
Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 253 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||

This week on the Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace is joined by Austin American-Statesman’s John Moritz to break down the Texas Democratic convention in Corpus Christi and James Talarico’s big test as a potential new face of the party. The episode also... more
Can the party the says it believes in freedom of religion also ban people from worshiping how they want? That’s exactly the line Texas Republican Party is trying to walk. On this week’s Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace pushes one of the leaders of the... more
James Talarico is getting an unexpected boost from shifting political winds in South Texas and Houston as he seeks to become the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in over 30 years. National Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Houston Chronic... more
On this episode of Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace breaks down a primary night that ended major Texas political careers, including Sen. John Cornyn’s long run in statewide office. Joined by Gromer Jeffers of The Dallas Morning News and John Moritz of... more
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Bringing relevant news and giving some background helps understanding the topics. Good job!
Miss you Scott!!
Still informative but just not the same without Scott
Just found out Scott is gone. Thought he was on vacation but apparently not. Love me some Jeremy but Scott is the straw that stirs the drink. Dissipating
Not sure why Scott Braddock suddenly left the pod workout explanation, but it's simply not a good show without him. Jeremy is a good reporter, but he doesn't have personality to be the primary host. I guess it's time for me to move on as well.
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A Texas-focused political show that blends on-the-ground reporting from Austin and Washington with interviews from national and state figures. Episodes frequently dissect Senate races, runoff dynamics, endorsements, campaign finance, and policy battles (immigration, gun policy, THC regulation), often weaving in debates over messaging, fundraising, and turnout. Notable strengths include fast-paced coverage of high-stakes races, deep dives with reporters and guests, and a willingness to push back or push for context in long-form conversations. A few guests have included U.S. lawmakers, national strategists, and prominent Texas reporters, which helps connect local developments to broader national themes. The format tends to mix breaking update... more
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Recent guests on Texas Take include:
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2. D'Rinda Randall
3. Letitia Plummer
4. Haajrah Gilani
5. Chuck Rocha
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7. Gromer Jeffers
8. Brad Johnson
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