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Texas Tribune TribCast

The Texas Tribune
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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

Kendall Scudder explains how Democrats flipped Texas in one election cycle — and how they’re hoping to hold onto those victories

In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with Texas Tribune reporter Kayla Guo and Texas Bullpen reporter Jonathan Richie about a historic election night. How did Democrats win? How will they govern? And how will the state change?

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With one week to go until the election, hosts Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff speak with Texas Tribune co-founders Evan Smith and Ross Ramsey. What would success look like for Democrats next week? And ho might the elections change Texas?

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Kornacki, the chief data analyst for NBC News, turns his Big Board analysis on Texas to assess where things stand two weeks before election day

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Recent Guests

Kayla Guo
Texas Tribune politics reporter
The Texas Tribune
Episode: TribCast Live: Breaking down the 2026 Election
Jonathan Richie
Co-founder and reporter at Texas Bullpen
Texas Bullpen
Episode: TribCast Live: Breaking down the 2026 Election
Evan Smith
Co-founder of The Texas Tribune and veteran political journalist.
The Texas Tribune
Episode: TribCast Live: Previewing the 2026 Election
Ross Ramsey
Co-founder of The Texas Tribune and veteran political journalist.
The Texas Tribune
Episode: TribCast Live: Previewing the 2026 Election
Steve Kornacki
Chief data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports
NBC News
Episode: Steve Kornacki on Texas' midterm outlook
Sneha Day
Education reporter for Texas Tribune (Austin)
Texas Tribune
Episode: Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable?
Megan Menchaca
Education reporter for Texas Tribune (Houston)
Texas Tribune
Episode: Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable?
Natalia Contreras
Senior Texas Reporter for Votebeat
Votebeat
Episode: Are Texas' voter systems ready for a contentious election?
Gina Hinojosa
Democratic candidate for governor of Texas
Democratic Party / Texas House member
Episode: Gina Hinojosa on her bid for governor

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 280 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 States3 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
    7 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 States4 years ago

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Audio quality and delivery have been flagged as issues in some episodes.
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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Talking Points

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TribCast Live: Breaking down the 2026 Election
Q: What is this state now, Kayla? I mean, are we a blue state? Are we a purple state? Is this going to feel like a fever dream? Are we going to go back to Republican dominance two years from now?
Kayla Guo says the state's future is uncertain, but having a Democratic governor could put Texas more prominently into the 2028 national political conversation and help Democrats organize and raise support.
TribCast Live: Breaking down the 2026 Election
Q: What the hell happened last night?
Kayla Guo describes a sweeping Democratic victory that felt like a repudiation of Republican leadership, while noting it may not represent an endorsement of every Democratic policy.
TribCast Live: Previewing the 2026 Election
Q: What is the bar for success for the Democratic Party of Texas on election night? What needs to happen to say this was a success?
Ramsey says Democrats need to win a statewide race, which would be a major change after decades without one. The panel also discusses possible gains in legislative seats, the effect of a close governor's race, and whether any wins would represent a longer-term realignment.
TribCast Live: Previewing the 2026 Election
Q: Is it different this year?
Smith says the national climate, candidate quality and issues including the economy, data centers, surveillance cameras and school vouchers make this election unusually favorable to Democrats. Ramsey agrees that the race feels different, while cautioning that a changed environment does not guarantee a seat will flip.
Steve Kornacki on Texas' midterm outlook
Q: What are the national trends around the Latino vote, and is the 2024 trend going to continue or will Latino voters maybe swing back towards the Democratic Party to some extent?
Kornacki says Republican support among Latino voters has fallen from its 2024 high, while Democrats currently lead on the generic ballot among Latinos. He adds that Republicans' support among Latino voters remains stronger than it was in earlier years, so the longer-term trend may still be toward greater competitiveness.

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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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4. Ross Ramsey
5. Steve Kornacki
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