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Left of center: is there a Texas political “center” and how’s it doing?

Can the Center Hold? To be (in the center) or not to be? Thus is the question today discussed with Evan Smith (Tribfest) with those listed above. Quotable quotes: The system is dominated by money. We don’t have any idea where we are headed. Republicans are talking nonsensical garbage. Hutchinson – redistributing and gerrymandering. The primary… Read More Left of center: is there a Texas political “center” and how’s it doing?

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Healthcare: broken promises, broken state, broken healthcare system

Michael Burgess  Garnet Coleman  Sarah Davis  Kyle Janek  Charles Schwertner  Charles Ornstein (mod.)  (Update: This panel was packed and during the open questions section, the audience was extremely energized over the issues, going from laud applause to outright boos to panelists who were opposed to the Affordable Care Act. One audience member added that he was surprised that even… Read More Healthcare: broken promises, broken state, broken healthcare system

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The future of transportation in Texas: dystopia? We need to work a 12-step on this, Mr. Wilson

Panel Discussion: Deirdre Delisi, Michael Morris, Larry Phillips, Nicolas Rubio, Phil Wilson, with Aman Batheja (mod.) Texas Tribune Festival has once again brought TxDOT Director Phil Wilson, along with other heavy hitters in Texas transportation to the UT Austin campus to discuss the future of Texas roads. What does our future hold? I am as curious as the next traveler to… Read More The future of transportation in Texas: dystopia? We need to work a 12-step on this, Mr. Wilson

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