Texas politics are fascinating because they are a reflection of what America is going to be experiencing in the next four years.

With the County Line shade, we deserve your opinion

Thank you for the great reporting and having to go to the County Line to do so. Great episode!

Great podcast!

I appreciate that they say “Democratic” instead of “Democrat”

Love this podcast. Eager listener for a couple of months now. I’m in Southeast Texas, so your show has been very informative on the speakers race. Thank you for the news…the full-story thought-provoking version!

Finally a political podcast that shares factual news and opinions. Bipartisan and for both sides of the spectrum.

Updated November 2023: I can barely listen anymore. It’s just out-of-touch, liberal, white, male hosts calling out-of-touch, conservative, white, male politicians racist. Sigh. “A republic, if you can keep it,” indeed. Original Review: I listen to this because it focuses on Texas politics and let’s be honest: Texas politics is niche. Texas politics does not draw the country’s top journalists to cover it on a consistent basis, and Scott and Jeremy do a pretty competent job reporting the important stories in an approachable, conversational way. I give them credit for that. My struggle with this program is the smug, under-informed tone of it. It blatantly (almost gleefully) oversimplifies complex debates, conversations, and problems. And coming from a non-partisan standpoint, it feels anti-conservative. That may simply be because Republicans hold the majority in Texas, (so why would you go after Democrats?), but it gives the show a partisan feel that I’d sooner do without. (I prefer “just the facts.”) Also, Jeremy says “ya know” so frequently it’s distracting. I hate to mention that because I’m sure he’s a nice person, but if he’s paid to speak on the radio, you’d think Scott might bother to give a bit of feedback or offer a few hours of coaching on it. Long story short, these old white guys (surprise, surprise) aren’t bad at their jobs and I listen because it’s what’s available. But if there were competition against this podcast, I’d happily let the competition compete for my listen.

Any illusion I might’ve had about maybe finding a source to hear fair & balanced opinions on Texas politics that might inform my moderate conservative political predisposition was dispelled by the end of my first & last try at this stinker of a podcast. These two liberal hacks are hardwired to regurgitate the typical leftist spin & propaganda i could listen to on many other ridiculously biased radical left podcasts if I wanted hear such garbage.

A great breakdown of the Texas legislature when in session and overall Texas politics. If any novice wants to learn about the state's political landscape, this is the starting point. Only issue I have is a clicking sound that takes place when Jeremy Wallace offers insight. Still a good show.

I really look forward to new episodes from Scott and Jeremy. When something happens Texas, I can’t wait to hear their take on it and hear the behind the scenes discussions.

It is a pleasure to listen to Scott and Jeremy discuss and explain what is going on in Austin. I wish they could take on more than one pod a week. The circus that is currently in town has to many acts to cover in just one show. As a fourth generation Texan, business owner and resident of the hated, communist Harris county, it is required listening. They are also good twitter follows for news and snark about the great state. My only recommendation for the show would be to drop in some banjo or the Benny Hill music when leading into discussion about any topic related to a state wide office holder. Maybe just the banjo, Benny Hill would be to complimentary.

I’ve listened to several episodes now after following Scott’s legislative updates on Twitter. Very informative. It’s like listening to your buddies talk about what’s going on in Texas. Love it!

A must listen to understand Texas politics.

Best podcast around 😎

Hey Scott, I don’t listen to anything on Spotify, either. But I do really love Texas Take, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants insight and good explanation on what’s happening at the #txlege.

Don’t waste your time. All they do is simp for the dems. Might as well just listen to MSM. They provide no insight into actual Texas politics.

Love the show but the coanchor constantly uses the sentence connector you know. Please stop, you know?

While I don’t live in Texas I have relatives that do and Texas politics affects what goes on Nationally …I found this podcast surprisingly interesting…well worth the time and I highly recommend it.

A podcast/news affiliate that says only things with which you agree isn’t a healthy, balanced source of information upon which to base your opinions. What I love about this podcast is that it presents the facts as they happen, in an unbiased manner. Do I always agree with the hosts interpretations? Certainly not. But hearing other viewpoints that make you uncomfortable also serves to improve you by stretching you intellectually, unlike an echo chamber. This podcast does that for me. Additionally, the wealth of knowledge that comes from two individuals who have decades of Texan political knowledge at their disposal is helpful in putting modern events into context for those of us too young to remember the 80s. Texas Take keeps me informed about the going’s-on in Texas politics without an overtly detectable slant. If you’re looking for MSNBC or Fox News, this ain’t it. But if you’re looking for a podcast that delivers “just the facts” so that you can make an informed decision about issues affecting Texans, give this one a try.

i appreciate adversarial journalism. they do a decent job at holding state leaders to account. too frequently, however, they cross the line into just repeating democratic party talking points and just sound like the texas version of msnbc.

One of my favorite pods. Good breakdown of Texas politics. It is balanced and responsible

An excellent breakdown of Texas politics

I look forward to this podcast every week!

Always very interesting and insightful Best podcast on Texas politics.

Love the show - well balanced and insightful download of weekly political news. Can’t wait to listen every week. Thank you!

Love this podcast! Great breakdown of state and federal news and politics with entertaining commentary. Feels like your just listening to friends talk about what’s going on in your neck of the woods. But in this case they really know what they’re talking about lol!

Great contents, gives fantastic insight.

I save this podcast for my Sunday morning listening! These are two of the best political commentators anywhere and Texas gives them the greatest material possible. I look forward to it every week!

A great source that wraps up all the big news. I love the format - just two guys talking about Texas, politics & having a good time doing it. I look forward to the new episode every week.

I started listening a few months ago and I am hooked. I like that these two offer the facts around the issues. They cover a lot in one episode. I learn something each time I listen.

This is the only political podcast I listen to regularly. Here's how fair it is: one of the hosts once admitted on Twitter he voted for John Cornyn, and while I wish I didn't know that, I never would have guessed it from his reporting on this show. I think that says a lot.

I live in New England and know no one in Texas, but I never miss a show. I’m really pleased with how well Scott and Jeremy cover the political scene, and greatly appreciate all the effort that they put into keeping us up to date. Gnognam

When the Texas grid goes down, I warm my soul with the soothing sounds of Scott and Jeremy’s political analysis… and a little bit of bourbon. A lot of bourbon, actually. Listen to these guys! It’s good for you.

I never miss an episode. It’s an excellent way to stay updated on all that happens in Texas politics!

I hope every Texas Voter listens to the Texas Take so that they can be both enlightened and prepared to vote intelligently.

Good info for any Texan who eats, drinks and breathes politics

I look forward every Friday to listen to this podcast. It is informative, educational and entertaining. If you work in politics or need to be informed, it’s a must listen. Thank you for your hard work.

Wonder if you are smoking that cigar during taping

The perfect blend of state and federal current events in the legislative branch.

I’d listen to this even if it were a daily podcast

The top political podcast in the state for a reason. Best way to state informed on state level issues and public servants. Highly recommend for any Texan trying to understand our state leadership.

Inside baseball Texas politics with astounding, and often humorous, commentary from Scott Braddock and Jeremy Wallace.

Scott and Jeremy are not only excellent reporters, but they offer insight regarding the “why” behind the decisions of our elected officials. Essential listening for anyone who wants to understand Texas politics.

One of my favorite podcasts from two great journalists. Only thing to improve is if they were more frequent!

This show does a really good job of making political issues easy to understand. Any Texan interested in keeping up with what’s happening in Austin should tune in.

This podcast is an excellent, clear headed weekly review of Texas politics done by two experienced and respected journalists. Scott and Jeremy are honest brokers - if they were baseball umpires, you’d admire just how consistent their strike zone is. But they don’t do this at the expense of calling out outrageous, egregious, or even ineffective behavior in the Legislature or Governor’s Mansion. This is pretty bold for political reporters, who have to walk a thin line with the people they cover to ensure that they aren’t denied access. Things move fast during the legislative session, and my only complaint is that it’s a weekly review. But this is my go to podcast for Texas politics, and I get a little excited every time I am notified that a new episode is available.

In the last couple of episodes you guys have been on fire, especially regarding voter suppression and civil rights. Wow. Learning a lot from these episodes. Keep up the great work!

This podcast is just excellent. The coverage is fair and fact-based, and the reporters are thorough as they present the information that is so crucial to understanding what’s going on in Austin and beyond.

This guy speaks with a rich voice but the words used are very subtly pushing the liberal agenda. Very one sided, but soft, views. Texans from California will love this podcast.