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Today is a National Holiday! It's MLB Opening Day (in America). Hacksaw breaks down all the MLB divisions. Dodgers Evil Empire, Wrigleyville Wins, Phillies win War, Texas Take-em, Tigers-Time to Win, Yankees are dead. Who will be the surprise teams and players for 2025? Who will be the big disappointments? Plus, we talk Miami Hurricanes, NY Giants, Titans, Patriots, Broncos, Aztecs, Mountain West, PAC-12, Stanford, March Madness and more. Got a comment or question in the world of sports for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, X or YouTube. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, March 27, 2025. 1..AL-EAST...CHANGING OF THE GUARD. "YANKEES ARE DEAD"   RED SOX ORIOLES YANKEES BLUE JAYS RAYS   2)...AL-CENTRAL....SHAKUP UP TOP "TIGERS-TIME TO WIN"   TIGERS ROYALS GUARDIANS TWINS WHITE SOX   3)...AL WEST...BOUNCE BACK SEASON "TEXAS TAKE-EM"   RANGERS MARINERS ASTROS ANGELS A'S ------------ 4)...NL EAST...TOUGHEST DIVISION IN BASEBALL "PHILLIES WIN WAR"   PHILLIES BRAVES METS WASHINGTON MARLINS   5)...NL CENTRAL...CAN ANYONE WIN THIS RACE "WRIGLEYVILLE WINS"   CUBS BREWERS REDS CARDINALS PIRATES   6)...NL WEST...EVIL EMPIRE-EVERYONE ELSE "DODGERS-EVIL EMPIRE VS EVERYONE"   DODGERS ARIZONA PADRES GIANTS ROCKIES ====================== HALFTIME...DIXIELINE LUMBER ====================== 7)...NFL...LATE BREAKING STORIES "NFL SPORTSWIRE"   U MIAMI NY GIANTS TENN TITANS PATRIOTS DENVER --------- 8)...COLLEGE ATHLETICS...STORIES EVERYWHERE "NCAA-SPORTSWIRE"   AZTECS MOUNTAIN WEST PAC 12 STANFORD ST FRANCIS-PENNA ------------   #nfl #PATRIOTS #TITANS #BRONCOS #GIANTS #MLB #yankees #redsox #rays #orioles #bluejays #tigers #whitesox #twins #guardians #royals #rangers #astros #athletics #mariners #angels #phillies #braves #mets #marlins #nationals #cubs #brewers #reds #cardinals #pirates #dodgers #padres #diamondbacks #giants #rockies #dylancease #michaelking #ajpreller #mikeshildt #mannymachado #jasonheyward #fernandotatisjr #claytonkershaw #shoheiohtani #mookiebetts #aaronjudge #gerritcole #giancarlostanton #alexbregman #rafaeldevers #bobbywittr #alexcorrea #brucebochy #juansoto #franciscolindor #petealonso #juricksonprofar #corbinburnes #zacgallen #nil #transferportal #ncaa #sandiegostate #aztecs #briandutcher #milesbyrd #nickboyd #MAGOONGWATH #CAMWARD   Be sure to share this episode with a friend!   ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports   FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9   TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090   TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton   INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/   MUSIC ➡  https://www.purple-planet.com     To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Governor Abbott backs that bill to ban "furries" from public schools in his push for private school vouchers, even though he knows it targets a fictitious problem: https://www.kut.org/politics/2025-03-14/furries-texas-school-choice-vouchers...Meanwhile lobbyists for "voucher vendors" - private companies that profit handsomely from managing voucher program money - are also pushing hard for a landfall: https://www.texasobserver.org/school-vouchers-vendors-millions-legislature/...A great new rundown of the endgame of the 2025 voucher fight in the latest Texas Take podcast: https://megaphone.link/SFO3084352092A Lubbock hospital has experienced a major measles exposure as an infected woman was admitted to its maternity ward, potentially re-igniting the outbreak: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/texas-measles-outbreak-hospital-newborn-babies-exposed-rcna196519Over 1,000 mourners attended the funeral service for Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/15/texas-sylvester-turner-funeral-houston/...Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has declared his intent to run for the resulting vacancy in D.C.: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/16/christian-menefee-congress-sylvester-turner/Battery discharge, solar power and wind power have all set new records for providing power to the Texas grid this month: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/texas-broke-its-solar-wind-and-battery-records-in-one-spring-weekWith fire danger up today (and maybe from now on) in Texas, grab the Watch Duty app to monitor: https://app.watchduty.org/Women's History Month, being observed throughout March across Texas, serves both as a celebration of the history of breakthroughs for women, and a reminder that Texas is the worst state for them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/celebrating-women%E2%80%99s-history-month-worst-state-women⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠San Antonio listeners! Progress Texas will visit the Alamo City for the first time in far too long on May 6! Please join us for a fun fundraising gathering of progressives and a LIVE podcast taping. RSVP here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/sanantonio_mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tommy, Jason, and Zach talk all things Texas basketball, with the Longhorns facing a big road test against Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Is it time to panic amidst an 0-3 start in conference play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Texas legends Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Texas One Fund and Clark Field Collective Co-Founder Nick Shuley as they break down the epic matchup between #1 Texas and #5 Georgia. Can Texas prove they belong at the top of the college football? Our panel of former Longhorn greats dives deep into the strategies, key players, and what it will take for Texas to emerge victorious in this high-stakes showdown. Don't miss their expert analysis and predictions.Derrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley

President Biden is out and Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination. What does a Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris race look like this fall? Does this change anything in Texas? And what does this mean for other key 2024 races including Rep. Colin Allred challenging Sen. Ted Cruz? Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing joined Jeremy Wallace and Scott Braddock for a special live event hosted by Hearst Newspapers across Texas last week. Hundreds tuned in for that but for Texas Take's regular listeners, here's a podcast version. Enjoy and let us know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, something a little different: Scott was in San Antonio to appear on our friend Gilbert Garcia's PBS show on KLRN Television in partnership with the San Antonio Express-News. Scott and Gilbert talked about the US Senate race in Texas, abortion politics, and one thing that has fundamentally changed about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick during the course of his political career. Our usual show will return next week with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some parts of South Central and Central Texas may see an Excessive Heat Warning over the Memorial Day weekend. Friday through Monday, May 24-27. The National Weather Service-Austin/San Antonio advises that dangerous heat continues to build, and will remain throughout the weekend into early next week. Temperatures of at or near 100 degrees are expected, with heat index values of up to 112 degrees in some places. A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of the area today. Those spending extended time outdoors and not acclimated to the early season heat could be susceptible to heat-related illness if not...Article Link

On today's episode, Eva and I cover Texas v. United States (2024). This case regards SB4 (an immigration law) and Article 1, Section 10. Here are the sources which we used: - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/us/texas-immigration-law.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb - https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/18/texas-sb-4-immigration-arrest-law/#:~:text=Texas%20has%20argued%20the%20law,own%20%E2%80%9Cunless%20actually%20invaded.%E2%80%9D - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2011/11-182 - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23a814_febh.pdf - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sb4-texas-immigration-law-blocked-again-after-supreme-court-allowed-state-to-arrest-migrants/ - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-allows-strict-texas-sb4-immigration-law/story?id=108248478

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! March Madness is right around the corner, and it's time to start planning for summer concerts. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-24:53) Intro - CFP Approves of "5+7" Model, Andy Discusses with Fans on the Live chat (24:54-41:16) - Gus Malzahn Joins The Show (41:17-1:04:06) - Checking in on the Texas Longhorns with Joe Cook (1:04:07-1:06:27) Conclusion - Dear Andy Tomorrow! Send your questions to andystapleson3@gmail.com The commissioners who run the College Football Playoff decided Tuesday to shift the format to five automatic bids and seven at-larges to account for the implosion of the Pac-12. But that change might only last two seasons. The commissioners are back at work Wednesday talking about what happens when the original CFP deal expires after the 2025 season. Is this where we see the Big Ten-SEC "advisory group" start to exert its influence? Next, UCF coach Gus Malzahn joins the show to discuss what surprised him in the Knights' first year in the Big 12. Malzahn also talks retaining talent and how he decided to start calling plays again. Plus, he tells the story of how he met a young Eli Drinkwitz. Joe Cook of On3's Inside Texas helps us take a deep dive into the Longhorns' first SEC schedule. Texas has a preseason win total of 10.5, and the Longhorns get Georgia at home. Could Texas win the league in its first year? How settled is Quinn Ewers as QB1 with Arch Manning working toward his time? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and catch us LIVE, Monday-Friday, 8-9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/ITnKpGHntwg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepare for an exciting winter journey through Texas as we uncover the top five must-visit attractions and events for the entire season. We've steered our Things To Do podcast series in a different direction to present you with the most extraordinary seasonal experiences, some of the finest that our state has to offer, in our humble opinion. In this episode, we're highlighting the best winter activities in Texas. To keep it concise and delightful, dive into our five fantastic Texan winter recommendations, all in under five minutes! Trail of Lights - Zilker Park, Austin Visit Grapevine - Christmas Capital of Texas Take the San Antonio river walk and enjoy the water and the seasonal lights They have a jam-packed Holiday Calendar Go ice skating at the galleria in Houston on their giant, indoor rink around an oversized Christmas tree Take a beach vacation to Galveston or South Padre IslandWinter wouldn't be complete without a little shopping, so check out our gift guide full of the best gifts for travelers! Plus, if you want to find out more things to do in your area, head on over to our comprehensive Texas winter guide for fun events, attractions, and more.

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In this episode of the CDL Podcast, Brock and I discuss the results from CDL Major 5, then we dive into report cards for every team's 2023 regular season! Check it out! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaCAMfQdPkyLplrWzGmvHg/videos Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDLPodcast In the CDL Podcast we discuss all things involving the Call of Duty League with teams like Chicago OpTic, Atlanta Faze, Dallas Empire, Toronto Ultra, and more! We discuss players like Scump, FormaL, Crimsix, Abezy, Simp, Clayster and more! #CoD #CallofDuty #CDL #CallofDutyLeague #Scump #LAThieves #OpTic #100T --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan2097/support

Gary and Dhruv talk about Unchained Capital, Bitcoin and more.Gary is a Boomer that likes Bitcoin, but this show is not just for Boomers. This podcast is for anyone that is interested in Bitcoin.►Sponsored by BITBLOCKBOOM - The great Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas ►Take a look our selection of SatsCards at http://SatscardShop.com► Get your tickets to BitBlockBoom 2023 at https://www.BitBlockBoom.com► Sell Bitcoin Vouchers with https://BitBlockBTC.comSOCIAL MEDIA ► https://Twitter.com/GaryLeland► https://Facebook.com/GaryLeland► https://Linkedin.com/in/GaryLeland► https://Instagram.com/Gary_LelandMUST HAVE LINKS - The following are a must have for Bitcoiners.► Swan BitcoinInstall Swan Bitcoin on your phone, create an account and start DCAing bitcoin today.https://www.SwanBitcoin.com/Gary/► OSHI AppInstall OSHI on your phone to find local stores and restaurants that accept bitcoin.https://oshi.team/gary► Strike AppInstall Strike on your phone to create an account and receive $5 from https://Strike.me/gary► Cash AppInstall the Cash App on your phone to create an account and receive $5 https://cash.app/app/frvjbbd► LolliEarn $5 on signup and bitcoin rewards when you shop at 10,000 plus stores.https://lolli.com/share/nsyent► BitBlockBTCLearn about selling bitcoin vouchers at https://BitBlockBTC.comTHIS IS A BITBLOCKBOOM PRODUCTION.

Gary and Bobby talk about Voltage, Bitcoin and more.Gary is a Boomer that likes Bitcoin, but this show is not just for Boomers. This podcast is for anyone that is interested in Bitcoin.►Sponsored by BITBLOCKBOOM - The great Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas ►Take a look our selection of SatsCards at http://SatscardShop.com► Get your tickets to BitBlockBoom 2023 at https://www.BitBlockBoom.com► Sell Bitcoin Vouchers with https://BitBlockBTC.comSOCIAL MEDIA ► https://Twitter.com/GaryLeland► https://Facebook.com/GaryLeland► https://Linkedin.com/in/GaryLeland► https://Instagram.com/Gary_LelandMUST HAVE LINKS - The following are a must have for Bitcoiners.► Swan BitcoinInstall Swan Bitcoin on your phone, create an account and start DCAing bitcoin today.https://www.SwanBitcoin.com/Gary/► OSHI AppInstall OSHI on your phone to find local stores and restaurants that accept bitcoin.https://oshi.team/gary► Strike AppInstall Strike on your phone to create an account and receive $5 from https://Strike.me/gary► Cash AppInstall the Cash App on your phone to create an account and receive $5 https://cash.app/app/frvjbbd► LolliEarn $5 on signup and bitcoin rewards when you shop at 10,000 plus stores.https://lolli.com/share/nsyent► BitBlockBTCLearn about selling bitcoin vouchers at https://BitBlockBTC.comTHIS IS A BITBLOCKBOOM PRODUCTION.

