Best Fancy A Brew Podcasts (2025)

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About That New Charge You May Soon See on Your Electric Bill… 45:44

5d ago45:44

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Keeping the lights on in Texas already ain’t cheap. Now, you can expect another surcharge on your electric bill. Four years after a severe winter storm nearly led to the total collapse of the Texas grid, the state is now allowing transmission utilities to produce plans to “harden” their equipment against a hodgepodge of threats like tree limbs, str…

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The Blueprint for an Ideal Texas City 39:16

12d ago39:16

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Texas’ explosive population growth is putting immense pressure on the state’s largest cities and metropolitan areas. If you’re one of the nine out of 10 Texans who live in or visit these cities, you’ve likely already dealt firsthand with some of the challenges. Nearly 200 researchers and business leaders produced a plan to build better cities in th…

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Episode 8: Money, The Cuts, and DIY Pints Feat. The Pope of Pub Goth 1:53:19

16d ago1:53:19

1:53:19

Mac re-joins PGT us to talk about the cuts to disability benefits, monetary theory, and Archie shows you how to brew yourself something golden.By Archie Farrer

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Y’all Ready for Beto (Again)? 32:42

20d ago32:42

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It’s not officially a campaign but Beto O’Rourke is touring the state and talking to Texans again. So, is he preparing to launch a new campaign in 2026? In our conversation with him, we couldn’t help but notice that it sounds like he’s moving more towards the middle now.GuestBeto O’Rourke, Former U.S. Congressman, D-El Paso…

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Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Budget Cuts: What’s Happening at the NWS? 51:49

26d ago51:49

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The Trump Administration’s budget cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have meteorologists and forecasters sounding the alarm about the impact on public safety. Some former NWS directors even warn that more cuts could lead to unnecessary deaths during severe weather events, such a…

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GTFO: How One Mouthy Texan is Helping Others Create Escape Plans 37:48

1M ago37:48

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More and more Americans are considering decamping from the USA and moving overseas… permanently. And a former Texas resident is leading the way. We first introduced you to Jana Lynn Sanchez last November when she announced she was leaving Fort Worth to move to The Netherlands after Donald Trump’s re-election. Nearly six months later, her new compan…

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Watch your mouth! Why Texas Could Make It Easier To Sue You for What You Say 37:00

1M ago37:00

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You can be sued for sharing thoughts, opinions, or even facts. But Texas law protects you against frivolous lawsuits meant to intimidate you into shutting up. However, a proposed bill now threatens to weaken that protection. That has united some odd bedfellows to save the law. Spoiler alert: At the end of this podcast, the staggering legal fees one…

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The Voucher Victory — and Coming Controversies; Speaker Burrows & Chairman Wu. 38:20

1M ago38:20

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In only three months, he accomplished something none of his predecessors could: pushing school vouchers across the finish line. But in a rare sit-down interview, House Speaker Dustin Burrows told us it isn’t even the most important bill they’ve passed this session (5:08). Across the aisle, the leader of House Democrats says even though vouchers are…

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Throw a Brisket, not a Bomb 37:09

2M ago37:09

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The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the oldest such chamber in the country, is on high alert tracking the status of four bills lawmakers are considering in Austin. From diverting public transportation funding to eliminating DEI programs, the organization says the legislation could devastate Black and other minority-businesses, as well as entire c…

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Mark Cuban Talks Mavericks, Medicine, and his Political Future 41:45

2M ago41:45

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Mark Cuban is free to talk – and he has a lot to say. From Luka Doncic to his growing new venture to lower prescription drug costs for Americans, Cuban discussed it all with WFAA’s Jonah Javad. Will Cuban enter politics? Jonah told the Jasons its doubtful – after something Cuban said to him. GUEST:Jonah Javad, WFAA Sports AnchorMark Cuban…

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Punching Back: Kendall Scudder Takes on the Toughest Job in Texas Politics 40:43

2M ago40:43

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It might be the toughest job in Texas politics, leading the state Democratic Party. Kendall Scudder is the new chair, and after his first week on the job with little sleep, he’s looking to reinvent the party across the state, especially “rural” Texas where Democrats have struggled for decades. Don’t know who Kendall Scudder is? After listening to t…

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Episode 7: Bullshit Jobs in the Age of Technofascism 1:52:40

2M ago1:52:40

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This is a ranty one ngl. Archie gets a new job and unpacks the cult structure of corporations, Adam breaks down techbro bullshit (he declared war against his boss and quit his job 30 mins after recording), plus the conflict in Syria and a growth update on the previous instructables!By Archie Farrer

