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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 friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics.

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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 friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics.

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English

Contact:

713-748-8888


Episodes

Addressing low voter turnout in Texas

3/15/2024
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, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The Latino electorate What characterizes a voter? Overhaul of voting laws How to increase turnout In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary

3/8/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Haley drops out Trump stays on states' ballots Sinema won't seek reelection Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leader Texas-themed State of the Union? TEXAS TOPICS Texas primary results Jackson-Lee survives primary Ogg ousted as D.A. Thierry headed for runoff Allred takes on Cruz Abbott and Paxton get revenge In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Texas primary election preview

3/1/2024
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 support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again Trump wins South Carolina, Michigan Biden wins Michigan TEXAS TOPICS Trump and Biden visit border Rick Perry backs Dade Phelan DEEP Primary analysis In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Texas incumbents face off against challengers

2/23/2024
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 incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump hush-money trial set for March Noem, DeSantis on Trump VP shortlist Trump crashes Sneaker Con TEXAS TOPICS Jackson-Lee vs. Edwards Thierry takes heat from Dems Ogg vs. Teare Hull fights to hold seat Paxton legal saga continues In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

How old is too old to be president?

2/16/2024
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 John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad Outrage over Trump NATO comments Trump wants mass deportations Shakeup in the RNC? Old age and the presidency TEXAS TOPICS Texas GOP censures Dade Phelan Paxton vs. Cornyn In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary

2/9/2024
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 from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS An ungovernable Congress? Trump takes Nevada Haley appearance on 'SNL' Where's Joe Biden? Court: Trump not immune TEXAS TOPICS Primary elections in Texas Ted Cruz wants security escorts In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Texas governor in feud with Biden administration

2/2/2024
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 impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Border deal busted? House GOP advances effort to impeach Mayorkas TEXAS TOPICS Abbott vs. the federal government Paxton case do-over? Trump in feud with Phelan Dutton edges Money in runoff In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Addressing political polarization

1/26/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF4Aho0rUnM This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of political polarization--its underlying causes, how partisanship is pushed to its extremes, and some potential steps toward better unification. DISCUSSION POINTS What is polarization? The gerrymandering effect Campaigns are expensive The primary process The shrinking center Violence on the rise Potential solutions In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Iowa caucuses narrow Republican field

1/19/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsocxaBj1Ao This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the political implications of another test for the Texas electric grid, Trump's win in Iowa, and Greg Abbott's record-breaking campaign donation, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress approves major tax deal Biden-Harris campaign raises big money Trump wins Iowa caucuses Ted Cruz endorses Trump TEXAS TOPICS Texas electric grid survives freeze Texas migrant buses paused Cruz tweets Cancun "joke" Abbott receives record-breaking donation In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Speaker Johnson under pressure over budget deal

1/12/2024
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 Texas over a new migrant law, and Rep. Mayra Flores' "Grubgate" scandal, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Congress reaches budget deal Border security looms large Iowa caucuses next week Trump in appeals court TEXAS TOPICS Justice Department sues Texas over migrant law Dan vs. Dade Mayra Flores mired in "Grubgate" In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

How John Whitmire won the race for Houston mayor

12/15/2023
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 abortion, and the results of the recent runoff election in Houston, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Reduced aid for Ukraine, Israel Trump sells mugshot NFTs TEXAS TOPICS 'Texit' on the ballot? Texas supreme court denies emergency abortion DEEP Runoff election results: Houston mayor, controller, city council In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Will Liz Cheney run for president?

12/8/2023
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 gender pronouns, the implications of a Liz Cheney run for president, and the results of the latest special session in the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Vote to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry Liz for president? Santos joins Cameo Ted Cruz aims to regulate pronouns TEXAS TOPICS Who will be elected Houston mayor? Texas GOP reject Nazi ban DEEP Special session adjourned In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Who will win the Houston mayor’s race?

12/1/2023
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 rights, and the outlook for the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Deal brokered for hostages Can Haley gain ground? Vote to remove Santos TEXAS TOPICS VP Harris visits Houston Texas women sue the state A tiny tree for Texas DEEP Houston mayor runoff election In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress

11/17/2023
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 whether the Democratic Party will make a move to unseat Ted Cruz, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Tim Scott suspends campaign for President Joe Manchin not running for reelection SCOTUS under scrutiny Congressional confrontations TEXAS TOPICS Can Dems unseat Ted Cruz? Michael Burgess bows out Lina Hidalgo dismisses allegations DEEP Shutdown avoided In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Houston Mayor’s race in runoff

11/10/2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTlHyybZI7Q This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the role abortion rights played in the recent election, the censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib by Congress, and the Houston mayoral runoff election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Abortion rights fuel Democrat election wins Trump defiant in fraud lawsuit Rashida Tlaib censured by Congress TEXAS TOPICS Uvalde mother loses mayor's race Abbott calls legislature back DEEP Houston Mayor's race in runoff In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Special session unlikely to end in Abbott’s favor

11/3/2023
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 Johnson, and Governor Abbott's expansion of the current special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Auto workers' strike ends Nikki Haley surges in polls Pence drops out DeSantis wears lifts? Challenges mount for Mike Johnson Kay Granger won't seek reelection TEXAS TOPICS Abbott expands special session In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

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

10/27/2023
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, and the Texas constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Astros cursed by Cruz? Middle East turmoil Speaker-Quest TEXAS TOPICS Texas race for U.S. Senate Sheila Jackson-Lee leaked-audio scandal DEEP Texas amendments on the ballot In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

Preview: 2023 Houston Mayor Election

10/23/2023
This week, on an audio-only version of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the 2023 Houston mayoral election, following a debate presented by the University of Houston Hobby School for Public Affairs, Houston Public Media, and Univision. Early voting starts Monday, October 23. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAAZKqH-Hm0

Duration:00:26:46

Special session underway in Texas legislature

10/13/2023
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 political implications of a new war in the Middle East, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump raises big money Speaker update TEXAS TOPICS Special Session Update Far-right GOP activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist DEEP Israel at war with Hamas In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:46

U.S. House in limbo after McCarthy ousted

10/6/2023
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 coming special session of the Texas legislature, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Shutdown averted McCarthy ousted Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90 Biden inquiry continues TEXAS TOPICS Special session called Paxton whistleblower case continues In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on News 88.7. As always, you can subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts). Join the conversation: Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org.

Duration:00:26:44