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TribCast: Stay of Execution and the Spending Cap

Reeve, Evan, Terri and Ross discuss the case of a schizophrenic man on death row, the spending cap for the next budget, Gov. Rick Perry's presidential prep work, and Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's latest lawsuit against President Obama.

Dec 3, 201426 min

TribCast: Suing Obama, Textbooks and Abortion Issues

Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan talk about Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's plans to sue the federal government again, squabbles over social studies textbooks at the State Board of Education and disagreements over who in the Legislature qualifies as "pro-life."

Nov 25, 201431 min

TribCast: Speaker Status, Incentives and More Elections

Reeve, Ross, Emily and Aman discuss the status of the race to be Texas House speaker, the latest on Gov. Rick Perry's indictment, concerns about economic incentive programs and a coming cascade of elections.

Nov 19, 201430 min

TribCast: Race for Speaker, First Bills and Transitions

Reeve, Aman, Emily and Evan discuss the latest drama in the search for the next House Speaker, review the first bills filed for the upcoming legislative session, and check in on Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's transition to his new post.

Nov 12, 201431 min

TribCast: Live Post-Election 2014 Edition

Reeve, Ross, Evan and Emily are joined by Jay and Jim for a special live taping of the TribCast on the morning after the 2014 general election. Topics covered include everything from the plight of Texas Democrats to the state's future under new leadership.

Nov 5, 201454 min

TribCast: Poll Results, Apologies and The Shale Life

Reeve, Jay, Emily and Ross gab about the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll, an unexpected apology in a race for a seat in the Texas House, and the release of the Trib's Shale Life Project.

Oct 29, 201429 min

TribCast: Early Voting, Oil Prices and Embezzlement

Reeve, Ross, Emily and Jim discuss the political landscape now that early voting has begun, the latest in the state's fight against ebola, the significance of falling oil prices, and a story about embezzlement.

Oct 22, 201427 min

TribCast: Court Confusion, Wheelchairs and Testing

Reeve, Morgan, Ross and Evan discuss the confusion caused by court decisions on voter ID and abortion restrictions, the controversy over the latest ad from the Wendy Davis campaign, and issues with standardized testing in Texas schools.

Oct 15, 201428 min

TribCast: Ebola, Abortion, Gay Marriage and Money

Alexa, Terri and Ross provide Reeve with updates on ebola, abortion laws, same-sex marriage bans, a voter ID lawsuit, and the latest in campaign fundraising.

Oct 8, 201429 min

TribCast: Two Debates, a Poll and an Audit

Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross review the recent debates between the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, talk about the numbers in a new statewide poll, and discuss the findings of an audit of the Texas Enterprise Fund.

Oct 1, 201432 min

Tribcast: The Texas Tribune Festival Live Show

Reeve and Ben are joined be a slew of special guests, including Maggie Haberman, Dave Weigel, Donna Howard and Jason Villalba, at The Texas Tribune Festival's live TribCast taping. There was also live music from the Jason Roberts Band!

Sep 24, 20141h 1m

TribCast: Uninsured Texans, Regent Drama and TribFest

Reeve, Alexa, Evan and Emily talk about the number of uninsured Texans, the politics of health care, continued drama surrounding the University of Texas System board, and the upcoming Texas Tribune Festival.

Sep 17, 201430 min

Tribcast: Davis' Memoir and Allbaugh's Pot Venture

Emily, Evan, Ross and Jay discuss the big reveals in Wendy Davis' recently released memoir, Joe Allbaugh's marijuana-related venture and Tuesday night's state Senate election.

Sep 11, 201428 min

TribCast: Twitter, Gubernatorial Debates and Lawsuits

Reeve, Emily, Ross and Morgan discuss Gov. Rick Perry's Twitter account, the battle over the gubernatorial debates, and the recent court rulings on school finance and the state's abortion restrictions.

Sep 4, 201427 min

TribCast: Indictment Fallout, Policy Proposals and Debt

Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the latest developments regarding the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the latest policy proposals from the 2014 gubernatorial candidates, and the Trib's latest explorer on local debt.

Aug 27, 201429 min

TribCast: Perry's Indictment, Booking and Ice Cream

Reeve, Ross, Terri and Jay discuss the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, the media's reaction to it, what happens next and what it means for the governor's presidential ambitions.

Aug 20, 201430 min

TribCast: A Vote for Censure and Alcohol at Gun Shows

Reeve, Evan, Emily and Jim talk about the vote to censure University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall, a controversial proposal to allow alcohol at gun shows, and the latest news from the Texas Railroad Commission.

