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
41 episodes
Rep. Buckley Talks Electricity, Education, and the November Election - Episode 41
State Rep. Brad Buckley joins the program to discuss 765-kV transmission lines, data centers, education, and the all-important election this fall.
Around the Horn and a Whole Lot About Finance Reports - Episode 40
The guys discuss all of the top stories this week, including a new Secretary of State, developments on the Houston shooting incident, and a deep dive into the latest finance reports. Also, Richie gets his boat fix.
State Rep. David Spiller Talks Data Centers, Border Policy, and the House Speakership - Episode 39
State Rep. David Spiller joins Brad Johnson for a stint in Waffle House to discuss top issues of the day, including data centers, transmission lines, and the next steps on border policy.
Maine-lining the Texas Senate Race and Closing Time - Episode 38
The guys discuss developments in the U.S. Senate race in Texas, including gaudy fundraising numbers and the Platner implications, along with the rip-roaring debate over closed primaries.
Appointment Musical Chairs and SCOTUS Makes Everyone Mad - Episode 37
The guys discuss a week of drama-filled musical chairs in two state offices and the landmark rulings issued by the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of its term. Happy Independence Day from all of us at Texas Bullpen.
Democrats Party on the Corpus Christi Bay - Episode 36
Brad and Cassi recap the themes of, and fights during the 2026 Texas Democratic Party convention, and touch on some of the other Legislature-related happenings last week.
Justice James Sullivan Talks His Time on the Bench and Path to Office - Episode 35
Texas Supreme Court Justice James "Sully" Sullivan joins the program to discuss his path to the bench, the campaign to retain his seat, and his judicial philosophy.
Good Lord More Screwworm, An Electric Slide, and Seeming Resolution on Camp Mystic - Episode 34
The fellas run the gamut of happenings this week, including more screwworm, a final report on last year's floods, and a Libertarian announces himself.
Fear and Loathing in Houston - Episode 33
Ragged and tattered, the guys check in from the 2026 Texas GOP Convention in Houston. They recap the biennial event, the result of the chair's race, and the elephant in the room (literally).
Screwed by the Worm, A Not-So-Secret GOP Summit, and Jane Bids Adieu - Episode 32
The fellas wax poetic about the Great Screwworm Invasion of 2026, a not-so-super-secret GOP summit planning for November, and the abrupt resignation by Texas' Secretary of State.
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.