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Y’all-itics is the unofficial political podcast of Texas. Each week we’ll crack open an ice-cold Texas brew and explore a single hot topic affecting Texans. But this isn’t politics as usual. Y’all-itics doesn’t come from a fancy studio. We’re taking our podcast on the road to get past the soundbites...
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Texas Taxes What? The Hidden Cost of Doing Business Here
It’s a tax you’ve likely never heard of. But you’re paying for it. For decades, small businesses in Texas have been paying the “business personal prop...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, Lacey Hull, Chad West, and the Texas National Guard in Illinois
In the October 12 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson tells us how she sees the shutdown ending and why she calls the Texas National Guard deployment...
Texas and the Government Shutdown. Let the Finger-pointing Begin.
Now a few days old, there’s still no end in sight to the government shutdown. Republicans and Democrats blame each other, with Texans caught in the mi...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jake Ellzey, Marc Veasey, Beth Van Duyne, and the Government Shutdown
On the October 5 episode, three members of the Texas Congressional delegation discuss the government shutdown and who they think is to blame. Congress...
Brisket, Beer & Politics: The Craig Goldman Session
The Jasons took a road trip to Panther City Barbecue in Fort Worth for this episode to have brisket and beer with Congressman Craig Goldman. From tari...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Keith Self, Paula Blackmon, Rhetta Bowers, and the Surge in Political Violence
In the September 28 episode, Congressman Keith Self discusses an $88 million effort to increase security for all branches of government and why he doe...
The Interest Rate Isn't the Only Thing Changing at Your Bank
After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve finally announced a quarter point interest rate cut. To get a better understanding of how 0.25% could...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Alisa Simmons, Michael McCaul, Sid Miller, and another Democratic Quorum Break
In the September 21 episode, Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons explains why she skipped a meeting to prevent Commissioners from ado...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: James Talarico, Lesley Briones, Roger Williams, and the Shakeup in the Race for U.S. Senate
In the September 14 episode, state Representative James Talarico explains why he entered the race for U.S. Senate, shaking everything up. Harris Count...
The Middle School Teacher Running for U.S. Senate
Just like Republicans, Texas Democrats are now forced to take sides in their race for U.S. Senate. Seminarian, former middle school teacher and curren...
Republican Rancher: Renewables Can Save Rural Texas
It is a rare event in Texas these days: finding a Republican who supports renewables. Y’all-itics did just that. And John Davis tells us the money he...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Mark Scott, Paul Bettencourt, Donna Howard, and the Texas Water Crisis
In the September 7 episode, Corpus Christi councilmember Mark Scott explains how the city council defeat of a proposed desalination plant will harm re...
The Future of Dallas Goes Through Her Office
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert was selected in January as the first Black woman to serve as Dallas City Manager after beginning her career more than 30 years...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Richard Hayes, Sheryl Cole, Cody Harris, and Punishing Democrats
In the August 31 episode, state Representative Richard Hayes explains why he wants voters to change the definition of a quorum. State Representative S...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, John McQueeney, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and the new political map in Texas
In the August 24 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson reveals how some lawmakers may divvy up offices now that Republicans have passed the redistricti...
“Strong A$$ B****” (her words, not ours)
If you’re like us, you love podcasts that come with a language warning. For this episode of Y’all-itics, you’ve been warned. Congresswoman Julie Johns...
The Shark Tank Billionaire Trying to Defang American Politics
There’s another billionaire who is getting active in American politics. But this is different. Daniel Lubetzky, the son of a holocaust survivor and fo...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jasmine Crockett, Abraham George, John H. Bucy III, and the Special Session that Ended Early
In the August 17 episode, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett reveals the one thing that would get her to consider a U.S. Senate campaign. Abraham George,...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Texas Democrats, Shelley Luther, Kevin Kiley, and the Redistricting Battle That’s Getting Ugly
In the August 10 episode, leading Texas Democrats explain why they’re risking arrest and their livelihoods. State Rep. Shelley Luther tells us why she...
Arrest Warrants, Lawsuits, and the FBI: The Texas Redistricting Battle is Getting Ugly
It’s been five days since Democrats left Texas to deny quorum in the Texas House and stall redistricting legislation. There has been a non-stop whirlw...
