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Texas Tribune TribCast

The Texas Tribune
Texas
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Democratic Party
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James Talarico
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Ken Paxton
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Greg Abbott
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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

Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the influence of megadonor Cody Campbell and U.S. Ted Cruz's proposed fix.

With the midterms fast approaching, Texas' top elections administrator is out the door. Who will be next - and what awaits them in the role?

From elephants to Islam, TribCast recaps the biggest GOP event of the year with reporters Alejandro Serrano and Renzo Downey.

In this week’s episode, the TribCast team talks to Phillip Kaufman, head of Texas A&M’s entomology department, and Josh Winegarner from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association about the arrival of screwworm in Texas.

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Recent Guests

Natalia Contreras
Senior reporter for Vote Beat Texas
Vote Beat Texas (in partnership with Texas Tribune)
Episode: What a new Secretary of State could mean for Texas elections
James Barragán
Journalist formerly with Spectrum News and TribCast
Spectrum News
Episode: TribCast Live: Breaking Down the 2026 Texas Runoff Elections
Ramon Romero
Democrat representative from Fort Worth and Chair of MALC
Texas Legislature
Episode: Where have all the school kids gone?
Gabby Berenbaum
DC Correspondent for the Texas Tribune
Texas Tribune
Episode: The past and future of the Voting Rights Act in Texas
Nina Perales
Vice President of Litigation for MALDEF
MALDEF
Episode: The past and future of the Voting Rights Act in Texas
Sarah Eckhardt
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller
Texas Senate (former), Democratic candidate for Comptroller
Episode: One on one with Sarah Eckhardt
Paul Cobler
Economy and industry reporter
Texas Tribune
Episode: Texas' looming data center fight
Charles Paulin
Virginia-based reporter
Inside Climate News
Episode: Texas' looming data center fight
Abby Church
Houston Chronicle City Hall reporter
Houston Chronicle
Episode: Greg Abbott battles the cities over working with ICE

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 276 ratings
  • 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.

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    hrhouston.reece
    2 months ago
  • Welcome back!

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

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    raye baird
    United Statesa year 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.

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    United States3 years ago
  • Audio

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

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    TexasTattoo
    United States3 years ago
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    an episode on legislation affecting LGBTQ residents

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    mrcory9
    United States3 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as relevant and high-signal for political professionals.
Listeners appreciate balanced, data-driven Texas coverage and clear policy explanations.
Many praise the host lineup for knowledgeable, credible reporting and timely election insights.
Some criticism centers on sound quality and pacing, not the accuracy of reporting.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Texas' looming data center fight
Q: What are data centers and why is the issue gaining prominence now?
Data centers are large-scale servers and infrastructure powering the Internet and AI; their expanding size and power use have brought attention to tax incentives and local effects, prompting debates over revenue, jobs, and environmental impact.
Greg Abbott battles the cities over working with ICE
Q: What are the financial stakes involved if Houston or other cities don't comply?
If the cities don't comply, the governor can pull hundreds of millions in state funds, including roughly $114 million tied to FIFA security, which would force reductions in essential public services and protections for crime victims.
Greg Abbott battles the cities over working with ICE
Q: What exactly is the policy Houston attempted to implement, and how did it differ from what Austin and Dallas did?
Houston initially pursued a policy requiring ICE to wait on scene for 30 minutes, a move that was later rolled back in favor of aligning with Fourth Amendment protections and federal law, while Austin and Dallas implemented policies more quietly through their police departments without a public vote, which reduced public scrutiny.
Corpus Christi’s water woes
Q: Tell us just to start us off, what is the current outlook for water in Corpus?
The outlook is that within the next month there will be unprecedented mandatory cuts to water use, with projections of further depletion unless demand is aggressively reduced, affecting major industrial users and the city's 300,000+ residents.

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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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2. James Barragán
3. Ramon Romero
4. Gabby Berenbaum
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6. Sarah Eckhardt
7. Paul Cobler
8. Charles Paulin

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