Daily Rundown - October 23, 2025

Get Loew, Get Loew: Smoke Filled Room Ep. 22

In this episode of Smoke Filled Room, Brad Johnson sits down with Adam Loewy, a prominent attorney and Austin billboard icon, to discuss his founding of a successful law firm in Austin, insights on Austin's homeless crisis, his opposition to Prop Q, and the broader implications for city politics. They also touch on Lowey's political evolution, the far-left versus far-right dynamics, and the future of tort reform in Texas. Listen to more Smoke Filled Room podcasts from our team wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Starting a Law Firm and Early Struggles 03:48 Billboards and Wisconsin Basketball Memories 04:23 Law School and Career Advice 05:31 Prop Q and Homelessness 15:51 Personal Political Evolution 22:56 Israel, Far-Left Concerns, and Trans Issues 29:51 Tort Reform and Insurance Companies 31:27 The GOP's Shift Away from Tort Reform 31:59 Insurance Companies and Rising Rates 36:20 The Role of Insurance Companies in Politics 40:30 The Political Dynamics of Tort Reform 43:39 The Future of Tort Reform in Texas 48:27 The Broader Political Landscape 51:57 The Republican Primary and Key Figures 56:12 Term Limits and Political Tenure 58:06 The Texas AG Race 01:00:21 Financial Influence in Texas Politics 01:01:07 Conclusion

Daily Rundown - October 24, 2025

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Weekly Roundup - October 24, 2025

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/ The Texan’s Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast. * Early Voting Kicks Off in Texas With Two Special Elections Among Constitutional Amendments [https://thetexan.news/elections/2025/early-voting-kicks-off-in-texas-with-two-special-elections-among-constitutional-amendments/article_d39c55d3-bbb7-4c94-8d5c-b734f153b808.html] * Austin’s 'Proposition Q' Property Tax Hike Faces Bipartisan Opposition [https://thetexan.news/issues/texas-taxes-spending/austin-s-proposition-q-property-tax-hike-faces-bipartisan-opposition/article_bddad4a4-7f56-45cb-9758-eb0db8f7ebc7.html] * Dallas Mayor, Police Chief, City Council at Odds Over Federal Immigration Law Enforcement Agreement [https://thetexan.news/issues/criminal-justice/dallas-mayor-police-chief-city-council-at-odds-over-federal-immigration-law-enforcement-agreement/article_cb62a6f4-3f1f-4078-a31f-6fc9e263e594.html] * Over 2,700 ‘Potential Noncitizens’ Found on Texas Voter Rolls After Federal Database Review [https://thetexan.news/elections/over-2-700-potential-noncitizens-found-on-texas-voter-rolls-after-federal-database-review/article_ed28e4e0-c1c8-4acd-a55c-18438818d4ef.html] * Abbott Rallies Voters to Support Texas Constitutional Amendments, Turn Harris County Red [https://thetexan.news/elections/2025/abbott-rallies-voters-to-support-texas-constitutional-amendments-turn-harris-county-red/article_2a5d487a-95ee-4339-9c15-694f5ee7452d.html] * Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell Nominated by Trump for Assistant Secretary of Defense [https://thetexan.news/federal/texas-sen-brian-birdwell-nominated-by-trump-for-assistant-secretary-of-defense/article_5346eed0-5d16-4b46-9e42-049e6a1c0ae3.html] * Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Texas’ 'READER Act' [https://thetexan.news/issues/education/federal-judge-blocks-enforcement-of-texas-reader-act/article_b343e807-fbb0-4537-a29e-be172e333543.html] * Student Activists Sue Texas Over New Age Verification App Download Law [https://thetexan.news/judicial/student-activists-sue-texas-over-new-age-verification-app-download-law/article_b42756e5-2f95-4807-8ba6-d0e771f9432f.html] * State Commission Reprimands Harris County Criminal Court Judge in Death Row Case [https://thetexan.news/judicial/state-commission-reprimands-harris-county-criminal-court-judge-in-death-row-case/article_d62031a7-1d37-4d8d-8b4b-23dd3fab3f11.html] * UT Austin Professor Dismissed by Leadership Over 'Ideological Differences' [https://thetexan.news/issues/education/ut-austin-professor-dismissed-by-leadership-over-ideological-differences/article_b33b95d8-e71c-47ff-b61f-505a440ad4b5.html]

Daily Rundown - October 23, 2025

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Daily Rundown - October 22, 2025

Want to support The Texan and help us continue providing the Lone Star State with news you can trust? Subscribe today: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/ [https://thetexan.news/subscribe/] The Texan’s Daily Rundown brings you a quick recap of the latest stories in Texas politics so you can stay informed with news you can trust. Want more resources? Be sure to visit The Texan [https://thetexan.news/] and subscribe for complete access to our in-depth articles, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!