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Party Politics 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 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.
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Party Politics

Party Politics

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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 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 partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Most Recent Episodes

Menendez in hot water while shutdown looms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04IHuO7D5o This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous allegations, and the potential for a government shutdown, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump skips another GOP debate; Gavin Newsom crashes it Menendez under pressure to resign Fetterman dress code fail TEXAS TOPICS Dallas mayor Eric Johnson is now a Republican Rosie Cuellar running for Texas house Paxton impeachment trial fallout DEEP Headed for shutdown? 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.

Menendez in hot water while shutdown looms

Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvB7dVF65uc This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, the reignition of political tension between Alexandra Mealer and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and the fallout from the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Romney retires DeSantis in Texas Hunter Biden indicted Boebert kicked out of 'Beetlejuice' TEXAS TOPICS Mealer v. Hildalgo, Round 2 DEEP Ken Paxton acquitted 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.

Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis

Kevin McCarthy under pressure from House Freedom Caucus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFS8SBgXvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's capitulation to the House Freedom Caucus on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, the ongoing court fight over Governor Greg Abbott's border buoys, and the ongoing impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS McCarthy bends the knee on Biden impeachment inquiry McCaul calls out Tuberville for military promotion delays Will Hurd is running for president, but not going to make the debates TEXAS TOPICS Border buoy fight! Rep. Carl Sherman and Nueces DA Gonzales jump into US Senate race Paxton trial coming to a close In addition to the YouTube version above, 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.

Kevin McCarthy under pressure from House Freedom Caucus

Ken Paxton on Trial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMlIFVMpts Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential conflicts coming in the U.S. Congress, the health of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, and the impeachment trial of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress is back; showdown imminent Is Mitch OK? TEXAS TOPICS ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power Legislature laws blocked by courts The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton gets underway In addition to the YouTube version above, 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.

Ken Paxton on Trial

President Biden officially running for reelection in 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH-Reucl-A This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch for in politics over the summer, among other topics. Party Politics will return in September! NATIONAL TOPICS McCarthy debt ceiling budget bill Lemon and Carlson OUT Biden campaign launch RFK Jr, running too TEXAS TOPICS Senate speedily does business TXSCOTUS knocks down Prop 2 What to watch for this summer! Join Brandon and Jeronimo (and the University of Houston Department of Political Science) for an in-person breakfast at the UH Hilton to listen to UH Experts discuss the high points and the takeaways of the Texas Legislative Session. A Q&A session will allow you to pose questions about the things that matter to you about the session. May 31, 2023 8:30-9:30am UH Hilton, Flamingo Room We're excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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.

President Biden officially running for reelection in 2024

George Santos doubles down in reelection run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5ESWSEJOY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection run, and the tax-cut war in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Senate roundup: DiFi, Wisconsin, Arizona Santos running again TEXAS TOPICS Tax cut war Lege Roundup: preemption bill, ban on hormone therapy for transgender kids Houston mayoral roundup: Lee, Sanchez In, Hollins moves We're excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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.

George Santos doubles down in reelection run

Greg Abbott vows to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDI1WQtRY84 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the controversy over Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of luxury vacations with a Texas billionaire, the court battle over abortion medication, and Gov. Greg Abbott's preemptive pardon of a man convicted of murder, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Clarence Thomas luxury trips The "Tennessee Three" Judge nixes abortion pill He's running: Bob Casey TEXAS TOPICS Abbott to pardon Daniel Perry House and Senate split support for vouchers Rep. Slaton under investigation We're excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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.

Greg Abbott vows to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder

Can Donald Trump capitalize on his own arrest?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W54hSS4f60 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of the historic indictment of Donald Trump, Houston Rep. Jolanda Jones' staff resignation, and the Texas Comptroller's rescindment of a lawsuit against Harris County, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump indicted! Asa Hutchinson is running for president – is Joe Manchin? TEXAS TOPICS Rep. Jones' staff resigns Rep. Dutton quits TLBC Comptroller Hegar rescinds his determination that Harris County is trying to defund police Texas SCOTUS kills Prop B April Fools: Abbott not (yet) running for President We're excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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.

Can Donald Trump capitalize on his own arrest?

Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxM57gutciw This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the crisis in Israel, Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy for Houston Mayor, and the ongoing fight over the future of education in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Unrest in Israel Chris Christie won't back Trump TEXAS TOPICS Sheila Jackson Lee enters the chat Patrick says no votes for casinos Vouchers hurt Friday night lights? Voting bills discussed: eliminating vote centers, no ranked choice voting We're excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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.

Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy

Hostile Takeover?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xM5KAfV87I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's arrest, as well as the former president's choice of Waco as the site of his first presidential campaign rally for the 2024 election, and the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the Houston Independent School District, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump arrested? Ted Lasso at the White House TEXAS TOPICS HISD takeover Trump picks Waco for his first rally Roy endorses DeSantis We're excited about the new expanded format of Party Politics! But 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). And 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.

Hostile Takeover?

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