so happy i got to recap the federal hearing on the TX redistricting map with @scottbraddock.bsky.social. you can hear it here monday:

Tomorrow: "The biggest asshole in the Texas House" sounds like a competition, @jenrice.bsky.social on the redistricting showdown, the OG immigration hardliner in Texas says Trump is going way too far with troops in cities, and yes a Bluesky shout out. Subscribe: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

🚨BREAKING: The Republican Party’s top mapmaker testified in federal court Wednesday that while he’s been instructed in the past to preserve minority congressional districts protected by the Voting Rights Act, he received no such direction when drawing Texas’ new gerrymander this summer.

Listen: @currentrevolt.bsky.social joins the show with the disturbing details surrounding the fiery death of a GOP Congressional staffer. Plus, more women in the Texas Legislature speaking out about battles with infertility, and more podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Good for Texas media to keep in mind as they report on this news — recall what Abbott’s office said about deploying TX Guard to Chicago just a month ago. @texastribune.org @alexnguyen.bsky.social @baylisswagner.bsky.social @scottbraddock.bsky.social

Next episode drops 5am Monday - make sure you're subscribed so it's already on your phone when you wake up podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

Gotta make sure I thank @scottbraddock.bsky.social for making sure we here in lefty land are getting notifications about the new Quorum Report podcast too. I know the engagement isn't as high over here as it is on the other place, so I want to make sure it's appreciated 🙏🏼

Thank you 🙏

There's no good reason for a third special session of the legislature, but people around here won't stop talking about it. So, here's some real talk on why it ain't necessary and - knock on wood - shouldn't happen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

A *third* special session? The rumors will be addressed on the new edition of the show droppin' early Monday morning. Make sure you're subscribed: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

Second show droppin' early Monday morning. Make sure you're subscribed here podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

Because Hearst and the Chronicle wanted to do an access journalism podcast instead of going deep into the inner workings of the lege. Guess which one is more informative. I'll take @scottbraddock.bsky.social's reporting every time over interviews where the pols say nothing while they're talking

@scottbraddock.bsky.social Hard hitting opener!

Incredible response as Quorum Report launches Texas politics podcast this week Tons of downloads already. If you haven't checked it out, here's the link to listen on Apple or Spotify. You can find it on all other podcast apps platforms as well bit.ly/46duQh5

Yes it is

Listening to Scott Braddock in the Whataburger drive thru after work is some Texas shit. @scottbraddock.bsky.social

The long wait is over: Real talk on the Charlie Kirk aftermath, ⁦@HKronberg⁩ on the race for US Senate in Texas & more. And for those who missed the Famous Producer Evan, he’s here as well on this debut episode available on all podcast apps podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q...

This is a really unsettling radio interview with the Speaker of the Texas House regarding the just announced TX House/Senate “Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, Honoring the Life & Legacy of Charlie Kirk” h/t @scottbraddock.bsky.social youtu.be/C3PMfpBcYDo?...

You're very kind. Get ready for next chapter coming soon...

New things are coming soon, I promise

Texas Senate Democrats press for a public vote on a subpoena demanding testimony from Trump DOJ official at the center of this redistricting fight: bit.ly/4moxVAd

North Texas Republican admits extramarital affair but refutes allegation he paid for abortions and other claims made by former mistress: bit.ly/4kZpWs7

Yes, I know. Thanks so much for all your messages after my decision to step away from the podcast I’ve hosted for the last decade. I’ll be nice – that’s my default setting, after all – and say this: Some excellent programming is coming soon bit.ly/40spWJM

We're always in the middle of it all in Texas: Democrats promise to fight by "any means necessary" as President Trump pressures Republicans to add more congressional seats for the GOP. We got into that and more on KSAT TV in San Antonio youtu.be/pffBHXacGCI?...

