Party Politics
Houston Public MediaOverwhelmed 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 podcast 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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In this week’s episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina examine a series of national controversies, including an ICE raid at Representative Ilhan Omar’s home, the scandal surrounding U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimbe... more
In this week’s episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina examine President Donald Trump’s relationship with the Supreme Court, including his recent comments about the justices he nominated and several major cases be... more
On this week’s Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina examine President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Texas and the Republican effort to appeal to Latino voters. The hosts also discuss the Trump admini... more
In this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rotinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina explore whether Congress is ready to regulate artificial intelligence and what growing concerns over AI could mean for lawmakers. They also discuss the U.S. Su... more
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- yas kings
The highlight of my week? 7:30 pm. Houston public media. Party politics podcast… every week at 7:15 my reminder alarm sounds and I make some popcorn, sit around a cozy fire, and chuckle
Apple Podcasts5wakenbake
United Statesa year ago - Question
Why not do an in depth review of all the amendments in the early voting
Apple Podcasts4KillerladydogUnited Statesa year ago - “President” Trump
Mr. Cortina, please stop calling Trump as “President” Trump. He hasn’t been one in years and he’s not worthy of becoming one again.
Apple Podcasts31770177United States3 years ago - Excellent analysis of current Texas Politics
I thoroughly enjoy the updates and analysis of Texas Politics from Brandon and Geromino.
Excellent work.
Apple Podcasts5GriffDon99United States4 years ago - 5-star
Real political scientists discussing the real issues in politics. Where are those multi-variate models…lol
Apple Podcasts5State Rep WhiteUnited States5 years ago
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Two University of Houston political science professors deliver a concise, accessible look at weekly political headlines, balancing national and Texas-focused politics with data-driven context and witty banter. Episodes typically thread international diplomacy, domestic policy, and state-level dynamics through clear explanations, quick takes, and practical implications for campaigns, donors, and observers. A notable strength is offering both broad, national analysis and a tight Texas lens, often citing institutions and policy mechanics to help listeners understand how headlines translate into real-world impact. The show stands out for its approachable style, balanced perspective, and the blend of scholarly insight with weekly whimsy, making ... more
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