The Texan Podcast
Listen to The Texan’s daily updates and weekly podcasts to stay informed with news you can trust. The Daily Rundown gives a quick 5-minute glimpse into Texas political news of the day. The Weekly Roundup, published every Friday, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the most important stories in Texas by the reporters who cover them. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
Daily Rundown - October 29, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Daily Rundown - October 28, 2026
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Texas House Candidate Gary Groves on Being a Rio Grande Valley Republican, Affordability Issues
Gary Groves, the Republican candidate running against Democrat Julio Salinas for Texas House District 41, joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss his bid to become the district's first-ever Republican representative, his thoughts on partisanship in the Rio Grande Valley, his proposals for the border, infrastructure, jobs, and data centers, and more.
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Daily Rundown - October 27, 2026
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Daily Rundown - October 26, 2026
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Texas House Candidate Julio Salinas on the Rio Grande Valley, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure
Julio Salinas, the Democrat running for Texas House District 41 against Republican Gary Groves, joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss his experiences in the Rio Grande Valley and in the Texas Legislature, being a "Lyndon B. Johnson progressive," leading issues like education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and more.
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Daily Rundown - October 23, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Weekly Roundup - October 23, 2026
The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
Here’s a Look at Campaign Finance Numbers in Texas' Top Congressional ContestsVIDEO: Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Get Out the Vote 'Strike Force'Redrawn South Texas Congressional District Features Republican De La Cruz, Democrat GarciaDemocratic State Rep. Mary Ann Perez to Face Republican David Flores in Latino-Heavy HD 144Incumbent Democrat Penny Morales Shaw Faces Republican Amanda LaBrie for Houston-Area House...Daily Rundown - October 22, 2026
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Candidate Holly Taylor on Criminal Justice Issues
Holly Taylor, the Democratic candidate for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9 against Republican John Messinger, joined The Texan's Reporter Isaiah Mitchell to discuss her campaign for the state's highest criminal court, her legal experience in the Travis County District Attorney's Office, her thoughts on wrongful convictions, local prosecutors, and the death penalty, and more.
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Daily Rundown - October 21, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Texas Supreme Court Candidate Chari Kelly on the Judicial System, Checks and Balances, 2026 Election
Texas Third Court of Appeals Justice Chari Kelly, the Democrat who is challenging Republican Justice James P. Sullivan for his seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, joined The Texan's Reporter Isaiah Mitchell to discuss her legal background and philosophy, her thoughts on the state's judicial system and how it affects Texans every day, the 2026 election as compared to 2018, and more.
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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Get Out the Vote 'Strike Force'
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss his Speaker's Strike Force bus tour to get out the vote across the state, the biggest issues for Republicans campaigning in the leadup to November, what might feature in the 90th Legislative Session next year, and more.
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Daily Rundown - October 20, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Daily Rundown - October 19, 2026
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Daily Rundown - October 16, 2026
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Weekly Roundup - October 16, 2026
The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
Mental Health Facility Denies Talarico's Stay Alleged by Online InfluencersTalarico Challenged on Major Issues like Abortion, SAVE Act, Israel in CNN Town HallUH Poll: Talarico Leads Paxton by 22 Points in Harris CountyFormer Staffers Square Off in Race to Replace John Lujan in Texas HouseSen. Gutierrez Faces Abbott-Backed Republican Challenger in West Texas Senate DistrictIncumbent Cuellar, Challenger Tijerina Face Off in Red...Daily Rundown - October 15, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Daily Rundown - October 14, 2026
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Texas Attorney General Candidate Mayes Middleton on Local Prosecutors, Open Records
State Sen. Mayes Middleton, the Republican running against Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson to succeed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, joined The Texan's Senior Reporter Holly Hansen to discuss public safety-related issues like local district attorneys and a potential statewide prosecutor, as well as open records issues at the Office of the Attorney General.
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Daily Rundown - October 13, 2026
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Daily Rundown - October 12, 2026
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Daily Rundown - October 9, 2026
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Weekly Roundup - October 9, 2026
The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
New Fort Bend County Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 18 PointsSan Antonio Showdown: Trump Rallies for Paxton, Other GOP Candidates One Month OutAngela Paxton Expresses Support for 'Republican Ticket' in New AdThis Means Culture War: Republicans Still Campaigning on Social Issues as Democrats Pull BackDeadline for FDA Update on Review of Mifepristone Arrives, Texas Lawsuit Hangs in BalanceAbbott, Hinojosa Trade Jab...Daily Rundown - October 8, 2026
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Texas Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. on Immigration and Border Security, Data Centers
State Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. (D-Eagle Pass), who is running for re-election in Texas House District 74 against Republican challenger Robert Garza, joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss the leading issues.
Morales discussed how immigration policy shaped the 2024 election and what Democrats can do going forward, how to handle the state's influx of data centers, property tax reform in the 90th Legislative Session, and more.
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Daily Rundown - October 7, 2026
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Daily Rundown - October 6, 2026
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Texas Rep. Denise Villalobos on South Texas, Corpus Christi Water, Property Taxes
State Rep. Denise Villalobos (R-Corpus Christi), who running for re-election in Texas House District 34 against Democratic challenger Stephanie Saenz, joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss her campaign.
Villalobos spoke on of the biggest issues facing her South Texas district, focusing especially on water issues in Corpus Christi and property taxes.
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Daily Rundown - October 2, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Weekly Roundup - October 2, 2026
The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
Suspect Arrested for Alleged Thwarted Capitol Attack Now in Federal Custody‘How Many People Have to Die?’: Texas Lawmakers Press Travis County DA's Office After Garza Sidesteps HearingCrockett Focuses on Down-Ballot Races in Latest Endorsements, Excludes TalaricoPaxton, Talarico Trade Jabs Over Gas TaxPaxton Answers Attack Ads, Talks Issues at Fort Worth InterviewTalarico Talks Personal History, Policy at U.S. Hispanic Busine...Daily Rundown - October 1, 2026
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Daily Rundown - September 30, 2026
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Daily Rundown - September 29, 2026
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Daily Rundown - September 28, 2026
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Texas House Candidate Oziel Ochoa on South Texas, Education, Property Taxes
Oziel Ochoa, this year's Democratic candidate running against Republican state Rep. Janie Lopez, joined The Texan's Reporter Meridith Dyer to discuss his campaign and the South Texas district.
Ochoa also discussed issues such as education, property taxes, rural healthcare, and more.
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Daily Rundown - September 25, 2026
The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust.
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Weekly Roundup - September 25, 2026
The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.
TSU Poll: Talarico Keeps Narrow Lead Over Paxton, French Loses Ground After ControversyCruz and Paxton Join Forces, Attack Talarico in Houston-Area EventICE Shooting in Austin Sparks Protests, Calls for InvestigationTexas GOP's Lawsuit to Close Primaries Put on Hold Ahead of Potential Legislative ResponseU.S. 5th Circuit Court Decision Pares Back Interstate Restrictions On Gun SalesIslam in Texas: Lawmakers on Both Si...Daily Rundown - September 24, 2026
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Railroad Commission Candidate Jon Rosenthal on Texas Energy, Oil and Gas
State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, this year's Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, joined The Texan's Reporter Isaiah Mitchell to discuss his campaign for statewide office.
Rosenthal touched on the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, subsidies for renewable energy, data centers, his Republican opponent, Bo French, and more.
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