Texas Take, published by the Houston Chronicle and hosted by political writer Jeremy Wallace, covers the Texas Capitol and national politics as they affect Texas. The show has 265 episodes released roughly weekly, with median episodes running about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly Texas politics analysis from the Houston Chronicle's political writer
- Published by the Houston Chronicle, with a top-bucket Podcast Index popularity score
- 376 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.5 stars across 265 episodes
- Weekly episodes of roughly 50 minutes covering Texas Senate and statewide races
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, interview, bonus interview
- Tone
- analytical, topical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover political campaigns and a fatal ICE shooting in Houston, with no explicit flags; political content is central to the show.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/SFO9350148417 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1122884023 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SFO9350148417 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Republicans Running out of Time to Stop James Talarico in Texas | 2026-10-16 | 51 min |
| Is Trump helping or hurting Ken Paxton? | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 1 min |
| A Texas Voter Registration Mess at the Worst Time Possible | 2026-10-01 | 50 min |
| How much trouble is Greg Abbott in? | 2026-09-25 | 42 min |
| Racist Rant Throws Texas GOP Into Crisis | 2026-09-17 | 59 min |
| Will Trumpapalooza in Texas help GOP win the midterms? | 2026-09-11 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.
About Texas Take
Texas Take is a weekly political podcast produced with the Houston Chronicle and hosted by political writer Jeremy Wallace, according to the show's feed and the Chronicle's publisher listing. The show goes behind the headlines on the Texas Capitol and national politics that affect the state, with recent episodes focused on the 2026 Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
The feed lists 265 episodes released about every seven days, with a median running time near 52 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 376 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, the show's audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing toward older, politically engaged Texans.
The feed shows no sponsors. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits civic organizations, Texas professional services and news-oriented subscription brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Texas Take can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Texas Take
How much does Texas Take charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625. The exact rate should be confirmed with the show.
What is Texas Take about?
Texas Take is a weekly podcast from the Houston Chronicle, hosted by political writer Jeremy Wallace. It covers the Texas Capitol and national politics that affect the state.
How do I contact Texas Take about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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