Texas is a big state with a growing, diverse population and as the population grows, the issues and challenges facing its residents multiply. Texas Matters is a statewide news program that spends half an hour each week looking at the issues and culture of Texas.
Texas Matters
Claim This Podcastby David Martin Davies
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123 episodes
Updated Daily
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Quality63
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YouTube86
Engagement98
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Texas is a big state with a growing, diverse population and as the population grows, the issues and challenges facing its residents multiply. Texas Matters is a statewide news program that spends half an hour each week looking at the issues and culture of Texas.
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Publishing Since
9/1/2023
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Recent Episodes
August 7, 2026
Texas Matters: The politics of data centers
Scott Braddock, Quorum Report's editor, interviews about how data center politics influence the 2026 Texas midterm elections.
July 31, 2026
Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler reflects on the capital city's explosive growth, homelessness and threats to democracy
Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler shares insights on the city's growth, homelessness, and democratic challenges in this interview.
July 10, 2026
Texas Matters: 'After the Flood' Episode 3 — Investigating the Camp Mystic deaths
Host Emily R. Smith investigates the ongoing search for accountability and improved safety standards following the tragic Camp Mystic flood deaths in Texas.
123 total episodes available with 103 transcripts
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