Politics with the Big Dogs Podcast

This week on Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony pulls back the curtain on what’s happening across Texas and beyond.From the U.S. Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn to major ICE operations in Houston, the details begin to connect. Policies, enforcement decisions and political strategy are no longer isolated headlines — they’re part of something bigger.Anthony breaks down:• The contrast shaping the Texas Senate race and what it signals for the future• ICE arrests in Houston and what those numbers actually reveal• His firsthand experience inside the CDL system — and why enforcement matters• The role of institutions like the Southern Poverty Law Center and how influence works• Redistricting, the Voting Rights Act and what the courts are now saying• Why Texans are being called to pay closer attention than ever beforeThis episode moves fast, but the takeaway is simple:The more you look, the more connections.If you care about how power, policy and real-world consequences intersect — this conversation matters.

What if the laws you were told solved the problem… didn’t?This week’s episode pulls back the curtain on three powerful systems — education, medicine and government — and reveals a pattern Texans can’t afford to ignore.We start in Texas classrooms, where undercover investigations show that DEI and critical race theory are still present. They’ve been renamed, rebranded and quietly continued. Administrators admit it. Professors navigate around it. And students are still being taught through the same ideological lens.Anthony sits down with Accuracy in Media — a national investigative organization that uses hidden-camera journalism to expose what’s really happening inside schools and universities. Their findings raise serious questions about whether laws are being followed at all.Then, we turn to power at the Capitol.The Texas Medical Association — one of the most influential lobbying groups in the state — has elevated new leadership that will shape policy conversations moving forward. What does that mean for legislation, for influence and for the direction of Texas?Finally, we head to Washington.Multiple members of Congress resign. Millions in taxpayer dollars tied to fraud. A hidden system paying out settlements with your money. And a bipartisan effort to keep it all out of public view.Three stories. One theme:The system says one thing. Reality shows another.If you care about transparency, accountability and the future of Texas, this is an episode you cannot miss.Subscribe. Share. Stay informed.

This week on Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening across Texas—from classrooms to city halls—and why more Texans are starting to ask questions.What begins as a conversation about education quickly expands into something much bigger.Anthony breaks down concerns around curriculum in Texas schools, including how cultural and religious topics are introduced—and what that means for parents who want transparency and balance. He raises questions about how Texas history, including the Alamo, is being framed and whether the state’s own story is being told with clarity and conviction.The conversation then shifts to Houston—why it continues to draw attention from state leadership and how its policies may be placing it at the center of a broader political struggle in Texas.This episode also builds on our earlier conversation with James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, revisiting the issue of taxpayer-funded lobbying and why many Texans are now taking action.Throughout the episode, one message is clear:You are being governed—whether you’re paying attention or not.If you care about what your children are learning, how your tax dollars are being used and who is shaping the future of Texas, this episode is for you.

What happens when public policy becomes personal? In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony sits down with Rebecca Hardy to unpack the real-world consequences of vaccine mandates —and the broader constitutional questions they raise. This is not a theoretical debate. It’s the story of a professional forced to choose between her career and her convictions, long before the COVID-19 vaccine sparked a nationwide debate.Anthony and Rebecca walk through what happened, how quickly policies were implemented and why so many institutions—from employers to government agencies—moved in lockstep. Rebecca explains how Texans for Vaccine Choice was created.The conversation goes deeper than COVID-era decisions. It raises larger questions about medical freedom, government authority and how emergency powers can reshape individual rights in ways that feel permanent. Was consent truly voluntary? Did the government cross a constitutional line? And if it happened once, what prevents it from happening again? This episode is about more than mandates. It’s about pressure, compliance and the cost of standing your ground.

Is birthright citizenship really settled law—or has the Constitution been misread?In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony breaks down the growing debate over the 14th Amendment and what it actually says about citizenship in the United States.Focusing on the key phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” Anthony walks through the legal, historical and constitutional arguments shaping one of the most important questions in modern immigration policy.But this episode goes beyond the 14th Amendment.Anthony also examines whether Texas has a Republican-in-name-only problem, why major donors may be influencing conservative policy and how recent Supreme Court decisions are reshaping the cultural and legal landscape.From the White House to the Texas Legislature, this is a conversation about power, principle and whether conservative leadership is truly aligned with the Constitution.

Texas is at a turning point—and not everyone fighting under the Republican banner is fighting for the same values.In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony breaks down the growing divide between constitutional conservatives and establishment Republicans in Texas. From John Cornyn to Carl Tepper to James Talarico, this conversation goes beyond headlines to expose what’s really shaping power, policy and the future of the state.This is a conversation about more than politics. It’s about free enterprise vs. big business, Judeo-Christian values vs. cultural drift and whether Texas will hold the line—or follow the rest of the country.Anthony connects the dots between local leadership, national influence and global threats, making the case that what happens in Texas doesn’t stay in Texas.If you care about the Constitution, the rule of law and the future of conservative leadership, this episode is for you.Listen. Share. Stay informed.

In this special extended episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony sits down with State Rep. Shelley Luther for one of the most personal and powerful conversations the show has aired.Long before she entered the Texas House, Luther became a national symbol of resistance during the COVID shutdowns. As a salon owner in North Texas, she reopened after one of her stylists told her she had not eaten because she was feeding her children. Luther refused to shut back down, refused to apologize and was sent to jail.Now, six years later, she reflects on that fight, what she learned about courage, how her faith deepened and why she later chose to run for office.The conversation also covers the devastating brain aneurysm that nearly killed her, her long recovery, her sense of purpose after survival and what surprised her most about serving in the Texas Legislature.This is a full-length streaming conversation and a special extended episode you will not hear in full on the radio.

