Texas Tribune TribCast

This week, we have a special episode featuring Gina Hinojosa discussing her 2026 campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. The interview, conducted by Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo, was recorded live at this month's Texas Tribune Festival.

On this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporters Carls Nogueras Ramos and Alejandro Serrano about the non-Senate elections in Texas. Who has a chance? And why did Republicans stick with Bo French?

GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton has been dogged by allegations of personal and professional improprieties throughout his political career. Do voters care?

In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor dig into the state's recently approved social studies curriculum standards and the controversy over how Islam is discussed. Their guests are Texas Tribune education reporter Jaden Edison and Ayaan Moledina, a 17-year-old Round Rock student who testified at state meetings over the topic.

The data center backlash has been immense. In this week's podcast, we hear from someone who thinks the centers are good for Texas. Matthew speaks with former Public Utilities Commission member Will McAdams, president of the McAdams Energy Group.