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Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo

March 22nd, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, …

Addressing low voter turnout in Texas

March 15th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, …

Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary

March 8th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, …

Texas primary election preview

March 1st, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's …

Texas incumbents face off against challengers

February 23rd, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas …

How old is too old to be president?

February 16th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between …

House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary

February 9th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune …

Texas governor in feud with Biden administration

February 2nd, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042mFAhaPL8

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to …

Addressing political polarization

January 26th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4Aho0rUnM

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political …

Iowa caucuses narrow Republican field

January 19th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsocxaBj1Ao

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of …

Speaker Johnson under pressure over budget deal

January 12th, 2024

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBVoQyjVCU

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Speaker Johnson's status with Republicans over his budget deal with Democrats, the DOJ's lawsuit against …

How John Whitmire won the race for Houston mayor

December 15th, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQ0rmM-fMk

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's struggle to secure aid for Ukraine, the Texas supreme court's denial of an emergency …

Will Liz Cheney run for president?

December 8th, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9PhbDWi_T8

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ted Cruz's bill to legally regulate …

Who will win the Houston mayor’s race?

December 1st, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpvANSpzsms

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hostage deal brokered between Israel and Hamas, the lawsuit brought by Texas women over abortion …

Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress

November 17th, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHBwmqq-9IY

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress avoided a government shutdown, the suspension of Tim Scott's campaign for President, and …

Houston Mayor’s race in runoff

November 10th, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTlHyybZI7Q

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in …

Special session unlikely to end in Abbott’s favor

November 3rd, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYXGkF7qAs

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mike Pence's exit from the 2024 presidential race, the mounting challenges facing U.S. House Speaker Mike …

The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect

October 27th, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJcrjs3-LUs

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, the challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect, …

Preview: 2023 Houston Mayor Election

October 23rd, 2023

26:46

This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral …

Special session underway in Texas legislature

October 13th, 2023

26:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YkPJu8s7hg

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's quest for a new speaker, the current special session in the Texas legislature, and the …

U.S. House in limbo after McCarthy ousted

October 6th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0fD00-R30

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Congress averted a government shutdown, the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, and the …

Menendez in hot water while shutdown looms

September 29th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04IHuO7D5o

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the most recent GOP presidential debate, the pressure on Senator Bob Menendez to resign amid scandalous …

Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis

September 21st, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvB7dVF65uc

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Mitt Romney's retirement and legacy, …

Kevin McCarthy under pressure from House Freedom Caucus

September 15th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QFS8SBgXvI

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss House speaker Kevin McCarthy's …

Ken Paxton on Trial

September 7th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMlIFVMpts

Party Politics is back! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the …

President Biden officially running for reelection in 2024

April 28th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH-Reucl-A

This week, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fight over raising the debt ceiling, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson's sudden firings, and what to watch …

George Santos doubles down in reelection run

April 21st, 2023

22:35

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5ESWSEJOY

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign from the Senate, George Santos' defiant (delusional) reelection …

Greg Abbott vows to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder

April 14th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDI1WQtRY84

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the controversy over Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of luxury vacations with a Texas billionaire, the …

Can Donald Trump capitalize on his own arrest?

April 7th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W54hSS4f60

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of the …

Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy

March 31st, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxM57gutciw

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the crisis in Israel, Sheila Jackson Lee's candidacy for Houston Mayor, and the ongoing fight over the …

Hostile Takeover?

March 24th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xM5KAfV87I

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the possibility of Donald Trump's arrest, as well as the former president's choice of Waco as the site of …

The Crazy 88th

March 16th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXjcs8a5hZg

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the status of the 88th session of …

Republican Civil War

March 10th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfm9K2ZwnJA

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing infighting among Republicans, Larry Hogan's announcement he's not running for president, and …

Trainwreck

March 3rd, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAw8_wtbc_I

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest outrageous comments, Congressman Lance Gooden's accusation that Rep. Judy …

Born to Run

February 23rd, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uwo7O0P19E

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine, Ted Cruz's run for Senate reelection (not President), and the …

Sorry Not Sorry

February 16th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL3901lmVIk

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's run for President, Ken Paxton's whistleblower-suit settlement, and Dan Patrick's priorities …

State of the Union

February 10th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JleBSDptVTg

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, the uproar over the Chinese spy-balloon, and Ted Cruz's …

‘Swift’ Justice

February 3rd, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2MKSQhkb1c

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee's …

GOP Family Feud

January 27th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcedMODqSw4

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Ron Klain's departure as the Biden administration's Chief of Staff, the clamor over the Republican …

State of the State

January 20th, 2023

26:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W4UanXomoA

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss potential 2024 election races, the Biden-classified-docs scandal, and the shape of the Texas legislature, …

A Soap Opera

January 13th, 2023

26:44

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Biden administration, and the Republican challenges to …

McCarthy-Schism

January 6th, 2023

26:42

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoCvgd_nM90&t=963s

Thanks for watching the first episode of the new digital-video version of Party Politics! If …

Year-End Review: 2022

December 16th, 2022

26:44

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back at some of the biggest and most consequential political …

Lawsuit At Large

December 9th, 2022

30:20

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss LULAC's lawsuit against Houston at-large district voting, …

The Pillowman Cometh

December 2nd, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's strange campaign for RNC Chair, …

Don’t You Want Me?

