Second Reading Podcast

Analysis of Texas Politics from Jim Henson and Josh Blank of the Texas Politics Project

August 20, 2026

How big a problem is rural discontent for Texas Republicans in the election?

James Henson and Joshua Blank look at public opinion data from rural Texas to assess how big a problem Republicans have among rural voters.

Hosts

  • James HensonExecutive Director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin
  • Joshua BlankResearch Director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin