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Party Politics

Houston Public Media

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 friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week"s biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask

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26:46

The 89th Texas Legislature: GOP Goals, Democratic...

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2025/05/30

This week in politics on Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the dynamics shaping the 89th Texas Legislature, if the state’s top Republican leaders—Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dustin Burrow— are working together, or working around each other, the overlap—and tensions—between Texas’ executive and legislative branches, the core values driving the Texas GOP this session, controversial bans being pushed by Republicans—and the

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Biden Fights Cancer, Trump Gets a Jet, SCOTUS Tackles...

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2025/05/23

This week in politics on Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has reignited questions about his legacy and the 2024 race, the Supreme Court tackling major immigration cases that could reshape national policy. They also discuss Donald Trump re-entering the spotlight—fresh off receiving a $400 million private jet—and his push to Congress to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill". Down in Texas, the House passed both a bail reform

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Is America’s Balance of Power Broken? How the...

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2025/05/16

On this week's episode of Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down the balance of power in American government — then and now. Are checks and balances still doing their job? Is the judiciary truly independent, or too partisan? And just how far can presidential power go? A conversation about the shifting dynamics at the heart of our political system.TOPICS:Separation of powers then and nowThe modern political systemAre checks and balances working?Checking the powers

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100 Days of Trump: Did He Deliver? The Good, The Bad,...

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2025/05/09

On this week’s episode of Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss why the first 100 days of a presidency are important, the grade President Trump should receive for the first 100 days, why Trump has chosen to use so many executive orders to govern, if Trump can continue to govern using social media as one of his biggest tools, how effective has the implementation of DOGE been for the Trump administration, and the relationship between Trump and the Judiciary

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Make America...Hats Again? Trump 2028 Merch &...

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2025/05/02

On this week's episode of Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss a decline in economic growth under President Trump, trade in the United States amid Canadian election results, democrat Senator Dick Durbin retiring, Trump 2028 hats appearing online, Trump backing Texas GOP members who back the school vouchers, bipartisan support for an update to the current Texas abortion ban, the Freedom Caucus' impact on the legislature, Beto O’Rourke hinting at a potential senate

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Pete Hegseth's Signal Chat Leak 2: Back to Spill the...

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2025/04/24

On this week’s episode of Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the fluctuating market amid tariffs, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has texts leaked from the Signal App for a second time, if the Freedom Caucus has been successful, the impact of Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill, Texas Senate passing the film incentive bill with a stipulation that would require films to be of Texas morals and values in order to receive funding, Texas Lotter

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Fumbles and Fights: JD Vance's NCAA Misstep and the...

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2025/04/18

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the White House Deportation Fight, President Joe Biden is back with a speech about social security, Vice President JD Vance breaks Ohio State's NCAA Football Championship trophy, the stakes for Governor Greg Abbott's voucher bill, who President Trump will endorse in the John Cornyn and Ken Paxton U.S. Senate race and other state and local politics.NATIONAL TOPICS:White House deportation fight.Biden is back.Vice President JD Vance

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Tariffs and Turmoil: How Trump's Trade Wars Are...

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2025/04/11

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the significant spiral of the economy following the announcement of President Trump's newest tariffs, if Congress will pass the budget or go into a shutdown, Attorney General Ken Paxton announces his campaign against Senator John Cornyn, Don Huffines and Christi Craddick announce their campaign for Texas Comptroller, Governor setting Congressional District 18 election for November 4th, democrats calling for Fort Bend County Judge

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Trump Tariffs: Distraction or Strategy? His Pursuit...

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2025/04/04

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss new tariffs implemented by President Trump of at least 10 percent or higher to for certain countries, the impact of special elections in Wisconsin and Florida, Trump's pursuit of a third term, the possibility of Christian Menefee suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott due to the delay in a special election to fill the late congressman Sylvester Turner's congressional district 18 position, Kendall Scudder being named the new Democratic

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26:46

Oops! Did We Just 'Signal' Our War Plans? Pete...

