25 years ago George W. Bush did what was unlikely, if not impossible — he snatched control of Texas’ governorship from a popular Democratic incumbent. And the rest, literally, is history. Ross Ramsey, executive editor of The Texas Tribune, lea

Faith in the System

Feb 12th, 2019 1h 10m

These are challenging times for politically engaged members of the clergy. Ana Marie Cox, host of the "With Friends Like These" podcast, leads a discussion with three civically engaged spiritual leaders in Texas: • Andrew Doyle, Episcopal Bisho

Is Social Media Good for Democracy?

Dec 27th, 2018 1h 6m

With popular apps and platforms under fire for their role in the hot mess presidential election cycle of 2016, we ask the hot question on everyone’s lips: “Is social media good for democracy?” Gene Park of the Washington Post moderates a discus

The 86th Legislative Agenda

Dec 14th, 2018 1h 7m

In this symposium on rural policy and affairs in Texas, five lawmakers discuss whether and how rural interests will play in the next legislative session. Evan Smith, co-founder and CEO of The Texas Tribune, moderates the discussion with state r

A Test for the New Texas

Nov 29th, 2018 59m 56s

The state’s commissioners of public and higher education and a former U.S. education secretary on the innovations necessary to serve the next generation of students. Evan Smith moderates a discussion with John King, former U.S. Secretary of Edu

Gender, Power and Leadership

Nov 15th, 2018 55m 32s

Even though more than half the population of Texas is female, women haven’t come close to achieving parity in the upper ranks of politics, the law, advocacy and academia — yet. Texas Tribune reporter Alexza Ura moderates a discussion with Wendy

The Consequences of Gun Violence

Nov 5th, 2018 1h 3m

They’re survivors of four infamous mass-casualty shootings — and they’re victims. Here are their stories. Pamela Colloff, senior writer at ProPublica, moderates a discussion with Chris Grady, survivor of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High Schoo

1968 – The most monumental political year of the modern era

Oct 30th, 2018 1h 9m

The most monumental political year of the modern era feels closer than half a century ago. Hendrik Hertzberg moderates a discussion with Chris Matthews, Lawrence O’Donnell, Dan Rather, and Luci Baines Johnson. This event was recorded before a l

Making Mr. Right: Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan and the fate of conservatism

Oct 17th, 2018 1h 4m

The long walk from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump — a timely and important discussion about party, partisanship and ideology. Recording live during the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival at the Paramount Theater in Austin. Susan Glasser (The New Yorker

One on One with Beto O'Rourke

Oct 10th, 2018 1h 9m

The three-term El Paso congressman speaks to Evan Smith about his headline-making race against Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate.

As Texas grows, an affordable housing crisis looms

Oct 5th, 2018 3m 19s

Demographics, income and location all play roles in the difficulties Texans face finding an affordable home in a neighborhood they like.Plus, get the latest news from the campaign trail.www.texastribune.org

The feds and Texas square off over $33 million in special ed funds

Oct 4th, 2018 3m 4s

The legal battle played out at a federal appeals court Wednesday, with the two sides debating whether Texas' decreased spending on kids with disabilities years ago violated federal law.www.texastribune.org

Donald Trump Jr. in Texas to campaign with Ted Cruz

Oct 3rd, 2018 2m 24s

And in just a few days, Vice President Mike Pence will be Texas bound to also campaign for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Congressman Pete Sessions of Dallas. They’re two of the state’s most competitive federal races in the midterms.www.texastribune.

Obama endorses 9 more Texas candidates in midterm races

Oct 2nd, 2018 2m 29s

Former President Barack Obama gave his support Monday to nine additional candidates in Texas as part of his second wave of midterm endorsements.www.texastribune.org

Beto O’Rourke on his latest fundraising haul: “It’s a lot.”

Oct 1st, 2018 3m 46s

After repeatedly making headlines for eclipsing U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the incumbent, in money raised for his campaign, Beto O'Rourke declined to give Tribune CEO Evan Smith a firm answer on his fundraising total in the third quarter of this year,

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz decline to question Christine Blasey Ford directly

Sep 28th, 2018 3m 1s

Instead of questioning Christine Blasey Ford personally, U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz delegated their time to sex crimes prosecutor Rachel Mitchell, whom committee Republicans hired to ask questions of Ford for the GOP senators, a move w

Cornyn and Cruz could question Kavanaugh and his accuser Thursday

Sep 27th, 2018 3m 9s

Both Texas senators are a part of the Senate Judiciary Committee that will hear the allegations on Thursday.www.texastribune.org

UT Austin investigating sexual assault claim against state lawmaker

Sep 26th, 2018 2m 47s

A spokesperson said Schwertner "categorically denies any knowledge of the accusations leveled against him" and added that the senator "is eager to cooperate with the University of Texas and hopes to make clear he played no part in the behavior

Migrants get a second chance at asylum. But it’s still “an uphill battle.”

Sep 25th, 2018 3m 10s

Although migrant families separated at the border this summer are getting a second chance to make their case for staying in the country, immigration lawyers say the Trump administration is working overtime to upend the nation's asylum process.

Texas farmers on edge as $430 billion farm bill runs up against deadline

Sep 24th, 2018 3m 8s

Funding for crucial safety net programs for thousands of Texas farmers expires Sept. 30. Congress has four working days to act.www.texastribune.org

Number of migrant children in Texas shelters reaches new high

Sep 21st, 2018 2m 59s

New data shows the number of migrant children held in privately run shelters in Texas reached a new high in September, even after the Trump administration said it would reunify families separated under the now-paused “zero tolerance” policy.w

New poll puts O’Rourke ahead of Cruz in U.S. Senate race

Sep 20th, 2018 3m 9s

Beto O’Rourke leads Ted Cruz by two among likely voters in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds. O’Rourke has been closing the gap over the last several months, but this is the first poll that puts him ahead of Cruz.www.texastribune.org

In special election runoff, Republicans flip state senate seat long held by Democrats

Sep 19th, 2018 3m 31s

Republican Pete Flores defeated Democrat Pete Gallego on Tuesday night in the race to replace convicted former state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio.www.texastribune.org

Cruz, Cornyn among senators likely to question Kavanaugh accuser next week

Sep 18th, 2018 2m 47s

Both U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman who has accused him of sexual assault are set to appear next week before the Senate Judiciary Committee.U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas' senior senator and the second-ranking Republic

Authorities to release more on Texas Border Patrol agent accused of “serial killing spree”

Sep 17th, 2018 3m 19s

Juan David Ortiz, an intel supervisor for the Border Patrol, has been accused of killing four women, including one transgender woman, and kidnapping a fifth woman, who escaped and alerted law enforcement. www.texastribune.org