This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas Republicans' objections to Governor Greg Abbott's COVID-19 policies, and the results of the Texas primary runoffs, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS GOP Convention update Alabama Senate Race Stone sentence commuted Trump re-election campaign shake-up   TEXAS TOPICS Republican in-fighting Castro makes play for House Foreign Affairs Harris County GOP chair-elect staying put? GOP Convention begrudgingly moves online Cruz full of (Goya) beans  ... Read More

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Party Politics: Republican In-fighting; Texas Primary Runoff Recap

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Texas' phase two of reopening the state's economy, among other stories.  NATIONAL TOPICS Election 2020:  Justin Amash OUT! Trump taking anti-malarial drug Obama not coming to WH for portrait State Dept. ousts watchdog Space Force flag unveiled   TEXAS TOPICS Agencies asked for 5% cuts! Mail ballots allowed? West accused Cornyn of using racist dog whistle Patrick: Let us play sports!   DEEP:  Abbott... Read More

Party Politics: Phase Two

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political fight over opening Texas, among other stories.  NATIONAL TOPICS Election 2020:  Tara Reade fallout, Trump digital campaigning, DNC moves online More stimulus! Flynn case dropped by DOJ SCOTUS case on WH subpoenas   TEXAS TOPICS Early voting extended SA City Council chastised by Cruz Paxton threatens local officials Texas Senate endorsements   DEEP:  COVID inside the WH; partisan masks   You... Read More

Party Politics: COVID In The White House

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political fight over opening Texas, among other stories.  NATIONAL TOPICS RBG in hospital 2020:  Biden allegations Ratcliffe DNI hearings FBI and Michael Flynn Murder Hornets! Axl Rose vs. Steven Mnuchin   TEXAS TOPICS Federal COVID-19 strike force to Amarillo Lawsuit over mail ballots Sen. Cornyn can’t block Twitter followers Blue Bell CEO busted Texas budget update from comptroller   DEEP: Political fight... Read More

Party Politics: The Battle To Open Texas

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the White House's erratic behavior regarding COVID-19, plans for re-opening the country’s economy, among other national stories. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics. NATIONAL TOPICS -Election 2020:  Pelosi, Clinton endorse Biden; NY cancels primary; Ventura and Amash running? -WH COVID activity:  testing; no more briefings?; warnings earlier about virus coming -Trump issues executive order to open meat supply chain... Read More

Party Politics: Ready To Reopen?

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about Texas' plan, and the federal government's plan, for re-opening the country’s economy, among other national stories. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics.   NATIONAL TOPICS 2020 campaign fundraising roundup Trump's immigration order Congress poised to pass new COVID-19 bill Mark Warner, "Mr. Mayo"   TEXAS TOPICS Dan Patrick doubles down El Paso Sues Trump Texas charter of the American... Read More

Party Politics: To Re-Open, Or Not To Re-Open

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the constitutional can of worms President Trump opened when he claimed ultimate power over re-opening the country's economy. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics. NATIONAL TOPICS 2020 Election:  Biden endorsements and sexual harassment allegations OPEC Deal + Texas RRC “meets” to discuss Florida governor Ron DeSantis declares WWE is an “essential service.”   TEXAS TOPICS Challenges to Abbott’s “stay... Read More

Party Politics: Power Play

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about Bernie Sanders' exit and the possible effects of COVID-19 on the 2020 presidential race. Jeronimo and Brandon also discuss the latest in Texas politics. NATIONAL 2020:  Bernie OUT!  VEEPSTAKES.  DNC Postponed On Wisconsin! (voting) New WH Press Secretary Trump fires watchdog National strategic stockpile changes website! Trump pardon Tiger King?   TEXAS Abbott v. Jenkins in Dallas Hildalgo’s order overridden by Court Fundraising: ... Read More

Party Politics: Bernie’s Out; Abbott Vs. Jenkins

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political implications of COVID-19 and its effect on the 2020 presidential race. Jeronimo and Brandon also address the virus' effect on Texas politics. NATIONAL TOPICS 2020:  Gabbard out, Biden promises female VP Rep. Dan Lipinski loses primary   TEXAS TOPICS Pete Sessions gets endorsement in CD29   DEEP:  COVID-19 Effect on 2020 – presidential race; how are we going to vote? Stimulus... Read More

Party Politics: The Politics of COVID-19

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina continue to address the political implications of the coronavirus, as well as Joe Biden's dominance in the primaries. Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics.   NATIONAL 2020:  Biden wins, Harris/Booker endorse, Jackson endorses Sanders, New WH Chief of Staff Trump endorses Tuberville   TEXAS Patrick vs. Bush on the Alamo Dems sue over STV Dallas County recount HD138 Haunted by... Read More

Party Politics: Coronavirus; Biden Dominates

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the political implications of the coronavirus, and recap the Super Tuesday primary results. Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics. NATIONAL TOPICS: Coronavirus (since this taping, five cases of infection appeared in the Houston area) Super Tuesday recap John Ratcliff to DNI   TEXAS TOPICS: Dan Patrick hates vulgar T-shirts   You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple... Read More

Party Politics: Super Tuesday; Coronavirus

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina are joined by Houston Public Media politics & government reporter Andrew Schneider to talk about what to expect from Super Tuesday in Texas (March 3). They discuss the Democratic presidential nomination, as well as several down-ballot state and local races. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tweet us using #PartyPoliticsPod or email partypoliticspod@houstonpublicmedia.org. Party Politics is produced by Troy Schulze, the audio engineer... Read More

Party Politics: The 2020 Texas Primary

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina talk about the latest developments in the 2020 Democratic nominee race, the fallout from Trump's retaliation against impeachment witnesses, and the implications of the president's tweets regarding Roger Stone's sentencing. Jeronimo and Brandon also recap the latest developments in Texas politics. NATIONAL TOPICS: 2020 Election:  New Hampshire primary, fundraising, drop outs Vindman and Sondland punished? Roger Stone and DOJ Trump proposes budget TEXAS TOPICS:... Read More

Party Politics: New Hampshire Primary; Trump’s Impeachment Retaliation

You can listen to this week’s episode of NEXT QUESTION with Ernie Manouse in the audio above. Below, you can find audio, video and photos of the various stories discussed on the show.   Beyond the Story:    Party Politics hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina Learn more about discussed topics below: https://www.pbs.org/video/2020-state-of-the-union-special-nhlpkd/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-is-acquitted-of-the-1st-article-of-impeachment https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/iowa/   From the Vault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C61wB6DTwiA JUDY staring Renee Zellweger   Pop Culture Conclave:    Dustin Chase, Eddie Robinson & Justin McKee join Ernie each week to share their... Read More

NEXT QUESTION (Ep 17): Party Politics Hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina; Actress Renee Zellweger; And Our Oscar Predictions

This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina walk us through the final days of questioning in President Trump's Impeachment Trial, and consider the political implications behind Friday's crucial Senate vote on the ability to call witnesses to the stand. During this week's episode, Jeronimo and Brandon recap the latest developments in Texas politics, and provide a breaking news update on the special election in House District 28. With the Democratic Iowa... Read More

125: Presidential Accountability

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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