Grant and Travis are joined by Texas Bullpen co-founder and veteran political journalist Brad Johnson for a special interview overlooking the Texas Capitol in Austin!

Topics include abortion policy at the Texas GOP Convention, Jasmine Crockett and the Texas Democratic Convention, Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows, and the debate over former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Plus, find out which Texas legislator sounds a lot like U.S. Senator Rand Paul!

Grant and Travis have an amazing interview with Denton County Republican Party Chair Melinda Preston! Melinda shares how 2020 and Russia inspired her to get involved in Republican politics, what it was like getting to know U.S. Representative Brandon Gill, how the state convention elected new Texas GOP Chair D'Rinda Randall, and leadership strategies for mobilizing local conservatives. Plus, Grant and Travis get a sneak peek at how Islam is influencing local politics in Frisco!

Grant and Travis discuss justice and the Karmelo Anthony trial, and why you should serve on a jury if you get the opportunity. Plus, find out what happens if you ask a Hood County jury pool who lives in a gun-owning household!

Grant and Travis discuss how to have discernment in state and local politics, using the example of a delicate subject: interest group money. Who's fundraising our Texas Republican candidates, and why?

Grant and Travis give a recap of the 2026 Texas Republican primary runoff election. Find out what was the most surprising result!

Grant and Travis discuss why relationships matter in politics with TCGOP Voter Roll Committee Chairman Jim Sutton. This might be the most encouraging interview yet!

Plus, are political curses real? Tune in and find out!

Grant and Travis discuss the problem of H-1B visas in Texas, and what we should do about them. Texas is not just an economic zone!

Grant and Travis talk about how we could save Washington, D.C. and Austin by expanding the geography and jurisdictions of our national and state governments. Plus, check out our new opening and closing music!