Despite rising numbers in cases of coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott insists we're now in the "ninth inning" of the pandemic because therapeutics will be distributed soon in Texas in addition to vaccines that may be available in the near future. Plus, Sen. Ted Cruz absolutely refuses to mask up depending on the situation and Matthew McConaughey toys with running for governor of Texas. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Ninth Inning of Covid?

Republicans are very slowly coming to grips with President Trump's loss to President-Elect Joe Biden while Texas Democrats are grieving the fact they weren't able to make much progress at all after a much-hyped campaign season. But the GOP takes some solace in Trump's ongoing legal challenges while Democrats here can take pride in an ever-growing Blue Spine of Texas as first reported by Jeremy. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.    Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stages of Political Grief

As the vote counting battle rages on in the battleground states, the national election returns leave us with more questions than answers, especially in the presidential contest. But, Texas has spoken and voters have delivered some answers — President Trump took Texas by a big-enough margin and the GOP remains in control of all statewide offices and both houses of the legislature. Scott Braddock of The Quorum Report hosts this morning-after discussion with Houston Chronicle staffers: political writer Jeremy Wallace, Managing Editor for Content Maria Reeve, Editor of Opinion Lisa Falkenberg and editorial writer Luis Carrasco.   Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas has spoken — what now?

On this special Election Day edition of the Texas Take Podcast, we covered the essential arguments you need to hear while standing in line to cast your ballot. From the Republicans' claim that Democrats will let cities burn to the Democrats' argument that the GOP is going to eliminate your health care, it's all here with appropriate fact checking. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enough Already! It's Election Day. Go Vote.

Republicans and Democrats alike worked it hard over the weekend trying to get their voters to the polls for the final push to Election Day. Plus, a lawsuit is playing out over drive-through voting in Harris County and the Texas GOP Chairman is yelling conspiracy theories through an InfoWars bullhorn down in The Valley. Yup. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace, and KXAN political reporter John Engel.  Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quiet Before the Storm? No, Not Exactly

As Democratic VP Nominee Kamala Harris campaigns in Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warns that her party will steal the election and that there will be violence in the streets if President Trump wins. Meantime, GOP legislative candidates in the Houston area are taking a very different approach in their campaigns as the election comes to a close. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report, Houston Chronicle political writers Jeremy Wallace and Jasper Scherer. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Final Push Through The Weekend

Democrats want you to think Republicans are corrupt crooks who will take away your health care and Republicans want you to think Democrats will defund the police and let crooks run wild in the streets. We must be closing in on the end of the campaign. That plus Jeremy has a rundown of where exactly the Texas money is flowing from to both President Trump and Joe Biden. READ:President Donald Trump raised nearly twice as much money in Texas as Joe Biden Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closing Arguments

After saying for months that President Trump will perform better in Texas this year than he did in 2016, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick this week admitted the race will be much closer than he had anticipated. Plus, Houston Chronicle Opinion Writer Erica Grieder argues Sen. John Cornyn and MJ Hegar's race is coming down to whether voters give a pass to the GOP incumbent. Erica joins us with her take on that and more.     READ:Grieder: Cornyn’s fate may depend on whether voters give him a pass for standing by Trump Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing Expectations

With a week to go, the Joe Biden Campaign is sending VP Nominee Kamala Harris to Texas this Friday, the last day of early voting. Plus, former Gov. Rick Perry has some thoughts on Biden's "inconsistency" on fracking and Sen. Ted Cruz says Biden and Trump aren't doing any good by attacking each other's families. Join us for a special edition of the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Kamala Harris coming to Texas on Friday HoustonChronicle.com: Election 2020     Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala is Coming

There's record-shattering turnout across Texas as the final presidential debate is in the books. We'll break it all down. Plus, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes his Showtime debut, we think, and the tidal wave of political ads are causing some fatigue among Texas voters. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turned Out for What?

Democrats in this state are pumped up after the Joe Biden campaign began pouring some resources into Texas and sending top surrogates, including Dr. Jill Biden, to Houston. But despite that, the minority party can't help but continue to fight with each other in the US Senate race. Not to worry: Texas Republicans are fighting amongst themselves as well. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.       Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're No Longer the Political ATM for the Nation

President Trump once again feels the need to defend himself in Texas by stressing that he's a proponent of oil, guns and religion - which should probably be the name of a rock song. Plus Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton finds himself in fresh legal trouble after top staffers in his own office accused him of bribery and other crimes. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.      Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil, Guns, and Religion!

With some ballots already out and early voting starting soon, Gov. Greg Abbott this week infuriated voting rights advocates by ordering new restrictions on how ballots can be delivered by hand. Plus, Texas Senators Cornyn and Cruz weigh in on the first presidential debate and Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller gets "Boratted." Yeah, we'll explain. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.    Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Abbott Changes the Rules in the Middle of the Election

Faced with mounting criticism over the state's coronavirus response and Democratic arguments that the GOP wants to eliminate protections for people with preexisting conditions, Republicans in Texas are attacking the minority party as "the radical left" who want to "destroy entire cities." Meantime, the Texas GOP is in all out civil war over the way you're allowed to vote early in this election. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.   Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

These Aren't Your Garden Variety Democrats

After more than 45 days without a real update, Gov. Greg Abbott this week announced a new round of lifting restrictions related to the coronavirus. And he continues to endure criticism from both sides of the political aisle for his decision. Meantime, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pivots to the economy and doubles down on defending police. Connect with Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace.  Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Picking Winners and Losers in the Pandemic

THIS WEEK — Ep114: Is a vote for Cruz a vote for Trump? Our Austin Bureau, Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report and Ryan Poppe of Texas Public Radio go behind the headlines for an insider’s take on what’s really going on with politics in the Lone Star State.

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