Gary and Andy talk about the Crowd Health the Crowd Funding Health Insurance, Bitcoin and more.Gary is a Boomer that likes Bitcoin, but this show is not just for Boomers. This podcast is for anyone that is interested in Bitcoin.►Sponsored by BITBLOCKBOOM - The great Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas ►Take a look our selection of SatsCards at http://SatscardShop.com► Get your tickets to BitBlockBoom 2023 at https://www.BitBlockBoom.com► Sell Bitcoin Vouchers with https://BitBlockBTC.comSOCIAL MEDIA ► https://Twitter.com/GaryLeland► https://Facebook.com/GaryLeland► https://Linkedin.com/in/GaryLeland► https://Instagram.com/Gary_LelandMUST HAVE LINKS - The following are a must have for Bitcoiners.► Swan BitcoinInstall Swan Bitcoin on your phone, create an account and start DCAing bitcoin today.https://www.SwanBitcoin.com/Gary/► OSHI AppInstall OSHI on your phone to find local stores and restaurants that accept bitcoin.https://oshi.team/gary► Strike AppInstall Strike on your phone to create an account and receive $5 from https://Strike.me/gary► Cash AppInstall the Cash App on your phone to create an account and receive $5 https://cash.app/app/frvjbbd► LolliEarn $5 on signup and bitcoin rewards when you shop at 10,000 plus stores.https://lolli.com/share/nsyent► BitBlockBTCLearn about selling bitcoin vouchers at https://BitBlockBTC.comTHIS IS A BITBLOCKBOOM PRODUCTION.

Will Reeves joins Gary to talk about The Fold card and bitcoin.Gary is a Boomer that likes Bitcoin, but this show is not just for Boomers. This podcast is for anyone that is interested in Bitcoin.►Sponsored by BITBLOCKBOOM - The great Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas ►Take a look our selection of SatsCards at http://SatscardShop.com► Get your tickets to BitBlockBoom 2023 at https://www.BitBlockBoom.com► Sell Bitcoin Vouchers with https://BitBlockBTC.comSOCIAL MEDIA ► https://Twitter.com/GaryLeland► https://Facebook.com/GaryLeland► https://Linkedin.com/in/GaryLeland► https://Instagram.com/Gary_LelandMUST HAVE LINKS - The following are a must have for Bitcoiners.► Swan BitcoinInstall Swan Bitcoin on your phone, create an account and start DCAing bitcoin today.https://www.SwanBitcoin.com/Gary/► OSHI AppInstall OSHI on your phone to find local stores and restaurants that accept bitcoin.https://oshi.team/gary► Strike AppInstall Strike on your phone to create an account and receive $5 from https://Strike.me/gary► Cash AppInstall the Cash App on your phone to create an account and receive $5 https://cash.app/app/frvjbbd► LolliEarn $5 on signup and bitcoin rewards when you shop at 10,000 plus stores.https://lolli.com/share/nsyent► BitBlockBTCLearn about selling bitcoin vouchers at https://BitBlockBTC.comTHIS IS A BITBLOCKBOOM PRODUCTION.

Jeff Booth joins Gary to talk about bitcoin.Gary is a Boomer that likes Bitcoin, but this show is not just for Boomers. This podcast is for anyone that is interested in Bitcoin.►Sponsored by BITBLOCKBOOM - The great Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas ►Take a look our selection of SatsCards at http://SatscardShop.com► Get your tickets to BitBlockBoom 2023 at https://www.BitBlockBoom.com► Sell Bitcoin Vouchers with https://BitBlockBTC.comSOCIAL MEDIA ► https://Twitter.com/GaryLeland► https://Facebook.com/GaryLeland► https://Linkedin.com/in/GaryLeland► https://Instagram.com/Gary_LelandMUST HAVE LINKS - The following are a must have for Bitcoiners.► Swan BitcoinInstall Swan Bitcoin on your phone, create an account and start DCAing bitcoin today.https://www.SwanBitcoin.com/Gary/► OSHI AppInstall OSHI on your phone to find local stores and restaurants that accept bitcoin.https://oshi.team/gary► Strike AppInstall Strike on your phone to create an account and receive $5 from https://Strike.me/gary► Cash AppInstall the Cash App on your phone to create an account and receive $5 https://cash.app/app/frvjbbd► LolliEarn $5 on signup and bitcoin rewards when you shop at 10,000 plus stores.https://lolli.com/share/nsyent► BitBlockBTCLearn about selling bitcoin vouchers at https://BitBlockBTC.comTHIS IS A BITBLOCKBOOM PRODUCTION.

Yow, what a week for Houston news this has been! Scott Braddock, of the Quorum Report and Texas Take, joins host Lisa Gray to process it all. Our newly named Hey Houston newsletter is a great way to keep up with all the news around the city! Make sure you sign up! We're also on Twitter and Instagram follow us @CityCastHouston We love hearing from you! Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz McKenzie is an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Writer, and Editor. Her eye for sharing small wonders is extraordinary and you will come away with fresh eyes for your surroundings, no matter where you are. In this episode, she tells stories from her work that prove to her that animals can sense our good intentions and they will act accordingly. Liz points to little known wonders like the fact that birds are fighting their battles with songs, and she talks about possible partnerships between humans and animals that could save our futures now. She gives us examples of hope that demonstrate people and industry are finally waking up. We talk about how valuable it can be to listen to other voices, not just the human voices. Liz's projects have taken her from the arctic to Tasmania. From the decks of fishing boats in the Gulf of Alaska, to creating intimate film portraits of Kangaroos in eastern Australia . Most importantly, Liz is the filmmaker for an amazing nature documentary called “The Singing Planet” that I highly recommend. Liz McKenzie's view of the world around us will give you access to an expansive feeling whenever you need one. [00:00- 02:50] Opening Liz has an for sharing the extraordinary Passion for telling unique stories about the natural world [02:51- 10:35] The Singing Planet Sound recordist: Richard Nelson and Hank Lentfer Natural sounds in Glacier Bay National Park, AK Its as if we forget to listen to the element Are we listening? Do we know who those other voices are? We need time in nature as much as we need resources The idea of mindfulness and meditation Creating a natural oasis in your backyard Wild in the Garden State- Dave and Sarah Galloway The Parklit [10:36- 13:29] Space is not the limitation, it's really the imagination Nature is always trying to be there for us and we have to make room for it Miami [13:30- 22:16] Animals can sense our intentions Two sibling bears feeding on the salmon The bears sensed our intention that we're not going to do them harm George Schaller- the first researcher who was able to get up-close with mountain gorillas Diane Fossey A bunch of Chum Salmon Timber slugs [22:17- 26:44] We need to learn to listen to their stories As a film maker, I really feel like these animals are helping me to tell their stories in a much deeper way Cornell Lab of Ornithology “The great wisdom of birds is that they fight their battles with songs” Learning to hear the voices and knowing who is making the sounds Knowing who your neighbors are [26:45- 30:34] Partnerships between humans and animals Beavers The Beaver Believers Rewilding [30:35- 33:28] BREAK [33:29- 43:14] The beauty and value of nature that maybe we dont think about They made an intentional decision to put those animals first People are waking up and making positive changes [43:15- 53:47] Greenwashing Younger generations are pretty savvy and they want to make a difference in the world Patagonia Into the Canyon Escalade Project National Geographic Navajo council meeting “You have not consulted the water people, you have not consulted with the wind people…”- Navajo elders Boca Chica, Texas Take a viewpoint where we listening to the other voices, not just the human ones We need to take care our own backyard Alaska We need to put the salmon first Consider the whole big picture, what's the right decision? [53:48- 58:33] Its okay to be a nature geek There was a kinship with everything else in the world Richard Nelson Native Alaskan villagers Everything in our world has power and spirit and awareness There's a kinship that we all share so of course we need to take care all the parts of our family [58:34- 01:01:23] Revealing the stories and with the hope of opening hearts and minds… but as mentally important for the well-being of the planet Having this fundamental shift and how we relate to other than human inhabitants of the world If we consider all of nature as our family, how then do we behave? [01:01:24- 01:04:10] Resources The Singing Planet (thewildchorus.org) Encounters North Liz McKenzie FB Page: Encounters North Bird Sound App we recommended for Slow Birding: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ The Private Lives of Salmon - Beautiful Documentary to watch. [01:04:11- 01:04:23] Closing

What happened this week in Houston? Scott Braddock, of “Texas Take” and “The Quorum Report,” joins host Lisa Gray and producer AK AL-Moumen to unpack the news. Harry styles endorsement of Beto O'Rourke Uvalde shooting still shakes the state Yordan Alvarez' smashes one home into the record books Want a deeper dive into the city? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Want updates at a glance? Follow our Twitter Want to see it to believe it? Follow our Instagram Tell us your favorite spooky season events and places? Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, City Cast Houston features a bonus episode – it's our friends at the Houston Chronicle's podcast Texas Take! It's hosted by Quorum Report's Scott Braddock, along with Chronicle politics reporter Jeremy Wallace. Today, the two journalists break down the upcoming gubernatorial election – and just how tight the race may be. If you enjoy this episode (and we hope you do!) – make sure to find their podcast on this site – or! You can find them wherever else you may get your podcasts... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 633: Brice Paterik is joined by Lindsay Crosby of Locked On MLB Prospects to discuss what the Rangers should do with the No. 3 overall pick, who are the big 3 in this draft and why Texas is guaranteed a swing at a potential perennial All-Star. They also talk about the improved depth of the farm system, why it's already a top 10 system in MLB and how little it would take to trade for Joey Gallo. Subscribe to Locked On Rangers on YouTube.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Sports Card Investor Download the Sports Card Investor App today and easily browse over 630K cards from every sport, with hundreds more added each week . Available for free in the Google Play and Apple App stores or go to sportscardinvestor.com/lockedon. Blue Nile Make your moment sparkle with jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKED ON SPORTS listeners get $50 off purchases of $500 or more using code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 633: Brice Paterik is joined by Lindsay Crosby of Locked On MLB Prospects to discuss what the Rangers should do with the No. 3 overall pick, who are the big 3 in this draft and why Texas is guaranteed a swing at a potential perennial All-Star. They also talk about the improved depth of the farm system, why it's already a top 10 system in MLB and how little it would take to trade for Joey Gallo.Subscribe to Locked On Rangers on YouTube. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Sports Card InvestorDownload the Sports Card Investor App today and easily browse over 630K cards from every sport, with hundreds more added each week . Available for free in the Google Play and Apple App stores or go to sportscardinvestor.com/lockedon.Blue NileMake your moment sparkle with jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKED ON SPORTS listeners get $50 off purchases of $500 or more using code LOCKEDON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York state passes first-ever ‘right to repair' law for electronics, U.S. court will soon rule if AI can legally be an ‘inventor', Supreme Court leak investigation heats up as clerks are asked for phone records.

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On the Gist, the Jim Comey letter came out four years ago today. In the interview, Mike talks with Scott Braddock, editor and Texan political analyst at the Quorum Report. Braddock is also host of Texas Take, a podcast from the Houston Chronicle. They talk about what’s at stake on the ballots for election day, and how compared with previous years Texans have been voting in record numbers. In the spiel, Trump’s exceptions. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Gist, the Jim Comey letter came out four years ago today. In the interview, Mike talks with Scott Braddock, editor and Texan political analyst at the Quorum Report. Braddock is also host of Texas Take, a podcast from the Houston Chronicle. They talk about what’s at stake on the ballots for election day, and how compared with previous years Texans have been voting in record numbers. In the spiel, Trump’s exceptions. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Gist, losing all the stuff. In the interview, Mike heads to the Lone Star State to speak with Scott Braddock, editor and Texan political analyst at the Quorum Report. Braddock is also host of Texas Take, a podcast from the Houston Chronicle. They dissect Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus response, his backtracking, and why he paused the state’s reopening. And they get into how the state isn’t as securely Republican as many think it is. In the spiel, the Lobstar of the Antentwig. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Gist, losing all the stuff. In the interview, Mike heads to the Lone Star State to speak with Scott Braddock, editor and Texan political analyst at the Quorum Report. Braddock is also host of Texas Take, a podcast from the Houston Chronicle. They dissect Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus response, his backtracking, and why he paused the state’s reopening. And they get into how the state isn’t as securely Republican as many think it is. In the spiel, the Lobstar of the Antentwig. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.: Isaiah 8:20 Mike Ware, Criminal Defense Attorney and Executive Director of The Innocence Project of Texas discusses the causes of false confessions and wrongful convictions in this episode of Justice in His Kingdom. The hosts, Roger Oliver and Jerri Lynn Ward put this in the context of God’s law and his requirements for justice. For more information about Mike Ware and The Innocence Project of Texas, go here and here.

