Podcast
Battleground Texas
Hosted by FOX 4 · EN
The most powerful people in Texas answer their questions. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski talk to some of the biggest names in Texas politics about the topics that matter most to Texans.
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The Fight for the Lone Star State
3w ago00:20:16Tap to summarizeWith the primary runoffs officially over, the Battleground Texas team breaks down the newly set November matchups, highlighting the fierce showdown between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, and how these high-stakes races could completely reshape the political landscape.
Transcribe →Gas tax relief & primary runoff election
4w ago00:19:33Tap to summarizePolitical commentators and guest policy advisor Charles Blain on Battleground Texas analyze the shifting political stances on gas tax relief, the strategic debate calculations between Governor Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa, and the intense mudslinging shaping the competitive Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
Transcribe →May 26 runoff & Texas data centers
May 1300:20:01Tap to summarizeThis episode of Battleground Texas examines the tightening GOP runoff races for U.S. Senate and Attorney General, while also exploring how the proliferation of data centers has emerged as a contentious new midterm issue impacting rural communities and state legislative priorities.
Transcribe →SCOTUS rules on redistricting
May 600:22:43Tap to summarizePolitical analysts and commentators on Battleground Texas discuss the upcoming Republican primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, shifting polling data favoring Democrat James Talarico, and the potential electoral impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.
Transcribe →May runoff, immigration policies & gas tax
Apr 2900:20:29Tap to summarizeThis episode of Battleground Texas examines the intensifying Republican Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, Governor Greg Abbott's successful leverage of state funds to force major cities to comply with immigration policies, and the political debate surrounding proposed gas tax suspensions.
Transcribe →Congressmen resign, Talarico breaks records & more
Apr 2200:21:12Tap to summarizeThis episode of Battleground Texas covers a massive political shakeup including the resignations of Congressmen Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, the record-breaking $27 million fundraising haul by Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, and exclusive interviews regarding the ongoing military conflict with Iran and the high-stakes Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
Transcribe →May Runoff
Apr 1500:20:38Tap to summarizeThe latest episode of Battleground Texas features the Texas Trio analyzing the high-stakes May runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the potential impact of Republican infighting on down-ballot races, and shifting voter dynamics regarding Hispanic support and sanctuary city policies.
Transcribe →Voter eligibility, latest polls & hemp regulations
Apr 800:19:55Tap to summarizeThe Texas Trio tackles a new federal executive order on voter eligibility, polling in the U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, and the Texas governor's race, while featuring State Senator Brian Hughes to examine new hemp regulations and a legislative proposal to annex parts of New Mexico.
Transcribe →Energy Dominance
Apr 100:20:00Tap to summarizeThis episode features an interview with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on "energy dominance" amidst Middle East tensions and rising gas prices, alongside a panel discussion on the Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn Senate runoff and the "MAGA Mays" Middleton vs. Chip Roy Attorney General race.
Transcribe →Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Hinojosa
Mar 2500:19:59Tap to summarizeFOX reporter Steven Dial sits down with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gino Hinojosa for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Meanwhile, the Texas Trio weighs the political fallout from allegations against Cesar Chavez and analyzes how the war with Iran is driving up local gas prices.
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