Rio Grande Valley
Place
The Rio Grande Valley is a region in southern Texas along the Rio Grande and the Mexican border, encompassing communities including McAllen, Brownsville, and Edinburg.
7 episodes featuring Rio Grande Valley

Pod Save America
Trump’s message creates new risks for Republican candidates
The episode tests whether Trump’s economic, foreign-policy, and technology agenda is becoming a liability for Republicans in competitive races.
Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 24m

The Headlines
Trump’s Rio Grande Valley support shows signs of strain
The episode connects voter dissatisfaction, Democratic turnout problems, and broader fights over technology, justice, and access to cancer treatment.
Oct 2, 2026 · 16 min

Marketplace
Steady inflation masks deeper pressure on households
The episode connects persistent housing and health care costs with higher borrowing rates, debt constraints, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty.
Oct 1, 2026 · 26 min

Pod Save America
Texas Democrats see an opening as Republican weaknesses spread
The episode tests whether Democratic gains in Texas could signal a broader national shift while examining the candidates and voters driving it.
Sep 27, 2026 · 1h 8m

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Trump ties midterms to a costly dividend and an expanding war
The episode connects a high-stakes election promise to volatile Texas politics, shifting Latino voters, and a conflict threatening U.S. assets and oil prices.
Sep 10, 2026 · 44 min

The President's Daily Brief
Yemen’s war widens as Washington reconsiders its regional posture
The episode connects renewed Houthi-Saudi fighting with broader questions about Iran’s reach and the future role of U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Sep 9, 2026 · 23 min

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Democrats debate coalition discipline as Carlson eyes 2028
The episode connects Democratic infighting and Texas opportunity with a Republican succession question that could reshape the political center.
Aug 18, 2026 · 57 min
