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Party Politics Podcast

Party Politics is currently on hiatus. It will return in September 2024. Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Trump's

    This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Donald Trump's remarks after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats, and Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Speaker Mike Johnson introducing spending bill paired with 'SAVE' Act. Ted Cruz's IVF bill blocked by democrats. Trump Hates Taylor Swift! TEXAS TOPICS Liz Cheney endorses Texas Democrat Colin Allred.Texas Speaker race: Reps. Smithee and Ramos join the chat. Mayor John Whitmire's first city address. In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    26 min

  2. 26 APR

    GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden gives remarks on abortion Gonzales calls peers 'scumbags' Is Trump immune? TEXAS TOPICS Petition to oust Travis County DA DEEP Texas election preview Party Politics will take a break for the summer and return in September 2024.  In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min

  3. 19 APR

    Is Mike Johnson’s job in jeopardy?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson speakership under threat? Tension in Middle East Trump criminal trial TEXAS TOPICS Dan Patrick's interim charges Lina Hidalgo wants to change county contracts DEEP Fundraising: Cruz vs. Allred In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min

  4. 12 APR

    A look at John Whitmire’s first 100 days as Houston mayor

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu Trump: Leave abortion to states Arizona abortion ban TEXAS TOPICS Justice John Devine in court controversy Dade Phelan under political pressure DEEP Houston mayor John Whitmire's first 100 days In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min

  5. 29 MAR

    Ken Paxton cuts deal to avoid criminal trial

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson faces threat to speakership Retirements mount in Congress Trump selling "God Bless the USA" bibles Do Trump trials matter? TEXAS TOPICS Oliverson challenges Phelan Texas Medical Board upholds abortion rules DEEP Felony fraud charges dropped against Ken Paxton In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min

  6. 22 MAR

    Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden on fundraising tour Trump threatens "bloodbath" Willis in ongoing trial saga McCaul sorry for vulgarity TEXAS TOPICS Vicente Gonzales stokes backlash Matt Rinaldi steps aside Houston mayor settles with firefighters DEEP SB4 in limbo In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min

  7. 15 MAR

    Addressing low voter turnout in Texas

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The Latino electorate What characterizes a voter? Overhaul of voting laws How to increase turnout In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min

  8. 8 MAR

    Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Haley drops out Trump stays on states' ballots Sinema won't seek reelection Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leader Texas-themed State of the Union? TEXAS TOPICS Texas primary results Jackson-Lee survives primary Ogg ousted as D.A. Thierry headed for runoff Allred takes on Cruz Abbott and Paxton get revenge In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

    27 min
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Party Politics is currently on hiatus. It will return in September 2024. Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics.

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    Houston Public Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    299
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