As new confirmed cases decline in the state, Michigan has extended its stay-at-home order until May 15th. Texas is moving quickly toward reopening, and while the state's outbreak is comparatively less severe, it isn't tapering off. That has led some public health experts to worry that lifting restrictions could mean a spike in cases.This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, WKAR reporter Abigail Censky, KUT reporter Ashley Lopez.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station

Today, we're sharing an episode of "Coronavirus Chronicle" with Texas Take listeners. Previous episodes at available on Apple Podcasts. Houston Chronicle photojournalist Marie De Jesús illuminates the balancing act between keeping a safe distance and capturing the intimate, human moments that reveal just how profoundly life in Houston has changed. Support the show.

Today, we're sharing an episode of our new podcast "Coronavirus Chronicle" with Texas Take listeners. Listen to previous episodes here. Houstonians know all about hurricanes: Wind speed, the dirty side, the European models. But what do we need to track the coronavirus? Angela Blanchard discusses that and more with the Houston Chronicle’s Lisa Gray. Support the show.

Today, we're sharing an episode of our new podcast "Coronavirus Chronicle" with Texas Take listeners. Listen to previous episodes here. As March turned into April and the Houston stay-at-home order was extended to the start of May, renters who found themselves suddenly unemployed by the coronavirus outbreak have been left to wonder how they will pay for housing. Landlords have their own concerns: without the expected rent revenue, how will they be able to pay their own bills? Some states — including Texas — have temporarily stopped evictions from going forward in court. But what does that order really mean? Reporter Sarah Smith, who covers housing, homelessness and poverty for the Houston Chronicle, joins host Ferrill Gibbs to discuss the dilemma facing tenants and property owners alike. Support the show.

Today, we're sharing an episode of our new podcast "Coronavirus Chronicle" with Texas Take listeners. Listen to previous episodes here. As Houston Chronicle executive editor Steve Riley said recently in a letter to readers: Quite suddenly, your lives have changed. Your health, or the health of someone you love, could be at risk. Your job seems shakier than just days ago. Your church isn’t having services, your favorite bar has closed, and the gym has locked its doors. And there’s no baseball, no March Madness. At the Houston Chronicle, we feel it, too. So as an introduction to our new daily podcast, host Ferrill Gibbs talks to Riley about the differences between the coronavirus crisis and other recent catastrophes, and about the unique challenge that covering it presents to local newsrooms. Support the show.

While stressing it is not a shelter in place order, Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered bars, restaurants, gyms, and schools to close for the next couple weeks. Drive-thru and takeout service is still available for now and grocery stores remain open. The implications from COVID-19 for Texans and state government are now starting to become more clear as we try to figure it all out on the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.    Support the show.

Super Tuesday turned out to be an underwhelming result for Bernie Sanders as Joe Biden's campaign sprung back to life following his resounding win in South Carolina. Scott Braddock, Jeremy Wallace, Erica Grieder, and Jasper Scherer break down all the election results on this special edition of the Texas Take.   Support the show.

A resounding victory for Joe Biden in South Carolina this weekend has potentially reshaped the race for the Democratic nomination heading into Super Tuesday when voters in Texas and about a dozen other states head to the polls. Jeremy Wallace and Scott Braddock break it all down ahead of the primary election in this special Sunday edition of the #1 political podcast in the state: The Texas Take.  Support the show.

As the presidential nominating contest heats up, many Texas Democrats are watching and waiting to see how the Nevada caucuses and the South Carolina primary play out before casting their votes. Jeremy has the numbers. Plus Andrea takes a deep dive look at the surge in millenials running for office across the Great State.  All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and Chronicle's ace reporter Andrea Zelinski.  Support the show.

The rubber meets the road in the 2020 election this week as early voting starts on Tuesday. Mike Bloomberg was in Houston alongside Mayor Sylvester Turner working to turn out the black community for the former New York mayor in his bid for the presidency. Meantime, other candidates are ramping up their Texas operations as well ahead of Super Tuesday. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writers Jeremy Wallace and Jasper Scherer.  Support the show.

On Sunday, Scott and Jeremy appeared before Texas REALTORS® in Austin during their winter meeting, where the group is celebrating its centennial. This special edition of the show digs deep into the political lay of the land following the Iowa caucuses, which seem to have vaulted Texas to a more important place in the presidential nominating process. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Support the show.

With Iowa in the history books but not completely settled, Democrats head to the Granite State to battle it out in the nation's first primary. Scott was in Iowa this week and has the latest. Meantime, Jeremy and Andrea fills us in on what's happening with voter registrations along what's becoming known as the "Blue Spine of Texas."   All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and Chronicle's ace reporter Andrea Zelinski.  Support the show.

The Republican Party of Texas this weekend is considering whether accept gay members of their party as an officially recognized partner in trying to win elections. It's a fascinating look at the inner workings of the majority party in this state. Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are tied in Texas according to the latest public polling. And Rep. Briscoe Cain is back on Twitter after he lost access for making a threatening comment to Rep. Beto O'Rourke months ago. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and Chronicle's ace reporter Andrea Zelinsky.  Support the show.

Gov. Greg Abbott warns people moving to Texas from New York, Illinois, and other Democratic states against bringing Democratic policies with them. "Don't blow it," he said. Plus 16 million people are now registered to vote in this state and President Trump made his fourteenth presidential trip to Texas this weekend. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and Chronicle's ace reporter Andrea Zelinsky.  Support the show.

