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Battleground Texas
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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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SCOTUS rules on redistricting
4w ago00:22:43Tap 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.
Transcribe →Poll numbers, AI ads and more
Mar 1900:19:58Tap to summarizePolitics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.
Transcribe →Would Paxton drop out?
Mar 1200:21:37Tap to summarizeTexas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.
Transcribe →DHS Secretary Kristi Noem replaced
Mar 500:19:53Tap to summarizeFOX political reporters react the the news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is being replaced. The news follows two days of congressional hearings that did not go particularly well for the head of DHS. Plus, Ken Paxton is reacting to the president's comments about wanting the U.S. Senate candidate he doesn't endorse to drop out of the race.
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