Only in Texas politics could you call someone "the biggest asshole" and it's in defense of that person. You'll want to hear what that has to do with a White House call to the Texas GOP this weekend and what Speaker Dustin Burrows' comments to the Republican Party might mean for the operations of the House. Then you'll get the scoop from El Paso, where the redistricting battle that led to a smackdown at the Texas Capitol this summer is now playing out in a federal courtroom. Jen Rice was one of the only reporters to hear all the arguments. She'll check in. Plus: What is Congressman Wes Hunt really doing with his bid for the US Senate? Some newly resurfaced audio of him might provide a clue. And Gov. Abbott's pissed at Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who spent some of the week mocking the Texas National Guard deployment in Chicago and baiting Abbott into a bit of a debate involving hot dogs. Yes, really. Our producer is the famous Evan Sherer and the original music for the show is by Checkmayne in Houston.
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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.