Topic: Texas Tribune

4 chapters across the catalog

Freedom Force
Episode 1693 57:56 - 59:47

1693: Freedom Force

Dick Cheney Kamala Harris Endorsement, Liz Cheney Interview

During a Texas Tribune interview, Liz Cheney announced that her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, will be voting for Kamala Harris. The announcement is noted for its brevity and the irony of Democrats embracing a figure they previously criticized heavily during the Iraq War era.

Geopolitical Chernobyl
Episode 759 50:41 - 55:09

759: Geopolitical Chernobyl

Irving Sharia Tribunal, Mayor Beth Van Duyne, and Texas Law

Irving, Texas, became a focal point of controversy after reports of an Islamic tribunal performing religious mediation for civil disputes. Mayor Beth Van Duyne supported a resolution affirming that U.S. and Texas laws supersede foreign laws, leading to accusations of Islamophobia. The city council vote passed 5-4, highlighting deep divisions within the community regarding the role of Sharia-based mediation.

Episode 410 23:42 - 27:56

410: The Cheeseburger Code

Louie Gohmert Defense of Military Tribunals and Article 1

Texas Representative Louie Gohmert argues on the House floor that Congress has the constitutional authority under Article 1, Section 8 to establish military tribunals. The hosts critique Gohmert's legal reasoning, suggesting he is attempting to justify the indefinite detention of citizens by conflating congressional power with military overreach.

Ricin Beans
Episode 331 36:48 - 38:52

331: Ricin Beans

Texas Tribune Report on Rick Perry Domain Names

The Texas Tribune published an article regarding the hundreds of domain names, such as rickperry2012.com, that redirect to the No Agenda Show. The article identifies an air conditioning company in Keene, Texas, as the registrant for some of these domains. The redirects are described as a "blocking move" by listeners who are not supporters of the Texas Governor's presidential ambitions.