Trump’s blanket endorsements of voucher supporters is having the intended effect so far, meantime Commissioner Miller gets a run for his money and Abbott is sitting on a mountain of cash. @jamesfortexas.bsky.app has the story bit.ly/40U85LO

Since I stepped away from the Texas Take podcast, *several* new shows are in the works. Go to quorumreport.com and click "free signup" under Daily Buzz, so you'll be first to know when the announcement is made

ICYMI: Quorum Report has learned US House Democratic Leader Jeffries, former AG Holder, and DNC Chair Martin were slated to speak to Texas House Democrats, encouraging state lawmakers not to help the GOP redraw Congressional districts in Trump’s bid to avoid another impeachment bit.ly/44xBQoe

Saying President Trump intends to "steal" 5 congressional seats in Texas, Texas House Democrats say they'll fight this using "whatever means necessary." That follows this morning's report that US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to state lawmakers last night

Thank you, @scottbraddock.bsky.social

Democrats are trying to get it together ahead of what should be a pretty good election cycle for them here in Texas. But they may have a US Senate nominee who just lost badly to one of the most hated Republicans in America only 9 months ago. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Listen: What's next for THC in Texas after Little Gov Patrick's geriatric scolding of y'all www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...

F-Bombs Away! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Big news from #txlege and @scottbraddock.bsky.social

Want to know what happened in the Texas Legislature this year? Watch our recap of the 89th #txlege for @austinpbs.bsky.social with @eleanorklib.bsky.social @scottbraddock.bsky.social, Blaise Gainey & Laura Laughead. It's online here and airs live tonight at 7pm: video.austinpbs.org/video/2025-l...

This was a great episode. Jeremy’s clap back to little gov was what every voter in TX needs to hear before they vote next year. @scottbraddock.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com

If you’re in Texas, take a listen to @scottbraddock.bsky.social & JeremySWallace podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Little Gov Patrick says this has been a "boring session" for him. Why? Well, maybe because the Texas House is doing nearly whatever Texas Senate leadership wants even though Speaker Burrows was elected with a majority Democratic coalition. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

A "historic investment" in public education was *the* promise made to House GOP skeptics of Gov. Abbott’s school vouchers. Those Republicans expect Speaker Burrows will not be rolled in negotiations and some of them expressed confidence in him on Tuesday bit.ly/43jffK5

Video: Speaker Burrows has said his top priority is a historic investment in Texas public schools, but that proposal is stalled in the Texas Senate. Burrows should have the leverage he needs to make good on his promise, but time is running short youtube.com/watch?v=xIIu...

Listen: Texas conservative legend former Sen. Phil Gramm says President Trump's tariffs are "political poison." Plus, throwdowns at the Texas Legislature over ESG, "furries," and next-level lying in campaigns podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Beto O’Rourke says ‘if’ Texans want him to run for U.S. Senate, ‘yes I will’ www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...

Okay, fine, we've got a swear jar for the show now: With roughly 6 weeks to go in the legislative session, what will they argue about now at the Texas Capitol? Plenty including abortion, immigration, voting rights, taxes, and more. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Listen: Donald Trump bails out Greg Abbott on school vouchers, then Jeremy gets me pissed off about the Trump Administration's lip service to Texas farmers. You suffered without your favorite show yesterday, I know, but it's here now podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

From @scottbraddock.bsky.social, the motion to allow a statewide vote on #schoolvouchers was tabled. Motion is essentially killed. #txlege #publiceducation

Listen: Sen. Cruz keeps showing up to support Texas teams - & it doesn't work out - but he won't show up for Sen. Cornyn in his primary against AG Paxton. Plus, the first marathon Texas House debate of the session becomes a test of its new leadership podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...

Rep. Brian Harrison's an embarrassment, fer sure. But there's quite a bit of irony in Democrats gloating about an outcome that fully unifies the Texas House GOP Caucus and empowers Speaker Burrows more than ever to cut deals with Lt Gov. Patrick: bit.ly/4j6cl22

In the first week of return-to-office for Texas government, TxDOT employees ended up parking in fire lanes. Just one of the reasons flexibility in remote work is appropriate for state government: Downtown Austin is full www.kut.org/austin/2025-...

Had to stop in at the Travis County Democratic Party's event last night in Austin and explain Texas politics to Illinois Gov JB Pritzker. He was a good sport about it @traviscountydems.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov

- $500 million tax dollars for rich Hollywood stoners to make movies - No soda for poor kids - Your tax money for Elon Musk to send his kids to private schools - No Congressman for many Black folks in Houston Quite a week in Texas politics. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...