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The New National Treasure in Texas 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Ordinary Americans. Extraordinary action. The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas is finally open and telling the stories behind the recipients of the nation’s highest award for valor on the battlefield. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the museum’s President and CEO Christopher Cassidy, and Medal of Honor recipient Retired Army Staff…

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A Foreign Perspective on Our Politics 41:16

2M ago41:16

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What happens in America – does not stay in America. For 80-years, Europe has relied on the U.S. like a big brother to keep the bullies at bay. On this episode of Y’all-itics, two German television correspondents join the Jasons to explain what outsiders think about American politics today and why it should matter to us. Plus, what would happen if t…

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Uvalde’s Darkest Hour: A First-Hand Account 34:08

3M ago34:08

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In Uvalde, it’s not an anniversary, it is a mark. And the three year mark of the city’s darkest hour is May 24, 2025. The publisher of the Uvalde Leader News started a journal the day after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School to serve as a daily calendar of what really happened, and he’s turned that journal into a book. Craig Garnett says w…

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Trade Wars & Texas Jobs: How Trump's Tariffs Threaten the Lone Star Economy 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Assembly lines could grind to a halt. Prices for everything from cars to cantaloupes are at risk of rising. President Trump's trade war with Mexico and Canada will hit your wallet. But is there any benefit for Texans? Will it cause folks to buy local? A Republican mayor and a veteran logistics expert on the southern border tell the Jasons how just …

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Episode 6: Pub Goth Goes Techno Feat. Billie Cashmore 1:29:46

3M ago1:29:46

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JESUS LOVES UK DOLLS! Honorary Pub Goth Billie joins us to talk all things Techno, plus Adam gets Angry about the bins and Archie teaches you how to mix your own beats. Get down to Glitched on Saturday 29th of March to support London nightlife and Trans Kids Deserve Better! https://www.outsavvy.com/event/25262/...…

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When Washington Cuts, Will Dallas Bleed? 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot says the federal government is practicing shock and awe on the American people through mass firings, “deferred resignations,” and the freezing of federal grants. And he called Y’all-itics to issue a warning. Creuzot argues that the shrinking federal government could lead to rising crime in his county and…

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Who Are You Going to Complain to Now Texas? 38:22

3M ago38:22

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It definitely doesn't have a catchy name: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But our guest this week says, "if you're returning almost $20 billion to ordinary people, you've got to be doing something right". In the past several years, dissatisfied and frustrated Texas consumers have comprised the most---or second most---number of people turn…

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Episode 5: Tales From the Stage Feat. The Pope of Pub Goth 1:40:29

3M ago1:40:29

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LIVERFUCK FOR EVER https://liverfuck.bandcamp.com/album/...By Archie Farrer

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Why a Texas School District Spent $1.5 Million on 12 Students 30:29

4M ago30:29

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Many Superintendents in Texas say lawmakers need to spend less time on making sure schools are safe on the outside, and more time on legislation making schools safer on the inside. In fact, they argue a 30-year-old law that’s now 140-pages long is making classrooms more dangerous. And they’re asking lawmakers to give them more leeway on how they di…

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Guns & Drugs: The Cross-Border Blame Game Between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada 37:50

4M ago37:50

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The Trump Administration wants Mexico and Canada to stop the illegal flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into America. But those countries say America has blood on its hands, too, and it must stop the illegal flow of U.S. firearms in the other direction. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons have a pint with WFAA Senior Crime and Justice Reporter…

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Episode 4: Theory of the Bloke Feat. Scar 1:42:57

4M ago1:42:57

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It's Goths vs Grifters as Scarlett joins us to confront the manosphere, the specter of the 'goth gf', and the evolving way in which 'alternative' scenes confront sexual violence. Plus a grow update from Archie!By Archie Farrer

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Episode 3: Croydon über Alles Feat. CronxWatch 1:33:46

4M ago1:33:46

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David Weir from CronxWatch joins us to talk about the state of journalism, urban decay, and the future of the Cronx. Archie gives us a grow update and an instructable on rolling, and Adam Psychoanalyses the Jerusalem Post Comments Section. Check out the latest episode of CronxWatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_wyBrDHfoM&t=31s…

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Texas is at Much Greater Risk of Wildfire Than You Might Think 40:10

4M ago40:10

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A recent report ranked Texas as the third most dangerous state for wildfires, behind only California and Colorado. Or, as the new deputy director of the Texas A&M Forest Service tells us, there’s some “nook or cranny” in the state that’s always burning. And in this episode of Y’all-itics, Wes Moorehead explains why the risk has grown exponentially …

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MATT HOUSTON: "Eminent Domain Purgatory" 41:41

4M ago41:41

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From crops to the tap, Texas is running out of water. In northeast Texas, one proposed solution is the Marvin Nichols reservoir. But it’s led to a years-long battle with local landowners and critics say it would crush the east Texas timber industry. Even the state Senator leading Texas’ efforts to tackle the water crisis calls it “eminent domain pu…

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Episode 2: Resistance, Nosferatu, and Legalisation Feat. The Pope of Pub Goth 1:30:29

4M ago1:30:29

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The Pope of Pub Goth Mac (Liverfuck) joins us for another round of current affairs, cinema, and the history of Herb.By Archie Farrer

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Pub Goth Transmission #1 1:11:50

5M ago1:11:50

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Archie Farrer AKA Big Waft and Dr Adam C Jones kick off the new podcast 'Pub Goth Transmission' covering topics ranging from attempting to define what a pub goth is, delusional zionists, the disappointment of so called 'AI' and pretty much everything in between.By Archie Farrer

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Speaker Burrows. Does Anything Change in Texas? 26:49

5M ago26:49

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49 Democrats in the Texas House just helped elect a Republican Speaker, their leader says without any political horse-trading. Seen as a setback to the far right, the result changes the calculus inside the Capitol. In this early release episode of Y’all-itics, the Lieutenant Governor and the new leader of Texas House Democrats explain how, and what…

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Freshmen Texas Lawmakers Ready to Battle over Abortion, Education... even the Lottery 51:40

5M ago51:40

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They don't even have the keys to their Capitol offices yet, or access to the computer system to file bills. But two incoming Texas Representatives have lofty goals. One is pushing for a total ban on abortion and penalties for women who end their pregnancies. The other aims to strengthen public schools and stop the Republican march toward a private …

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Judge Tim O’Hare: Not ‘The Green Eyed Monster’ Some Expected 27:11

5M ago27:11

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Tim O’Hare, the unapologetic conservative leader of Tarrant County, has cut $58M from the budget without any layoffs during the first half of his term. What’s planned for the next two years? What didn’t he expect about this job? And what do folks get wrong about him? Judge O’Hare is our guest this episode.GuestJudge Tim O’Hare, Tarrant County…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: “I’ve done all I possibly could as a human being.” The Jimmy Carter interview. 20:46

5M ago20:46

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He was the first president ever born in a hospital. With pride, Jimmy Carter recounts how the U.S. military never fired a bullet, dropped a bomb or launched a missile on his watch. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for being the first to broker peace in the Middle East. The late U.S. President Carter represents the end of an era – when a peanut farmer f…

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DR. MICHAEL MURPHY: Texas Eliminates Vehicle Safety Exams, but not the Fees 28:46

5M ago28:46

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In 2025, most Texans will no longer have to have their vehicles inspected. But in a development that surprises exactly no one, Texans will still pay the fee. The state actually sponsored a study that said those inspections were not only highly effective, but should likely be expanded. That study’s author says he’s surprised lawmakers dumped the pro…

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Y’all-itics “Cheers & Jeers” Episode 57:11

6M ago57:11

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It is the episode you’ve been waiting for, when the Y’all-itics team discusses the best and worst of politics in 2024. Who gets a cheer? Who gets a jeer? And who gets a beer? In this special holiday edition, the Jasons are joined by WFAA political producer Berna Dean Steptoe and Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy.GuestsBerna Dean Stepto…

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Scot More: This Court has Clients, not Defendants, and it’s Easing Homelessness 29:46

6M ago29:46

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It’s been open for nearly two decades, with thousands passing through its doors. Though you’ve likely never heard of it, this small courtroom in Houston is having a big impact on homelessness by helping folks get out from under Class C misdemeanors. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the man who supervises the city of Houston’s homeless court tells th…

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JOE RHODES: Politics Looks Different to This Texan on a 3-Year Cruise 43:39

6M ago43:39

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A cruise sounds like the perfect getaway, right? How about for 3 years? It could be the perfect escape from American politics. Texan Joe Rhodes did just that, but he still had to vote. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons shared a pint with him at Three Nations Brewing in Carrollton, where they learned it hasn’t all been smooth sailing (pun i…

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Dr. Ray Perryman: Trump's Tariffs Would Be "Somewhere Between Bad and Ugly" for Texas 30:42

6M ago30:42

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President-elect Trump is proposing steep tariffs on our North America trading partners. Those extra levies would be passed onto consumers in the form of higher prices on everything from clothing to food to cars. But the bigger price would be to the economies of all countries involved, says Waco-based economist Ray Perryman of The Perryman Group. He…

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Shelley Luther: From the Big House to the State House 48:06

