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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: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.

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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: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.

    The Texas Take Meets Texas Talk

    The Texas Take Meets Texas Talk

    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. 
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    • 25 min
    There's Always a Distraction

    There's Always a Distraction

    As Texas Democrats gathered in El Paso for their state convention, Republicans were quick to seize on the appearance of a drag queen on the same stage where women's reproductive rights were actually front and center. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred are now starting to trade jabs in their race for US Senate. And a lawmaker compares his quest to topple the Texas House speaker to the heroes at D-Day. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    Rules? There Are No Rules

    Rules? There Are No Rules

    "Bleach blonde bad built butch body!" It's now the phrase heard 'round the world after Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, smacked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green around on Capitol Hill this past week. We'll get into it. Plus, we'll update you on the Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio this weekend. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr
    Shoulda Seen it Comin'

    Shoulda Seen it Comin'

    Gov. Abbott made national headlines this week for pardoning a man convicted in the brutal murder of a protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Jeremy has the scoop on why Abbott is setting this precedent. Plus: A Texas Congresswoman gets into a fight with a colleague over "fake eyelashes." Yes, they are being just as productive in Washington as you think. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 55 min
    Let's Play the Blame Game

    Let's Play the Blame Game

    Even after he held school funding hostage last year in a failed bid to pass a school voucher program, Gov. Abbott is blaming Texas school districts for their local budget shortfalls. We'll explain. Plus, Congressman Henry Cuellar faces federal charges of bribery, money laundering, and more. What does his reaction so far say about the state of our politics today? Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Another Month of This?

    Another Month of This?

    The Texas runoff elections are now getting especially bitter and, frankly, tedious as we now have a little less than a month before election day. Speaker Phelan is fighting for his political life and the Texas House's inner workings are being debated by candidates from DFW to Beaumont-Port Arthur. Plus the GOP challenger to Congressman Tony Gonzales is on defense after telling a joke that he says he didn't tell about suicide among veterans while running for office in Military USA: San Antonio. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 55 min

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