In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with K-12 education reporter Jaden Edison and early learning advocate David Feigen about the shortage of affordable child care in Texas.

Texas Tribune reporters Terri Langford and Gabby Birenbaum join the Tribcast to discuss how Texans are coping with the loss of SNAP benefits, chaos at airports and rising health care premiums amid partisan fighting in Washington.

Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.

Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and accepting a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx.

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune climate reporter Emily Foxhall about the emotional pleas Camp Mystic parents made to state lawmakers and analyze the proposed new laws in response to the Kerrville floods.

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year.

The gang talks about Texas’ role in the modern space race, what the aeronautics industry wants from the Legislature and, of course, Elon Musk.

On this week’s episode, the gang looks at where things stand a year after the largest wildfire in state history.

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey was retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Saturday night during an emotional ceremony before their United States Hockey League game against Sioux City.

A New Year’s Eve robbery attempt at a North Side convenience store left a 49-year-old clerk hospitalized after being shot, sparking concern and support from the local community.

Sheel Seidler, the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has sued two of her brothers-in-law in an attempt to prevent a third Seidler brother from taking control of the team rather than her.

The hockey world was not alone in sending immediate and heartfelt condolences following the announcement that Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau died when, according to police, they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey.

Gone but never to be forgotten is a message that echoed at a vigil on Monday for 22-year-old Matthew Guerra, whose body was found in a vehicle on the Northwest Side a day after Christmas.

The status of leading scorer Matthew Tkachuk is the biggest question facing the Florida Panthers down 3-1 to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final.

Texas actor Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about the “hairiest flight” he’s ever been on just over a month ago out of Austin that had “significant turbulence.”

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James about lawmakers’ reluctance to spend $3.3 million on a whistleblower settlement for Attorney General Ken Paxton.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with outgoing Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith about the state of politics in Texas.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jeremy and James about the rarely enforced rules barring churches from participating in political campaigns.

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa, Pooja and Rob about the difficult task facing election administrators ahead of the 2022 vote.

Through the month of October there are numerous events going on where you can step up and help out.

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Alexa and James about Hispanics becoming the largest ethnic demographic in Texas and what that means for the state’s politics.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the race for governor and other campaigns that have grabbed their interest.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jayme about how this week’s rain likely won’t mean the end of the drought. And he speaks with Eric about the soon-to-be-over congressional career of Louie Gohmert.

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the problems within the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and with Eleanor about the state’s efforts to expand postnatal Medicaid.

Matthew Tkachuk is being traded to the Florida Panthers, part of a blockbuster that sends Jonathan Huberdeau to the Calgary Flames in a swap of players who are each coming off the best season of their respective careers,.

A Utah man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his mother and three siblings in 2020, when he was a teenager.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Mitchell and Patrick about the power grid, the race for governor and the extra money the Texas Legislature will have on hand to spend next year.

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Jolie about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary and whether anything will be done to prevent another one.

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Zach about next week’s primary runoffs and the Gulf Coast’s ongoing frustrations over Hurricane Harvey relief funds.

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Karen and Brian about the energy among Texas conservatives around abortion and schools.

On this week’s episode, Matthew, Evan and Alexa reminisce with Texas Tribune co-founder and Executive Editor Ross Ramey as he wraps up his last day of work.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the stay of execution in Lucio’s case and with Josh about property taxes in Texas.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Brian and James about Dan Patrick’s push for a Texas version of the Florida law governing the discussion of sexuality in schools and Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest action on the border.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie and Alexa about a potentially influential court case in Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to arrest migrants at the border and a high rejection rate among applicants seeking to vote by mail.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Karen and Patrick about the pandemic and Ted Cruz taking heat from conservatives over his comments about the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Darla and Patrick about the pandemic in Texas and a mysterious candidate named Rick Perry running for governor.

On this week's episode, Matthew and Reese make sense of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision and what it means for abortion in Texas.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Mitchell, James and Karen about the status of the power grid and the pandemic heading into winter.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Reese and Brian about Monday’s oral arguments in the Supreme Court over the state’s near-total abortion ban and a lawmaker’s request to investigate books in school libraries.

In this week's episode, Matthew talks with Alexa, James and Jolie about redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott's election audit and the troubles with Texas' border enforcement efforts.

A large loggerhead sea turtle rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital has a new home in Texas.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Ross, Alexa and James about the coming legislative and legal fights over redistricting in Texas.

Catriona Matthew is the only European to be captain of consecutive winning teams in the Solheim Cup.

On this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Neelam and James about the state's new abortion law and the final days of the special session of the Texas Legislature.

In this week’s episode, Matthew, Alexa and Cassi look back at months of political fights after the elections bill made it out of the Texas House.

An aerial view of Interstate 35 in Austin after a severe snow storm hit the state. (Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew talks with Ross, Alana and Erin about the political fallout from the winter storm and what the state might do to prevent future widespread power outages.

The Texas Tribune Tribcast for Feb. 12, 2021. Credit: Laura Buckman for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Kate, Karen and Mitchell about Attorney General Ken Paxton's latest legal problems, the vaccine rollout and the politics of energy in Biden-era Texas.

The Texas Tribune Tribcast for Feb. 3, 2021. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/CapitolPressPhoto/Pool(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Patrick, Ross and Alexa about Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State speech and the delays in the 2021 redistricting process.

The Texas Tribune Tribcast for Jan. 13, 2021. Credit: REUTERS/Stephanie Keith(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew talks with Ross, Abby and Cassi about the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol and the first day of the legislative session in the Texas Capitol.

The floor of the Texas House. (Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew talks to Cassi and Patrick about a heated state Senate special election and the 2021 legislative session.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton walks across the Supreme Court plaza to hold a press conference in 2016. Credit: REUTERS/Bill Clark(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew talks to Emma, Cassi and Mitchell about Texas' lawsuit against swing states that went for Joe Biden, the upcoming legislative session and the future of gambling in Texas.

Joe Biden at the National Education Association presidential forum in Houston on July 5, 2019 Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Matthew talks with Ross, Abby and Emma about the Texas GOP's response to the presidential election, the Affordable Care Act before the U.S. Supreme Court and the upcoming legislative session.

Voters cast their ballots in Houston on Election Day 2020. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew talks to Ross, Abby and Patrick about Democrats falling short on their goals for Texas and the latest on the race for state House speaker.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Emma and Cassi about the turmoil at the attorney general's office, legal fights over voting issues in Texas and how the 2021 legislative session will look.

People gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Credit: REUTERS/Al Drago(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's Tribcast, Matthew talks with Ross, Emma and Alex about the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, Gov. Greg Abbott's latest reopening announcement and voter registration in Texas.

A COVID-19 testing site at the Nomad Shrine Club in McAllen. July 2, 2020. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Emma and Shannon about another change in how Texas reports its coronavirus data and the legal fights related to voting that have reached the state Supreme Court.

Protesters march in downtown Austin on July 27, 2020. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's Tribcast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex and Ross about Texans' role at the Democratic National Convention, a new front in the local control fight and what concerns about the U.S Postal Service mean for Texas.

Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a community event in San Antonio on Dec. 13, 2019. Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Patrick and Cassi about the Biden campaign's recent activity in Texas, the fallout of a census undercount and early indications of what the legislative session might look like in a pandemic.

Masks and sanitizer were available for voters at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center in Houston for Tuesday's runoff election. Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks with Evan, Matthew and Alex about the results of the primary runoff elections and implications for November. And the group debriefs on how voting went in the first statewide election during the coronavirus pandemic.

Isabel Nava teaches second and third grade ESL classes at Lamar Elementary School in San Antonio. Sophia Rivera is in one of her classes. Laura Skelding for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Aliyya and Ross about mask requirements for businesses, what school reopenings could mean for students and parents, and what we're watching for during the upcoming election.

Simone Webb holds burning incense during a vigil at Freedman's Memorial Cemetery in Dallas. The event honored people who have died at the hands of police. Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Jolie and Ross about racist social media posts by GOP officials. Also, the group forecasts the possibility for policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis police custody.

Demonstrators in downtown Houston rally for George Floyd on June 1, 2020. Pu Ying Huang for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex, Ross and Miguel about how Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality, and the group does a quick elections check in.