November 18th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Trump's reelection viability among Republicans, Gov. Greg …

Post-Election Analysis

November 11th, 2022

33:01

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss key outcomes of the 2022 midterm election, why the GOP …

Fifth Anniversary Pre-Election Discussion – Live From Post Houston

November 6th, 2022

29:23

This week, we celebrate five years of Party Politics with a special live broadcast from Post Houston. Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo …

Understanding the Latino Vote

October 21st, 2022

32:42

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the factors and issues that divide and unite Latino voters, …

Following the Money Trail

October 13th, 2022

34:44

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the dollar amounts Texas candidates are raising and …

When Harry Met Beto

October 6th, 2022

31:11

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the upcoming Supreme Court term, the scandal-ridden …

Party Politics: Debate Night in Texas

September 29th, 2022

38:35

We're back for our fifth anniversary season! This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the latest …

Party Politics: ‘This is on you’

May 27th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Tx., the politics …

Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell Part 2 – The Fallout

May 13th, 2022

30:09

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the legal and political fallout after the leaked SCOTUS …

Party Politics: Abortion-Rights Bombshell

May 6th, 2022

28:57

 

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss J.D. Vance's victory in the Ohio Republican primary, …

Party Politics: Beto’s Bet

April 29th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Kevin McCarthy's ability to avoid consequences in the wake …

Party Politics: Schemin’ Steven

April 22nd, 2022

30:35

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow's viral speech, Florida Gov. …

Party Politics: Staff Inspection

April 15th, 2022

33:43

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's border bottlenecking, President Biden's …

Party Politics: Border Wars

April 8th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to bus illegal immigrants to the …

Party Politics: All About Redistricting

April 1st, 2022

33:10

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the process of redistricting and how it affects political …

Party Politics: Circus SCOTUS

March 25th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. Senate hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, …

Party Politics: Crude Awakening

March 11th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the U.S. ban on Russian crude …

Party Politics: Texas Sets the Stage for November

March 4th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union …

Party Politics: Life During Wartime

February 25th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential political fallout from Russia's invasion of …

Party Politics: Tag, You’re Sued!

February 18th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the latest in the chronicles of Texas AG Ken Paxton filing …

Party Politics: Bully Pulpit

February 11th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the RNC's censure of Liz Cheney and Adam Kinsinger, the …

Party Politics: Abbott in the Cold Seat

February 4th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's plan for a new SCOTUS nominee, Kid Rock's …

Party Politics: Justice Breyer Exits Stage Left

January 28th, 2022

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the hot-mic moment between President Biden and Fox News …

Party Politics: The Professors Grade Biden’s First Year

January 21st, 2022

28:57

Party Politics is back for 2022! This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the war of words between Donald Trump and …

Party Politics: 2021, The Year In Review

December 17th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina look back on the most important stories of 2021 with special guests …

Party Politics: Dan Crenshaw Is Not a Fan of Performance Art

December 10th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the tone-deaf and disturbing Christmas photos tweeted by …

Party Politics: Abortion vs. SCOTUS

December 3rd, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the feud between congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Ilhan …

Party Politics: Thanksgiving Edition

November 26th, 2021

28:57

This week on a special Thanksgiving edition of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina invite special guests Erica …

Party Politics: Beto’s Back

November 19th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the U.S. House's vote to censure Rep. Paul Gosar, Texas …

Party Politics: Texas Voter Surge

November 12th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the addition of four million new registered voters in …

Party Politics: Proposition Edition!

November 5th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Joe Manchin's roadblocking of the BBB/BIF, Governor …

Party Politics: Krause’s Crackdown

October 29th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas Representative Matt Krause's probe on books in …

Party Politics: Well Isn’t That Special?

October 22nd, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the third special session in the Texas legislature, Donald …

Party Politics: Abbott Flip-Flops On Party Principles

October 15th, 2021

28:57

This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former president Trump's bizarre message to Republican …

Party Politics: It’s Gerrymandering Time Again

October 8th, 2021

28:57

Party Politics is back for another season! Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the GOP's redistricting draft, the political …

Party Politics: 100 Days

April 30th, 2021

30:48

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the federal warrant to search the apartment and office of …

Party Politics: Forecast for Reform

April 23rd, 2021

30:45

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Walter Mondale, the Derek Chauvin verdict …

Party Politics: The Politics of Scandal

April 16th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the …

Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America

April 9th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the battle over voting rights, the future of Beto …

Party Politics: Rights and Reform

April 2nd, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over voting rights and abortion rights, …

Party Politics: Is Gun Reform Possible?

March 26th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the renewed calls for gun reform after a new spike in mass …

Party Politics: 365 Days Later

March 12th, 2021

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's address to the nation at the one-year …

Party Politics: Texas Unmasked

March 5th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Governor Abbott's lifting of the mask mandate and allowing …

Party Politics: ERCOT Under Fire

February 26th, 2021

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fallout over ERCOT's handling of the Texas power-grid …

Party Politics: Snowpocalypse Now

February 20th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the death of Rush Limbaugh, another whistleblower in the …

Party Politics: Impeachment Part Two

February 12th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial, the …

Party Politics: State of the State

February 5th, 2021

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the debate over a new COVID-19 relief bill, President …

Party Politics: The Texas Lege Returns

January 29th, 2021

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the retirement of Republican senator Rob Portman, the …

Party Politics: A New Agenda

January 22nd, 2021

28:59

We're back! This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Joe Biden's inauguration, the …

Party Politics: President Biden – What to Expect

November 13th, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Trump's unwillingness to concede the 2020 …

