Texas Standard: August 21, 2020

Summary

The party’s party’s over – now what? After the national convention, how do Texas democrats plan to seize on the momentum? A closer look today – our conversation with the head of the Texas democratic party on next steps in the run up to November. Plus, a Declaration of Independence for women in US politics. Also, a big arrest involving an effort to build a private border wall in South Texas – what’s known and what isn’t. A new batch of listener questions about COVID-19, a look back at the week in politics with the Texas Tribune and much more when the Texas Standard gets underway.

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Texas Democratic Party chair resigns after controversial comments

The head of the Texas Democratic Party has resigned following controversial comments about transgender rights and the issue’s role in elections. Lauren McGaughy of the Texas Newsroom joins us with the latest.He’s Texas’ senior senator for now, but could he soon be known as Senate Majority Leader John Cornyn? We’ll hear more, as well as […]

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November 6, 2024

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November 5, 2024

What to watch on Election Day 2024

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November 4, 2024

Why Texans can’t put abortion – or other citizen-led initiatives – on the ballot

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November 2, 2024

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November 1, 2024

San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures eyed for demolition

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October 31, 2024

Talking with a real-life Texas Willy Wonka

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