Political Roundup: The significance of endorsements in the mayoral race

Candidates in the Houston mayoral runoff picked up a slew of endorsements this week. In this week’s political roundup, we discuss how much those endorsements mean in a runoff for a municipal election where turnout is already low.

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The week in politics (Nov. 22, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: We discuss the latest in local, state, and national news in our weekly political roundup. And a new documentary offers a closer look at Lady Bird Johnson through her own recordings.

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Political Roundup: Signs of function — a lot of dysfunction — in Congress

Tuesday offered some little-seen developments in Washington: key budget bills getting passed and near-physical altercations.

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The week in politics (Nov. 15, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: We discuss the latest special session and vouchers bill, the impending Congressional budget deadline, Hildago v. Ogg, and all the latest developments in politics. And we go tailgating at…The Nutcracker Market.

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Takeaways from Election Day (Nov. 8, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: We bring you results and analysis from Election Day in Greater Houston and discuss the week in politics.

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Houston’s awful commute (Nov. 1, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: A new report says Houston has the fourth worst commute in the country. And food writers talk about their favorite places to eat outside.

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The week in politics (Oct. 25, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: From the House Speaker saga, to local election developments, to why the Lieutenant Governor is spending campaign funds on Israeli bonds, we seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.

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Voter survey results (Oct. 18, 2023)

On Wednesday’s show: A new survey reveals the issues Houston voters are concerned about and asks whether residents have considered leaving the area and why. And Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee answers questions about her run for Houston mayor.

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