Party Politics: And Now We Wait

November 6th, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the results of the 2020 election, both nationally and …

Party Politics: Harris Campaigns in Texas

October 30th, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the final days before the 2020 election, Senator Kamala …

Party Politics: Special Texas Election Edition

October 30th, 2020

29:12

This week on a special edition of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk with reporters from Texas NPR-affiliate …

Party Politics: Following the Money

October 23rd, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the success of fundraising efforts by Democrats, Trump's …

Party Politics: The Barrett Hearings

October 16th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney …

Party Politics: The Fly Heard Round the World

October 9th, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris …

Party Politics: Trump Has COVID-19

October 3rd, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of President Trump contracting …

Party Politics: RBG RIP

September 25th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political fallout over the passing of Supreme Court …

Party Politics: Ballot Wars

September 18th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political feud over mail-in ballots, among other …

Party Politics: Can Texas Flip?

September 11th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina dig deep into Texas politics and how the funds are flowing to …

Party Politics: Ballot’s in the Mail?

September 4th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss which candidate received the biggest campaign bump from …

Party Politics: RNC Paints Dystopian Picture

August 28th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the dark vision for America conjured by the Republican …

Party Politics: Republican In-fighting; Texas Primary Runoff Recap

July 17th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas Republicans' objections to Governor Greg Abbott's …

Party Politics: Phase Two

May 22nd, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas' phase two of reopening the state's economy, among …

Party Politics: COVID In The White House

May 16th, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political fight over opening Texas, among other …

Party Politics: The Battle To Open Texas

May 9th, 2020

29:06

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political fight over opening Texas, among other …

Party Politics: Ready To Reopen?

May 2nd, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the White House's erratic behavior regarding COVID-19, …

Party Politics: To Re-Open, Or Not To Re-Open

April 24th, 2020

28:35

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about Texas' plan, and the federal government's plan, for …

Party Politics: Power Play

April 17th, 2020

29:00

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the constitutional can of worms President Trump opened …

Party Politics: Bernie’s Out; Abbott Vs. Jenkins

April 11th, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about Bernie Sanders' exit and the possible effects of COVID-19 …

Party Politics: The Politics of COVID-19

April 3rd, 2020

28:59

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political implications of COVID-19 and its effect on …

Party Politics: Coronavirus; Biden Dominates

March 13th, 2020

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina continue to address the political implications of the coronavirus, …

Party Politics: Super Tuesday; Coronavirus

March 6th, 2020

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political implications of the coronavirus, and recap …

Party Politics: The 2020 Texas Primary

February 21st, 2020

27:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by Houston Public Media politics & government …

Party Politics: New Hampshire Primary; Trump’s Impeachment Retaliation

February 14th, 2020

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the latest developments in the 2020 Democratic nominee …

NEXT QUESTION (Ep 17): Party Politics Hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina; Actress Renee Zellweger; And Our Oscar Predictions

February 7th, 2020

50:55

You can listen to this week’s episode of NEXT QUESTION with Ernie Manouse in the audio above.

Below, you can find audio, video and photos of the …

Party Politics: Iowa Caucuses; Impeachment; Coronavirus

February 7th, 2020

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the troubles tallying the vote in the Iowa Caucus, …

125: Presidential Accountability

January 31st, 2020

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the final days of questioning in President Trump's …

124: U.S. Senate Takes On Impeachment

January 24th, 2020

28:57

The impeachment trial of President Trump is officially underway in the Senate this week, and although the 2020 Presidential Election may still be months away, the Texas Primaries are just right around the corner!  …

123: Will Texas Turn Blue In 2020?

January 17th, 2020

29:01
 

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a step back on the weekly rundown of the biggest news …

122: Iran Conflict

January 10th, 2020

28:57

Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are BACK in the studio this week to give us the latest on the U.S. - Iran …

121: The Days to Come

December 19th, 2019

28:57

The Senate Impeachment Trial is officially underway and this week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are walking …

120: 2019 - A Year in Review with Jay Aiyer

December 13th, 2019

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by a very special guest for a year in review of the …

119: Impeachment, The Final Saga

December 6th, 2019

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina breakdown the latest breaking news updates from the 2020 Democratic …

118: Dem Debate No.5

November 22nd, 2019

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a look at the biggest moments from Wednesday night's 5th …

117: Impeachment Trial Underway

November 15th, 2019

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the first week of official Impeachment Hearings on …

116: Election Results

November 8th, 2019

33:07

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take an in-depth look at the 2019 Texas  Ballot and breakdown all …

115: Impeachment Procedure

October 31st, 2019

28:57

On this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina give us the latest on the political drama surrounding …

114: Texas Amendments

October 24th, 2019

28:57
   

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina provide a full political rundown on the latest news stories in …

113: The Bonnen Tape

October 18th, 2019

28:57

Local, state, and national politics have been wall-to-wall with breaking news stories and political scandal this week! That's why on this week’s …

112: Impeachment Battle

October 10th, 2019

28:57

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus break down the latest political feuds on Capitol Hill, as well as …

111: 2020 Fundraising Update

October 4th, 2019

28:57

On this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus take a break from the drama surrounding the …

110: Whistleblower Complaint

September 27th, 2019

28:56

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina catch us up with the latest from the 2020 Democratic Presidential …

110: Brett Kavanaugh Back In The Hot Seat

September 20th, 2019

28:56

This week, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina give a rundown on the latest sexual allegations against President …