Aug 13, 201430 min

TribCast: A New State Senator, a Trial and Andrea Yates

Reeve, Emily, Terri and Evan talk about the newest member of the Texas Senate, the source of the money for the governor's border initiative, the trial over new abortion regulations and a push for mandatory postpartum depression screening.

Aug 6, 201429 min

TribCast: Battlefields, McRaven, Polling and Water

Reeve, Neena, Ross, and Aman talk about the selection of Admiral William H. McRaven as the next chancellor of the University of Texas System, the possibility of more robust polling in the state, and desperate attempts to prevent water from evaporating.

Jul 30, 201432 min

TribCast: National Guard, Senate Chairs and Charters

Reeve, Ross, Evan and Morgan talk about Gov. Rick Perry's plan to send up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the border, the recent shuffling of chairs in the Texas Senate and a controversial plan for an out-of-state charter school.

Jul 24, 201434 min

TribCast: Fundraising Totals and The Border Crisis

Evan, Reeve, Jay and Julian discuss the immigration crisis on the Texas border and review the latest fundraising totals for Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis, and other statewide candidates.

Jul 17, 201432 min

Tribcast: UT-Austin's President, Obama and Chemicals

Reeve, Emily, Ross and Jay talk about the future of University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers, a visit between President Barack Obama and Gov. Rick Perry, and Greg Abbott's handling of questions about dangerous chemicals.

Jul 9, 201429 min

TribCast: Gringos, Injured Workers and Sports Agents

Reeve, Jay, Terri and Ross talk about a controversial comment made at the Texas Democratic Party convention, the workers' compensation system in Texas, and why sports agents want more access to the state's college athletes.

Jul 2, 201429 min

TribCast: Filibuster Anniversary and UT Admissions

Reeve, Ross, Emily and Evan gab about the one-year anniversary of the Legislature's famous filibuster, the upcoming Texas Democratic Party convention, and the latest on the investigation into alleged favoritism in UT-Austin admissions.

Jun 25, 201430 min

TribCast: UT/TT Poll and Rick Perry's California Trip

Emily, Ross, Evan and Reeve talk about the results of the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll as well as the news coming out of California following Gov. Rick Perry's recent visit.

Jun 18, 201431 min

TribCast: Davis Campaign Changes, GOP Platform and Uber

Reeve, Ross, Alexa and Aman talk about leadership changes in Wendy Davis' campaign, recent changes to the Republican Party of Texas' platform, and changes currently being considered that might allow services like Uber in more Texas cities.

Jun 11, 201430 min

Tribcast: GOP State Convention and Closing Facilities

Reeve, Corrie, Emily, and Ben discuss the upcoming state convention of the Republican Party of Texas, the proposed closing of state-supported living centers and the legacy of Grace Garcia, the late executive director of Annie’s List.

Jun 5, 201431 min

TribCast: 2014 Primary Runoff Election Results Review

Reeve, Ross, Emily and Evan review the results of Tuesday's primary runoff elections and what they mean for the general election and the 2015 session of the Texas Legislature.

May 28, 201431 min

TribCast: Medical Records, HUD and Texas Tech's Chancellor

Evan, Ross, Emily and Reeve talk about potentially major career moves for San Antonio's Mayor and a state senator, as well as the release of a lieutenant governor candidate's medical records and the ensuing backlash.

May 21, 201432 min

TribCast: Sriracha, Grounds for Impeachment and TribTalk

Reeve, Emily, Neena and Ross discuss the adventures of the state's "Sriracha Delegation," the latest in the consideration of the impeachment of a university regent, and the launch of a new website from the folks behind The Texas Tribune.

May 14, 201430 min

TribCast: Bernie Tiede, Strip Clubs and Primary Runoffs

Evan, Brandi, Reeve and Terri talk about the release of convicted murderer Bernie Tiede, the comptroller's attempt to collect fees from strip clubs, and the latest in the 2014 primary runoffs.

May 7, 201431 min

TribCast: Executions, Land Management and Allegations

Ross, Reeve, Jim and Terri talk about what a botched execution in Oklahoma means for Texas, the state's history with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and allegations regarding the business practices of attorney general candidate Ken Paxton.

Apr 30, 201431 min

TribCast: The Slate Political Gabfest Special Edition

Reeve, Emily and Ross join David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson of the Slate Political Gabfest to talk about Common Core, the gubernatorial race, and the presidential hopes of notable Texans.

