2026 Texas Tribune Festival Highlights

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Listen to standout moments from the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, held Sept. 24–26 in downtown Austin. You'll hear one-on-one and panel conversations on the issues shaping Texas and the nation: education, the economy, politics and public policy, the arts and more.

  1. Sep 30

    One on One with James Talarico

    Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and supported by Texas Matters and Civitech The state representative talks with Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins about his race for U.S. Senate against Attorney General Ken Paxton and his vision for the state. Recorded Sept. 24, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival.

  2. Sep 30

    Karl Rove on 2026 and the Future of Republicans

    Presented by Texas Matters The former White House deputy chief of staff discusses the Texas political map, the midterms and the future of the Republican Party with CNN politics reporter Patrick Svitek. Recorded Sept. 26, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival.

  3. Sep 30

    Gina Hinojosa on Her Bid to Unseat Greg Abbott

    Presented by Texas Matters The Democratic nominee for Texas governor sits down with Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo to discuss her campaign, her vision for Texas and what it would take to turn the state blue. Recorded Sept. 24, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival.

  4. Sep 30

    Michael McCaul on his 22 years in Congress

    Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network The Republican, who chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Homeland Security Committee, looks back on his time in the U.S. House and serving Central Texas. Moderated by Texas Tribune Washington correspondent Gabby Birenbaum. Recorded Sept. 26, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival

  5. Sep 30

    Immigration Judges Speak

    Immigration judges, including two fired by the president, describe what's happening inside the courts under the Trump administration. Moderated by New York Times immigration reporter Jazmine Ulloa. Recorded Sept. 26, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival

  6. Sep 30

    Inside Texas’ ICE Detention Centers

    People who have been inside Texas’ ICE detention centers describe what’s happening, who's being held and what it means for communities, families and the rule of law. Moderated by Pera Tervizo, reporter for the ProPublica/Texas Tribune Investigative Unit. Recorded Sept. 26, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival.

  7. Sep 30

    The OptimistIc Take on AI

    Presented by Western Governors University and supported by Educate Texas, SXSW and Austin Community College District Past the hype and the fear, AI optimists talk about what the technology is doing and could do for people, communities and institutions. Recorded Sept. 24, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival.

  8. Sep 30

    The Texas Republican Agenda

    Presented by Beer Alliance of Texas and supported by Raise Your Hand Texas and Texas Matters The Texas Tribune’s Renzo Downey sits down with three Texas Republican legislators on the direction of their party and what the next legislative session could mean for the state. Recorded Sept. 25, 2026 at The Texas Tribune Festival.

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Listen to standout moments from the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, held Sept. 24–26 in downtown Austin. You'll hear one-on-one and panel conversations on the issues shaping Texas and the nation: education, the economy, politics and public policy, the arts and more.

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