109: Houston Democratic Debate Recap

September 13th, 2019

28:58

Following the night of the 3rd Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University, Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and …

108: Texas Shootings

September 6th, 2019

28:56

Party Politics is officially BACK from it's summer hiatus this week with your two favorite political science professors and podcast co-hosts, …

107: Democratic debates

August 6th, 2019

28:54

Party Politics is taking a quick break from summer hiatus to cover the most recent political events and breaking news in local and national …

106: Trade Wars

May 17th, 2019

28:56

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the multiple layers of the years-long trade war between President …

105: Constitutional crisis

May 10th, 2019

28:55

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer analyze the potential outcomes of the House Judiciary Committee’s decision …

104: Jon Lovett

April 30th, 2019

28:55

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer are joined by a very special guest and “celebrated raconteur”! Former …

103: Biden announcement

April 26th, 2019

28:55

After months of deliberation, former Vice President Joe Biden finally announced his decision to throw his hat in the ring for the 2020 …

102: Mueller Report

April 18th, 2019

27:57

Following the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, Party Politics …

101: Border crisis

April 12th, 2019

28:56

President Donald Trump is tightening his grip on immigration by proposing big policy changes, including cutting aid to Central America and a more …

100: 100 Episodes

April 4th, 2019

40:36

This week on Party Politics, we celebrate our 100th episode with a live podcast event recorded at the University of Houston’s coffee shop The Nook.

99: Mueller report

March 29th, 2019

28:55

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer discuss the results of the most anticipated investigation since Watergate.

98: Beto O'Rourke

March 21st, 2019

28:55

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the new realities of the presidential race as the Beto O’Rourke …

Episode 97: Lizzie Fletcher

March 14th, 2019

28:55

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer chat with Lizzie Fletcher, the newly-elected Representative for U.S. House …

Episode 96: Public education

March 7th, 2019

28:55

Earlier this week the Texas Senate unanimously passed their first piece of legislation on school finance reform, addressing one of Governor Greg …

Episode 95: Michael Cohen

March 1st, 2019

28:55

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, testified before the House Oversight Committee and described the President as a con man, as well as a racist and disloyal person. His explosive testimony came in …

94: National emergency

February 22nd, 2019

28:55

President Trump won the battle over his proposed border wall, but the war rages on. Despite Congress passing and the President signing a budget …

93: Funding bill

February 14th, 2019

28:55

Against the backdrop of a potential second shutdown, House and Senate leaders came up with a compromise funding bill to keep the government open. The White House said President Trump will sign the bill, but will also …

Episode 92: State of the Union

February 7th, 2019

28:55

An embattled President Donald Trump delivered his postponed State of the Union address this week and Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon …

91: Voter fraud

February 1st, 2019

28:55

The office of the Texas Secretary of State David Whitley recently flagged about 95,000 registered voters for citizenship checks. However, in Harris County, the number of people on that initial list has since dropped

Episode 90: Shutdown continues

January 24th, 2019

28:55

It’s high noon in Washington, D.C. and President Donald Trump and the Democrats in Congress are still facing off over the government partial …

Episode 89: Texas inauguration

January 16th, 2019

28:55

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were sworn in to office this week and it was a far cry from the last legislative session. Gone are the divisive social issues of the past—replaced by more funding …

Episode 88: Shutdown continues

January 11th, 2019

28:55

 

In this image from video, President Donald Trump speaks during a televised address from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.

As the government shutdown nears a record-setting …

Episode 87: Government Shutdown

January 3rd, 2019

28:54

President Trump’s promise to build a "big" and "beautiful" wall along the southern border of the United States has run into political trouble in …

86: Preview of 86th Texas Legislature

December 13th, 2018

17:56

The Texas Legislature’s biennial session is slated to start in January with a massive agenda punctuated by serious policy problems.

The session …

85: 116th Congress preview

December 6th, 2018

17:42

A new Democratic House?  Check.  A narrowly-held Republican Senate?  Check.  A wildcard Republican President?  Check.  In 2019, the 116th session …

Party Politics 84: Beto For President?

November 30th, 2018

28:55

Despite a losing bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, Betomania hasn’t cooled off as many in the Democratic Party are hoping he’ll run for higher …

Party Politics 83: Speaker Dennis Bonnen

November 15th, 2018

28:55

After several contentious legislative sessions and a widening ideological divide within the Republican Party, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus …

Party Politics 82: Midterm-mania

November 9th, 2018

28:58

The midterms are behind us and the political shock waves are being felt nationally and across Texas. “Party Politics” co-hosts Jay Aiyer and

Party Politics 81: Final Predictions!

November 1st, 2018

28:55

We’re entering the home stretch of the 2018 midterm elections and it promises to be a wild finish. Last-minute campaign ads pulse in the …

Party Politics 80: Early Voting Bonanza!

October 26th, 2018

28:57

Early voting is underway and voters are participating all over Texas in big numbers!  Early voting numbers in the midterm election are approaching presidential year levels and are breaking all kinds of records. Party …

Party Politics 79: Midterm Mania!

October 19th, 2018

28:55

With less than three weeks from Election Day, the nation’s most watched Senate race is going down to the wire and the gloves were off in the second debate between Congressman Beto O’Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz. Party …

Party Politics 78: Money, Money, Money!

October 11th, 2018

28:55

With Election Day less than a month away, campaign finance reports are due. Some candidates are raking in big money and others are flat broke. …

Party Politics 77: The Hottest Statewide Race Nobody Is Talking About!