The special election for a Texas House seat in Fort Bend County has gotten downright nasty. Scott was there this week and has the story. Jeremy tells us about the record number of people running for Congress in the Houston area. And Allie has the scoop on how taxpayer funded gun locks are free for Texans, unless you don't have the right political agenda. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and San Antonio Express News reporter Allie Morris.  Support the show.

As tensions flare with Iran, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Iranian cyber attacks are attempted against state government systems as often as 10,000 a minute. Meantime, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the FBI is investigating an Iranian inspired attack against his agency's website. Plus, Democrats running for the White House are campaigning in Texas perhaps more than ever.  All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and San Antonio Express News reporter Allie Morris.  Support the show.

Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julian Castro dropped his bid for the presidency this week. Jeremy's been covering the campaign and has the scoop. Meantime, a church shooting in the Fort Worth area has thrust the gun debate back into the spotlight in Texas. Andrea has the details.All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and Chronicle reporter Andrea Zelinski. Support the show.

Texans weigh in on both sides of the impeachment of President Donald John Trump, with Sen. Ted Cruz taking the lead and accusing Speaker Nancy Pelosi of making threats in in the process. Meantime, Scott and Jeremy weigh on their top stories of 2019: The fall of a speaker, mass shootings in Texas, the changing face of suburban politics, and more.  We go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. San Antonio Express-News reporter Allie Morris is on assignment this week.  Support the show.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick this week said that what he thinks would make the Democrats competitive against President Trump would be Michelle Obama entering the race for the White House. Meantime Democrats under performed in a suburban Houston race for Texas House and Rep. Will Hurd is arguing the GOP must change its spots to reach out to minorities and women.  All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace and ace political reporter Allie Morris at the San Antonio Express-News.  Support the show.

Texans in Congress went on the record this week voting for or against procedures for the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, stands out from his GOP colleagues as a member of the party looking for some nuance in what seems like an era of black and white, either pro-Trump or anti-Trump. Meantime back in Southeast Texas, a state House race has the attention of national Democrats looking for a win in what might be a bellwether contest in a red state.  All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, San Antonio Express-News reporter Allie Morris, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

Who is Edward Blum, the enigmatic figure that founded Students for Fair Admissions and played a pivotal role in Fisher vs. Texas? Take a journey into the mind of Edward Blum to better understand how the man crusading against race-conscious policies is thinking. Join DJ and Karina in unraveling the paradigms that inhabit his mind.

Who is Edward Blum, the enigmatic figure that founded Students for Fair Admissions and played a pivotal role in Fisher vs. Texas? Take a journey into the mind of Edward Blum to better understand how the man crusading against race-conscious policies is thinking. Join DJ and Karina in unraveling the paradigms that inhabit his mind.

President Trump rallied his supporters in Dallas this week and took a swipe at Texans in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, joking about leaders in this state still calling him for money two years later. Meantime, the Texas House Republicans rebuffed the GOP Speaker of the House for his behavior in a secretly taped meeting in his office. They're leaving open the possibility supporting someone other than Speaker Dennis Bonnen going forward. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

Fundraising and polling is more critical than ever for former Rep. Beto O'Rourke and former Secretary Julian Castro as they try to avoid being cut from the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls. Meantime, new polling shows very competitive races for Congress across Texas just as President Trump, under the pressure of possible impeachment, plans to come to Dallas for a rally.  All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

Now that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has hit the gas toward impeaching President Donald Trump, every Democrat in Congress from Texas has come out in favor of moving forward with the inquiry. But Republicans including Sen. John Conryn say some of the president's comments are troubling but impeachment is premature. Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's conservative radio talk show tour trying to sell gun control is not going well at all.  We have all that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's No. 1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

On the eve of an historic debate in Houston, we break down how the Texas candidates may approach it and look back on the fact that 1987 was the only other time Democratic presidential hopefuls debated in Houston - and Joe Biden was on stage. Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick picks a fight with the NRA and Sen. John Cornyn faces the threat of a GOP primary challenge. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

In the wake of shootings in El Paso and Odessa, Democrats across Texas demanded Gov. Greg Abbott call a special session on gun violence. But he was quick to say no and instead issue eight executive orders. Meantime, Rep. Dan Crenshaw got into a social media fight with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez over lending his handgun to friends. And Ryan was once again on the pot beat at a big marijuana conference in Austin this weekend. All that and more as we go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

After weeks of silence, former Texas House GOP Caucus Chairman Dustin Burrows on Thursday spoke out about the allegations that he and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen offered media credentials to a political operative in exchange for targeting GOP lawmakers in their primary elections. Gov. Greg Abbott convened the first of his round table discussions on how the state should respond to the mass shooting in El Paso. Plus Julián Castro has qualified for the upcoming presidential debate in Houston. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

This week the political ramifications were apparent but progress toward solutions was not after the mass shooting in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in particular was reaching for reasons including blaming graphic video games and social media. Meantime, Rep. Joaquin Castro drew the ire of President Donald Trump after posting on social media a list of the president's political contributors in San Antonio. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

As he faces accusations of potential bribery and politically targeting members of his own party, Republican Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen has demanded that an audio recording be released of a meeting he had with the spokesman for a group called Empower Texans. Some Republican lawmakers who have heard the tape say it supports the accusations. We break down the latest. Plus the Texans running for the White House survived round two of the presidential debates in Detroit this week. And yet another Texas Republican is retiring from Congress. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's No. 1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

In perhaps a sign of things to come, another Texas Republican officeholder from the suburbs has announced he's not running for re-election. Meantime, Democrats are ruffling some feathers in Austin by telling corporate lobbyists the minority party is going to flip the Texas House in 2020. And Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is accused of turning on some of his own Republican members after promising he would defend all incumbents. What's the fallout? Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Houston has been chosen as the site of the third Democratic presidential debate coming up in September just. And there are more Democrats running for Congress in Texas than at any time in a generation. No wonder the Republican Party of Texas is calling this "the most important swing state" in the nation. Plus we explore whether the Texas Legislature accidentally legalized marijuana this year. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

