Texas Bullpen Podcast
Listen to the weekly Texas Bullpen podcast to stay up to date on all things Texas politics with hosts Brad Johnson, Jonathan Richie, and Cassi Schredder, along with special guests.
Episodes
31 episodes
One Election Ends, New Ones Begin - Episode 31
The guys recount the biggest takeaways and surprises of the primary runoff, scratch the surface on the newly set general election matchups, and preview the Texas GOP chairman's race.
Texas Runoff Preview and What Comes Next - Episode 30
Brad and Cassi preview next week's runoffs and the late-developing events of this week, including President Trump making his pick in the Senate race and Gov. Abbott's stern warning to donors.
Show Me The Warranto, Chip on the Shoulder, Committee Chaos - Episode 29
The guys run through the Texas Supreme Court's decision not to eject state Rep. Gene Wu from his seat, a leaked recording of Ken Paxton about the attorney general race, and the bevy of committee hearings that played out in the Legislature.
Jerome Greener, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office - Episode 28
The newly created Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, colloquially known as Texas DOGE, is launching its first project mandated by the 2025 Legislature. Director Jerome Greener details the agency, its purpose, and its new tool designed to more ...
Roadtripping Roy, Rump Railroading, and BlackRock and Roll - Episode 27
The guys run through a jam-packed slate of topics, including the Railroad Commission brawl, Chip Roy on the trail, BlackRock's redemption with Texas Republicans, and a half-resolution on the summer camp quandary.
Mystic Madness, Pot Potpourri, and Put on the Red Lines - Episode 26
The guys go around the horn on the topics of the week, including the rumble over redistricting, THC legal developments, and the hearings on the tragic July 2025 floods.
Cold as ICE, Robotic Illusions, and Money (Sort of) Talks - Episode 25
The guys review the ICEy kerfuffle in Texas' biggest cities, Michael Dell's big gift to UT, congressional leadership PACs showing the money, and more.
Big Scandal, Big Money, and Big City ICE Showdowns - Episode 24
With Brad being on the road, Cassi joins Richie this week to talk about U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation, U.S. Senate fundraising numbers, and the big dogs going after the big cities for their ICE policies.
Country Roads Take Us Home and Who Owns the House? - Episode 23
Broadcasting from the oldest town in Texas, the guys wax poetic on their travels this week, a lengthy committee hearing on data centers, and a warning from the lieutenant governor.
The Boys Are Back, Party Proxy War, and Hotel Room Blockbuster - Episode 22
After a week off, the guys reconvene for their regularly scheduled programming to discuss a big story that involves hotel rooms, Albanians, donors, and the Office of the Attorney General, alongside party proxy fights and new redistricting possi...
Two Big GOP Meetings, Gambling Situations Monitored, and the Cesar Chavez Fallout - Episode 21
The guys give the lowdown on two (one, not so) top secret meetings involving Texas Republicans, read the tea leaves on gambling, and discuss the Cesar Chavez scandal fallout.
Filibuster Fight, Rodeo Rope-a-dope, and Data Center Clash - Episode 20
The fellas discuss the moves and countermoves of the U.S. Senate's fight over the filibuster, Lina Hidalgo getting booted from the Houston rodeo, and two looming lobby-turned-political fights ahead of the 90th Legislative Session.
Primary Recap, Burning-Hot Runoffs, and Terror in Austin - Episode 19
The guys discuss Tuesday's primary and the fallout since, along with the shooting at an Austin bar last weekend.
Primary Predictions and Panhandle Potshots - Episode 17
The guys give their predictions for the top primary races, and Brad reviews his trip out to West Texas for the HD-88 race.
Hawk Dunlap - Episode 16
Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner Hawk Dunlap joins the program to discuss his campaign, his many years in the oil and gas industry, and catfish.
Nathan Johnson - Episode 15
State Sen. Nathan Johnson joins the program to discuss his time in the Senate, when dynamics changed last session, his bid for attorney general, and how he sees 2026 shaping up.
Fiery Debates, Scandalous Happenings, and Attack PACs - Episode 14
Brad and Richie are finally reunited after the latter's week on the open road. The pair discusses two statewide campaign debates, three attention-grabbing stories, and two big new Trump endorsements.
Less Than a Week From Early Voting and an Oddity in El Paso - Episode 13
With Richie on the road, Cassi tags in to chat about the political events of the week with Brad. This episode includes Greg Abbott's strategery, a sneakily interesting House race, and a big development with Colony Ridge.
Christi Craddick - Episode 12
Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick joins the show ahead of the March primary to preview the combative race for Texas comptroller.
Kelly Hancock - Episode 11
Kelly Hancock, acting comptroller and GOP candidate for comptroller, joined the podcast to discuss his campaign, his path to office, and his brief stint running the agency.
Joe Jaworski - Episode 10
Joe Jaworski, Democratic candidate for attorney general, joins the program to talk his party's chances during this midterm election and his bid for statewide office.
Aaron Reitz - Episode 9
GOP candidate for attorney general Aaron Reitz joins the show to discuss his bid for statewide office and how he's gotten to this point.
Democratic Divas, the Mystery of a Thousand PACs, and Union Greg - Episode 8
This week, the guys discuss Brad's fortuitous discovery, a remarkable endorsement for the state's top executive, and the nasty spat at the top of the Democratic ticket.