Episode 126: Brandon Waltens discusses how former Speaker Joe Straus is trying to make his mark on this election cycle. Robert Montoya updates listeners on the story surrounding the targeting of Judge Alex Kim. Cary Cheshire chats about a victory for teachers. Andrew Gillen from Texas Public Policy Foundation drops in to discuss the absurdity of Democrats free college proposals. Saurabh Sharma has this week’s Texas Scorecard Radio commentary.
- Straus is back?
- Thwarting the will of the voters?
- TRS changes course?
- Free college?
- Young liberty lovers!




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