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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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    • 4.6 • 337 Ratings

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.

    "On to the Playoffs!"

    "On to the Playoffs!"

    Gov. Greg Abbott significantly moved the Texas House in his direction on school vouchers during this week's GOP primary election. But the fight is far from over. "On to the playoffs!" said Abbott's chief political strategist, referring to the runoff elections including Speaker Dade Phelan's fight for political survival. Plus, Texas' abortion restrictions took center stage at President Biden's State of the Union address. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr 48 min
    Be Careful What You Ask For

    Be Careful What You Ask For

    Sen. Ted Cruz recently dared President Joe Biden to head to the Texas border and what do you know? Mr. Biden was in Brownsville this week to go toe-to-toe with former President Donald Trump, who was in Eagle Pass on the same day. Plus, the Texas primary is nearly here and Republican candidates have taken off the gloves. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    "This is a War"

    "This is a War"

    In his fight for reelection, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan this past week said "this is a war" and was joined at a Port Arthur rally by one of the biggest names in this state's GOP politics for backup: Gov. Rick Perry, who took a swipe at Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. We were on the scene. Plus, Jeremy's got exclusive one-on-one interviews with the top Democrats running for a chance to take on Sen. Ted Cruz this fall. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Frauds and Liars

    Frauds and Liars

    Gov. Abbott is weaponizing his newfound celebrity status on border issues to go after Texas House Republicans who didn't vote with him 100 percent of the time last year. Plus, some Democrats are knifing each other in an increasingly nasty primary in North Texas. The show this week was recorded live before hundreds gathered from around the state at the Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr
    Rubber Meet Road

    Rubber Meet Road

    What a difference a week makes. After a fairly quiet opening of the campaign season, Gov. Greg Abbott is ramping up his offensive on the ground, targeting Texas House members who voted to kill his priority school voucher proposal. Plus, the Democrats running for US Senate from Texas clash in their first and likely only debate. 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
    How About a Do-Over?

    How About a Do-Over?

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces new questions and a Republican push to reopen his impeachment proceedings after his latest attempt to avoid answering questions under oath. Plus, Republicans are whipping people into a frenzy over the border while Democrats hope abortion rights can be a winning issue in the 2024 election. Join the conversation with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 
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    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
337 Ratings

337 Ratings

John John Smith Smith ,

Unbiased and informative!

Finally a political podcast that shares factual news and opinions. Bipartisan and for both sides of the spectrum.

another "Graham" ,

Great insight

I really look forward to new episodes from Scott and Jeremy. When something happens Texas, I can’t wait to hear their take on it and hear the behind the scenes discussions.

anymom214 ,

You’re hard to love, you don’t make it easy.

Updated November 2023: I can barely listen anymore. It’s just out-of-touch, liberal, white, male hosts calling out-of-touch, conservative, white, male politicians racist. Sigh.

“A republic, if you can keep it,” indeed.

Original Review: I listen to this because it focuses on Texas politics and let’s be honest: Texas politics is niche. Texas politics does not draw the country’s top journalists to cover it on a consistent basis, and Scott and Jeremy do a pretty competent job reporting the important stories in an approachable, conversational way. I give them credit for that. My struggle with this program is the smug, under-informed tone of it. It blatantly (almost gleefully) oversimplifies complex debates, conversations, and problems. And coming from a non-partisan standpoint, it feels anti-conservative. That may simply be because Republicans hold the majority in Texas, (so why would you go after Democrats?), but it gives the show a partisan feel that I’d sooner do without. (I prefer “just the facts.”) Also, Jeremy says “ya know” so frequently it’s distracting. I hate to mention that because I’m sure he’s a nice person, but if he’s paid to speak on the radio, you’d think Scott might bother to give a bit of feedback or offer a few hours of coaching on it. Long story short, these old white guys (surprise, surprise) aren’t bad at their jobs and I listen because it’s what’s available. But if there were competition against this podcast, I’d happily let the competition compete for my listen.

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