
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

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
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
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.
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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I recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to understand Texas as a bellwether for North America.
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
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
This is so country!
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.
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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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Texas Matters launched 13 years ago and published 39 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Texas Matters include:
1. Tania Warner
2. James Talarico
3. Antoinette Caldes-Vargas
4. Kirsten Budwein
5. Norbis Flint
6. Evgenia Spears
7. Miffy Prestone
8. Josh Kowinski
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