October 5th, 2018

28:56

The race for Texas Attorney General between incumbent Ken Paxton and his Democratic Challenger Justin Nelson is heating up. With Paxton under the cloud of a criminal indictment and a series of controversial court …

Party Politics 76: The Heat Is On: Kavanaugh Hearings And HPD-HFD Pay Parity Debate

September 28th, 2018

28:55

Note: This episode was recorded Thursday morning during Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony and before Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony.

Brett Kavanaugh is under fire during confirmation hearings for …

Party Politics 75: Beto vs. Ted—It’s Debate Time for The U.S. Senate

September 20th, 2018

28:57

With three debates in 2 weeks, the U.S. Senate race is going to be front and center in everyone’s mind. Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay …

Party Politics 74: Is the US Senate up for Grabs?

September 13th, 2018

28:57

With recent polling showing that races thought to be trending Republican as suddenly competitive, control of the U.S. Senate might be shifting. …

Party Politics 73: The Kase for Kavanaugh?

September 7th, 2018

26:44

Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: the …

72: The Debate Over Debates

August 30th, 2018

31:42

Podcast hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer talk about the recent debate over debates in Texas. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has passed on debating …

Party Politics, Ep. 71: White House Horrors! (Repost)

August 24th, 2018

32:55

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

The week's big news …

Party Politics, Ep. 70: Texas School Districts Receive First Official A-F Grades

August 17th, 2018

33:33

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

  • U.S. …

Party Politics, Ep. 69: Political Scandals

August 9th, 2018

23:42

In this special episode of Party Politics, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk political scandal.  They describe the scandals that have …

Party Politics, Ep. 68: Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke Negotiate Debates

August 3rd, 2018

32:13

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

  • Trump …

Party Politics, Ep. 67: Texas Health Building Invaded By Mold – Yuck

July 27th, 2018

30:44

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

  • Texas health …

Party Politics, Ep. 66: ‘Stories From The Storm’ Takes Over The Podcast

July 19th, 2018

20:29

This week, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are taking a “summer vacation” from politics but they wanted to share a new podcast presented by Houston …

Party Politics, Ep. 65: President Trump Picks Brett Kavanaugh For The Supreme Court

July 13th, 2018

30:19

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

  • Jenkins …

Party Politics, Ep. 64: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Offers 10 Metal Detectors To Santa Fe ISD

July 5th, 2018

28:49

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

  • ‘Abolish ICE’? …

Party Politics, Ep. 63: Hispanic Texans On Pace To Become Largest Population Group In State By 2022

July 2nd, 2018

28:17

On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

Texas:

  • Party Politics, Ep. 62: Immigrant Family Separation At The Border

    June 21st, 2018

    25:32

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas:

  • Uresti Resigns
  • Party Politics, Ep. 61: Trump and Kim, and the Texas GOP Convention

    June 14th, 2018

    27:19

     

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas:

    • Jimmy v. …

    Party Politics, Ep. 60: Can President Trump Pardon Himself?

    June 7th, 2018

    25:33

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas:

    • George P …

    Party Politics, Ep. 59: Hurricane Season, Roseanne Scandal And Abbott’s School Safety Plan

    May 31st, 2018

    28:06

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas

    • Green party …

    Party Politics, Ep. 58: Texas Runoff Elections, Santa Fe, And Trump

    May 25th, 2018

    26:17

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas

    • Santa Fe …

    Party Politics, Ep. 57: Sports Gambling And Protests At The Gaza Strip

    May 17th, 2018

    24:54

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas

    • Early …

    Party Politics, Ep. 56: The Iran Deal Is No More After Trump Withdraws

    May 10th, 2018

    25:17

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

     

    Texas

    • Eric …

    Party Politics, Ep. 55: The U.S. 5th Circuit Court Of Appeals Upholds Texas Voter ID Law

    May 3rd, 2018

    22:59

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas

    • Ken Paxton …

    Party Politics, Ep. 54: Gerrymandering, Texas Style, At SCOTUS

    April 26th, 2018

    23:31

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

     

    Texas

    • What is …

    Party Politics, Ep. 53: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vows To Challenge Lupe Valdez

    April 20th, 2018

    23:00

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

    Texas: 

    • Gov. Greg …

    Party Politics, Ep. 52: Paul Ryan Not Seeking Reelection, What Does This Mean For The Midterms?

    April 12th, 2018

    24:58

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week’s political news:

    Texas:

    • Texas Ag. …

    Party Politics, Ep. 51: Trump Declares DACA ‘Dead,’ But Is It Really Dead?

    April 4th, 2018

    22:24

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

    Texas: 

  • Ted Cruz …
  • Party Politics, Ep. 50: What’s Next For The ‘March For Our Lives’ Movement

    March 29th, 2018

    22:39

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

  • Trade war with China
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 49: Cambridge Analytica Scandal; Relationship Status: Trouble

    March 23rd, 2018

    20:19

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

  • The war on opioids
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 49: Texas Education Agency Vows New Plan For Special Education

    March 23rd, 2018

    21:36

    On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas: 

  • What …
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 48: Former Porn Actress, Stormy Daniels, Sues President Trump

    March 7th, 2018

    17:34

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

  • Stormy Daniels is …
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 48: What Does The Texas Primary Mean And Why Should You Care?