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2025/03/28

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the implications of a war plan leak occurring from the Editor and Chief of the Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg being added to a 'Signal' group chat which included Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. Our hosts also discuss if the the Department of Education dismantled, Senator Ted Cruz funding school voucher advertisements, controversy between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott's Controversial New Bill Takes...

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2025/03/21

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's Continuing Resolution vote upsetting democrats, President Trump resurfacing an 18th c. immigration policy, the potential for a Constitutional crisis, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt prepare to run against Senator John Cornyn in 2026, the growing opposition to gaming in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott's new act aimed at 'furry culture', the future of Congressional

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Political Scandals: Are They Just Noise or Do They...

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2025/03/14

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss political scandals, if scandals still shape the opinion of voters, their impact on the careers of politicians, and how they can be used to mobilize political bases.TOPICS:Does scandals still matter?Do politicians still have shame?Do voters think about scandals?How scandals mobilize the political base.Implications of scandals.Should we bring back shame for political scandals?The cultural shift of scandals.How local government

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26:46

Remembering Sylvester Turner: Celebrating the Legacy...

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2025/03/07

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, President Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress, ramifications of Trump Tariffs, and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick desire to change the name of the New York Strip steak to the Texas strip Steak and other national and state politics.NATIONAL TOPICS:President Trump makes his first address to a joint session of congress.Democrats show their discontent

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Texas on the Brink: Will school vouchers transform...

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2025/02/28

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the Texas Lottery scandal, the possibility of the school voucher bill passing, destination gaming coming to Texas, President Trump's upcoming address to the joint session of Congress, and other national and state political news.NATIONAL TOPICSThe House of representatives passes the budget resolution.President Donald Trump to address at joint session of Congress.Federal Election Commission dismisses case against Senator Ted

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Pathways to Peace: The U.S. Moves Towards...

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2025/02/22

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Trump seeking to restore relations with Russia, Vice President JD Vance's comments at a recent AI Summit, the state of United States and Europe relations, budget wars at the capitol, 17 Department of Justice who resigned over an order to drop New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, the potential 2026 race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina gearing up to

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26:46

Elon & X Visit Trump for Oval Office Conference....

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2025/02/13

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Elon Musk and his son X holding a press conference in the Oval Office alongside President Trump, Trump's implementation of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Trump's refusal to acknowledge Vance as the next presidential candidate, Government Gregg Abbott seeking to recoup $11 billion spend on border security through Project

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Trump’s Trade Wars & Big Texas Budgets: School...

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2025/02/07

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Trump's newest trade wars, how democrats are effecting change, big budgets in the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, an update on school vouchers and Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State Address.NATIONAL TOPICSThe trade wars continue.How are democrats effecting change?TEXAS TOPICSMajor Texas House of Representatives and Senate Budgets.School voucher update.Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State Address.In addition

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Trump's Turbulent Tenure: Executive Orders, Trade...

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2025/01/31

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the short-lived trade war with Colombia, Trump's firing of Inspector Generals, the federal funding pause, this week's controversial nominee hearings, if voters are satisfied with Trump's presidency so far, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller rehiring of former aide Todd Smith who pleaded guilty to bribery, the new rules for the Texas House of Representatives and Governor Greg Abbott's upcoming State of the State

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Trump's Comeback: What Does His Return Mean for...

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2025/01/23

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Donald Trump's return to the White House, a look at Trump's first 100 days, Texas delegation's influence on Trump's presidency, implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and what is president Joe Biden's legacy.NATIONAL TOPICS:Donald Trump's return to office.Trump's first 100 days.Implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).President Joe Biden's Legacy.TEXAS TOPIC:The Texas delegation's

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Trump's Transition Drama: Behind the Scenes of the...

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2025/01/17

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how Trump's legal battles play into his transition to president, an update on the Senate confirmation hearings, what Texas will do with its new budget surplus, and the battle for the Texas Speaker race coming to a close with Rep. Dustin Burrows as the victor.NATIONAL TOPICS:Donald Trump's legal woes.Senate hearings underway.TEXAS TOPICS:New Texas budget surplus.Burrows announced Texas Speaker of the House.In addition to the YouTube

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