The Battle for Texas: GOP, Paxton and Talarico
On this week's episode of Party Politics , co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina examine the continuing resolution and whether R...
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A political podcast hosted by two political science professors, Brandon Rottinghaus from the University of Houston and Jay Aiyer from Texas Southern University. They’ll provide you with up-t...
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Trump, Beef & Ballots
On the season five premier of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down the latest national and Texas pol...
The Biggest Political Moments of the Party Politics Season
After a season packed with political drama, legal battles, campaign chaos, and some truly surreal headlines, Party Politics wrapped up Seaso...
Gas Prices, Gerrymandering and Obama's Return to Texas
Foreign policy tensions, rising gas prices, redistricting wars, and major Texas political maneuvering all collide in this week’s episode of...
Political Polarization in America: Causes, Consequences, and Paths to Unity [ENCORE]
This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how the United States is more polarized than ever, why polarization is...
Democrats Eye 2028 as Battle for Identity Begins
The 2028 presidential election may feel far away, but the race to define it is already underway. On this week’s Party Politics , Co-hosts Br...
Scandals, Resignations, and Trump’s Iran Gamble
A fragile ceasefire with Iran. Gas prices climbing past $4. A redistricting gamble backfiring. And a wave of resignations shaking Washington...
Trump vs. The Pope: A Political and Spiritual Showdown
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss a political fight between Donald Trump and Pope Leo X...
Trump, Iran Tensions, Birthright Citizenship Fight, and Texas Senate Drama
It was another whirlwind week in politics, and this episode of Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina tackled ever...
Partial Shutdown Chaos Hits Home
This week on Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss how national and Texas political tensions collide as...
Why Texans Don’t Vote — And What Could Change That
Why do so many Texans sit out elections—even when local decisions shape daily life? On this episode of Party Politics , co-hosts Brandon Rot...
Texas Primary Overdrive: Runoffs, Realignments, and Record Turnout
On this episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Jeronimo Cortina and Brandon Rottinghaus go into overtime after one of the most active Texas pri...
March Primary Madness: War Abroad and Wild Results in Texas
A turbulent week in politics delivered both international tension and major shakeups in Texas elections. On this week’s episode of Party Pol...
Cartel Violence, Supreme Court Tariffs, and Trump’s State of the Union
This week on Party Politics, hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina unpack a fast-moving political landscape that spans internationa...
Texas Primary Election Turmoil: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy, GOP Divisions, and Media Controversies
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From DHS Shutdown Threats to Texas Political Warfare
In this week’s episode of Party Politics , co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down how Washington brinkmanship and Texa...
Runoffs, Rifts, and the Fight for Texas Power
Texas politics delivered no shortage of drama this week, and the latest episode of Party Politics breaks down a fast-moving landscape shaped...
Court vs. Commander in Chief: Power on Trial
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a deep dive into the growing tension between the Supreme...
Chaos, Candidates, and the Fight for Texas Republicans
On this week’s episode of Party Politics and part two of a conversation about upcoming primaries, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo...
AI Scandal, Trump’s Texas Cold Shoulder, and a Battle Over the Ballot
On this week’s episode of Party Politics, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina unpack a crowded political landscape—from Texas...