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Texas Standard

Texas Standard
Texas
Texas Politics
Corpus Christi
Ken Paxton
World Cup
Data Centers
Big Bend Border Wall
Texas Primary Elections
Camp Mystic
Data Centers In Texas
University Of Texas At Austin
Local Races
Hill Country Floods
Supreme Court
Texas A&M University
Austin, United States
Greg Abbott
Kerr County
Voter Turnout
Artemis II

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

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Nearly 1,300 bills were filed in the Texas House and Senate as lawmakers began preparing for the 2027 legislative session, with Democrats reviving a push to expand Medicaid. Investment group BlackRock went from being blacklisted to partnering with Go... more

After a historic Election Day last week, more history is set to be made in the Texas House of Representatives: Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker. Texas Republicans’ loss of statewi... more

Promising bipartisanship, Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa talks transitions and first steps for her administration. As she promised when she spoke with us before election day, Hinojosa is already taking steps to bring about change in Texas education. Wh... more

A bolt from the blue: Many Texans are still trying to absorb the implications of the midterms, but now a clearer picture is forming of what happened. It appears turnout made a big difference — not in terms of raw numbers, but where those Democratic g... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Rottinghaus
Professor of political science at the University of Houston
University of Houston
Episode: Midterm Election Day arrives as Texans head to the polls
Eric Berger
Senior space editor at Ars Technica
Ars Technica
Episode: Midterm Election Day arrives as Texans head to the polls
Karen Olson
Author of the novel Dear Thorns and a former Texas reporter
Episode: Midterm Election Day arrives as Texans head to the polls
Matt Smith
Senior energy analyst and director of commodity research
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Episode: Texas hemp shops turn frustration into political action
Jason Kozlerich
Creative director at Fangoria.
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Episode: How Texas earned its place in horror movie history
Diego Mendoza Moyers
Energy and environment reporter for El Paso Matters.
El Paso Matters
Episode: How Texas earned its place in horror movie history
Jasper Scherer
Politics editor at the Texas Tribune.
The Texas Tribune
Episode: How Texas earned its place in horror movie history
Omar Gallaga
Technology reporter for CNET
CNET
Episode: Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
Rebecca Flores
Former head of the Texas chapter of the United Farm Workers
United Farm Workers
Episode: Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta

Hosts

David Brown
Presenter and journalist covering statewide news and public affairs
Angela Cocherga
Presenter and reporter based in El Paso
Laura Rice
Managing producer and presenter

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 338 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 States5 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

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The statewide focus and in-depth local coverage stand out, including for listeners who live outside Texas.
Listeners value the personable presenters, distinctive voices and lively mix of news and cultural features.
Listeners praise the reporting as reliable, well-sourced and consistently useful for keeping up with Texas news.
Some listeners perceive political bias or want more coverage of contested issues, especially border policy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#128
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Apple Podcasts
#68
China/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#126
Japan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#230
Singapore/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Texas hemp shops turn frustration into political action
Q: Has that normalized, and what does that mean for energy prices?
Smith says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had improved by mid-October, but attacks by Iran and the Houthis have since reduced volumes again.
Texas hemp shops turn frustration into political action
Q: You know, the president lifted those diesel sanctions on Russia, a lot of hand-wringing. Was that just, well, what was it actually? Has Russian diesel started hitting the market yet?
Smith says the move was largely an effort to lower global diesel prices, but the shipments involved are relatively small, and buyers may hesitate because of regulatory and sanctions concerns.
Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
Q: What is different about writing a novel compared with making a film?
Jane Schoenbrun says novel writing offered a solitary, sustained creative practice, unlike filmmaking, which involves collaboration, financial pressures and a large production operation.
Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
Q: How did Dolores Huerta's work change the lives of farm workers in Texas?
Rebecca Flores says Huerta's legislative work and organizing model inspired Texas organizers to build a worker base, press elected leaders and pursue protections for farm workers.
How Texas earned its place in horror movie history
Q: So give us some details about this incentive package El Paso City Council signed off on back in 2024, and what did Venue get out of the deal beyond that, and what do they need to deliver and by when?
The city provided land, tax breaks, and a forgivable, zero-interest $8 million loan for a planned 12,500-seat amphitheater. The project was originally expected to be completed by March 2026, but construction had not started at the time of the interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Standard

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

Daily reporting brings together Texas politics, public policy, business, the environment, technology, education and culture, with statewide coverage that reaches beyond the major cities. News reports and interviews explain the people, decisions and local effects behind current events, while conversations with reporters, researchers, elected officials, authors and other specialists add context. Cultural features on Texas history, food, sports and the arts broaden the mix, and occasional investigative series give complex legal and political stories more room to unfold.

Regular presenters David Brown, Angela Cocherga and Laura Rice guide the coverage, joined by contributors and guests with direct experience of the issues they discuss. The com... more

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1. Brandon Rottinghaus
2. Eric Berger
3. Karen Olson
4. Matt Smith
5. Jason Kozlerich
6. Diego Mendoza Moyers
7. Jasper Scherer
8. Omar Gallaga

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