Synopsis
Hosted by the Tribune's editor-in-chief Emily Ramshaw and featuring a rotating cast of Tribune reporters, editors and special guests, the TribCast is an informal and, with luck, amusing discussion of Texas politics and policy. New episodes post each week.
Episodes
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TribCast: Indictment Fallout, Policy Proposals and Debt
27/08/2014 Duration: 29minReeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the latest developments regarding the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the latest policy proposals from the 2014 gubernatorial candidates, and the Trib's latest explorer on local debt.
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TribCast: Perry's Indictment, Booking and Ice Cream
20/08/2014 Duration: 30minReeve, Ross, Terri and Jay discuss the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the media's reaction to it, what happens next and what it means for the governor's presidential ambitions.
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TribCast: A Vote for Censure and Alcohol at Gun Shows
13/08/2014 Duration: 30minReeve, Evan, Emily and Jim talk about the vote to censure University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, a controversial proposal to allow alcohol at gun shows, and the latest news from the Texas Railroad Commission.
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TribCast: A New State Senator, a Trial and Andrea Yates
06/08/2014 Duration: 29minReeve, Emily, Terri and Evan talk about the newest member of the Texas Senate, the source of the money for the governor's border initiative, the trial over new abortion regulations and a push for mandatory postpartum depression screening.
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TribCast: Battlefields, McRaven, Polling and Water
30/07/2014 Duration: 32minReeve, Neena, Ross, and Aman talk about the selection of Admiral William H. McRaven as the next chancellor of the University of Texas System, the possibility of more robust polling in the state, and desperate attempts to prevent water from evaporating.
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TribCast: National Guard, Senate Chairs and Charters
24/07/2014 Duration: 34minReeve, Ross, Evan and Morgan talk about Gov. Rick Perry's plan to send up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the border, the recent shuffling of chairs in the Texas Senate and a controversial plan for an out-of-state charter school.
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TribCast: Fundraising Totals and The Border Crisis
17/07/2014 Duration: 32minEvan, Reeve, Jay and Julian discuss the immigration crisis on the Texas border and review the latest fundraising totals for Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis, and other statewide candidates.
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Tribcast: UT-Austin's President, Obama and Chemicals
09/07/2014 Duration: 29minReeve, Emily, Ross and Jay talk about the future of University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers, a visit between President Barack Obama and Gov. Rick Perry, and Greg Abbott's handling of questions about dangerous chemicals.
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TribCast: Gringos, Injured Workers and Sports Agents
02/07/2014 Duration: 29minReeve, Jay, Terri and Ross talk about a controversial comment made at the Texas Democratic Party convention, the workers' compensation system in Texas, and why sports agents want more access to the state's college athletes.
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TribCast: Filibuster Anniversary and UT Admissions
25/06/2014 Duration: 30minReeve, Ross, Emily and Evan gab about the one-year anniversary of the Legislature's famous filibuster, the upcoming Texas Democratic Party convention, and the latest on the investigation into alleged favoritism in UT-Austin admissions.
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TribCast: UT/TT Poll and Rick Perry's California Trip
18/06/2014 Duration: 31minEmily, Ross, Evan and Reeve talk about the results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll as well as the news coming out of California following Gov. Rick Perry's recent visit.
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TribCast: Davis Campaign Changes, GOP Platform and Uber
11/06/2014 Duration: 30minReeve, Ross, Alexa and Aman talk about leadership changes in Wendy Davis' campaign, recent changes to the Republican Party of Texas' platform, and changes currently being considered that might allow services like Uber in more Texas cities.
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Tribcast: GOP State Convention and Closing Facilities
05/06/2014 Duration: 31minReeve, Corrie, Emily, and Ben discuss the upcoming state convention of the Republican Party of Texas, the proposed closing of state-supported living centers and the legacy of Grace Garcia, the late executive director of Annie’s List.
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TribCast: 2014 Primary Runoff Election Results Review
28/05/2014 Duration: 31minReeve, Ross, Emily and Evan review the results of Tuesday's primary runoff elections and what they mean for the general election and the 2015 session of the Texas Legislature.
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TribCast: Medical Records, HUD and Texas Tech's Chancellor
21/05/2014 Duration: 32minEvan, Ross, Emily and Reeve talk about potentially major career moves for San Antonio's Mayor and a state senator, as well as the release of a lieutenant governor candidate's medical records and the ensuing backlash.
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TribCast: Sriracha, Grounds for Impeachment and TribTalk
14/05/2014 Duration: 30minReeve, Emily, Neena and Ross discuss the adventures of the state's "Sriracha Delegation," the latest in the consideration of the impeachment of a university regent, and the launch of a new website from the folks behind The Texas Tribune.
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TribCast: Bernie Tiede, Strip Clubs and Primary Runoffs
07/05/2014 Duration: 31minEvan, Brandi, Reeve and Terri talk about the release of convicted murderer Bernie Tiede, the comptroller's attempt to collect fees from strip clubs, and the latest in the 2014 primary runoffs.
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TribCast: Executions, Land Management and Allegations
30/04/2014 Duration: 31minRoss, Reeve, Jim and Terri talk about what a botched execution in Oklahoma means for Texas, the state's history with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and allegations regarding the business practices of attorney general candidate Ken Paxton.
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TribCast: The Slate Political Gabfest Special Edition
25/04/2014 Duration: 01h07minReeve, Emily and Ross join David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson of the Slate Political Gabfest to talk about Common Core, the gubernatorial race, and the presidential hopes of notable Texans.
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TribCast: Immigration, a Grand Jury and Libertarians
16/04/2014 Duration: 31minReeve, Ross, Evan and Alexa discuss a televised debate on immigration policy, recent scrutiny of Gov. Rick Perry's handling of Travis County's Public Integrity Unit, and the Libertarian Party's state convention.