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Texas Tribune TribCast

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

The TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins, James Barragán 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

The data center backlash has been immense. In this week's podcast, we hear from someone who thinks the centers are good for Texas. Matthew speaks with former Public Utilities Commission member Will McAdams, president of the McAdams Energy Group.

TribCast is joined by state Sen. César Blanco and politics reporter Alejandro Serrano to discuss the growing bipartisan outrage over building border barriers in Texas' largest national park.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin about the polls showing a tight race for U.S. Senate. Are they reliable? Could Talarico really be in the lead?

In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in rural Texas over data centers and power lines, and ask Miller why he thinks it means Democrat... more

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Recent Guests

Alejandro Serrano
Politics reporter for Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune
Episode: The Big Bend border barrier backlash
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?
Paul Cobler
Economy reporter
Houston Chronicle / Texas Tribune collaboration
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?
Austin Dixon
CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
Episode: Central Texas floods again

Hosts

Matthew Watkins
Host of the TribCast; Editor-in-Chief with deep involvement in state politics coverage.
Eleanor Klibanoff
Co-host; Law and Politics reporter with deep Texas policy coverage and newsroom leadership.
James Barragán
Journalist with Spectrum News; regular TribCast contributor.

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 States22 days 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
    4 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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Listeners appreciate balanced, data-driven Texas coverage and clear policy explanations.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Tribune TribCast

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

This show centers on Texas politics with a steady lineup of reporters and editors breaking down state-level races, policy shifts, and legal battles. Episodes frequently dissect election dynamics, redistricting, education policy, and governance, often pairing journalists with politicians or policy experts to provide on-the-ground context and data-driven analysis. A standout is its ability to blend sharp political analysis with accessible explanations of complex issues, while inviting guests from journalism, academia, and advocacy to broaden perspectives. The format also leans into timely roundups and live or semi-live discussions around breaking developments, making it a practical listen for professionals tracking Texas politics, policy, and... more

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Recent guests on Texas Tribune TribCast include:

1. Alejandro Serrano
2. César Blanco
3. Jim Henson
4. Sid Miller
5. Paul Cobler
6. Sam Shaw
7. Dave Moss
8. Josh Fechter

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