The 2023 Texas Tribune Festival’s free program
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Here's a roundup of everything from the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival you can watch or listen to online for free.
Thursday, September 21
7 p.m.: Opening Keynote: One on One with Chris Sununu
The New Hampshire governor on the future of the GOP, how the 2024 election will play out and his family’s commitment to public service.
Friday, September 22
9 a.m.: Abortion and the States
Panelists talk about how the fight continues after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision — from coast to coast and border to border.
11 a.m.: Worth Fighting for
Panelists talk about Ukraine, Russia and the stakes for all of us.
1:45 p.m.: Recording of the "On" Podcast
Adam Kinzinger talks to Kara Swisher about the Republicans running the U.S. House, threats to democracy and his forthcoming book.
3:45 p.m.: The 19th Presents: One on One with Katie Couric
The celebrated journalist looks back at her extraordinary career and ahead to where the media business is going.
Saturday, September 23
9 a.m.: One on One with Colin Allred
The Dallas congressman on the race he hopes to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
11 a.m.: Recording of the "Next Question" Podcast
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly talk to Katie Couric about combating the epidemic of gun violence.
1:45 p.m.: One on One with Ted Cruz
The junior U.S. senator from Texas on why he should be reelected to a third term.
4:15 p.m.: Recording of the "Why is this Happening?" Podcast
Former U.S. Department of Justice officials Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord sit down with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes.
7 p.m.: Closing Keynote: One on One with Joe Manchin
The U.S. senator from West Virginia on his agenda for America – and his future plans.
Audio recordings
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