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Texas Tribune TribCast

Matthew Watkins, James Barragán, Eleanor Klibanoff

Booking Overview

This is a weekly Texas politics and public-policy podcast featuring rotating external reporters, elected officials, policy experts, academics, and directly affected stakeholders. Credible pitches include Texas officeholders, researchers, journalists, industry or regulatory experts, and knowledgeable local voices with a timely, substantive Texas angle; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need direct relevance to an active state political or policy issue.

Metrics

Episodes: 865

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 24.5k subscribers

Instagram: 116.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tribcast@texastribune.org

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Host

Matthew Watkins - Texas journalist and editor covering state politics and public policy for The Texas Tribune.

James Barragán - Texas political reporter covering state government and politics for The Texas Tribune.

Eleanor Klibanoff - Texas journalist covering politics, government, and public policy for The Texas Tribune.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct expertise or firsthand involvement in a current Texas political, governmental, regulatory, electoral, education, border, or energy issue; guests commonly include elected officials, policy researchers, journalists, former regulators, industry representatives, and affected stakeholders.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a Texas government, academic, regulatory, journalistic, or industry organization, Direct participation in state policy debates or public testimony, Recognized expertise in Texas politics, polling, public policy, or a current state issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Ayaan Moledina - The Treatment Of Islam In Texas Social Studies Curriculum Standards And Student Testimony On The Issue.

Jaden Edison - Texas Social Studies Curriculum Standards And How Islam Is Discussed In Public Schools.

Will McAdams - The Case For Data Centers In Texas And The Policy And Energy Issues Surrounding Their Expansion.

Alejandro Serrano - The Political Backlash Against Proposed Border Barriers In Big Bend National Park.

César Blanco - Bipartisan Opposition To Proposed Border Barriers In Big Bend National Park.

Recent Topics

Politics, Texas Politics, Elections, Public Policy, Education Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Texas Tribune TribCast
:

Are Texas' voter systems ready for a contentious election?

October 06, 2026

Votebeat's Natalia Contreras joins TribCast to explain the state of our voter rolls one month before election day.

Gina Hinojosa on her bid for governor

September 29, 2026

This week, we have a special episode featuring Gina Hinojosa discussing her 2026 campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. The interview, conducted by Texas Tribune politics reporter Kayla Guo, was recorded live at this month's Texas Tribune Festival.

The Texas Railroad Commission race after Bo French's tweet

September 22, 2026

On this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporters Carls Nogueras Ramos and Alejandro Serrano about the non-Senate elections in Texas. Who has a chance? And why did Republicans stick with Bo French?

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Texas Tribune TribCast
:

How do I get in touch with Texas Tribune TribCast?

Texas Tribune TribCast is hosted by Matthew Watkins and James Barragán. Its publicly listed email is tribcast@texastribune.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Texas Tribune TribCast?

The publicly listed email for Texas Tribune TribCast: tribcast@texastribune.org.

How many listeners does Texas Tribune TribCast have?

Podseeker estimates Texas Tribune TribCast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Texas Tribune TribCast?

Texas Tribune TribCast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Direct expertise or firsthand involvement in a current Texas political, governmental, regulatory, electoral, education, border, or energy issue; guests commonly include elected officials, policy researchers, journalists, former regulators, industry representatives, and affected stakeholders. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a Texas government, academic, regulatory, journalistic, or industry organization; Direct participation in state policy debates or public testimony; Recognized expertise in Texas politics, polling, public policy, or a current state issue. Recent guests include Ayaan Moledina, Jaden Edison, and Will McAdams.

How hard is it to get booked on Texas Tribune TribCast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Texas Tribune TribCast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Texas Politics, Elections, Public Policy, and Education Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tribcast@texastribune.org

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