‘Inside Texas Politics’: Clay Jenkins, Eddie Treviño, Jr., Nancy Tanner, and the Need for New Jails in 2026

In the January 4, 2026, episode, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tells us land will be purchased for a new jail, but he explains why it will move to...

REWIND: Republican Rancher: Renewables can Save Rural Texas

The Y’all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But we wanted to share some of the top performing episodes of 2025 with you while...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: John Muns, Javier Villalobos, Gina Ortiz Jones, and What These Mayors Look Forward to in 2026

In the December 28 episode, Plano Mayor John Muns discusses the city’s effort to entice the Dallas Stars to move north, and how long it will take to f...

Cheers & Jeers in 2025

As you’re making your naughty and nice list, so is the Y’all-itics team. In this special holiday episode, the team raises a toast, or offers jeers, fo...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Keith Self, Jared Patterson, Joan Huffman, and the Healthcare Stalemate

Building a $600 Million Texas Wildfire Fighting Machine

There is always some “nook or cranny” burning in Texas, the third most dangerous state for wildfires. As the risk continues to grow exponentially, the...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jasmine Crockett, Paul Bettencourt, John Cornyn, and the Decision that Triggered a Political Tsunami

In the December 14 episode, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses the internal polling that helped her decide to enter the race for U.S. Senate, re...

No Homework, No Grades, No Robot Teachers at Texas AI Schools

Alpha Schools say they’re revolutionizing education by harnessing the power of AI technology. No homework. No grades. And only two hours a day is spen...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Kelly Hancock, Royce West, Pat Fallon, and the HUBbub

In the December 7 episode, acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock discusses key dates for the voucher program, and why he removed women and minorities...

From Truman to Trump: The Texan Who Has Shaken Hands With History

Congressman Roger Williams has done something almost no one alive today can claim: he’s personally met—and shaken the hand of—every U.S. president fro...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: The 2025 Turkey Awards

In the November 30 episode, it’s time to hand out our Turkey Awards! The roundtable has extra helpings of legs and gizzards for the Texas lawmakers, l...

All Over the Map: The Congressional Confusion in Texas

Less than four months before the primary, “sheer chaos” has been unleashed in Texas. A federal court struck down the new congressional maps passed by...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Nicole Collier, Joe Jaworski, Sid Miller, and the Congressional Chaos in Texas

In the November 23 episode, State Rep. Nicole Collier, who slept inside the House chamber during the redistricting battle, tells us why she’s not read...

Will Voters Save DART? The CEO Isn’t Optimistic

Mass transit in North Texas faces a mutiny. Four of the 13 cities that make up Dallas Area Rapid Transit want to walk away. In this episode, DART's CE...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, Jake Ellzey, Mike Collier, and the End of the Longest Shutdown in History

In the November 16 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson explains why she disagrees with the Democratic Senators who helped end the longest shutdown in...

Why a Tejano Music Superstar Wants to be a Texas Politician

He’s won a Latin Grammy for album of the year, eight Tejano Music awards and in a couple of days, he might just win another Latin Grammy for best Teja...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: John Muns, Mario Castillo, Matt Mackowiak, and the Taxpayer Revolt

In the November 9 episode, Plano Mayor John Muns discusses that city’s decision to allow its voters to decide whether to leave Dallas Area Rapid Trans...

The Shutdown Reveals a Safety Net “Woven Together with Barbed Wire”

Even though a federal judge ordered the government to tap into emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing, 42 million Americans, including 3.5 mill...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Beth Van Duyne, Ramon Romero Jr., Nate Sheets, and the Threat to Benefits

In the November 2 episode, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne discusses the results of a recent survey she sent out gauging the impact of the shutdown on Te...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: John Cornyn, Roger Williams, and the Shutdown That Could Last Through Thanksgiving

In the October 26 episode, Senator John Cornyn tells us why he’s “optimistic” about a Trump endorsement and his path to victory in the U.S. Senate rac...

Wait, How Much for that BBQ Sandwich?

If you’ve recently bought a plate of barbecue, or a T-bone at the meat market, you already know beef prices are ridiculously high, even breaking recor...

Texas’ $3 Billion Bet on Beating Alzheimer’s

Texas faces a memory crisis — and a moment of opportunity. Prop 14 on the November ballot could redefine the state’s future in healthcare and research...

‘Inside Texas Politics’: Wesley Hunt, Abraham George, Kendall Scudder and clearing up controversies

In the October 19 episode, what Congresswoman Wesley Hunt said about his place in a new poll, where he sees a path to victory and why he’s attacking J...

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...