As the Democratic presidential debates got underway this week, the Texans in the race clashed before a national audience creating fresh buzz for former HUD Secretary Julian Castro. He laid into former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who barely cast a shadow in the first debate. But of course, there's a long way to go. Meantime, Gov. Greg Abbott deployed National Guard troops to the border amid a growing humanitarian crisis.Then Abbott immediately used the troop deployment to raise campaign cash.  Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

The Texas Democrats in the race for the White House are trying to stand out from the huge field of candidates by slamming former VP Joe Biden and by appearing on Fox News Channel. Meantime, some are asking whether Texas Democrats are acting as props for GOP leadership in Austin. Oh, and Ryan has a special report on what the state is doing with some of its unused buildings and how much it's costing Texas taxpayers. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

After a legislative session that had been focused like a laser on property tax relief and school finances, suddenly the "Save Chik-fil-A" bill, a "voter suppression" measure, abortion bills and more are on the move at the Texas Capitol. Is it all for show or do these bill stand a chance of becoming Texas law? Plus Speaker Dennis Bonnen made comments that sound like a white flag of surrender on property taxes. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle writers Jeremy Wallace and Andrea Zelinski. Support the show.

With more and more people in the Texas Capitol community hoping Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will receive a plum appointment in the Trump Administration, the Texas Senate’s presiding officer faced off with Democrats in dueling press conferences about the president’s signature issue: border security. Meantime, Patrick's signature legislation on property taxes passed the Senate, and eight Democrats running for the White House will descend on Houston next week.  Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

Abbott unveils a tax plan, secretary of state rolls back a voter list, and Cornyn gets a head start on re-election Texas Secretary of State David Whitley continues to take heat for the way his office rolled out a list of suspected noncitizens on the state's voter rolls. As it turns out, many of the people on the list are citizens, but that didn't keep President Trump from weighing in.  Meantime, Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled his property tax legislation, Land Commissioner George P. Bush sort of stood up to the Trump Administration for bottling up Harvey recovery money, and Sen. John Cornyn is getting a head start on running for re-election in 2020. Plus, Democratic activists are working hard to draft Beto O'Rourke to run for ... something.  Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's No. 1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

The debate over the federal government shutdown in Washington has become emotional with senators shouting at each other on the Senate floor and Sen. Ted Cruz taking the brunt of the criticism from those who argue he has trivialized shutdowns in the past. Back in Austin, tensions in the Texas Senate between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a prominent senator from Amarillo boiled over as Patrick made numerous unverifiable claims about the senator, a fellow Republican, as justification for demoting him from a leadership role. This is not just drama — there are serious implications for what new laws may be passed in Texas this year. And "school choice" supporters continue their quixotic adventure in the Great State. Our reporters braved the cold to attend the School Choice Week Rally at the Capitol. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were inaugurated this week as they begin their second terms as the top elected officeholders in Texas. Each made a solid commitment to funding public education while the House and Senate offered their initial budget proposals, each reflecting that commitment. It's a far cry from the beginning of the last legislative session two years ago when divisive public restroom restrictions, cracking down on undocumented immigrants, and sweeping abortion restrictions topped the agenda. Why the change? Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro launched his campaign for president in the Alamo City and Ryan was on the scene while Jeremy has the latest on why Beto O'Rourke says he's "in and out of a funk." Plus Ted Cruz gives a lesson on how to grow a beard. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Sparking rumors that he is joining the Trump administration, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick skipped town on the first day of the legislative session this week to join the president in the White House. Patrick denied reports that he is seeking a role in the federal government and said he already has the best job in politics that he will ever hold. Meanwhile, the session got underway with the election of a new Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, who was chosen unanimously by members. He's pledged to reform the way public education is paid for while containing the pain of property taxpayers across the state. He says it will all happen in a regular session with no special session needed. And Julián Castro is expected to announce this weekend that he is running for the presidency. We talked with him one-on-one. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's No. 1 political podcast: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

The ascendancy of Texas Democrats in 2018 - knocking off Republicans in legislative races and making statewide races more competitive than they've been in decades - will no doubt set the tone for 2019 Legislature. At this time two years ago, Republican leadership was focused on a Convention of States to rewrite the U.S. Constitution, a "sanctuary cities" ban, and restrictions for use of public restrooms. Now, public school funding and property taxes are at center stage. Also this week a Texas school district was criticized for requiring a contractor to sign an agreement that they would never boycott Israel, and an investigation was closed into a state senator's alleged sexting with a grad student. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

The nation paused this week to pay tribute to former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who was laid to rest at his presidential library on the campus at Texas A&M University in College Station. Meantime, the Republican Party of Texas was working overtime to prove the organization is inclusive while some among their ranks work to reject a Muslim official and one activist proudly calls himself a "White Nationalist." Chairman James Dickey says that kind of racism is not welcome at all in today's Texas GOP.And Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller came out in support of hemp production, but said "potheads" shouldn't get too excited because, in his estimation, it's not a slippery slope to marijuana legalization. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Bush 41 Laid to Rest in Texas The nation paused this week to pay tribute to former President George Herbert Walker Bush, who was laid to rest at his presidential library on the campus at Texas A&M University in College Station. Meantime, the Republican Party of Texas was working overtime to prove the organization is inclusive while some among their ranks work to reject a Muslim official and one activist proudly calls himself a "White Nationalist." Support the show.

exas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday announced his office is suing the City of San Antonio over alleged violations of the state's ban on so-called "sanctuary cities." The move comes ahead of the next legislative session when lawmakers are expected to again debate whether to end in-state tuition for undocumented students.Meantime, lawmakers are trying to figure out how to rein in rising property taxes and Rep. Beto O'Rourke is singing a different tune about whether he could potentially be a candidate for president in 2020. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show.

The race for Texas House Speaker was declared over this week by Rep. Dennis Bonnen, who provided a list of 109 pledges to his candidacy. He only needed 76 votes of House members to get the job, but Republicans and Democrats came together in a unique way to put him on track for election as the chamber's presiding officer in January. Lawmakers started filing bills for debate when the Legislature convenes, there was more drama in the race between Rep. Will Hurd and Gina Ortiz Jones, and there was an outbreak of decency following a really distasteful joke about Dan Crenshaw, a wounded war veteran set to represent part of the Houston area in Congress. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Support the show.

