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The Progress Texas Daily Dispatch delivers the biggest news stories progressives need to know to start their day, plus stories you shouldn’t miss in just minutes. Chris Mosser breaks down Texas-sized stories in new episodes M-F, keeping Texas progressives up to speed on the ongoing fight for progressive change. Daily Dispatch augments the Progress Texas Happy Hour, our longer-form conversation and... more

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:

Donald Trump's executive order undermining mail-in voting will face legal challenges in many states - but probably not in Texas: www.votebeat.org/national/2026/03/31/donald-trump-2026-m... more

As federal authoritarianism threatens civil rights, immigration, and economic justice, cities are stepping up to defend democracy. If democracy survives this moment, it will be because cities held the line.

District 2 Austin City Councilmember Vanes... more

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:

Ken Paxton has been lobbying hard for the endorsement of Donald Trump, including trips to Mar-A-Lago to brown nose - both he and Senator John Cornyn have also been making huge media buys in Flo... more

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:

An estimated 8 million people attended No Kings events on Saturday - a solid indicator that Donald Trump and MAGA are in for a rough November: www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8wy7g1gd1o

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Recent Guests

Claire Reynolds
District 11 Democratic nominee
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Episode: Happy Hour 270: Claire Reynolds, Democratic Nominee for CD-11
Otis Evagaro
Democratic nominee for House District 135
Democratic Party
Episode: Daily Dispatch 3/27/26: Saturday's No Kings Rallies Set To Hit New Records, And More
Sarah McGee
Candidate for Texas State House District 132
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Episode: Daily Dispatch 3/26/26: No, You Still Can't Carry Your Gun Into The Bar, And More
Tyler Smith
Candidate for Texas House District 138
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Episode: Daily Dispatch 3/24/26: Exploding Refineries, Wasted Natural Gas - Just Another Day In Texas Oil, and More
Melissa McDonough
Congressional candidate, TX-38
U.S. Congress candidate
Episode: Special LIVE Pod - Harris County Democratic Party Convention, Part 1: The Interviews
Benjamin Flores
Land Commissioner candidate
Texas Land Commissioner candidate
Episode: Special LIVE Pod - Harris County Democratic Party Convention, Part 1: The Interviews
Wil Jeudy
Secular Houston PAC/ Secular Texas PAC
Secular Houston; Secular Texas PAC
Episode: Special LIVE Pod - Harris County Democratic Party Convention, Part 1: The Interviews
Stephanie Bord
Democratic nominee, Texas House District 126
Texas House of Representatives (candidate)
Episode: Special LIVE Pod - Harris County Democratic Party Convention, Part 1: The Interviews
Ann Johnson
State Representative, Houston, Texas
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: Special LIVE Pod - Harris County Democratic Party Convention, Part 1: The Interviews

Hosts

Chris Mosser
Host and communications director at Progress Texas; frequent host and narrator across multiple shows.
Kathleen Thompson
Executive director at Progress Texas; appears as a primary host and organizational leader.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Great info!

    Great podcast that is short, well produced and gives you the highlights you need on important stories happening around Texas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoulGarden Health
    United States2 months ago
  • What Texas needs

    Y’all keep on keepin on. What y’all do, isn’t about a “tit for tat” argument, it’s that y’all call things out for what some folks are doing to the detriment of our Texas communities (which have national repercussions).

    Glad to listen to the recent episode, which Chris speaks with folks from West Texas (where my husband and I lived in Lubbock, for a long time). There are good people there, that are often mislead and significantly underrepresented.

    Keep up the great reporting. Hopefully see y’... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evilkid13
    United States4 months ago
  • Facts Matter

    Chris is always to the point and constantly stands for side for sane thinking in our insane Texas govt. and our bonkers leaders in Washington. I look forward to PROGRESS TEXAS PODCASTS. I forward each podcast to my sweet Democrat friends and colleagues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MimiSher5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Daily Updates

    For the thankless job of Precinct Chair, this podcast really helps keep me up to date with the latest crazy actions of awful politicians in the Texas GOP.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bribottmantx
    United States2 years ago
  • My go to podcast!

    Short yet very informative, the best podcast first thing in the morning!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariah Bluerose
    United States2 years ago

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The show is seen as a reliable source for Texas political developments among progressives.
Listeners praise concise, informative updates and strong host chemistry.
Fans appreciate the show's ability to explain complex issues clearly and provide practical takeaways.
Audiences value both quick headlines and deeper interviews with policy-focused guests.
Some commentary notes occasional sharpness in debate style but remains informative.

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Happy Hour 270: Claire Reynolds, Democratic Nominee for CD-11
Q: What do you see as the most important issues in District 11 beyond affordability, and how do you plan to address them?
She emphasizes immigration, democratic integrity, and bridging urban-rural divides, while acknowledging the district's energy economy and environmental concerns.
Happy Hour 270: Claire Reynolds, Democratic Nominee for CD-11
Q: Tell us about your relationship with the Lone Star State and how that's evolved over two decades living in Texas.
Reynolds discusses moving to Austin, embracing Texas as home, and the value of an outsider perspective that informs her campaign and policy views.
Happy Hour 268 - Fighting for Texas Workers: Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar
Q: What are the major pieces of work for the Texas AFL-CIO in 2026?
Key areas include politics and policy advocacy at the Capitol, organizing efforts across the state, immigration and citizenship work, communications, education for members, and a new focus on training union leaders to run for office.
Happy Hour 267: Zach Herbert, Dem Nominee For State House District 112
Q: Give us your professional background and why you've decided to run for the State House.
I am a Dallas native, Marine Corps veteran, attorney, and small-business owner who wants to ensure local representation and accountability in Austin, driven by experiences in the district and a belief that the incumbent has not adequately represented local concerns.
Happy Hour 265: Tyler Smith, Democratic Nominee for HD 138
Q: How do you plan to address education in HD 138?
He emphasizes reversing voucher pressure, funding public schools adequately, addressing overcrowding, and ensuring safe, accessible schooling options for students in Spring ISD and CyFair ISD areas.

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The show delivers rapid, daily updates on Texas politics from a progressive perspective, pairing concise briefings with longer-form interviews. Episodes cover primary outcomes, voter turnout, campaign strategies, policy battles, and voting-rights issues, often tying local Texas dynamics to national conversations. A notable strength is the balance between fast-paced political updates and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, organizers, and legal experts, offering listeners clear takeaways and action-oriented context for progressive advocacy in Texas.

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1. Claire Reynolds
2. Otis Evagaro
3. Sarah McGee
4. Tyler Smith
5. Melissa McDonough
6. Benjamin Flores
7. Wil Jeudy
8. Stephanie Bord

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