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Aristotle's Politics is a work of political philosophy. The end of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics declared that the inquiry into ethics necessarily follows into politics, and the two works are frequently considered to be parts of a larger treatise, or perhaps connected lectures, dealing with the philosophy of human affairs. Aristotle is generally regarded as one of the most influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical fields, including political theory.

The Texas Review of Law & Politics (TROLP) is one of the nation's premier conservative law journals. Its mission is to be the prime forum for the discussion and debate of provocative legal issues such as criminal justice, federalism, affirmative action, constitutional history, and religious liberties. On the TROLP podcast, we bring together jurists, legal scholars, practitioners, and members of the popular media for engaging discussions of law and politics.

Civil engagement. Local politics. Community news. Brought to the people, for the people.The La Prensa Texas Podcast is where real conversations happen about the issues shaping our neighborhoods, our families, and our future. Rooted in the legacy of San Antonio’s oldest bilingual newspaper, this show turns headlines into dialogue and information into action.Produced by JMT Studios and hosted by Yvette Tello, this is the first minority woman–produced political podcast in Texas dedicated to civic participation, transparency, and community voice.Each episode features leaders, organizers, ...

Seeing Red: A Texas Politics Podcast is where Texas politics gets the scrutiny it deserves. Hosted by strategist and writer Garrett Fulce, the show features in-depth conversations with lawmakers, activists, and insiders shaping policy in Austin and beyond. Each week, Garrett cuts through the noise with candid interviews and sharp commentary—bringing listeners beyond the talking points to the real mechanics of power in Texas.

Texas Titans is a story of George Herbert Walker Bush and James Addison Baker, III, two of America's most consequential statesmen of the past 50 years. Two men from opposite areas of the country who found friendship on the tennis courts at the Houston Country Club. Two men who helped transform a world during an era of immense challenges and change. Two men who became - and still are - Texas titans.

Listen to the weekly Texas Bullpen podcast to stay up to date on all things Texas politics with hosts Brad Johnson, Jonathan Richie, and Cassi Schredder, along with special guests.

Millions lost power. Hundreds died. How did this happen? KUT’s Mose Buchele explores what happened during the worst blackout in Texas history.

In 1997, the Texas legislature enacted a law requiring the University of Texas to admit all high school seniors who ranked in the top ten percent of their high school classes. After finding differences between the racial and ethnic makeup of the university's undergraduate population and the state's population, the University of Texas decided to modify its race-neutral admissions policy. The new policy continued to admit all in-state students who graduated in the top ten percent of their high school classes.

Responding to a reported weapons disturbance in a private residence, Houston police entered John Lawrence's apartment and saw him and another adult man, Tyron Garner, engaging in a private, consensual sexual act. Lawrence and Garner were arrested and convicted of deviate sexual intercourse in violation of a Texas statute forbidding two persons of the same sex to engage in certain intimate sexual conduct.

Richard Parker delivers a provocative and eye-opening look at the most explosive and controversial state in America, where everything is bigger, bolder - and is shaping the future of America. Americans today are reckoning with a new Texas - that love-it-or-hate-it giant slice of America that has sparked controversy, bred presidents, and fomented change from the Civil War to the election of George W. Bush and the Iraq War.

In 1984, in front of the Dallas City Hall, Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag as a means of protest against Reagan administration policies. Johnson was tried and convicted under a Texas law outlawing flag desecration. He was sentenced to one year in jail and assessed a $2,000 fine. After the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the conviction, the case went to the Supreme Court.

“Texas Briefing” brings expert insight to the policy challenges shaping life in the Lone Star State. Through topical miniseries, scholars from Rice University’s Baker Institute and their guests untangle issues in health, the economy, climate resilience, and more to understand how policy matters are impacting communities from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast.Subscribe and listen to “Texas Briefing” wherever you listen to podcasts.

"Texas Threatens to Pull out of Refugee Resettlement Program" is from the September 21, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Manny Fernandez and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Texas Attorney General Deems Daily Fantasy Sports Illegal" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Joe Drape and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Texas Lures Data Centers, Not for Jobs but for Revenue" is from the April 26, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Dave Montgomery and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Texas Rape Victim Was Jailed for Fear She Would Not Testify, Lawsuit Says" is from the July 22, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Daniel Victor and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Texas' Open-Carry Laws Blurred Lines between Suspects and Marchers" is from the July 10, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Manny Fernandez, Alan Blinder and David Montgomery and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"16 People Are Killed in Fiery Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Central Texas" is from the July 30, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by David Montgomery, Maggie Astor and Christine Hauser and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Supreme Court Upholds Affirmative Action Program at University of Texas" is from the June 23, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Liptak and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Texas Transparency Project with Greg Cooper now on JoCo Community Radio. Live at 5p CT on Thursdays.