Why even have a Houston mayor? Whitmire hands the keys to Abbott over ICE law. Gov. Abbott threatened to pull $114 million in public safety grants. Why won't Mayor Whitmire fight back, writes the editorial board.

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Beck is reminding me of CJ Stroud yesterday.

Tom Morello?

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The Big XII is looking pretty good in these bowl games so far.

@alexkirshner.com @rodger.bsky.social As the official pizza correspondent of SZD, I wanted to report that CiCi’s Pizza is alive and well. But even in its heyday, CiCi’s will take a backseat to Little Caesars. I’m about to have some now as I watch college football.

Raise the roof, Joel!

Is Gianni Infantino Bubba?!

Embarrassing. Can he leave now and can he take the Village People with him?

This is so tacky. I never thought I would say this, but I think I miss Sepp Blatter.

One of the added benefits of listening to @thepressbox.bsky.social is the getting great food recommendations. I tried Goldee’s a few years ago after Bryan gushed about it and it lived up to the hype! I tried St. Pizza in New Orleans based on David’s recommendation and it absolutely delivered!

@joelanderson.bsky.social Joel, I hope the guys on Tailgate are going to give you props for calling the hire of Art Briles. They laughed but you were right.

@thepressbox.bsky.social Listening to the New Yorker’s Political Scene podcast this morning and we have another submission for media piss test.

@joelanderson.bsky.social This was Joel Anderson week on my podcast feed. I’m loving the Ringer Tailgate with you Van and Tate. Keep up the good work and let’s hope we have some good games on Saturday.

Kash Patel Plays a G-Man on TV

That’s a terrific book. Grant doesn’t get nearly the credit he deserves.

Eddie Vedder in attendance at Sounders v. Inter Miami match. Soccer has officially arrived in the USA.

Great conversation. We need Randy Galloway on the show. Nobody spins a yarn like Randy. Texas Sports Hall of Famer too.

We miss you in our feeds @scottbraddock.bsky.social. Do you think House Democrats regret getting behind Burrows when he was seeking the gavel? What a catastrophic mistake! You called it too.

@switchedonpop.bsky.social Great show today, but how could you omit Ace of Base’s “All That She Wants.” The lyrics are nonsensical. Also, the lyrics to “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys.

Texas DA who charged abortion patient with murder accused of once paying for one Three years after Texas prosecutors charged a woman with murder for inducing her own abortion, the local district attorney is accused of paying for an abortion while having an affair decades ago.

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Congrats Mina!!

I just finished watching. I have no connection to NOLA but it was devastating to remember the dysfunction and lack of urgency by the government days after Katrina hit. Simply one of biggest failures of this century.

Wonderful tribute to your uncle Bryan. RIP to your uncle.

I tuned in during stoppage time and saw three banger goals and penalty kicks. What a match!

This is a great story and as a Houstonian it fills me with pride to see how our city opened up its arms. Unfortunately, I’m not sure it would be the same today if a similar event repeated itself.

Right-Wing Lawmakers Are Trying to California Your Texas The right wing used to hate lawsuits, the nanny state, and the film industry. It’s learned to embrace them as a means of cultural influence.

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@harvilla.bsky.social Rob, such a moving tribute to your father in law in today’s pod. I’ll be listening to Tim McGraw today and telling someone I love about a song I love. Keep up the good work.

Texas Deserves Far Better Than This The recent flooding in and around Kerrville has exposed a number of failings in the state’s disaster preparedness and response. It also kicked off a widespread public blame game. Officials have long b...

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Great episode Bryan and Joel as always. Could you please talk about Bill Moyers on Monday? He is the last of a dying breed.

This was great!! The CWC might be a one-time event. I’ll be one of the souls who attends three matches even the maligned Ulsan HD v. Mamelodi Sundowns tilt in Orlando.