    March 7th, 2018

    15:38

    On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus breakdown the Texas primaries, including what does …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 47: Ted Cruz Used ‘The Simpsons’ To Make A Political Point

    March 2nd, 2018

    19:38

    On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas: 

  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 47: Texan Brad Parscale Will Be Trump’s 2020 Re-Election Campaign Manager

    March 2nd, 2018

    17:11

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

  • Brad Parscale is …
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 46: Early Voting Numbers High for Democrats

    February 22nd, 2018

    24:54

    On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas: 

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 46: What to do about guns?

    February 22nd, 2018

    17:56

    On Party Politics this week, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news:

    • New lines in …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 45: Does The Budget Really Matter?

    February 16th, 2018

    19:09

    On Party Politics this week,  co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are going to catch you up on the week's political news

  • Immigration Bill …
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 45: Sandra Bullock Vs Dan Patrick And The Dome Is Saved!

    February 16th, 2018

    21:59

    On the latest Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the week in Texas: 

  • Where is George …
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 44: Who Is Challenging Governor Abbott?

    February 9th, 2018

    19:13

    This week’s Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus talk about a busy week in Texas political news: 

  • Governor Greg …
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 44: How To Pass A Budget

    February 9th, 2018

    17:25

    On Party Politics this week,  co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus don't quite know where to begin there's so much to talk about!  

  • Stock …
  • Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 43: The Senate Race, Cruz Vs. O’ Rourke

    February 1st, 2018

    18:26

    This week'sParty Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausbring you:

  • State Republican Executive Committee censures (who …
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 43: What’s The State Of Your Union?

    January 31st, 2018

    20:01

    On Party Politics this week,  co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus, address lots of happenings including: 

    • President Trump suggested firing …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 42: The Complications Of School Finance In Texas

    January 25th, 2018

    15:41

    On the latest episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the nuts and bolts of:

  • A sexual …
  • Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 42: Ladies And Gentlemen We Had A Shutdown!

    January 25th, 2018

    18:57

    Time to talk Party Politics with co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus.

    On tap this week: 

    • U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is interviewed …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 41: Fundraising Winners And Losers In Texas Primaries

    January 19th, 2018

    18:56

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausbring you the latest from the Lone Star state's political landscape:

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 41: Have We Lost Complete Faith In The Government?

    January 19th, 2018

    17:37

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghauswalk us through a very, very busy week on the political scene, but …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 40: Oprah 2020 And Trump Legislative Roundup

    January 12th, 2018

    18:50

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus catch you up on what's been happening in Washington and around the …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 40: Arlington MLK And Texas Governor Kerfuffle; Valdez Kicks Off Campaign And More!

    January 12th, 2018

    18:05

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghausplunge into the politics of an interesting week

    • Dan Patrick says Trump …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 39: What Will Trump Do In 2018?

    January 5th, 2018

    18:19

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus catch you up on what's been happening in Washington and around the …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 39: Texas Primary Sprint! What To Expect From The GOP And Dems

    January 5th, 2018

    15:41

    On the first episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition in 2018, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus dissect the complicated world of Texas …

    Party Politics, Special Ep. 38: #MeToo, Covfefe And Harvey, 2017 Has Been Quite The Busy Year!

    December 29th, 2017

    27:32

    On this special episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus look at 2017 and try to figure out the biggest stories in a …

    REPEAT: Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 7: Special Guest, Congressman Gene Green

    December 15th, 2017

    12:20

    In November, Congressman Gene Green announced he will retire next year and so we wanted to revisit the conversation Brandon and Jay had with him earlier this year. Listen in to learn how Washington has changed over the …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 36: Saddle-Up! The Democrats Are Joining The Race For Governor

    December 8th, 2017

    20:37

    On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus dissect the complicated world of Texas politics:

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 36: What Does The Flynn Guilty Plea Really Mean?

    December 8th, 2017

    17:30

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus explore the latest goings-on in Washington and around the world: 

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 35: Sexual Allegations And The Texas Legislature

    December 1st, 2017

    17:26

    On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of:

    • Texas abortion law …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 35: The Trouble With Taxes

    December 1st, 2017

    21:31

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus take a look at what happened over Thanksgiving week and the last few …

    Party Politics, Thanksgiving Edition Ep. 34: One Year Of A Donald Trump Presidency

    November 24th, 2017

    20:38

    On this special Thanksgiving episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus take a look at where Texas and the country is one …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 33: “Moore” Problems For The GOP

    November 17th, 2017

    22:47

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus deconstruct what this week’s political news means for you, starting …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 33: Abbott Weighs In On Primaries And Congressman Gene Green Retires

    November 17th, 2017

    16:37

    On this weeks’ episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus walk through the politics of Texas Governor Greg …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 32: The 2017 Elections Have Happened, Now What?

    November 10th, 2017

    18:37

    A new Federal Reserve chair being nominated by President Trump. His name is Jerome H. Powell. Jay and Brandon get into who he is and whether he's up to the task. Former Bush Presidents speak out against President Trump. …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 32: A Shooting, A Death Penalty Case And The 2018 Elections

    November 10th, 2017

    19:10

    Gun control after the shooting in Sutherland Springs last weekend. A death penalty case turns into life in prison for an intellectually disabled …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 31: War On Opioid’s, Indictments And The New York Terrorist Attack, It’s Been A Busy Week!

    November 3rd, 2017

    20:09

    On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus deconstruct what this week's political news means for you. Looking at …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 31: November Elections And Houston Astros Fever

    November 3rd, 2017

    18:20

    On this weeks' episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus get into the politics of the Houston Astros …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 30: Speaker Straus Is Done?

