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Texas Talks

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Texas Talks with Brad Swail, brought to you by the Texas Dispatch, is a weekly podcast that features wide-ranging discussions with the people, organizations, and businesses that shape public policy in Texas. Texas Talks aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the policy debates and reasons and insight into the personalities that shape public policy in Texas.

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As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, this episode explores how education, workforce development, and economic opportunity intersect to shape Texas’ future prosperity.

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No guest this time — just host Brad Swail breaking down three major Texas public policy issues affecting families, businesses, and local governments across the state.

In this episode of Texas Talks, Brad examines the fallout from Texas’ new summer c... more

As part of the Future of Texas series in partnership with Texas 2036, this episode explores what separates effective public policy from policies that simply sound good.

Through the Future of Texas podcast series, Texas 2036 brings together diverse p... more

What’s really driving declining enrollment in Texas public schools — and how will AI reshape classrooms in the years ahead?

On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Chairman Brad Buckley, Chair of the Texas House Public Educati... more

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Laura Arnold
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Brad Buckley
Chair of the House Public Education Committee, Texas House of Representatives
Texas House of Representatives - District 54
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Tracee Bentley
President and CEO, Permian Strategic Partnership
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Jordan Wat
Director of Government Affairs
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Jeremy Martin
President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce
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Avik Roy
Co-founder and Chairman of Freopp
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Charles Miller
Director of Health and Economic Mobility Policy at Texas 2036
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Robby Robinson
Waterway Maintenance Team Manager, Buffalo Bayou Partnership
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Mike Garver
Founding member, Buffalo Bayou Partnership; Founder, Texans for Clean Water
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Brad Swail
Host of the Texas Talks podcast

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Texas Schools, AI & the Future of Public Education w/Chairman Brad Buckley
Q: What does a decline of 76,000 students mean for Texas public schools and funding models?
Buckley explains that the decline is substantial and not fully captured by existing funding formulas; districts will need to rely on a glide path or 'soft landing' provisions to right-size facilities and funding without sacrificing educational quality.
Future of Energy
Q: What are the biggest challenges facing the Permian as production grows?
Infrastructure gaps (roads, water, pipelines, grid transmission) and housing, plus ensuring access to quality education and healthcare for a growing workforce are the main hurdles to keep growth sustainable.
Future of Energy
Q: How central is the Permian to Texas' future?
It's foundational to the state's economy, contributing to growth, stability, and resilience through ongoing energy production, LNG, and associated industries, while also needing to expand infrastructure and workforce development.
Austin Economy, Growth Challenges & Texas Business Outlook w/Jeremy Martin
Q: How does the Austin Chamber engage with policymakers to support business interests?
The Chamber takes a proactive, agenda-driven approach, coordinating with city, state, and federal officials, collaborating with sister trade associations, and participating in broader coalitions (e.g., Texas Association of Business). It uses data from member businesses to advocate for sensible regulations, infrastructure funding, and policies that balance growth with taxpayer value.
Austin Economy, Growth Challenges & Texas Business Outlook w/Jeremy Martin
Q: What infrastructure and housing challenges are most pressing for the local economy?
The most pressing challenges include ongoing infrastructure expansion (airport, I-35, public transit, convention center), housing affordability driven by rapid demand, and ensuring that the cost of doing business remains competitive through thoughtful policy and timely project delivery.

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Texas Talks offers weekly conversations with policymakers, business leaders, and analysts shaping public policy in Texas. Episodes routinely explore economic incentives, tax policy, health policy, education tech, workforce issues, and regulatory dynamics, often anchored by data-driven critique or pragmatic reform ideas. A distinctive thread across episodes is presenting policy debates with a nonpartisan frame, highlighting how incentives, costs, and governance structures drive real-world outcomes for communities and businesses. Listeners likely include policy practitioners, public affairs professionals, and executives seeking accessible, issue-focused Texas policy discussions that surface practical implications for markets and regulation.

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Texas Talks launched 2 years ago and published 130 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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2. Brad Buckley
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5. Jeremy Martin
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7. Charles Miller
8. Robby Robinson

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