https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu Trump: Leave abortion to states Arizona abortion ban TEXAS TOPICS Justice John Devine in court controversy Dade Phelan under political pressure DEEP Houston mayor John Whitmire's first 100 days In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson faces threat to speakership Retirements mount in Congress Trump selling "God Bless the USA" bibles Do Trump trials matter?   TEXAS TOPICS Oliverson challenges Phelan Texas Medical Board upholds abortion rules   DEEP Felony fraud charges dropped against Ken Paxton ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Biden on fundraising tour Trump threatens "bloodbath" Willis in ongoing trial saga McCaul sorry for vulgarity   TEXAS TOPICS Vicente Gonzales stokes backlash Matt Rinaldi steps aside Houston mayor settles with firefighters   DEEP SB4 in limbo   In addition to the You ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The Latino electorate What characterizes a voter? Overhaul of voting laws How to increase turnout   In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Friday night at 8:00pm on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen to the radio broadcast every Friday at 7:30pm on ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Haley drops out Trump stays on states' ballots Sinema won't seek reelection Cornyn frontrunner for Senate leader Texas-themed State of the Union?   TEXAS TOPICS Texas primary results Jackson-Lee survives primary Ogg ousted as D.A. Thierry headed for runoff Allred takes on Cruz Abbott and Paxton get reveng ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Mike Johnson feels the heat yet again Trump wins South Carolina, Michigan Biden wins Michigan   TEXAS TOPICS Trump and Biden visit border Rick Perry backs Dade Phelan   DEEP Primary analysis   In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every F ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Trump hush-money trial set for March Noem, DeSantis on Trump VP shortlist Trump crashes Sneaker Con   TEXAS TOPICS Jackson-Lee vs. Edwards Thierry takes heat from Dems Ogg vs. Teare Hull fights to hold seat Paxton legal saga continues   In addition to the YouTube version, you c ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RFK Jr. blasted for Super Bowl ad Outrage over Trump NATO comments Trump wants mass deportations Shakeup in the RNC? Old age and the presidency   TEXAS TOPICS Texas GOP censures Dade Phelan Paxton vs. Cornyn   In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics on television every Frida ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS An ungovernable Congress? Trump takes Nevada Haley appearance on 'SNL' Where's Joe Biden? Court: Trump not immune   TEXAS TOPICS Primary elections in Texas Ted Cruz wants security escorts   In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politics ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=042mFAhaPL8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the border-security standoff between Greg Abbott and the federal government, the House GOP's effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, and Jill Dutton's runoff win in the Texas House, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Border deal busted? House GOP advances effort to impeach Mayorkas   TEXAS TOPICS Abbott vs. the federal government Paxton case do-over? Trump in feud with Phelan Dutton edges Money in runoff   In addition to the YouTube version, you can also enjoy Party Politi ..read more