Host Kat Vargas travels to Washington, D.C. during the government shutdown to sit down with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. They talk about what’s really happening inside Congress, the court case against Republicans' racially gerrymandered congressional map, and how mentorship from Vice President Kamala Harris continues to guide Crockett’s fight for democracy.

From the shutdown chaos to the battle for fair maps, this conversation reveals what it takes to lead, and to keep showing up for Texans when the system tries to shut you out.

Pull up a chair: this is your seat at the table for the future of Texas.

Host Kat Vargas travels to the Rio Grande Valley to sit down with Texas State Rep. James Talarico over tacos on the campaign trail. He shares how his journey of faith and service shaped his decision to run for U.S. Senate—and why this race could redefine Texas politics for a generation. At a historic tortilleria in McAllen, the conversation spans the rise of Christian nationalism, billionaire influence in politics, and the corruption threatening American democracy.

This isn’t just another interview—it’s a must-listen conversation about the future of Texas, and the fight for a government that works for all of us.

Pull up a chair: this is your seat at the table for the future of Texas.

Let’s be real: Texas politics may be a hellscape, but that’s not the whole story. For every extremist headline, there are Texans fighting back — and in those fighters, you’ll find hope. Taco Policy is where those stories get told: a Texas politics podcast that’s smart, sharp, and a little spicy too.

Each week, host Kat Vargas of Howdy Politics travels to taquerías across the state to sit down with elected officials, organizers, and everyday Texans making change in their communities. Over tacos, they’ll dig into what’s really happening in Texas politics this week and the issues that matter most — from school funding and healthcare to voting rights, the cost of living, and the fight for democracy itself.

Taco Policy premieres Tuesday, September 30th, with new episodes dropping weekly. Follow now to claim your seat at the table for the future of Texas.