The Texas Water War Leading to Lawsuits and Legislation
A plan to drill wells into an east Texas aquifer has led to angry public hearings, lawsuits, even new legislation lawmakers are trying to add to the s...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Gene Wu, Salman Bhojani, Beth Van Duyne, and the new Republican Map
In the August 3 episode, the chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, State Rep. Gene Wu, says the new GOP congressional map calls for “extraordina...
‘Dropping a city out of the sky.’ The Lawsuit that Could Slow New Home Building in Texas
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders is suing the smallest county in Texas over a planned development, even though Texas desperately needs new hom...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, Chris Turner, Nathaniel Moran, and will Democrats Flee Texas?
In the July 27 episode, U.S. Representative Julie Johnson discusses whether she’ll even have a seat to run for next year. State Representative Chris T...
Texas Political Musical Chairs: Who’s Losing Their Seat?
President Donald Trump wants Republicans to gain five additional Congressional seats in Texas. And it appears the GOP will stop at nothing to carve ou...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Paul Bettencourt, Lizzie Fletcher, Nathan Johnson, and the Special Session
On this episode, state Sen. Paul Bettencourt lays out one idea to keep Texans safe during flash floods, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher takes questions...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Mihaela Plesa, Troy Kimmel, Keith Self, and the Expanded Special Session
In the July 13 episode, State Rep. Mihaela Plesa explains why she’s concerned about the expanded special session. Renowned Texas meteorologist Troy Ki...
“Hope Is Not a Plan”: A Candid Conversation About the Deadly Texas Flooding
Still reeling from the catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country, state and local leaders are scrambling to come with...
Empty Offices and Old Malls. The Future of Housing in Texas
Estimates show Texas needs an extra 300,000+ housing units. To spur construction, the state just took away significant regulatory power from Texas cit...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: KP George, Tony Gonzales, Gene Wu, and “Reefer Madness”
In the June 29 episode, state Rep. Gene Wu questions why Texas would treat marijuana different than any other controlled substance. U.S. Rep. Tony Gon...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Aaron Reitz, Don Huffines, Annise Parker, and Preparing for Political Turnover
In the July 6 episode, Attorney Aaron Reitz explains why he’s running for Attorney General. Former state Senator Don Huffines tells us why he wants to...
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan: We’re Not Done Changing — Buckle Up!
After six months of tumultuous change inside Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, from eliminating bag fees and open seating to talk of European flights a...
‘Inside Texas Politics’: Kelly Hancock, Mitch Little, Beth Van Duyne and Political Musical Chairs in Texas
In the June 22 episode, Kelly Hancock explains the political calculation behind leaving the Texas Senate for the Comptroller’s office. State Rep. Mitc...
Gender Care, College Sports and Concert Tickets; How Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is shaping America
EARLY RELEASE: You might not know his name and likely have trouble pronouncing it, but you’d better get to know Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Sk...
'Inside Texas Politics': Colin Allred on a U.S. Senate run, how freshman Democrat state Rep. Aicha Davis passed 15 bills and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on THC ban and his next two priorities.
On the June 15 episode, former Congressman Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat, tells ITP that he is close to making a decision on whether to run for U.S....
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Priorities, Pushback and Raw Power.
There’s a lot in play politically as we go into the summer. Will the legislature’s THC ban become law or get vetoed this month? Will Texas lawmakers c...
Rewind: Why Texas is Dead Last in Personal Freedom
Now that the 89th Texas Legislative Session is over in Texas, the Y’all-itics team decided to revisit a report that ranked the Lone Star State DEAD LA...
About That New Charge You May Soon See on Your Electric Bill…
Keeping the lights on in Texas already ain’t cheap. Now, you can expect another surcharge on your electric bill. Four years after a severe winter stor...
The Blueprint for an Ideal Texas City
Texas’ explosive population growth is putting immense pressure on the state’s largest cities and metropolitan areas. If you’re one of the nine out of...
Y’all Ready for Beto (Again)?
It’s not officially a campaign but Beto O’Rourke is touring the state and talking to Texans again. So, is he preparing to launch a new campaign in 202...