The TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins, James Barragán and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run weekly series during the 2025 legislative session.

Texas Tribune TribCast
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The TribCast is a weekly political podcast hosted by Matthew Watkins, James Barragán and Eleanor Klibanoff, and featuring a rotating cast of editors, reporters and other guests. The TribCast is returning as a limited-run weekly series during the 2025 legislative session.
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Recent Episodes

May 27, 2026
TribCast Live: Breaking Down the 2026 Texas Runoff Elections
Texas Tribune's TribCast Live features D.C. correspondent Gabby Birenbaum and Capitol Tonight host James Barragán breaking down the 2026 Texas runoff elections.

May 19, 2026
Where have all the school kids gone?
The Texas Tribune's TribCast explores declining public school enrollment and immigration crackdown impacts in an interview with industry experts.

May 12, 2026
The runoffs approach
Texas Tribune TribCast hosts analyze the most contentious Texas runoff races for Senate and Railroad Commission ahead of May 26.
612 total episodes available with 36 transcripts
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Mark Davis
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Kayla Guo
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Matthew Watkins
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Eleanor Dearman
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Matt Lanza
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Steve Vladeck
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Jasper Scherer
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Texas Tribune higher education reporters
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