"Then Shut it Down"

You know, the way a government shutdown was handled in a fictional TV show years ago seemed to be more serious than the way it's being handled by leaders in Washington in real life now. Quorum Report Publisher Harvey Kronberg has the scoop on how the issue at the center of the shutdown could affect competitive elections in Texas next year. But, we start with a disturbing story out of South Texas, where a congressional staffer appears to have committed suicide by setting herself on fire. That was the original reporting of Tony Ortiz at currentrevolt.com, who stopped in with the latest. Plus, the FDA moves forward with approval of another generic abortion pill right as Texas lawmakers crack down on those medications and some women in the Legislature become much more vocal about struggles with infertility. Our producer is the famous Evan Sherer, and the original music for the show is by Checkmayne in Houston.  

What is Quorum Report Radio?

After 43 years in business, Quorum Report is rolling out its first-ever multimedia products: Quorum Report Radio and the Scott Braddock Show. This is where you'll find the inside scoop on what's really happening in the halls of power: the story under the story in Texas politics and government. Quorum Report Radio will be a free program airing Mondays to set the table for the week. The Scott Braddock Show will be a premium listening experience giving you in-depth analysis and coverage of the issues that matter and the real inside conversation at the Texas Capitol, as told by the key players. Make sure to subscribe to both shows on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss a minute.