, recent litigation and increase in mail-in voting have left many with lingering questions about the voting... Read More
Town Square with Ernie Manouse begins at 3 p.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of the Party Politics podcast, walks us through a survey investigating the helpfulness of Texas election county websites. As part of our series on voting (part 1 & part 2 & part 3 & part 4), this episode features Roxanne Werner, director of community relations for the Harris County... Read More
In this week’s episode, we have three interviews: First, Texas Signal CEO Kevin Nix talks to Michelle Leal, a diversity and inclusion consultant and former co-chair of Latino Texas Pac, about Latino outreach in the state. Then Signal Reporter Fernando Ramirez speaks with Jay Aiyer, an adjunct professor of politics at the University of Houston Downtown, about the Democratic primaries for the 2020 presidential election. And finally, Kevin Nix talks to Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia about turning Texas blue and endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden.
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by a very special guest for a year in review of the biggest political moments of Texas and National politics in 2019 ! It’s been a crazy year in politics – almost too crazy to keep up with— and that’s why Brandon and Jeronimo asked a very special guest and former co-host JAY AIYER in to help them assess the most pivotal... Read More
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the multiple layers of the years-long trade war between President Donald Trump and China. Jay and Brandon discuss the logistics behind the trade talks and how China’s raised taxes on U.S. imports will impact businesses and the American economy. Stay tuned towards the end of the show where Jay reveals a big announcement! NATIONAL TOPICS 2020 Presidential roundup Donald Trump Jr. to testify... Read More
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the potential outcomes of the House Judiciary Committee’s decision to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt after his refusal to comply with the Committee’s subpoenas to provide documents related to special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report. Jay and Brandon discuss the politics behind Trump evoking an Executive Privilege on all Mueller Report documentation, and explain why the Republican led Senate Intelligence Committee... Read More
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer are joined by a very special guest and “celebrated raconteur”! Former Obama speechwriter and Pod Save America host Jon Lovett discusses his take on the political climate going into the 2020 Presidential Election, and the strengths and weaknesses of the major Presidential candidates. Ahead of his live Houston show, Lovett shares his views on Texas politics, how humor continues to play a role in... Read More
After months of deliberation, former Vice President Joe Biden finally announced his decision to throw his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election. This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze who are the front runners for 2020 and discuss whether Biden has a real shot of winning the Democratic nomination. Jay and Brandon also discuss ideological shifts in the Democratic Party and how they could impact the 2020... Read More
Following the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the redacted version of the report and discuss what the findings reveal about the investigation into the Trump campaign. Jay and Brandon analyze the takeaways and missing pieces of the report, and evaluate how it differs from Attorney General William Barr’s summary. What comes next for the Trump... Read More
President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on immigration by proposing big policy changes, including cutting aid to Central America and a more aggressive stance against people seeking asylum. How will the Administration respond after a federal judge blocked his asylum proposal earlier this week? Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen at the Department of Homeland Security and the politics of immigration policy. National topics 2020 Presidential roundup:... Read More
This week on Party Politics, we celebrate our 100th episode with a live podcast event recorded at the University of Houston’s coffee shop The Nook. Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer share their favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including President Trump’s greatest wins and losses since his inauguration. Brandon and Jay take questions from the audience, analyze the biggest shifts in American politics and the impact on our culture and society. They even... Read More
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer discuss the results of the most anticipated investigation since Watergate. Special Counsel Robert Mueller has delivered his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election to Attorney General William Barr. Brandon and Jay discuss the report and analyze the politics of the summary presented by the Attorney General. Will the public ever see the report? NATIONAL TOPICS -2020 Democratic Presidential candidate roundup -Supreme Court... Read More
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the new realities of the presidential race as the Beto O’Rourke campaign ramps up. Jay and Brandon analyze O’Rourke’s political leanings and discuss the challenges he faces as he takes on the other candidates who want to lead the Democratic ticket in 2020. Will O’Rourke’s past come back to haunt him? Is he liberal, moderate, or progressive? How long can he dominate... Read More
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer chat with Lizzie Fletcher, the newly-elected Representative for U.S. House District 7 (D-Houston), which encompasses parts of western and northwestern Harris County. Congresswoman Fletcher gives us a look at an "average week" on Capitol Hill, discusses Harvey recovery funds, and what her priorities are going forward. Plus, she dishes on her go-to Houston ‘Tex-Mex’ and her favorite Houston Rodeo memories! NATIONAL -Freshman class of... Read More
President Trump won the battle over his proposed border wall, but the war rages on. Despite Congress passing and the President signing a budget full of border security funds, including some for physical barriers, Trump declared a national emergency to tap into additional funds to build the wall his way. Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer discuss the implications of this order, the political blowback and legislative relations following this executive action. NATIONAL... Read More
Against the backdrop of a potential second shutdown, House and Senate leaders came up with a compromise funding bill to keep the government open. The White House said President Trump will sign the bill, but will also declare a national emergency to stop what the administration categorizes as a “national security and humanitarian crisis at the border.” Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus break down what happened and what happens next in the wall debate. Also,... Read More
An embattled President Donald Trump delivered his postponed State of the Union address this week and Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus highlight the top issues and controversies. Did Trump reset his policy agenda? Did he deliver on his promises of bipartisanship and make overtures to wavering Republicans? Did the President double-down on funding for the border wall? Did he make a surprise announcement on a long-planned summit with North Korea? This week’s... Read More
The office of the Texas Secretary of State David Whitley recently flagged about 95,000 registered voters for citizenship checks. However, in Harris County, the number of people on that initial list has since dropped by thousands. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a historic civil and voting rights group, is crying foul and has filed litigation against the state of Texas. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus separate fact from fiction,... Read More
The way we fund public schools in Texas has been declared constitutional yet “Byzantine” by the Texas Supreme Court. Nobody likes it, and only a few people understand it. Luckily one of those few people, Professor Jay Aiyer, is with us this week to guide us through the clear as mud system of public school finance in Texas and what the Texas Legislature might be doing to try to improve things this Session. Hope you’ll come jump in the weeds with us!
It’s high noon in Washington, D.C. and President Donald Trump and the Democrats in Congress are still facing off over the government partial shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. The President has made policy overtures, but House Democrats have rejected the offer over funding for Trump’s proposed border wall. Senate leaders have gotten involved, but prospects for an immediate solution are slim. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss prospects for the... Read More
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were sworn in to office this week and it was a far cry from the last legislative session. Gone are the divisive social issues of the past—replaced by more funding for schools and property tax reform. Is this move to bread and butter issues going to hold? Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the speeches and highlight the politics of funding schools... Read More
In this image from video, President Donald Trump speaks during a televised address from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. As the government shutdown nears a record-setting length, President Donald Trump and the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives continue to jockey over the construction of a billion-dollar border wall. Following the dueling prime time addresses by Trump and the Democratic leaders, Party Politics co-hosts... Read More
The Texas Legislature’s biennial session is slated to start in January with a massive agenda punctuated by serious policy problems. The session takes place in the wake of big electoral gains by the Democrats in the Legislature but a returning cast of Republican statewide officials, as well as Republican Dennis Bonnen as the new House Speaker. "Party Politics" podcast co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer identify the major issues confronting Texas government, the divided politics... Read More
A new Democratic House? Check. A narrowly-held Republican Senate? Check. A wildcard Republican President? Check. In 2019, the 116th session of Congress promises to be politically consequential with several new policy directions. This week’s “Party Politics” podcast focuses on what can happen on Capitol Hill with the new year and a new composition of Congress, which –among other factors— will be marked by the record number of women serving. Hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus... Read More
After several contentious legislative sessions and a widening ideological divide within the Republican Party, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus stepped down leaving the chamber without a leader. Representative Dennis Bonnen, of Angleton --- which is 50 miles south of Houston --- announced this week he has the votes to win the position. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss the importance of this change in leadership for the parties, politics, and policy in... Read More
This podcast episode is a recording from our November club meeting held the week after the 2018 midterm elections. We had a special guest, TSU Politics And Policy Professor Jay Aiyer, join us and share his views and insights on the recent results and what it means for Houston, Texas and the entire country, now and going forward.Support the show (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/texasblue2018)
The midterms are behind us and the political shock waves are being felt nationally and across Texas. “Party Politics” co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus look at how successful the blue wave was for the Democrats and what it means to our national politics. Here in Texas: did Betomania deliver the state for the Democrats, and was the success the start of something bigger, or a one-time occurrence? NATIONAL TOPICS Another mass shooting tragedy--this time... Read More
We’re entering the home stretch of the 2018 midterm elections and it promises to be a wild finish. Last-minute campaign ads pulse in the background as a record number of people in Texas are voting. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus make final predictions about what to expect on Election Day in the state and in the rest of the nation. NATIONAL TOPICS -Pittsburgh mass shooting tragedy -Trump floats idea of ending birthright... Read More
Early voting is underway and voters are participating all over Texas in big numbers! Early voting numbers in the midterm election are approaching presidential year levels and are breaking all kinds of records. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus break down the impact of the swell of voters and discuss what this means for races up and down the ballot. NATIONAL TOPICS: -Mail bombs draw attention to the coarseness of political discourse -Sandra... Read More
With less than three weeks from Election Day, the nation’s most watched Senate race is going down to the wire and the gloves were off in the second debate between Congressman Beto O’Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz. Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus give us the blow-by-blow, analyzing the impact this debate will have on the race. What does O’Rourke need to do to score an upset? Can Cruz hold on to his... Read More
With Election Day less than a month away, campaign finance reports are due. Some candidates are raking in big money and others are flat broke. “Party Politics” podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer comb the finance reports to see who is up and who is down, and talk about what these reports might mean for the electoral chances of the candidates. NATIONAL TOPICS: -Kavanaugh confirmed – What impact will the confirmation process have on... Read More
The race for Texas Attorney General between incumbent Ken Paxton and his Democratic Challenger Justin Nelson is heating up. With Paxton under the cloud of a criminal indictment and a series of controversial court filings challenging Obamacare and supporting the internment of immigrant children, a normally sleepy race for AG has become increasingly contentious. Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the impact of this race on Texas politics and what it could... Read More
With three debates in 2 weeks, the U.S. Senate race is going to be front and center in everyone’s mind. Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer give you a 6-minute primer on what to listen for in the debates between Republican Senator Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, Congressman Beto O’Rourke. NATIONAL TOPICS -Paul Manafort takes a plea! — What are the implications for President Trump? -President Trump orders immediate declassification of Russia docs... Read More
With recent polling showing that races thought to be trending Republican as suddenly competitive, control of the U.S. Senate might be shifting. Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze three of the most talked about Senate races in the country—Florida, Arizona, and Texas. NATIONAL TOPICS: - Hurricane Florence—the strange politics already at play, including the transfer of $10 million from FEMA to ICE, and President Trump questioning the death toll in Puerto Rico from... Read More
Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: the importance of the hearings, the possible changes to jurisprudence of the Supreme Court, and the impact on Texas and the nation. NATIONAL TOPICS: White House Counsel Don McGahn is latest high profile staffer to leave John Kerry for President… again? Jon Kyl selected to replace John McCain in Senate Impact of Bob... Read More
Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the recent debate over debates in Texas. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has passed on debating his Democratic opponent Mike Collier, but is headed off to match up with Geraldo Rivera on Fox News. Ted Cruz has proposed five debates with challenger Beto O’Rourke, but details have been difficult to pin down and a scheduled debate for this week was cancelled. Texas Governor Greg Abbott agreed to... Read More
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: The week's big news was the conviction of Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. Party Politics Co-Hosts, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus look at what this might mean for President Trump, and whether this signals a new direction in the on-going Russia investigation. Finally, they look at what the impact on the midterms will be. National Topics: Stripping John Brennan’s Security Clearance creates... Read More
