A Conversation with Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas
On this episode of Hobby Talks, Hobby School Dean Jim Granato sits down with Alejandra Salinas, the newest at-large member of the Houston City Council. They discuss how her early advocacy, from organi...
8 Apr 27min
Good for Houston with Evan Mintz
In this episode of Hobby Talks, Associate Professor Chris Bronk speaks with Evan Mintz, editor of opinion and community engagement at the Houston Chronicle. Their conversation explores the role of the...
19 Mars 1h
Texas Primary Elections Analysis
On this episode of Hobby Talks, an expert panel analyzes the results of the state’s primary elections and what they may signal for the political landscape ahead. Podcast host Renée Cross explores the ...
11 Mars 50min
Social Media and Democracy with Siva Vaidhyanathan
On this episode of Hobby Talks, cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan examines the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on democracy, civic discourse, and the evolving ...
10 Feb 53min
A Conversation with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey
On this episode of Hobby Talks, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey shares insight into the inner workings of county government. He guides listeners through key components of the new f...
30 Okt 202527min
Texas's Redistricting Plan: The Race to Control Congress
On this episode of Hobby Talks, political scientist Richard Murray breaks down the proposed Texas maps for the 2026 midterm elections with podcast host Dean Jim Granato. Murray explains what the newly...
22 Okt 20251h 22min
Inside Online Privacy Laws in Texas with Tyler Bridegan
Texas has emerged as a national leader in online privacy enforcement, securing historic settlements with Google and Meta aimed at curbing unlawful data collection. On this episode of Hobby Talks, Tyle...
4 Okt 202539min
Why Congress?
On this episode of Hobby Talks, political scientist Philip Wallach examines the 119th Congress and the deepening polarization of the legislative branch. Wallach guides listeners through Congress's rol...
25 Juni 202551min
