Cap Chat Texas

How does someone who grew up in California, went to J-school in Illinois, and covered the Florida Legislature end up in Texas? Find out in this episode, where we talk with Renzo Downey, lead writer for The Blast, the Texas Tribune’s newsletter, about what it’s like to cover the Texas Legislature, his love of ‘90s bands, and why you should never burn a source. For more information about The Blast visit  https://www.texastribune.org/theblast/.  Archived issues of Texas Weekly can be found here:

Co-hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz bring you Cap Chat Texas, a podcast dedicated to building community at the Texas Capitol by highlighting the people who make it all happen. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, Cap Chat Texas explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping daily life under the Pink Dome.People and topics mentioned in the podcast:Mike Villareal, Baylor Law School LBJ School of Public AffairsA very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing

People and topics mentioned in the podcast:Lt. Governor Bill Hobby House Speaker Joe StrausOveta Culp HobbyInterim BabiesBob KellySteven CollinsChris Greisel“Night of Great Unpleasantness”Bob “Big Daddy” JohnsonSharon CarterGordon Johnson  A very special thanks to Fallout Theater for providing their podcast studio. Check them out for great improv, stand up and sketch comedy just blocks from the Texas Capitol.Co-hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz bring you Cap Chat Texas, a podcast dedicated

Co-hosts Stephanie Chiarello and David Mintz are proud to introduce Cap Chat, a new podcast that creates community at the Texas Capitol by spotlighting the people who make it all happen. From staffers to lobbyists to journalists, Cap Chat dives into the stories, experiences, and perspectives of those shaping the Capitol’s daily life.Join us for candid conversations and fresh insights.

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