18 Best Texas Politics Podcasts

1. Texas Take

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.more Hosts Scott Braddock, Jeremy Wallace
Producer/Network Houston Chronicle
Email ****@chron.com
Location Houston, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Laura Barberena, James Talarico +19 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 381Facebook 402.2KTwitter 707.8K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Y'all-itics

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
Y'all-itics is the unofficial political podcast of Texas. Each week we'll crack open an ice-cold Texas brew and explore a single hot topic affecting Texans. But this isn't politics as usual. Y'all-itics doesn't come from a fancy studio. We're taking our podcast on the road to get past the soundbites and dive deeper into the issues that matter to y'all. Leave your labels at the door, this is a political podcast for all Texans… even the recent transplants!more Hosts Jason Whitely, Jason Wheeler
Producer/Network WFAA
Email ****@wfaa.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Joe Sexton, Nathaniel Moran +50 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 371 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The Texan Podcast

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Listen to The Texan's daily updates and weekly podcasts to stay informed with news you can trust. The Daily Rundown, gives a quick 3-5 minute glimpse into Texas political news of the day. The Weekly Roundup, published every Friday, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the most important stories in Texas by the reporters who cover them. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.more Producer/Network The Texan
Email ****@thetexan.news
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 98Facebook 34.6KTwitter 20.9KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Progress Texas Podcasts

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
The Progress Texas Daily Dispatch delivers the biggest news stories progressives need to know to start their day, plus stories you shouldn't miss in just minutes. Chris Mosser breaks down Texas-sized stories in new episodes M-F, keeping Texas progressives up to speed on the ongoing fight for progressive change.Daily Dispatch augments the Progress Texas Happy Hour, our longer-form conversation and interview podcast, which hosts a variety of diverse voices and newsmakers who are pushing progress forward in the Lone Star State. We recap the wild week in Texas politics. Grab a coldie and hang!more Host Chris Mosser
Producer/Network Progress Texas
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dallas, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Sara McGee, Kevin Burge +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 134.9KTwitter 20KInstagram 29.2K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast is where Texas politics gets the scrutiny it deserves. Hosted by strategist and writer Garrett Fulce, the show features in-depth conversations with lawmakers, activists, and insiders shaping policy in Austin and beyond. Each week, Garrett cuts through the noise with candid interviews and sharp commentary—bringing listeners beyond the talking points to the real mechanics of power in Texas.more Hosts Andi Turner, Garrett Fulce
Producer/Network Andi Turner & Garrett Fulce
Email ****@tsra.com
Location Bastrop, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Brad Johnson, Sara McGee +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 1.3KTwitter 280Instagram 915 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Cap Chat Texas

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
Get to know the people behind the scenes at the Texas Legislature. We interview capitol staff, lobbyists, activists and other worker bees to help build our capitol community.
Producer/Network Stephanie Chiarello, David Mintz
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jim Arnold, Emiliano Romero +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Second Reading Podcast

Play
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Analysis of Texas Politics by Jim and Josh from the Texas Politics Project.Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin.more Hosts James Henson, Josh Blank
Producer/Network Second Reading Podcast
Email ****@austin.utexas.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Bayliss Wagner, Professor Robert D. Moser +2 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Matt Long Show

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
Texas, Christian, Conservative Politics with an emphasis on citizen engagement.
Host Matt Long
Email ****@ranchradiogroup.com
Location Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Pastor Greg, Bonnie Wallace +17 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. State of Texas

Play
Apple Spotify Episodes
State of Texas is a statewide, in-depth program focused solely on Texas politics. Produced at KXAN in Austin and airing in 14 markets across the state, the show gives viewers greater perspective on the Texas Legislature, state policy and elections. It airs at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN, and now you can listen any time!more Host Josh Hinkle
Producer/Network KXAN News
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Texas State Representative James Talarico +14 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 555.2KTwitter 259.8KInstagram 128.7K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Loserville

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
David de la Fuente and Philip Kingston explain local politics in Dallas, Texas
Hosts Tyler J. Wade, Philip Kingston
Producer/Network Philip Kingston
Email ****@kingstonfordallas.com
Location Dallas, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Stuart Campbell, Patrick Kennedy +2 more
Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Texas Tribune Brief

Play
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Get the latest news on Texas politics and policy from The Texas Tribune now on Amazon Alexa. With reporters based in Austin, Washington, D.C., and on the U.S. Mexico border, we are your go-to source for news on statewide issues.more Producer/Network The Texas Tribune
Email ****@texastribune.org
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 103Facebook 171.6KTwitter 299.9KInstagram 117.3K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

12. Lobby Land

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
Lobby Land is a podcast about lobbying and Texas politics. Who are lobbyists? How do they do their jobs? How did they get into lobbying and in some cases, how did they get out? What works and what does not when talking to elected officials, staff and others? This is a podcast about the people whose lives are in and around the Texas political space. From campaigns to boardrooms to the capitol and everywhere in between, we will be interviewing lobbyist and those that work in Texas politics about these and other topics...more Host Daniel Womack
Email ****@icloud.com
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Let's Talk Texas

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Let's Talk Texas is the official podcast of the Texas House Republican Caucus, representing the Republican members of the Texas House of Representatives in Austin ... you guessed it, Texas! We're here to talk about all things Texas, the Legislature, and all points in between. Join us for fun conversations with our members and our host, THRC Communications Director Jordan Overturf. #txlegemore Producer/Network Texas House Republican Caucus
Email ****@texashousecaucus.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 20KTwitter 14.7KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Conversations

Play
Website Spotify Episodes
Texas Scorecard sits down to discuss current events, politics, and all things Texas with news makers, politicians, and activists.
Email ****@texasscorecard.com
Location Leander, Texas, United States
Facebook 337.5KTwitter 79.6K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. Lone Star Politics

Website Spotify
A weekly look at politics in North Texas and across the state with NBC 5 political reporter Julie Fine and Gromer Jeffers of The Dallas Morning News.
Get Email Contact

16. Texas Tribune TribCast

Play Watch Video
Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
The TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins, James Barragán and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run weekly series during the 2025 legislative session.more Hosts Matthew Watkins, James Barragu00e1n, Eleanor Klibanoff
Producer/Network The Texas Tribune
Email ****@texastribune.org
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Abby Church, Don Huffines +20 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 254Facebook 171.6KTwitter 299.9KInstagram 117.3K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Party Politics

Play Watch Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube Episodes
Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that's why we're 'keeping the fun but losing all the drama' of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics ; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics .more Hosts Brandon Rottinghaus, Jeronimo Cortina
Producer/Network Houston Public Media
Email ****@houstonpublicmedia.org
Location Houston, Texas, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Taylor Rehmet, Christian Menefee +9 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 64.6KTwitter 7.3KInstagram 50.3K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

18. Texas Briefing

Play
Website Apple Spotify Episodes
'Texas Briefing' brings expert insight to the policy challenges shaping life in the Lone Star State. Through topical miniseries, scholars from Rice University's Baker Institute and their guests untangle issues in health, the economy, climate resilience, and more to understand how policy matters are impacting communities from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast.Subscribe and listen to 'Texas Briefing' wherever you listen to podcasts.more Producer/Network Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
Recent Guest Katharine Neill Harris
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact