Remembering Sylvester Turner: Celebrating the Legacy of Houston's Beloved Mayor and Congressman

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March 7, 2025 • 26 mins

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the passing of Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, President Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress, ramifications of Trump Tariffs, and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick desire to change the name of the New York Strip steak to the Texas strip Steak and other national and state politics.NATIONAL TOPICS:President Trump makes his first address to a joint session of congress.Democrats show their discontent during Trump's address.Ramifications of Trump Tariffs.Is Trump selling the American Dream?TEXAS TOPICSFormer Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner Dead at 70.A slim majority of Texas Republicans sign on to school vouchers.Lt. Governor Dan Patrick desire to change the name of the New York Strip Steak to the Texas Strip Steak.In addition to YouTube, Party Politics airs every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. CT on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen every Friday at 7:30 p.m. CT on News 88.7. The audio podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts).

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