    October 27th, 2017

    18:23

    A huge bombshell was dropped this week when Texas House Speaker Joe Straus decided not to seek re-election. Jay and Brandon unpack the impact of this to the state of Texas.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 30: Flake! Corker! Who’s Next?

    October 27th, 2017

    15:59

    Jay and Brandon get their heads around what the future of the Republican party may look like now that Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz) and Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) are not seeking re-election.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 29: Iran, Deal Or No Deal?

    October 20th, 2017

    18:53

    On this weeks' national episode, Brandon and Jay get into what's really happening with the Iran nuclear deal, if there is indeed anything happening with the Iran nuclear deal.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 29: Who’s Challenging Ted Cruz?

    October 20th, 2017

    20:13

    This week's episode is a must listen. Brandon Rottinghaus gets called out by U.S. Senate candidate Beto O' Rourke and Jay Aiyer breaks some news! Oh and they talk about challengers to Ted Cruz's Senate seat.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 28: Trump Vs. Congress

    October 13th, 2017

    19:12

    Jay and Brandon get into the weeds of what Congress might achieve this year, especially as President Trump has been fighting with some of those in the Republican party.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 28: Paxton In Hot Water, Again?

    October 13th, 2017

    19:54

    Jay and Brandon talk Texas politics, including the potential trouble Attorney General Ken Paxton seems to be getting himself into.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 27: Gun Control, After Vegas

    October 6th, 2017

    18:38

    Jay and Brandon get into the horror of what happened in Las Vegas this week and the complicated politics of gun control.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 27: From Harvey, A Flood Plan Emerges

    October 6th, 2017

    18:13

    Could Harvey bring about a flood plan for the state of Texas? Jay and Brandon discuss the possibilities.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 26: If Straus Is Out, Who Is In For Texas House Speaker?

    September 29th, 2017

    16:39

    The profs break down what the inside baseball of someone new running for the job of Texas House Speaker means to you.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 26: Let’s Talk About Tax Baby!

    September 29th, 2017

    19:57

    The profs discuss whether tax reform may actually make it to the table now healthcare reform is off the menu.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 25: Castro Says No, Where Are The Texas Democrats?

    September 22nd, 2017

    17:23

    The profs talk about Joaquin Castro passing on the Texas governor race! Will any Democrat actually run? What are they thinking?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 25: Trump’s Global Vision

    September 22nd, 2017

    18:06

    The profs talk about a bunch of stuff, including, Manafort's wire tapping under subpoena; the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill; corporate Bachelor—Amazon edition, which city will get the rose; Spicey rocks the Emmys; …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 24: Redistricting Ruling Rodeo

    September 15th, 2017

    17:26

    The profs talk about the Supreme Court's blocking of the rule against Texas redistricting, Ted Cruz tweets, floods, and tax hikes. Oh my!

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 24: DACA Deal Or No Deal

    September 15th, 2017

    18:09

    The profs talk about a possible Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deal.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 23: The J.J. Watt Parkway, Harvey Recovery

    September 8th, 2017

    17:02

    The profs talk about Tropical Storm Harvey recovery, including funding from Congress and next steps by city and county government to prevent major flooding from happening again.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 23: What Next For Dreamers?

    September 8th, 2017

    17:18

    The profs talk about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Will Congress, under President Trump vote for something that didn't pass under President Obama or President Bush?

    Party Politics, Texas And National Edition Ep. 22: All Harvey, All The Time

    September 1st, 2017

    16:43

    Tropical Storm Harvey devastated Houston this week. Brandon and Jay talk about what happened to them and Houston after being under water. The storm sounds you'll hear in this episode are actually from the rain that …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 21: Of Rollercoasters And Monuments

    August 25th, 2017

    16:49

    Phew! This week, amiright? Hurricane Harvey, Confederate monuments at UT, Six Flags flags...we try to cover it all.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 21: New Direction In Afghanistan?

    August 25th, 2017

    17:29

    The profs talk about Afghanistan. Will there be new direction in US involvement there, or more of the same?

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 20: Sine Die? Really?

    August 18th, 2017

    18:24

    The profs settle up last week's wager about how many of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities survived the special session because apparently, lawmakers adjourned sine die...for now.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 20: Charlottesville

    August 18th, 2017

    17:03

    The profs talk about what happened this week in Charlottesville, Virginia at the rally held by white nationalists, the aftermath of violent clashes …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 19: The Wager

    August 11th, 2017

    16:35

    How many of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities will be pass both the House and Senate to be signed into law? The professors make a gentlemanly wager.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 19: Battle For The Middle Class

    August 11th, 2017

    16:36

    Believe it or not, in addition to everything else this week, tax reform is on the table. What would it look like? Is there any real chance for …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 18: Senate v. House Showdown

    August 4th, 2017

    15:37

    "There's a growing number of conservatives in the House that don't understand why Speaker Straus is blocking a conservative agenda," - state Rep. Matt Schaefer

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 18: Chaos Theory

    August 4th, 2017

    16:31

    “Highest Stock Market EVER, best economic numbers in years, unemployment lowest in 17 years, wages raising, border secure, S.C.: No WH chaos!” - Presidential tweet

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 17: Repeal, Replace, Re…Now What?

    July 19th, 2017

    16:12

    The profs explain where we are with the Republican initiative formerly known as "Repeal and Replace," then simply, "Repeal," and now, we're pretty …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 17: 30 Days Of Summer – The Special Session

    July 19th, 2017

    15:54

    Our hosts analyze the special session of the Texas Legislature using more sports metaphors than you can shake a foam finger at.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 16: Pop Stars And Progeny

    July 14th, 2017

    16:08

    The profs dig into what's going on with Donald Trump, Jr., his emails and meetings, and what it all means for the White House.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 15: Pretty Vacant

    July 7th, 2017

    14:56

    The profs dig deep into the open seats in Texas courts: why are they still open, and what's the impact?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 15: Voter Fraud Commission Push-Back

    July 7th, 2017

    17:33

    The profs explore the overwhelming non-partisan push-back against the requests of President Trump's voter fraud commission. Is it a tempest in a teapot or are the concerns legit?

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 14: “Sanctuary City” Showdown

    June 30th, 2017

    17:43

    Cities and counties across Texas are filing suit against the state over SB 4. What's going to happen next week during the first hearing?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 14: Reconciling “Better Care”

    June 30th, 2017

    16:56

    The Better Care Reconciliation Act has just 17% support from the American public. Is it irreconcilable?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 13: The DACA/DAPA Divide

    June 20th, 2017

    16:25

    The profs explore what's going on with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans).

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 13: Abbott Says No

    June 20th, 2017

    16:35

    The profs dig deep into all of the flavors and varieties of Governor Abbott's vetoes.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 12: The Episode About Everything Else

    June 16th, 2017

    16:40

    We take a look at what has been going on in the U.S. government while we were distracted by all the covfefe.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 12: Republican Rift Revue

    June 16th, 2017

    14:54

    The Texas Republican party has seen more unified days. Learn about the major divisions in the party and what this could mean for the future of Texas …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 11: Comey.

    June 9th, 2017

    17:00

    You'll be shocked to know that this episode focuses on former FBI director James Comey's hearing before the Senate intelligence committee.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 11: A Very Special Session

    June 9th, 2017

    16:28

    What makes this Special Session of the Texas Legislature so "special" anyway?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 10: Paris Climate Disagreement

    June 2nd, 2017

    16:04

    The world has been all atwitter with talk of Trump's decision regarding the Paris Accord this week. But what is the Accord, and what are the broad …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 10: Tacos And Cannons

    June 2nd, 2017

    15:53

    What did and didn't get play in the 85th Texas legislative session, and what it all means.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 9: Legislature Countdown

    May 26th, 2017

    15:16

    Only a week left in the legislative session! What's left to be done?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 9: The Sound And Fury Of The Trump Budget

    May 26th, 2017

    14:59

    If a budget indicates what a president cares about, what does Trump's budget tell us about what's important to him?

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 8: I’m Just A Bill

    May 19th, 2017

    15:23

    Which bills are still alive and kicking in the Texas lege? Which are on life support? Which have x's for eyes? Find out here.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 7: You’re Fired!

    May 12th, 2017

    16:43

    President Trump invoked the "You're fired!" in now former FBI Director James Comey's direction. You won't believe what happens next! Or you probably will. But hosts Jay and Brandon talk it out anyway.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 7: Special Guest, Congressman Gene Green

    May 11th, 2017

    12:13

    Brandon and Jay interview Congressman Gene Green (D-Texas District 29th). Listen in to learn how Washington has changed over the years and whether he …

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 6: “Sanctuary!”

    May 5th, 2017

    14:38

    The 'Sanctuary Cities' bill passed the House. Is this the spark that will unleash the Hispanic voter bomb?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 6: Foreign Policy Hokey Pokey

    May 5th, 2017

    16:22

    What's behind Trump's bromance with Philippine strongman, Duterte, and with his thoughts on meeting with Kim Jong Un? Is this flexibility an asset or a hindrance?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 5: 100 Days Of Trump

    April 28th, 2017

    16:02

    100 Days of Trump: It's not a political story. It's a story about politics.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 5: Losing Control

    April 28th, 2017

    15:23

    Are Texas cities standing in the way of state control?

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 4: Abbott Reopens Door To Bathroom (Bill)

    April 21st, 2017

    14:54

    What did Abbott have to say about the so-called "bathroom bill," and what does the business community have to say about House hearings on the bill?

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 4: Taxes And Asteroids

    April 21st, 2017

    16:05

    "... in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And asteroids. - Benjamin Franklin (mostly)

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 3: What The US Bombing In Syria Means

    April 14th, 2017

    14:38

    The profs talk about the US bombing in Syria and what it means, and a whole lot more.

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 3: Texas Voter Redistricting

    April 14th, 2017

    12:50

    Texas voter redistricting was tossed out. What's it mean for Texans and for 2018?

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep 2: Mid-Session Legislature Woes

    April 6th, 2017

    14:05

    Budget debates, zombie bills, bathroom ordinances, and musings about the relevance of Texas democrats. You know - just the Texas Legislature at mid-session.

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 2: The Nuclear Option

    April 6th, 2017

    13:30

    What exactly is the "nuclear option"? What's a filibuster? And how does Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch figure into all of this?

    Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 1: Beto O’ Rourke Throwing Hat In The Ring

    March 31st, 2017

    11:46

    On this inaugural episode of 'Party Politics' co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus bring you three hot topics in Texas political news this …

    Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 1: Trump V. Congress

    March 31st, 2017

    10:23

    Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus bring you three hot topics in political news this week:

    (1) Repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act …

    New Podcast Gives You Politics To Bring To Your Party

    March 29th, 2017

    1:01

    Political science professors Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus are here to make you sound like a current events genius. Get your political learn on …

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