The 87th Texas legislature has yee'd its last haw, so we decided it was time for a slumber party game now that we can all actually sleep again. We invited Diana Gómez of Progress Texas and Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer to put on their jammie

How bills get passed (or don't) in the Texas legislature

Jan 13th, 2021 43m 32s

Tuesday was opening day of the 87th Texas Legislature (also known as "nerd prom," according to state Capitol insiders). We revisit a conversation from our third episode ever (!) about the bills and the bees (aka how laws are made here in Texas)

The Rabble's 2020 End-of-Year Extravaganza!

Dec 30th, 2020 50m 17s

We're kickin' it old-school style to close out 2020... political f*ck, marry, kill is back! And so is Kristen! We talk about the things we loved and hated in 2020 and drop some hints about what we're gonna get up to in 2021.RA News (formerly Re

Day 46: Daily Democracy Challenge (0 Days 'til Election)

Nov 3rd, 2020 11m 18s

The moment we've been waiting FOUR FRICKING YEARS FOR is HERE!!! It's Election Day 2020! We're all a little anxious, so we wanted to offer up some calming ASMR at the end of today's episode. You're welcome... ?TODAY'S ACTION:We know voter suppr

Day 45: Daily Democracy Challenge (1 Day 'til Election)

Nov 2nd, 2020 9m 17s

Election Day is tomorrow! What the... how the... ??? We are having so many feelings.This episode is sponsored by Reform Austin - a local, non-partisan newsroom keeping us up to date on the latest in the Lone Star State: https://www.reformaustin

Day 44: Daily Democracy Challenge (2 Days 'til Election)

Nov 1st, 2020 10m 4s

Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it! TODAY'S ACTION:Sign up by 5pm today (Sunday) if you want to be a poll monitor on Election Day! You just watch a polling location and report to the pros at the Texas Civil Rights Proj

"In the House": Series finale with Swing Left

Oct 31st, 2020 41m 43s

In our "In the House" series, we explore Texas-specific tidbits about a timely topic + how we can have a flipping good time while flipping this state. In our series finale of "In the House," we get a four-fer: we support FOUR amazing women runn

Day 43: Daily Democracy Challenge (3 Days 'til Election)

Oct 31st, 2020 5m 20s

Happy Halloween! Only 3 more days until Election Day, whoa! Early voting is DONE. What are your Halloween costumes? Are you wearing a costume while you drop election info all over town?? We wanna see! Tag us @therabbletx TODAY'S ACTION:The Texa

Day 42: Daily Democracy Challenge (4 Days 'til Election)

Oct 30th, 2020 6m 56s

Only 4 more days until Election Day and one more day until Halloween! What are your politically themed Halloween costumes? We wanna see 'em! Tag us @therabbletx TODAY'S ACTION:We've started to get nervous about losing some of the 12 seats Democ

Day 41: Daily Democracy Challenge (5 Days 'til Election)

Oct 29th, 2020 8m 55s

Only 5 more days until Election Day! Because we really, really want to make every day count, we're talking about the tactics that have been most successful for us and how we plan to spend our time these next few days. TODAY'S ACTION:Call your n

Day 40: Daily Democracy Challenge (6 Days 'til Election)

Oct 28th, 2020 7m 7s

Only 6 more days until Election Day! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. Today we are talkin' about our two favorite things: democracy and snacks.TODAY'S ACTION:Have you ever heard of being a "poll c

Day 39: Daily Democracy Challenge (7 Days 'til Election)

Oct 27th, 2020 9m 23s

Only 7 more days until Election Day! ONE WEEK! AGH! Early voting ends Friday, please encourage everyone you know to vote early. TODAY'S ACTION:So, we've been taking other people's election literature around, but we realized... wait... we made

Day 38: Daily Democracy Challenge (8 Days 'til Election)

Oct 26th, 2020 8m 52s

Only 8 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today we ponder... how best to support constituencies we don't belong to?TODAY'S ACTION:Ashley hooks us up with the chance to meet a celeb tonight at 6pm

Day 37: Daily Democracy Challenge (9 Days 'til Election)

Oct 25th, 2020 7m 26s

Only 9 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Lit dropping is lit, y'all. TODAY'S ACTION:Grab a friend or two, and hit the streets taking campaign materials door to door. It's fun and non-intimidatin

Day 36: Daily Democracy Challenge (10 Days 'til Election)

Oct 24th, 2020 7m 51s

Only 10 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Today we're focusing on women gettin' it done. Like astronaut Kate Rubins, who cast her Texas ballot from outer space, whaaaa?! TODAY'S ACTION:Today we'

Day 35: Daily Democracy Challenge (11 Days 'til Election)

Oct 23rd, 2020 5m 56s

Only 11 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! We gotta make these last days count.TODAY'S ACTION:Okay, we are nervous about what these early voting numbers are saying about who is driving the huge t

Day 34: Daily Democracy Challenge (12 Days 'til Election)

Oct 22nd, 2020 8m 8s

Only 12 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Know anyone who hasn't voted yet and might some additional info? Send 'em our voter guide: https://www.rousertx.com/2020-ballot-shortcutTODAY'S ACTION:T

Day 33: Daily Democracy Challenge (13 Days 'til Election)

Oct 21st, 2020 8m 6s

Only 13 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! But guess what... we get to see you tonight!TODAY'S ACTION:Come to our series finale of "In the House" TONIGHT at 6:30pm CT, in partnership with Swing L

Day 32: Daily Democracy Challenge (14 Days 'til Election)

Oct 20th, 2020 5m 19s

Only 14 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Who else is feeling sweaty???TODAY'S ACTION:Ooookay, Election Day is officially 2 weeks from today. If you have friends who haven't volunteered yet, now

Day 31: Daily Democracy Challenge (15 Days 'til Election)

Oct 19th, 2020 7m 55s

Only 15 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Just over 2 weeks to impact this election.TODAY'S ACTION:Texas is experiencing record voter turnout during early voting, but we're a little concerned th

Day 30: Daily Democracy Challenge (16 Days 'til Election)

Oct 18th, 2020 5m 54s

Only 16 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! TODAY'S ACTION:We're making today easy like Sunday morning... just text App to 30330 to take action on the Vote Joe app. You'll help the Biden campaign

Day 29: Daily Democracy Challenge (17 Days 'til Election)

Oct 17th, 2020 7m 10s

Only 17 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on now through October 30! Are you marching today?? There are Women's Marches across the state!TODAY'S ACTION:TODAY is the Women's March to resist a new supreme court justice befo

Day 28: Daily Democracy Challenge (18 Days 'til Election)

Oct 16th, 2020 4m 36s

It's Day 28 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.Only 18 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on no

Day 27: Daily Democracy Challenge (19 Days 'til Election)

Oct 15th, 2020 9m 16s

It's Day 27 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.Only 19 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on no

Day 26: Daily Democracy Challenge (20 Days 'til Election)

Oct 14th, 2020 4m 46s

It's Day 26 of The Rabble podcast's Daily Democracy Challenge, where we count down 46 days of impactful-yet-achievable action items to flip Texas and elect our 46th president.Only 20 more days until Election Day, and early voting is going on no