Texas voters have spoken — and the results of the March 3 Republican primary are sending shockwaves through the political establishment.In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony breaks down what the Texas primary results mean for the future of the Republican Party, the conservative movement and the direction of the state.Key races and results discussed include:• The Cornyn vs Ken Paxton U.S. Senate runoff• The future of longtime Republican leadership in Texas• The major congressional race involving Tony Gonzales• Texas House primary battles reshaping the GOP• Grassroots conservatives vs the political establishment• What the results say about the direction of the Republican Party• Why primary voters may have just reshaped Texas politicsAnthony also closes the show with a national security update on escalating tensions with Iran and what Americans should understand about the threat.If you’re researching candidates, understanding the Texas Republican primary results or trying to make sense of the Cornyn-Paxton runoff, this episode breaks down the stakes.Listen, subscribe and share.And remember: informed voters shape the future.

Texans are voting in the March 3 Republican Primary, and many voters are asking:Who is influencing Texas primaries?What is TLR (Texans for Lawsuit Reform)?What is RATLR.org?Are Republican primaries being shaped by PAC money?What should conservative voters know before they cast a ballot?In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony is joined by James Wesolek, Executive Director of RATLR (Republicans Against TLR), to break down the growing debate over Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) and its influence in Texas House primaries.This episode is about power, accountability and the direction of the Texas Republican Party.If you are researching candidates before voting in the March 3 Texas Republican Primary, this conversation is for you.

Early voting has begun.Over the past several weeks, Anthony has sat down with all three Republican candidates running for Texas Comptroller. You’ve heard their cases. You’ve heard their priorities. Now it’s time to compare them side by side.In this episode, Anthony talks with Don Huffines about what he believes the Comptroller’s office should be.The Comptroller doesn’t make headlines, but the office controls revenue projections, audits, state spending transparency and oversight that impacts every Texas taxpayer.

Texas isn’t waiting for Washington.In this episode of Politics with the Big Dogs, Anthony sits down with Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham to break down how Texas is using its own land, legal authority and constitutional power to confront the border crisis.But this conversation goes far beyond the border.Buckingham explains what the General Land Office actually controls — millions of acres of Texas land, mineral rights, coastal assets and energy leases — and why that authority matters in a world where foreign adversaries are buying American land.Anthony raises a critical national security issue: China’s strategic land purchases across the United States. Many Americans do not understand the difference between surface ownership and mineral rights — or why foreign control of mineral rights near infrastructure, agriculture or military installations could pose long-term risks.This episode explores:• How Texas purchased land to build border infrastructure• The legal authority behind state land ownership• How state sovereignty works in practice• Why mineral rights matter more than most voters realize• The difference between surface rights and subsurface energy control• The national security implications of foreign land purchases• How Texas is positioning itself in responseAnthony then widens the lens to the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race and the larger debate over border enforcement and state authority. As figures like John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt become central to conversations about the direction of the Republican Party, voters are asking a deeper question: who will use power decisively, and who will defer to Washington?This episode connects land, sovereignty, energy, mineral rights and electoral leadership into one clear framework: control.Who controls the land.Who controls the energy.Who controls the enforcement.Who controls the future of Texas.If you’re preparing for the March primaries and want to understand how Texas government actually operates — not rhetorically, but structurally — this conversation delivers clarity.

Christi Craddick explains the Railroad Commission’s real power and why she’s running for comptroller.

In this episode, Anthony welcomes conservative firebrand Michael Quinn Sullivan to expose two of the most pressing threats facing Texans.

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Texas Capitol with freshman State Representative Mitch Little – a true advocate for liberty, a constitutional conservative and an impressive policy mind.

Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock explains oversight, fraud prevention and why the office matters now.

A candidate for Texas Attorney General explains what comes next for one of the most powerful offices in the state.

Texas AG Ken Paxton talks border enforcement, Big Tech, human trafficking, lawsuits and the Senate primary.

Anthony tackles Obamacare subsidy politics, Paxton’s EPIC city lawsuit, Trump’s marijuana rescheduling clash with Dan Patrick and the Texas Railroad Commission primary.

This week’s episode breaks down open primaries, key races and why constitutional conservatives must prepare now, before March ballots are cast.

Texas conservatives face an Obamacare “bridge,” China aiding Iran and a late Nehls' twin swap that reeks.

A $1 billion welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota exposes deep flaws in government oversight — and raises serious questions about whether Texas could be next.

Anthony calls out media spin, Western governments flirting with terror-run states and Texas bills that betray common sense, safety and the value of human life.

Anthony unpacks the rise of three-parent custody and what it means for parental rights, Texas law and kids. Then he torches Jeff Leach over foreign truckers and basic highway safety.

Anthony dismantles the Left’s attacks on capitalism and explains why free markets, not government mandates, keep Americans fed, employed and free.

Anthony exposes Big Tech’s double standard and grills Democrat strategist Monique Alcala on fringe politics, crime and Texas power.

Lubbock City Councilman David Glasheen joins Anthony to talk courage, liberty and why defending states’ rights are vital to America’s future.

Briscoe Cain talks to Anthony about how battles in the court are helping to shrink big governement and give power back to Texas.

Gavin Newsom wants to reshape America. As Jeff Younger fights for parental rights, California’s “progressive” policies prove how far the Left will go to silence freedom.

Anthony reveals what the media won’t tell you about the government shutdown—it’s strategic chaos designed to keep pouring your tax dollars into a failing system.

Is race-based policymaking just discrimination in disguise? Anthony welcomes Edward Blum, the conservative legal strategist who took on Harvard and won.

Anthony tackles the growing threat of socialist ideology in Texas while building a strong case that the American dream is under attack.

Texans were promised conservative wins, so what happened? Luke Macias joins Anthony to expose the lies, failures and wins the mainstream media refuses to talk about.