Podcast

Texas Talks

Author: Michael Searle
Feed episode count: 134
Official site: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com
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Summary

Texas Talks with Brad Swail, brought to you by the Texas Dispatch, is a weekly podcast that features wide-ranging discussions with the people, organizations, and businesses that shape public policy in Texas. Texas Talks aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the policy debates and reasons and insight into the personalities that shape public policy in Texas.

Episodes

Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Ep. 117 - AI, Transparency & Taxpayer Savings: Lessons from Virginia

Duration seconds: 2598
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-117-ai-transparency-taxpayer-savings-lessons-from-virginia-3BxQtN0_

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Ep. 116 - New World Screwworm in Texas, The Future of Veterinary Care, and Rural Vet Shortages

Duration seconds: 2571
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/new-world-screwworm-in-texas-the-future-of-veterinary-care-and-rural-vet-shortages-Y3MobBz_

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Rural Attorney Shortages, Elder Fraud, and a Texas Statewide Prosecutor w/Rep. Mitch Little

Duration seconds: 2484
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/property-taxes-crime-texas-justice-reform-w-rep-mitch-little-8KWtswG3

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Uvalde, School Safety & Texas Law Enforcement w/Rep. Don McLaughlin

Duration seconds: 2153
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/uvalde-school-safety-texas-law-enforcement-w-rep-don-mclaughlin-O6GWcvB8

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of Economic Prosperity

Duration seconds: 3269
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-economic-prosperity-spnqncwq

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Texas Policy Update: Summer Camps, AI Deregulation & Prosecutor Power w/Brad Swail

Duration seconds: 1386
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/texas-policy-update-summer-camps-ai-deregulation-prosecutor-power-w-brad-swail-AAHGghaB

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Policies that Deliver

Duration seconds: 2439
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/policies-that-deliver-O4tCkq3Z

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Texas Schools, AI & the Future of Public Education w/Chairman Brad Buckley

Duration seconds: 2355
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/texas-schools-ai-the-future-of-public-education-w-chairman-brad-buckley-8mUZGFO5

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Future of Energy

Duration seconds: 2940
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/future-of-energy-2meYpK5X

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Austin Economy, Growth Challenges & Texas Business Outlook w/Jeremy Martin

Duration seconds: 2135
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/austin-economy-growth-challenges-texas-business-outlook-w-jeremy-martin-kGaCeyVB

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

Future of Healthcare

Duration seconds: 2666
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/future-of-healthcare-IQAkWlSj

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Buffalo Bayou: Inside Houston’s Waterway Cleanup & Policy Fight

Duration seconds: 2054
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/buffalo-bayou-inside-houstons-waterway-cleanup-policy-fight-sA_FMPbP

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of Higher Ed

Duration seconds: 2644
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-higher-ed-YHe7qE_S

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

The “Silent Infrastructure” Protecting Texas: Public Health & Policy w/Christopher Sparks

Duration seconds: 2077
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-silent-infrastructure-protecting-texas-public-health-policy-w-christopher-sparks-QeKZnV7G

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

Powering the Next Texas Economy

Duration seconds: 3138
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-the-next-texas-economy-XoKm89wS

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Housing Affordability Crisis in Texas: Rates, Supply & Policy w/Sean Dobson

Duration seconds: 2648
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/housing-affordability-crisis-in-texas-rates-supply-policy-w-sean-dobson-IcbzOUzR

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of Raising a Family

Duration seconds: 3158
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-raising-a-family-zovLxBYQ

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

AI and Public Policy: Transforming Government w/Tanner Jones & Chris Minge

Duration seconds: 2761
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-and-public-policy-transforming-government-w-tanner-jones-chris-minge-mPGnnDQ5

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of Texas' Court System

Duration seconds: 3528
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-texas-court-system-YGcKtYhr

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Current and Future Justice Reforms in Texas w/ Marc Levin

Duration seconds: 2850
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/current-and-future-justice-reforms-in-texas-w-marc-levin-qqj585JG

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of Megaregions

Duration seconds: 3544
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-megaregions-K4TgVLPZ

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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

Future of Work in Texas: Skills, Mobility, Opportunity w/Roy Spence & Renzo Soto (Future of Texas)

Duration seconds: 3967
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/future-of-work-in-texas-skills-mobility-opportunity-w-roy-spence-renzo-soto-future-of-texas-Olm4DGxj

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

Using AI to Improve Transparency w/Charles Blain

Duration seconds: 2580
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/using-ai-to-improve-transparency-w-charles-blain-No7nQ_yd

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

Educating Tomorrow’s Texas: From Classrooms to Careers w/Mike Morath & Mary Lynn Pruneda (Future of Texas)

Duration seconds: 2529
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/educating-tomorrows-texas-from-classrooms-to-careers-w-mike-morath-marilyn-panetta-future-of-texas-TBDo1uyj

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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

Property Taxes, the Texas Liberty Compact, and the Fight for Real Reform w/Jeramy Kitchen

Duration seconds: 2499
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/why-workforce-housing-is-the-key-to-texas-economic-future-w-jeramy-kitchen-5MeYExCq

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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

Innovation Nation: Texas’ Next Economic Boom (Future of Texas)

Duration seconds: 2650
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/innovation-nation-texas-next-economic-boom-future-of-texas-VzfPNJDO

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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

The Texas Miracle, Data Centers, and the Future of Business in Texas w/Megan Mauro

Duration seconds: 2425
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-texas-miracle-data-centers-and-the-future-of-business-in-texas-w-megan-mauro-R7DVGXeb

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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

Texas Economy, Education Freedom Accounts, and State Spending Transparency w/Kelly Hancock

Duration seconds: 2146
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/texas-economy-education-freedom-accounts-and-state-spending-transparency-w-kelly-hancock-LqYFNUoE

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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

Mandy Drogin on School Choice, ESAs & the Future of Texas Education

Duration seconds: 2567
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/mandy-drogin-on-school-choice-esas-the-future-of-texas-education-0ycA90ar

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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

Ep. 101 - Margaret Byfield (Energy Policy)

Duration seconds: 1559
Source: https://texas-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-101-margaret-byfield-energy-policy-JQxmis8N

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