Inside Political Science #021 – Texas Money & Trump’s Power: Brandon Rottinghaus Interview

Things aren’t cheap. Good thing Texas has money. Kirby and Todd talk Texas politics with guest Brandon Rottinghaus in this new episode. As the legislative session kicks into high gear, what are Governor Abbott’s priorities? Will the state House or Senate help him get more done? There are a lot of expensive things on the governor’s agenda, so what can get done? The trio discusses how the school voucher issue has become a national concern, how higher education institutions will fare and if the governor is thinking about a 2028 run. Plus, how do state Democrats respond to another cycle of their purple movement failing? After a break, the topic shifts to national politics and scandals. Kirby and Todd ask Brandon if scandals still matter. Brandon argues they’re no longer career-ending. They discuss who really sets a president’s agenda and how President Trump continues to break norms. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.