The historic 2018 Texas election is in the books and even though some of the dust has yet to settle -- the vote counting continues in a few races -- there is plenty to be said for what it all means. The race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke was so competitive that it drove Democrats to victories down the ballot in parts of Texas where they have not been competitive in the past. There is no doubt that a blue wave crashed into a red wall in Texas but not without doing some significant damage to the Republican Party's grip on power at the Capitol in Austin. Two Republican state senators lost their races while Democrats gained 12 seats in the Texas House. Despite the energy behind O'Rourke, the GOP held the line in every statewide race including wins for Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, and others. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Mark brings in Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) to dissect everything California as it relates to the midterm election and how bad voters got it wrong on a number of issues. Also, how did the mainstream media react to Beto O'Rourke's tough loss to incumbent Senator Ted Cruz last night in Texas? Take a listen.

President Trump this week ratcheted up his rhetoric on illegal immigration, threatening to send as many as 15,000 troops to the US-Mexico border in response to a caravan of people traveling north from Central America. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has fully embraced the president's argument along with other Republicans who say the threat is real even though these immigrants are more than 900 miles from the United States. Meantime, there was a bomb scare at the Texas Capitol after a suspicious package was received by a Democratic state lawmaker. Sen. Ted Cruz toured the Rio Grande Valley making his closing argument to voters in South Texas while little kids were dressing as his opponent Rep. Beto O'Rourke for Halloween. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

President Donald Trump arrived in Houston this week to a warm welcome at a rally in support of Sen. Ted Cruz as Texas' junior senator fends off a spirited and well-funded challenge by Rep. Beto O'Rourke. Plus, Ryan Poppe has an in-depth report on the race for Congressional District 23, where Gina Ortiz Jones is taking on Rep. Will Hurd in one of the state's swing districts. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Ryan Poppe, of Texas Public Radio, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Sen. Ted Cruz is getting backup from President Trump on Monday when he comes to Houston to rally for the senator fending off a challenge from Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke. Trump's theme at campaign rallies around the nation has been that a vote for the candidate he supports equates to a vote for him. Will such a message help or hurt Cruz heading into early voting starting on Monday? Meantime, O'Rourke learned to make a fist as he and Cruz took the gloves off and sparred in their likely final debate this week in San Antonio. We'll break it down. Plus, Democrats are making their final push for votes all up and down the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Bexar Counties. Will it put them over the top in legislative races? Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O'Rourke are making their final arguments to voters across the Great State in the home stretch of the U.S. Senate campaign. Richard Linklater, the renowned Austin filmmaker, has now directed TV ads for an anti-Cruz PAC in which the argument is that Cruz is weak instead of "Tough as Texas" -- his campaign slogan. "Come on, Ted," the ad concludes. The polls, though, show Cruz is solidifying his lead over the Democratic challenger by at least 9 points. Meantime, a prominent Texas Republican says he'll be voting for the Democrat running against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. And Gov. Greg Abbott didn't attract very many Texas House Republicans to his fundraiser during Texas-OU weekend in Dallas. What does that mean for his relationship with members of the Texas House going into the 2019 legislative session? Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Texas Public Radio Capitol reporter Ryan Poppe, and Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show.

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O'Rourke are set to clash in their second debate this weekend in Houston. On the show, we break down the first debate in Dallas and offer a preview of how the Senate candidates may throw down in Houston Sunday night.  A powerful state senator from Central Texas is accused of sexting with a grad student at UT. What's the fallout from that amid the #MeToo movement?  And Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's first TV ad of the general election doesn't just feature that cool antique truck he was driving during the primary. Now, he's got an adorable dog as well in the mix. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Support the show.

Willie Nelson took a lot of heat this week for his upcoming concert to fundraiser for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke, but he doesn't seem to care. Meantime, O'Rourke's trailing Sen. Ted Cruz in one new poll this week and leading him in another. Democrats managed to lose a seat in the Texas Senate that they've held since the 1800's. How did that happen? Plus, Texas is dead last in voter turnout and people in this state say lawmakers should go ahead and vote to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report. Support the show.

Republicans are sounding the alarm that Sen. Ted Cruz could be in real danger of losing his reelection bid to Rep. Beto O’Rourke. That's why Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reportedly went to the White House earlier this year to ask that President Trump come to Texas to campaign for Cruz, which he’s set to do in October. Meantime O’Rourke continues his celebrity tour on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, who talked with him about why he goes by “Beto” and whether he would support a wall along the Texas-Mexico border. And Republicans are hoping they can snag another Texas Senate seat this coming week in a special election in South Texas. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Support the show.

Now that Labor Day weekend has come and gone, the campaigns for statewide office in Texas kick into high gear. Sen. Ted Cruz keeps doing all he can to define Rep. Beto O’Rourke, his Democratic challenger, as “too liberal” and “too vulgar” for Texas voters. But is Cruz making the same mistake former Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst made when running against Cruz? Every time he attacked him, the name ID of the challenger rose back in 2012 helping Cruz across the finish line.  Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has finally hit the campaign trail – by renting a private jet and traveling to one small city after another for two days, mostly talking to TV cameramen while ducking a debate with his Democratic opponent Mike Collier. Oh, and a federal judge in Austin this week blocked the state’s new requirements for burying or cremating fetal remains just as a federal judge in Tarrant County heard arguments to scrap the Affordable Care Act. Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: The Texas Take. Support the show.

On Thursday, July 12 at 2PM, join the Texas Take hosts Mike Ward of the Houston Chronicle, Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report and Texas Public Radio's Ryan Poppe for a Facebook Live Q&A followed by the recording of Ep100. Get your questions in now — @ChronicleMike, @scottbraddock and @RyanPoppe1 — or ask live in the comments on Thursday. Follow for the Facebook Live details.  Support the show.

Monday's edition of Trending Today USA was hosted by Liftable Media's Ernie Brown.In this half hour, the guests and topics discussed were:1. The Top 5 Trending Stories2. Tom Hinchey (Liftable Media) -- Hunters in Texas are taking to the skies to help curb the spread of an invasive species.3. Jamie McIntyre (writer, Washington Examiner) -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Joseph Dunford begin a marathon week of budget testimony today.4. John Hayward (Bretibart) -- The Justice Department announced last week that two men in the United States have been arrested for supporting the terrorist organization Hezbollah.5. Leonard Raskin (personal finance expert) -- Overspending is often the cause of people's financial downfall, and it may be caused by social media.Like us on Facebook!Image credit: shutterstock.com