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Texas Tribune TribCast

The Texas Tribune
Texas
Texas Legislature
Democratic Party
Texas Politics
Republican Party
Water Infrastructure
Trump Administration
Redistricting
Ken Paxton
Immigration
Texas Senate Race
James Talarico
Voting Rights Act
Texas Legislative Session
Texas 2036
School Vouchers
Social Media
Immigration Enforcement
Greg Abbott
Donald Trump

TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run weekly series during the 2025 legislative session.

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Latest Episodes

This week, we have a special episode featuring Gina Hinojosa discussing her 2026 campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. The interview, conducted by Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo, was recorded live at this month's Texas Tribune Festival.

On this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporters Carls Nogueras Ramos and Alejandro Serrano about the non-Senate elections in Texas. Who has a chance? And why did Republicans stick with Bo French?

GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton has been dogged by allegations of personal and professional improprieties throughout his political career. Do voters care?

In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor dig into the state's recently approved social studies curriculum standards and the controversy over how Islam is discussed. Their guests are Texas Tribune education reporter Jaden Edison and Ayaan Moledina,... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Despard
Reporter from Joint ProPublica Texas Tribune Unit
ProPublica Texas Tribune Unit
Episode: Paxton's political baggage
Ayaan Moledina
17-year-old high school student, Policy Director for Students Engaged in Advancing Texas
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas
Episode: How Texas schools will teach about the Muslim faith
Will McAdams
President of the McAdams Energy Group; former PUC commissioner
McAdams Energy Group
Episode: A data center proponent makes his case
César Blanco
State Senator, Democrat representing parts of the park area
Texas Senate
Episode: The Big Bend border barrier backlash
Jim Henson
Director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas
University of Texas
Episode: Should we believe the polls about Paxton and Talarico?
Sid Miller
Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Texas Agriculture; Office of the Commissioner
Episode: Is the Rural Rage Real?
Sam Shaw
Reporter for The Waco Bridge (Texas Tribune sister publication)
The Waco Bridge
Episode: The Flock camera freakout
Dave Moss
Director of Investigations
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: The Flock camera freakout
Josh Fechter
Urban affairs reporter for the Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune
Episode: Is Dallas in trouble?

Hosts

Matthew Watkins
Host of the TribCast; Editor-in-Chief, Texas Tribune
Eleanor Klibanoff
Co-host; Law and Politics Reporter, Texas Tribune

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • Better than ever!

    Your podcasts are better produced, easier to hear in the car and always interesting. I was particularly impressed with your Sid Miller episode. Great job y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCTX2010
    United States2 months ago
  • Matt, great questions! The sad part is the lack of answers by Mr. Huffines. For someone who has been involved in Texas government, that his consistent response was "we need to look into that." Even I know how to read the Comptrollers budget. DOGE Texas government??? Oh, no water for Corpus Christi, more grid failures, no care for the poor, poor school funding. Tell me how your pennies saved Mr. Huffines helps Texas be better.

    Podchaser
    4
    hrhouston.reece
    5 months ago
  • Welcome back!

    Yay! I have been waiting for you. So glad to have you back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raye baird
    United States2 years ago
  • Sonal - You’re wrong.

    Sorry to see you go. The new CEO is making some big mistakes. Thanks for all the hours & hours of info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    48857921670752
    United States3 years ago
  • Audio

    The audio is awful. Sounds like you are talking in a can.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TexasTattoo
    United States3 years ago

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Guests and topics consistently cover education, policy, and governance with data-driven context.
Some listeners miss the former banter and energy in the show.
Conversations are informative and balanced with strong Texas focus.
Shows that mix journalism with policy analysis help listeners understand complex state issues.

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The Flock camera freakout
Q: What is a flock camera and how does it work in practice?
A flock camera is a license plate reader that builds a physical and behavioral fingerprint of vehicles, storing data like license plates, car color, make, and even details such as dents or bumper stickers for a rolling database typically kept for about 30 days, accessible to multiple law enforcement agencies; it also includes evolving features like hot lists and audit logs to track searches and usage.
An ICE shooting roils Houston
Q: Colleen, what's your reaction to the news that ICE is reportedly pausing most vehicle stops nationwide?
It appears to be a cautious step toward reducing high-risk interactions, but reporters emphasize the need for transparency about what happened in Houston and how training and policy will evolve.
An ICE shooting roils Houston
Q: Uriel, like based on what you've seen in other ICE shootings and clashes over immigration enforcement, what does that path look like on the local level in terms of investigation?
The path likely involves a local or independent investigation, but there is skepticism about whether the federal government will cooperate or disclose details, and whether local prosecutors can pursue accountability given federal jurisdictions.
Can Ted Cruz save college sports?
Q: Can you explain what the Protect College Sports Act would do and why it matters for college athletics and governance?
It would provide antitrust protections for certain NCAA rules like eligibility timelines and transfer rules, and it would bolster the framework around player compensation by aligning it with recent settlement-driven revenue-sharing concepts, while constraining lawsuits that currently unravel these rules. This aims to stabilize the system so colleges can operate with clearer guardrails, though the specifics and political viability are contested among conferences and schools.
Texas' looming data center fight
Q: How do Virginia and Texas compare on this issue and what does that mean for future policy?
Both states face a balance between attracting investment and funding core services; Virginia's debates show a spectrum of political positions and potential reforms, which could signal how Texas might handle similar pressure as it moves through its own legislative session.

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A weekly political program focused on Texas policy, law, and governance, often featuring reporters, researchers, and policymakers discussing state education, transportation, climate, elections, and regulatory issues. Episodes frequently center on how laws and political dynamics affect Texans at the local and state levels, with thorough context on data, polling, and public reaction. Unique strengths include a blend of on-the-ground reporting, policy analysis, and expert guests spanning education, infrastructure, privacy, and government, which helps listeners understand complex state-wide dynamics while offering multiple perspectives on controversial topics.

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2. Ayaan Moledina
3. Will McAdams
4. César Blanco
5. Jim Henson
6. Sid Miller
7. Sam Shaw
8. Dave Moss

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