7M ago48:06

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At some point over the past four years, you’ve likely heard about Shelley Luther. Her defiant stance against COVID shutdown orders launched a movement. But everything came to an abrupt stop when a brain aneurysm nearly took her life. Now a Representative-elect heading to Austin, don’t expect her to back down from anything… or anyone. In this episod…

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The “Mouthy Liberal” Leaving the USA after Trump’s Win 37:23

7M ago37:23

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You’ve long heard about people wanting to leave the country after someone they disagree with becomes President. The sentiment could be as old as the Republic itself. But in this episode of Y’all-itics, you’ll hear from a self-described “mouthy liberal” who’s actually doing it. In fact, the Jasons sit down with her inside her own home that’s now on …

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Casino Gambling, School Choice, and Billions from the Border. Republicans Won Big. So, What’s Next? 31:58

7M ago31:58

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To the victor belong the spoils. Texas Republicans won big and we’re starting to get a sense of their priorities. At the top of the list is school choice… and they now have the votes. The border will remain a top issue… and they now have “a great friend in the White House.” But what about casino gambling? Or another property tax cut? In this episod…

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Texas Republicans THRASHED Democrats and Polls 35:53

7M ago35:53

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Other than, perhaps, Senator Ted Cruz’s margin of victory over Colin Allred, there were no real election surprises in Texas. Republicans won big. Democrats are once again searching for answers. And school vouchers are closer than ever to becoming a reality. In this election night episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons and our panel of political experts…

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Do Newspaper Endorsements Even Matter? 35:09

7M ago35:09

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You’ve heard the headlines: billionaire newspaper owners pulling their presidential endorsements in the eleventh hour. Those controversial decisions got us thinking here at Y’all-itics, so in this early release episode we ask whether newspaper endorsements even matter. The Jasons sit down with William McKenzie, the Senior Editorial Advisor at the G…

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The Poll Workers with Panic Buttons 36:19

7M ago36:19

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The threats are real. So, for the first time, elections offices in Texas and across the country are preparing for worst case scenario situations: from panic buttons, to tabletop exercises, to learning de-escalation techniques. Votebeat Editorial Director Jessica Huseman joins the Jasons to pull the curtain back on preparing for potential violence d…

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The Rare Exclusive with Texas’ Secretary of State 55:18

7M ago55:18

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Jane Nelson rarely gives interviews. But for years she has been one of the most influential state leaders in Texas. In this special release Y’all-itics, Nelson answers questions on election misinformation, suing for citizenship records and the state's new plan for keeping voter rolls clean. WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre scored the rare exclusive an…

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How Austin Lost Its Magic 44:40

8M ago44:40

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Can you honestly say Austin is still ‘weird’? Many now say it’s unaffordable with terrible traffic and a skyline that keeps ascending. Has all of that destroyed what made the city such a cool, hip place? Austin has had cultural booms and busts before. But can it recover from the explosive growth it’s experiencing now? The Jasons shared a beer with …

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The Texas Debate: Ted Cruz vs. Colin Allred for U.S. Senate 58:16

8M ago58:16

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Ted Cruz and Colin Allred are facing off in their first -- and only -- televised debate of their 2024 campaigns to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. The debate moderators are WFAA senior political reporter Jason Whitely and Dallas Morning News political writer Gromer Jeffers.By WFAA

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The Three Most Controversial Letters in Dallas 23:13

8M ago23:13

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When have three letters ever caused such a stink? Propositions S, T and U on the November 5 ballot in Dallas would, among other things, force the city of Dallas to hire more police officers and open city leaders up to citizen-led lawsuits. Dozens of former mayors and city leaders recently came out against the propositions, arguing they would crippl…

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Texas’ New “Y’all Street” Business Court 37:20

8M ago37:20

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There may not be any official courtrooms just yet. There aren’t even enough judges. But the new Business Court in Texas is up and running. And you can’t have Texas’ version of Wall Street, “Y’all Street,” without it. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons sit down with attorney David Harper from the huge Texas law firm Haynes and Boone. Harper …

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An Engineer’s Guide to Fixin’ Texas & the USA 30:03

8M ago30:03

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America is divided, there’s no question about it. So, how do we go about fixing our problems with so many extremes on both sides? What if it was as easy as calling an engineer, instead of a politician? We’re doing just that in this episode of Y’all-itics. Texas author William Taggart examined some of the largest issues facing our country, but searc…

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Why Texas’ voter rolls could be “dirty” in November 39:51

9M ago39:51

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We told you back in February how the state of Texas, last year, abandoned a fraud-fighting database that is designed to catch repeat voters and keep voter rolls accurate. And Texas pulled out without finding a replacement. Fast forward seven MORE months, and Texas still hasn’t found a replacement for the Electronic Registration Information Center, …

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