Apr 25, 20141h 7m

TribCast: Immigration, a Grand Jury and Libertarians

Reeve, Ross, Evan and Alexa discuss a televised debate on immigration policy, recent scrutiny of Gov. Rick Perry's handling of Travis County's Public Integrity Unit, and the Libertarian Party's state convention.

Apr 16, 201431 min

TribCast: Wallace Hall, Open Carry and Civil Rights

Ross, Emily, Reeve and Ben talk about a recent report outlining possible grounds for impeaching a University of Texas System regent, the odds of open carry legislation passing next session, and the LBJ Presidential Library's Civil Rights Summit.

Apr 9, 201433 min

TribCast: Shake-ups, Education Proposals and Legacies

Emily, Reeve, Alexa and Ross run through a number of topics, including a campaign shake-up, a U.S. Supreme Court decision, a fight over education proposals, and the legacy of Ray Hutchison.

Apr 2, 201431 min

TribCast: Oil Spills and The University of Texas System

Reeve, Brandi, Ross and Neena discuss the oil spill in Galveston Bay, the mounting frustrations at the University of Texas System, and the lagging Affordable Care Act enrollment in Texas.

Mar 26, 201431 min

TribCast: Equal Pay, Cancellations and Credentials

Reeve, Emily, Evan and Ross discuss the ongoing battle over equal pay, the recent cancellation of a planned debate between Republican candidates for lieutenant governor, and the changing media landscape in Texas.

Mar 19, 201428 min

TribCast: Dropping Out, Kimmel and the Private Sector

Ross, Emily, Reeve and Jay evaluate candidates' decisions to remain or not to remain in their runoff races, review Gov. Rick Perry's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and discuss Texas politicians' current and future private sector jobs.

Mar 12, 201431 min

TribCast: Live Post-Primary Election Review

Reeve, Evan, Ross and Emily participate in a special live edition of the TribCast at the Austin Club on the morning after Tuesday's primary election. Morgan, Aman and Jim make special appearances.

Mar 5, 201450 min

TribCast: The UT/TT Poll and the Definition of Marriage

Reeve, Emily, Ross and Jim have a super-sized discussion about gay marriage in Texas and the latest numbers from the University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll.

Feb 27, 201437 min

TribCast: Ted Nugent, Dan Patrick and Kyle Janek

Ross, Morgan, Emily and Reeve talk about Ted Nugent's role in Republican primaries, recent reports regarding lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick, and a possible new gig for Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek.

Feb 19, 201429 min

TribCast: UT Leadership, Higher Ed Outcomes and Endorsements

Emily, Aman, Evan and Ross on the resignation of University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa, the Tribune's higher ed outcomes explorer and the non-endorsement endorsements from the state's junior U.S. senator.

Feb 14, 201431 min

TribCast: Overrated Races and Would-Be Comptrollers

Evan, Reeve, Ross and Aman wonder whether the Texas gubernatorial race is among the country's most overrated, evaluate the candidates' media relations operations, and catch up on the comptroller's race.

Feb 5, 201433 min

TribCast: Lite Gov Debate and Decriminalizing Marijuana

Emily, Reeve, Ben and Ross review the debate between the Republican lieutenant governor candidates, Gov. Rick Perry's support for decriminalizing marijuana, and the Wendy Davis campaign's latest response to critics of her biography.

Jan 29, 201431 min

TribCast: The Wendy Davis Bio and Gay Marriage

Evan, Ross, Reeve and Emily talk about the recent scrutinization of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis' biography and discuss the growing debate surrounding gay marriage in Texas.

Jan 22, 201429 min

TribCast: Fundraising, Speaker's Race and Life Support

Emily, Reeve, Ross and Evan discuss the latest campaign fundraising totals, state Rep. Scott Turner's plan to challenge Speaker Joe Straus, and the complicated case of a pregnant woman on life support in Fort Worth.

Jan 15, 201432 min

TribCast: Payday Lending, Scorecards and Navigators

Ross, Becca, Reeve and Jay discuss a recent dust-up over payday lending, disputes about political scorecards, and discord surrounding proposed rules for federal health care navigators.

Jan 8, 201429 min

TribCast: What to Expect in 2014

Reeve is joined by a plethora of reporters to forecast the coming year in politics, health care, education, energy, criminal justice, immigration, the environment and more.

Jan 1, 201432 min

TribCast: 2013 End-of-Year Extravaganza

Reeve is joined by a number of reporters as he revisits some of the memorable TribCast conversations about the hottest topics in Texas politics in 2013. Be sure to stay tuned for a special treat at the end.

Dec 25, 201330 min