In this special episode of Party Politics, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk political scandal. They describe the scandals that have complicated the Trump Administration, draw on some historical parallels of past presidential scandals, and talk about the implications to American democracy and the rule of law. In the big picture wrap-up, Jay and Brandon talk about how the Trump Administration stacks up on scandals, the likelihood of impeachment, and the impact of all the malfeasance on the brand of the Republican Party. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas: Trump donations to TX Republicans 3D Guns? Austin city name change? Beto-Cruz Debates SD 19 sorta shocker? National: Trump threatens shutdown Trump v Koch Manfort trial Facebook finds evidence of disinformation campaign Bigfoot! Brandon and Jay talk about the race for Texas Ag Commissioner. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas: Texas health building invaded by mold, raising health concerns Austin State Hospital 127 sick Fetal burial remains trial ends Abbott tracker called out! Patrick: No plans to debate Collier/against Red Flag laws National: Pompeo to testify about Trump summits/Trump v Iran Cohen Tapes/Carter Page FISA Maria Butina: Spy Trump considering revoking security clearances Farm Aid—This time it’s not Willie and Mellencamp—but Trump You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, the audio engineer is and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas: Jenkins blames Cruz for not making ballot U.S. Senate Debate? Fundraising roundup Breitbart poll Vet school debate? National: Pruitt! NATO Visit British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns Trump WH misses the deadline to reunite families Brandon and Jay talk about President Trump Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editor is Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: ‘Abolish ICE’? Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke isn’t so sure CD 27 race Gov. Greg Abbott power expansion through rules? Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers 10 metal detectors to Santa Fe ISD National: DNC officials to scale back the role of 'superdelegates' in the presidential nomination Mexican election President Donald Trump fake phone call Brandon and Jay talk about the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and fall out? Will it reshape Texas Sen Race? You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas: Supreme Court of the United States: Sales tax Texas Supreme Court strikes down Laredo's plastic bag ban Hispanic Texans on pace to be largest group in state by 2022 National: President Donald Trump tweets about no due process? SCOTUS: several major decisions President Donald Trump reorganize government Mexican Election Brandon and Jay talk about the Supreme Court moving in a conservative direction. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas: Uresti Resigns Houston on DNC short list Trump Jr. cancels George P. fundraiser National: China tariffs Commerce Secretary Ross shorted stock SCOTUS punt on gerrymandering Boldly go: Space force! Brandon and Jay talk about immigration bills, child separation at U.S. border. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas: George P Bush and “doctored report” Texas leads in removing Confederate symbols Gov. Greg Abbott fallout from school safety/guns plan Ted Cruz and Jimmy Kimmel: one-on-one National: Can President Trump pardon himself? Special counsel Robert Mueller accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering California primaries President Donald Trump cancels Eagles’ White House celebration a day before the visit Brandon and Jay talk about what the U.S. Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision means for religious refusal laws in Texas. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Don Geraci, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news: Texas Ken Paxton sues to end DACA NRA coming to Dallas Beto calls for 6 debates with Cruz Lupe loses another endorsement—this time Young Latino group National Iran Nuke Deal Russia-gate wrap-up: Mueller questions/Rosenstien impeachment/Cobb out Flood in Trump Doc says his letter was a sham? Brandon and Jay talk about the 5th Circuit upholds Texas Voter ID law. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin, audio engineer is Todd Hulslander and our digital editors are Matt Prendergast and Giselle Bueno.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news: Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott sends top aide to fix Texas Health and Human Services Commission San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich vs Pro-Trump Spurs Fans National: Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17, at the age of 92 Syrian bombing – mission accomplished? Mike Pompeo to North Korea And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about about NAFTA, DACA, and the border wall. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news: Texas: Ted Cruz is Texas Tough; Beto O'Rourke rolls in cash Special elections in Texas Senate: When are they happening--Unrest in 19? and the battle for SD 6 Woman sentenced to five years for voting while on probation National: President Donald Trump proposed Vladimir Putin visit Teacher strikes Pruitt’s private plane and other assorted problems And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about about NAFTA, DACA, and the border wall. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news: Trade war with China The latest with Stormy Daniels Russia’s expulsion from the G8 group Houston is building a channel and Elon Musk is interested? Census changes Steve Stockman trail And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about March For Our Lives. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas: What makes the Austin bombings so terrifying? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton versus ISDs on electioneering Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Cambridge Analytica Senate Bill 4 goes into practice in Texas Then Brandon and Jay talk about the Texas Education Agency has sketched a new plan for educating kids with disabilities — with limited money. Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news: The war on opioids Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's firing Spending bill caught in partisan fight ahead of deadline Vice President Mike Pence's bunny Marlon Bundo And finally, Brandon and Jay talk about Cambridge Analytica scandal. Don't forget about our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus breakdown the Texas primaries, including what does this week’s primary mean and why should you care? Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news: Stormy Daniels is suing President Trump Kellyanne Conway violates the Hatch Act What’s up with former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg? North Korea willing to put nuclear weapons on the table President Trump tells some jokes at the Gridiron Dinner And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the trouble with tariffs. Don't forget about our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton is still suing Obamacare? Carlos Uresti conviction of eleven felonies Campaign finance reports Ted Cruz references The Simpsons to make a political point Don't forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics too, by downloading them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get good podcasts. Tweet us your questions to #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus don't quite know where to begin there's so much to talk about! Stock market plummets! President's staff secretary is out after two allegations of domestic violence from ex-wives The Memo! Which memo? There's more than one memo? Everyone loves a parade And finally, Brandon and Jay walk us through the latest budget deal. Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly Texas-centered episode too, you can subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
On the first episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition in 2018, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus dissect the complicated world of Texas politics: Willet and Ho to the 5th Circuit Court Voter ID takes effect in Texas—for now Julian Castro launches new PAC for Democrats to run for office FEMA pays to fix Texas churches Then, Brandon and Jay will walk through the folks running in those all important March primaries in Texas. By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too. You can download them on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Tweet us at #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer were invited to tape the podcast in front of a live audience at Lone Star College Tomball, Texas. The hot topics were free speech and voting. Brandon and Jay went into great depth on how both things have intersected this past year and why they matter, then they took questions from the audience. This was a special episode of the podcast and we hope you enjoy it! Ask questions on Twitter by using #PartyPoliticsPod or by emailing partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org
On this special Thanksgiving episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus take a look at where Texas and the country is one year after Donald Trump was nominated President of the United States. They delve into: ECONOMICS - looking at a NAFTA rewrite, tax reform and massive regulatory changes. FOREIGN POLICY - withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, America first and some strong language used towards Iran and North Korea. IMMIGRATION - repealing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a potential travel ban and building a wall along the U.S border with Mexico. HEALTH CARE - repealing and replacing Obamacare. RUSSIA-GATE - interference in the 2016 elections, the appointment of a special counsel and some indictments. And finally, Brandon and Jay ask is it "Transformational Trump" - has Donald Trump redefined the American presidency? Download other episodes at houstonpublicmedia.org/party.
This week's episode is a must listen. Brandon Rottinghaus gets called out by U.S. Senate candidate Beto O' Rourke and Jay Aiyer breaks some news! Oh and they talk about challengers to Ted Cruz's Senate seat.
Jay and Brandon get into the horror of what happened in Las Vegas this week and the complicated politics of gun control.
Could Harvey bring about a flood plan for the state of Texas? Jay and Brandon discuss the possibilities.
Tropical Storm Harvey devastated Houston this week. Brandon and Jay talk about what happened to them and Houston after being under water. The storm sounds you'll hear in this episode are actually from the rain that saturated and flooded Houston last Saturday, August 26, 2017.
On this inaugural episode of 'Party Politics' co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus bring you three hot topics in Texas political news this week: (1) Democrat Beto O' Rourke throwing his hat in the political ring against incumbent Ted Cruz (2) The House and Senate not able to agree on budgetary issues and (3) Governor Greg Abbott and his "United States of Municipalities." Then they drill down on the likelihood of Democrat Beto O' Rourke taking current Texas Senator Ted Cruz's seat in the 2018 election.
Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus bring you three hot topics in political news this week: (1) Repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) not working out, what are the repercussions? (2) Supreme Court nomination Neil Gorsuch, will he/won't he, make it and (3) President Trump is not throwing out the first pitch for the opening of baseball season. Then they drill down on the fight between President Trump and Congress, after the fallout on not being able to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Most importantly they tell you why you should care about that fallout.
Political science professors Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are here to make you sound like a current events genius. Get your political learn on en route to your next party or hangout with Party Politics.
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