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Texas Standard

Texas Standard
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Texas Standard
Texas Politics
Ken Paxton
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Corpus Christi
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Austin
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Texas A&M University
Trump Administration
Texas Primary Elections
Supreme Court
Cindy Walker
Adult Education
El Paso
Uvalde School Shooting

Coverage of politics, lifestyle, environment, technology, innovation and money matters from a uniquely Texas perspective.

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The Trump administration wants to revamp Head Start. How the changes could cost the state and impact teachers.

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President Trump says the governor’s pause on data centers is a mistake. What it means as the industry pushes to expand.

Supporters of the state takeover of Houston public schools tout it as success for overall student achievement. But critics say it... more

New details are emerging about the first year of Texas’ school voucher program. We’ll explain who received the vouchers and why critics still have questions.

Texas cotton-growers are facing rising costs and falling demand. Our own Michael Marks looks... more

New reporting is raising questions about State Rep. James Talarico’s voting address. We’ll explain what it found and why it matters.

Construction crews have arrived inside Big Bend National Park as plans for a new border wall move forward. We’ll hear... more

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Kayla Guo
State politics reporter for the Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune
Episode: Big Bend border wall construction poised to begin
John Bryce
College Sports Insider for USA Today
USA Today
Episode: Big Bend border wall construction poised to begin
Yousef Shabo
Coffee shop owner (Kurds from Syria) featured in a story
Self (Texas Standard feature)
Episode: Big Bend border wall construction poised to begin
Jessica Priest
Higher education reporter for the Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune
Episode: Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Debbie Zapata
Author of A Taxi for Everyone, discussing Roy Velazquez's story
Author
Episode: Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Linda Bratty
CEO of American Red Cross North Texas
American Red Cross
Episode: Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Natalia Contreras
Reporter for VoteBeat and the Texas Tribune
VoteBeat / Texas Tribune
Episode: Texas backtracks after wrongly flagging voters as noncitizens
Anna Campbell
Special projects editor for the Texas Newsroom and creator of the After the Flood podcast
Texas Newsroom / Texas Standard
Episode: Laredo’s drag performers and allies navigate changing landscape
Gabby Berenbaum
Washington correspondent for Texas Tribune, frequent Texas Standard contributor
Texas Tribune
Episode: A peek inside a Texas wolf sanctuary

Hosts

David Brown
Host of The Texas Standard and related Texas public media coverage; central anchor for Texas-wide reporting.
Laura Rice
Narrator and host during segments; key presenter for statewide Texas Standard coverage.
Angela Cochera-Gonell
Host contributing to Texas Standard segments; frequently involved in statewide reporting.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • Consistency Excellent Texas News Program with a Flair

    This show knocks it out of the park every day. I cannot believe how professional and consistently excellent it is. The reporters are all top notch and the quality of the stories and flow of the show as a whole is something I rely on. In this crazy and polluted news environment, it is immensely reassuring to be able to count on this news source on a daily basis. I know I’m going to get the latest stories, delivered in an honest and straightforward manner - no hype, no lopsided slant. And I love ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StellaMacy
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show

    Excellent reporting. Always factual. Great show. I have been a listener for years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cats🐈‍⬛
    United Statesa year ago
  • No connection to Texas

    I love the vibe of this podcast. The information has almost no bearing on my life. I’m from North Florida and live in NY. Just love to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveSack
    United Statesa year ago
  • Quality Texan News

    All news is slanted you fools. I don’t enjoy every story but most of the time it’s interesting and related to Texas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul Revere 2.0
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative, leveled information

    Factual, informational podcast with reliable, well-sourced news about Texas. Some of the reviews claiming this is leftist are laughable - spoiler alert, it’s not full of lies and clickbait, which I appreciate.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NatMP833
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the show is seen as a trusted statewide resource for Texas-focused journalism.
Solid Texas news with rigorous reporting and good balance.
Readers appreciate Texas-centric focus and depth on policy and local issues.
Many praise the show for in-depth coverage and reliable sourcing.
Some listeners feel the tone can lean left; others find it thoughtful and measured.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Q: How does the Ten Commandments case fit into this broader discussion of education and policy in Texas?
The Ten Commandments case, brought by Houston-area moms, uses a state-level legal approach to challenge classroom postings, illustrating how Texas education policy litigation can operate on multiple fronts and potentially influence debates about religion in public schools.
Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Q: What are the plaintiffs hoping to achieve through the lawsuit?
They want a judge to block the restrictions and reinstate courses that were canceled or removed from the core curriculum, arguing that the policy is vague and infringes First Amendment rights.
Texas A&M professors sue over race and gender teaching rules
Q: What exactly sparked these teaching restrictions at Texas A&M and who enforces them?
The restrictions began after a viral video of a professor discussing gender identity prompted lawmakers to push for policy changes; the regents are enforcing them, and the conservative governance environment behind the policy is cited as the source of the rule changes.
Big Bend border wall construction poised to begin
Q: What did the reporter find about Talarico's residency and voting history?
The reporter found evidence suggesting Talarico did move to his parents' home in the new district in time to run, but also showed that he remained registered at the parents' home for a period after purchasing a home in the district; determining legal residency remains complex due to broad state residency rules and the lack of a single definitive method.
New book recounts fishermen’s Gulf of Mexico survival story
Q: What drew you to this particular survival story at sea?
The author looks for long-duration survival, surprising elements, and tough decisions, aiming to understand how people persevere and make correct choices under pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Standard

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

A Texas-focused news and current affairs program covers state politics, policy, and culture with in-depth reporting and cross-cutting segments. Recent episodes balance political analysis (campaign finance, redistricting, abortion-related litigation, voting rights) with ground-level reporting on education, energy, public health, and environmental issues across the state. Featured guests range from reporters and scholars to policymakers and industry experts, offering context on how Texas evolves amid demographic shifts, infrastructure challenges, and national policy debates. The show's strength lies in its statewide lens, rigorous sourcing, and blend of political analysis with human-interest stories and local reporting, making it a solid pick... more

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1. Kayla Guo
2. John Bryce
3. Yousef Shabo
4. Jessica Priest
5. Debbie Zapata
6. Linda Bratty
7. Natalia Contreras
8. Anna Campbell

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