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The Texan Podcast

The Texan
Texas
Ken Paxton
James Talarico
Greg Abbott
Houston
Donald Trump
Texas Politics
Data Centers
Texas Supreme Court
Austin
Permian Basin
Dallas
Camp Mystic
Harris County
Houston, United States
James Tallarico
Fort Worth
Dallas, United States
Donald J. Trump
John Cornyn

Listen to The Texan’s daily updates and weekly podcasts to stay informed with news you can trust. The Daily Rundown gives a quick 5-minute glimpse into Texas political news of the day. The Weekly Roundup, published every Friday, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the most important stories in Texas by the reporters who cover them. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen... more

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The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.

Want more resources? Visit The Texan for complete access to our in-depth articles, newsletters, videos, podc... more

U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3) joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss the results of Texas' 2026 midterm election, the consequences of the 2025 congressional redistricting, what Self believes Republicans should do before the new Democrat... more

Democratic state Rep. Salman Bhojani joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss what election night was like for him and his predictions going into Tuesday, how he thinks the Democratic Texas House and Republican Texas Senate can get along ... more

The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.

This week, the team discusses:

• Talarico Defeats... more

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Recent Guests

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Sarah Eckhardt
Texas state senator and Democratic nominee for Texas comptroller
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Republican candidate for Texas House District 41
Episode: Texas House Candidate Gary Groves on Being a Rio Grande Valley Republican, Affordability Issues
Julio Salinas
Democratic candidate for Texas House District 41 and former legislative director
Episode: Texas House Candidate Julio Salinas on the Rio Grande Valley, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure
Holly Taylor
Criminal defense attorney and former Travis County prosecutor who has worked on wrongful conviction investigations
Holly Taylor's campaign
Episode: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Candidate Holly Taylor on Criminal Justice Issues
Chari Kelly
Justice on the Third Court of Appeals, former Army JAG officer, prosecutor and civil litigator.
Third Court of Appeals
Episode: Texas Supreme Court Candidate Chari Kelly on the Judicial System, Checks and Balances, 2026 Election
Dustin Burrows
Texas House Speaker and former Ways and Means Committee chair
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Get Out the Vote 'Strike Force'
Mayes Middleton
Texas state senator and Republican candidate for attorney general
Texas Senate
Episode: Texas Attorney General Candidate Mayes Middleton on Local Prosecutors, Open Records
Meredith Dyer
The Texan's reporter
The Texan
Episode: Daily Rundown - October 9, 2026

Hosts

Rob Lauschus
Senior editor covering Texas politics
Isaiah Mitchell
Reporter covering Texas politics and judicial elections
Meridith Dyer
Reporter covering Texas politics and education

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • The Way News Should Be

    The Texan news podcast doesn’t exceptional job, providing Texans with the news and updates important to us, but still entertaining and fun. I love what my generation is doing to the mainstream media! Straight and unbiased facts don’t have to be boring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxwell19902014
    United States2 years ago
  • Disappointing

    After listening to several weeks of shows, I regretfully must excuse myself from listening.

    The podcasts on the surface appeared informative, but when some of the reporters speak off the cuff they are opining a theory without supplying facts but in a voice of authority. For example in the monthly roundup in speaking about healthcare they opine that our healthcare system is a quality care that provides on demand care albeit with a hefty bill. Emergency Rooms can and do deny care to non insured ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Horribella
    United States2 years ago
  • Good but not as balanced as is promised

    I have really enjoyed the Texan for their deep dives into complex policy issues. They cover news that is important to me as a Texan and a person who wants to be educated on issues and the Texas Leg.

    However, the promise is highly balanced coverage of both parties- and I feel that as we get closer to the presidential election, I can now tell exactly where the journalists sit by their commentary. I will continue to listen, but will understand there is a bias in some content.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nikkiwb02
    United States2 years ago
  • Great news coverage for Texas

    Very glad to find The Texan. Detailed reporting without hyperbole, finger pointing or partisan antics. Good coverage for Harris County and Houston. Best to follow thetexan.news and subscribe so you can follow stories as they develop. Best value for my subscription dollar for sure. Thank you for your work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cover Your Assets
    United States2 years ago
  • Carpet baggers ?

    Is the Texan podcast hosted by any native Texans? Maybe 1 of 4? I don’t think many of their views are shared by most Texans. But it’s content isn’t too bad. Just need less Yankees.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Texn 334
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners value the weekly roundtable's depth, smart discussion, and occasional humor.
Listeners often praise the detailed Texas-focused reporting and coverage of local and state issues.
A few criticize commentary they feel goes beyond the facts or falls short of the promised balance.
Many appreciate a professional, fact-centered tone that avoids partisan theatrics and lets them form their own views.

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Texas House Candidate Gary Groves on Being a Rio Grande Valley Republican, Affordability Issues
Q: How do you plan to approach data centers if elected and what would that oversight look like with people being so concerned about it?
Groves says data centers' water impacts are overstated, supports requiring them to secure their own electricity sources, and says they should be sited away from residents who do not want them nearby.
Texas House Candidate Gary Groves on Being a Rio Grande Valley Republican, Affordability Issues
Q: Can you be more specific about what fixing immigration looks like?
Groves supports a legal worker program for people from Mexico to fill labor needs, with the possibility of earning a path to citizenship through lawful work.
Texas Comptroller Candidate Sarah Eckhardt on No-Bid Contracts, Tax Exemptions, Local Spending
Q: What concrete changes would you make to increase competitive bidding?
Eckhardt says the state should maximize competitive bidding and proposes requiring agencies to explain the emergency basis for no-bid contracts and how each purchase relates to it. She also says bid specifications can request disclosure of relevant campaign contributions.
Texas Comptroller Candidate Sarah Eckhardt on No-Bid Contracts, Tax Exemptions, Local Spending
Q: What exactly is the Texas Comptroller and why does it matter?
Eckhardt describes the comptroller as the state's independently elected chief financial officer, responsible for estimating revenue and certifying the budget, managing state purchasing, and advising on public investments.
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Candidate John Messinger on Prosecuting Experience, Legal System
Q: Maybe you could talk a little bit about your own judicial philosophy, your approach to the law, and how that fits in on the criminal side of things when you're working with these statutes that are really young?
Messinger favors textualism, arguing that courts should interpret statutes according to their plain language and that legislatures, not courts, are responsible for making laws. He says ordinary people should be able to understand what a statute prohibits without researching court decisions.

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Daily briefings and weekly reporter roundtables track Texas politics, government, elections, courts, and public policy. The short Daily Rundown offers a focused update on current developments, while the longer Weekly Roundup brings reporters together to assess major stories, campaign dynamics, and the state's political landscape. Interviews with candidates and legal professionals add first-person perspectives on public office, state institutions, and policy debates. Regular contributors include senior editor Rob Lauschus and reporters Isaiah Mitchell and Meridith Dyer, alongside other members of the reporting team. Coverage is especially useful for Texans who want detailed, locally focused context on races and government decisions, includin... more

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1. John Messinger
2. Sarah Eckhardt
3. Gary Groves
4. Julio Salinas
5. Holly Taylor
6. Chari Kelly
7. Dustin Burrows
8. Mayes Middleton

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