Party Politics

By: Houston Public Media
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • 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.
    ℗ & © 2025 Houston Public Media
    Show more Show less
Political Science Politics & Government
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Texas on the Brink: Will school vouchers transform education or create chaos, and a lottery scandal.

    Texas on the Brink: Will school vouchers transform education or create chaos, and a lottery scandal.
    Feb 28 2025
    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 Cruz.TEXAS TOPICSTexas Lottery scandal.Destination gaming may come to Texas.Will Texas school vouchers bill pass?In addition to YouTube, Party Politics airs every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. CT on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen every Friday at 7:30 p.m. CT on News 88.7. The audio podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts).
    Show more Show less
    27 mins
  • Pathways to Peace: The U.S. Moves Towards Reconciliation with Russia

    Pathways to Peace: The U.S. Moves Towards Reconciliation with Russia
    Feb 22 2025
    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 run against Congressman Henry Cuellar, and the current dynamic of the "Big 3": Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrow, Texas House Representative Dade Phelan & Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.NATIONAL TOPICS:President Trump seeks peace with Russia.Vice President JD Vance AI Summit appearance.U.S. and Europe Relations.Budget Wars.Department of Justice resignations amid Adams case.TEXAS TOPICS:2026 Races: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton vs. Senator John CornynWebb County Judge Tano Tijerina to run against Congressman Henry Cuellar.BIG 3: Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrow, Texas House Representative Dade Phelan & Lt. Governor Dan PatrickIn addition to YouTube, Party Politics airs every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. CT on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen every Friday at 7:30 p.m. CT on News 88.7. The audio podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts).
    Show more Show less
    27 mins
  • Elon & X Visit Trump for Oval Office Conference. Trump SNUBS Vance?! Steel Tariffs and DOGE vs CFPB.

    Elon & X Visit Trump for Oval Office Conference. Trump SNUBS Vance?! Steel Tariffs and DOGE vs CFPB.
    Feb 13 2025
    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 Lone Star, Abbott not being opposed to gambling passing in Texas, and the Texas Senate passing two property tax bills.NATIONAL TOPICSMusk and son meet in the Oval Office with President Trump.Trump implements 25% Tariff on steel and aluminum.DOGE targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Trump refuses to back Vance as next presidential candidate.TEXAS TOPICSGovernor Greg Abbott seeks to recoup $11 billion spent on border security.Could gambling pass in Texas?Texas Senate passes two property tax bills.In addition to YouTube, Party Politics airs every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. CT on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen every Friday at 7:30 p.m. CT on News 88.7. The audio podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts).
    Show more Show less
    27 mins

What listeners say about Party Politics

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available