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⁠New @Quinnipiac polling paints a dismal picture for Donald Trump - but, also dissatisfaction among Democrats with their own party. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
www.kvue.com/video/news/p...
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our state is built on working Texans, and they deserve to have a seat at the table. Listen to our full conversation with candidate for 33rd Congressional District @colinallredtx.bsky.social — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.
December 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It’s time to vote! We’re putting together our list for our top Best and Worst Texans of 2025, and we want to hear from YOU!

Let us know who your favorite and least favorite Texans were this year by filling out our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Austin techbro California transplant, Palantir and University of Austin co-founder Jon Lonsdale is calling for the return of public executions of people convicted of violent crimes. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.chron.com/politi...
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A majority of the Arlington City Council, ignoring overwhelming public testimony, votes not to reinstate protections for their LGBTQ+ residents. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.texastribune.org...
December 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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I had a very inspiring evening at the @progresstexas.bsky.social holiday party in Austin. I was particularly happy to be reminded by @saraheckhardttx.bsky.social that the biggest risk isn't in running -- it's in doing nothing.
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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I greatly enjoyed attending the @progresstexas.bsky.social Austin holiday party last night and spending time with that wholesome band of progressive fighters led by the inimitable @kathleenthompson.bsky.social.
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Governor Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announce the state-sponsored establishment of new Turning Point USA chapters at all Texas high schools, complete with warnings against local resistance. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.texastribune.org...
December 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Former Democratic nominee for Railroad Commissioner Katherine Culbert, who has filed for that same race in 2026 as a Republican, is accused of misleading Lone Star Left writer Michelle Davis about her campaign intentions. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.lonestarleft.com...
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NOTUS reporting reveals that the National Republican Senatorial Committee is behind manipulative polling and covert digital information seeding meant to encourage Rep. Jasmine Crockett to enter the Senate race. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
⁠https://www.notus.org/senate/jasmine-crockett-nrsc-texas-senate
December 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
An analysis of the recent SCOTUS call on the Texas congressional map reveals pretzel logic in which the high court "twisted itself around about the presumption it was applying because of its own presumptuousness”. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xverdict.justia.com/2...
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
An analysis of the recent SCOTUS call on the Texas congressional map reveals pretzel logic in which the high court "twisted itself around about the presumption it was applying because of its own presumptuousness”. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x ⁠⁠verdict.justia.com/2...
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Donald Trump is perturbed that Laredo Congressman Henry Cuellar, whom Trump pardoned of international corruption charges last week, failed to switch to the Republican Party for his re-election. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.nytimes.com/2025...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Austin State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, presumed running in CD 9, has announced a pivot to a run for Texas State Comptroller. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.kvue.com/article...
December 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On the final day of election filing, presumed Senate candidate Colin Allred has announced a pivot to a run for House District 33, in which he will be a primary challenger for Congresswoman Julie Johnson. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/c...
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A potential Jasmine Crockett Senate run conjures fears of increased MAGA turnout due to "negative partisanship" - for people who have decided that both racism and misogyny are OK, Crockett is a villain they love to hate. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7x www.lonestarleft.com...
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
⁠Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, long thought to be considering jumping into the race for the U.S. Senate, has scheduled an announcement for Monday afternoon. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/02/j...
December 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We're hitting the airwaves in Houston! Catch our "In Progress" weekend roundtable on @KpftHouston HD-2 each Sunday morning at 11:30, starting December 7! Our new radio initiative comes with expenses, and this Giving Tuesday, we could use your support: ⁠progresstexas.org/do...
December 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, with Prop 50 looming at home, is thinking about running for one of the freshly-reddened seats on Texas' new congressional map. Pod: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xpunchbowl.news/artic...
December 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The recent and building wave of Republican departures from Congress is looking like a dark omen for the Trump GOP's prospects in 2026. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.houstonchronicle...
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett continues mulling a Senate run, Austin State Rep. and declared Senate candidate James Talarico continues to preach Democratic solidarity. Pod: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
www.texasobserver.org/james-talari...
December 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
SB 8 - the bathroom bill - takes effect on Thursday, and the vague enforcement language in it will make abuse and harassment likely. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xwww.texastribune.org...
December 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
With Democratic redistricting wins in several other states, the new Texas map, should it be allowed to stand, is unlikely to give Donald Trump the edge he had in mind. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Z0lr7xabcnews.go.com/Polit...
December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
With no word from the U.S. Supreme Court coming last week on the Texas congressional map, most players are resigned to the idea that the 2025 map will be in place for the 2026 midterms. Podcast: bit.ly/3Z0lr7x
www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/u...
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM