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Texas Matters

David Martin Davies
Texas
Measles
Texas Public Radio
Channelview
Petrochemical Industry
Robert Roberson
Donald Trump
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Public Health
Texas Petrochemical Industry
Vaccination
Smokehouse Creek
FEMA
San Antonio
Environment
Highway Flyovers
Belle Starr
Desalination
Community Organizing
True Crime

Texas is a big state with a growing, diverse population and as the population grows, the issues and challenges facing its residents multiply. Texas Matters is a statewide news program that spends half an hour each week looking at the issues and culture of Texas.

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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the screwworm will continue to spread unless officials adopt a more aggressive response. Also, energy economist Ed Hirs says Texas oil producers are not significantly increasing production despite higher... more

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The ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas, is again at the center of a national fight over the detention of migrant families and children. But for Tania Warner, the controversy is not abstract. It is something she says she lived through with her 7-ye... more

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This week on Texas Matters we hear from the Democratic nominee for Senate — James Talarico. We also hear from Scott Braddock about the race between Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.

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This week on Texas Matters: Sections of SB4 are blocked — which would have allowed local police to arrest suspected illegal border crossers. And Despite outcry in West Texas the efforts to build the border wall in Big Bend Country continues.

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Recent Guests

Tania Warner
Canadian mother detained with her daughter in Dilley
Resident of Kingsville, Texas
Episode: Texas Matters: Canadian mother says Dilley ICE detention center is a 'prison,' not a family facility
James Talarico
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas
Texas Democratic Party
Episode: James Talarico and the race for U.S. Senate
Antoinette Caldes-Vargas
Executive Director of Climate Power in Action
Climate Power in Action
Episode: Texas Matters: Watering down FEMA, abortion pill access, Texas prisons' compassionate release and questions about Texas ocean desal
Kirsten Budwein
Attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project
Texas Civil Rights Project
Episode: Texas Matters: Watering down FEMA, abortion pill access, Texas prisons' compassionate release and questions about Texas ocean desal
Norbis Flint
President of All Above All, abortion rights advocacy
All Above All
Episode: Texas Matters: Watering down FEMA, abortion pill access, Texas prisons' compassionate release and questions about Texas ocean desal
Evgenia Spears
Water program coordinator, Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter
Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter
Episode: Texas Matters: Watering down FEMA, abortion pill access, Texas prisons' compassionate release and questions about Texas ocean desal
Miffy Prestone
(context suggests abortion access case)
(based in Washington, DC)
Episode: Texas Matters: Watering down FEMA, abortion pill access, Texas prisons' compassionate release and questions about Texas ocean desal
Josh Kowinski
Investigative reporter for Talking Points Memo
Talking Points Memo
Episode: Texas Matters: Sharia law rhetoric, abortion care fallout, and a contested death row case
Kavita Sarana
Reporter for ProPublica
ProPublica
Episode: Texas Matters: Sharia law rhetoric, abortion care fallout, and a contested death row case

Host

David Martin Davies
Host of Texas Matters

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Amy Laura Hall

    I recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to understand Texas as a bellwether for North America.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Laura Hall
    United States3 months ago
  • Texas point of view

    Love the Texas point of view. Let’s me know what’s going on and is very informative. I look forward to this every week. This gives more then the one sided views that I usually see which is very refreshing. Love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisalovesghoststories
    United States4 years ago
  • Pro Democrat Left Political Views

    I’d like to find a review of Texas current events or even politics from an even footing set of views, and this one is not it. It has a clean production quality, and mimics an NPR or publicly funded podcast, which says a lot about those formats as well, regarding the lens from which they see and report on the world in politics.

    I wouldn’t censor this, I would say they should not hide there stripes. Left wing media should announce their reporters views and promote their left-ness for what it is... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Abstractly thoughtful
    United States5 years ago
  • Country podcast!

    This is so country!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.L.F.B
    United States6 years ago
  • informative in many areas

    Very informative show on wide array of topics. I've found great books and music by listening in. Especially great for local San Antonio politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabreezy1
    United States10 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Clear Texas vantage with strong policy context.
Broad range of topics keeps politics, history, and culture connected.
Informative and locally grounded, good for staying updated on state issues.
Very Texas-centric and country-flavored take that resonates with local listeners.
A bit one-sided to some listeners, but praised for production quality and depth.

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Texas Matters: Canadian mother says Dilley ICE detention center is a 'prison,' not a family facility
Q: How has this experience affected your view of U.S. immigration policy?
It exposed the profitability angle of detention and the gaps in protections for people with petitions pending, fueling a push for INA reform and greater dignity in processing.
Texas Matters: Canadian mother says Dilley ICE detention center is a 'prison,' not a family facility
Q: What was life like day-to-day inside the Dilley facility?
Life in Dilley felt like a controlled, confining environment with 6 a.m. wake-ups, limited autonomy, segregated areas for families, and constant administrative processes that created a sense of instability and fear.
Texas Matters: Music from behind the walls of Texas prisons
Q: What drew your attention to these prison-era recordings in the first place?
A mix of historical curiosity and the sense that the music represented a tangible, human story behind the prison walls, including the rehabilitation angle and the surprising musical sophistication of the performers.
Texas Matters: The meaning of the Spanish missions in San Antonio
Q: How have the missions changed over time?
They have evolved from functional religious sites to integral parts of the community's identity and cultural memory, often undergoing phases of secularization and restoration.
Texas Matters: The meaning of the Spanish missions in San Antonio
Q: What do the Spanish missions represent for the community?
They are sites of memory that have become fundamental parts of the San Antonio community, symbolizing cultural heritage and local history.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Matters

What is Texas Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program repeatedly covers Texas policy, politics, and culture through rigorous interviews with researchers, reporters, and advocates. Episodes frequently explore immigration policy, energy and water projects, criminal justice, and the state's historical narratives, often weaving in on-the-ground voices from legal firms, nonprofits, and local communities. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on policy trade-offs, data-driven context, and a habit of framing issues with regional specificity (cities like Kerrville, Corpus Christi, and Houston appear as concrete examples). The show often features prominent Texas researchers, journalists, and activists, making it a solid fit for listeners who want nuanced, issues-driven coverage with ... more

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1. Tania Warner
2. James Talarico
3. Antoinette Caldes-Vargas
4. Kirsten Budwein
5. Norbis Flint
6. Evgenia Spears
7. Miffy Prestone
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