NEWSMAKER
Inside Texas Politics began with City Manager T.C, Broadnax, the man responsible for running Dallas day-to-day. He discussed Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall’s tenure, the new rental bike regulations, hiring more cops, and what he still wants to accomplish this year. Broadnax joined host Jason Whitely and Shelley Kofler from the Star-Telegram.
STATEWIDE
There are a few interesting revelations in the latest UT/Texas Tribune poll. According to the survey, more than half of Texas voters said Texas needs stricter gun control laws. And, more than half of the voters oppose separating migrant children from parents who enter the United States illegally. Ross Ramsey, co-founder and executive editor of the Texas Tribune, discussed how campaigns will respond. Ross also talked about Governor Greg Abbott’s unprecedented power play. Ross joined host Jason Whitely.
MY VOICE, MY OPINION
There are fewer students enrolled in Dallas ISD now. Plus, for the first time this year, the district is also forced to share some of its tax money with the state.
In this week’s My Voice, My Opinion, Cydney Walker, from Coffee and Politics 101, wonders if DISD should be asking voters this fall to pay even more property taxes.
NEWSMAKER 2
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire at the end of July. Conservatives have long waited for this moment – a chance to make lasting change on the Supreme Court. However, Democrats worry that years of protections for minorities and some of the country's most vulnerable could get overturned. Byron Henry, Dallas attorney and constitutional scholar, joined host Jason Whitely to discuss what's realistic.
FLASHPOINT
Should the U.S. Senate wait until after the November election to consider a replacement for Justice Anthony Kennedy? Flashpoint debates that question.
From the right, Mark Davis of 660AM The Answer. And from the left, former Democratic State Rep. Domingo Garcia.
ROUNDTABLE
Reporters Roundtable puts the headlines in perspective each week. Host Jason, Shelley and Ross returned along with Berna Dean Steptoe, WFAA's political producer. The three talked about the latest UT/Texas Tribune that shows the Senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke is now five points apart. They also discussed the likelihood of the Texas legislature expanding uses for medical marijuana next session?
