Todd Wiseman

Todd Wiseman was the senior editor for video and multimedia at The Texas Tribune, where he worked from 2010 to 2023. Todd previously worked at the Austin School of Film and Synthetic Pictures and interned for director Richard Linklater. At The Texas Tribune, Todd helped develop the “Stump Interrupted” series, which won a national Edward R. Murrow award. He also co-produced the award-winning documentary “Beyond The Wall.” A Fort Worth native, he graduated from the University of Southern California with a dual degree in film and English and is based in Austin.

Past Contributions

Updated: Judge Rules Abortion Sonogram Law Can't Take Effect Yet

By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan Aug. 30, 2011

U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has ruled that the state can't yet enforce the abortion sonogram law slated to go into effect on Thursday. Full Story
Video: Perry Responds to Obama's Remarks in New Hampshire

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root Aug. 17, 2011

A day after the White House and even fellow Republicans admonished Gov. Rick Perry for warning of potentially “treasonous” acts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the governor responded — more politely this time. Full Story

Credit: Jay Root
Video: Perry Says to Print More Money "Almost Treasonous"

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root Aug. 16, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry made the comment Monday evening at a gathering of Republicans at a house party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and, afterward, answered reporters' questions. Full Story

Credit: Jay Root
Video: Perry Challenges Obama on Job Creation

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root Aug. 15, 2011

At the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Gov. Rick Perry, knee high in haystacks, challenged President Obama on job creation. Full Story

Credit: Jay Root
Secessionists for Rick Perry

By Todd Wiseman Aug. 13, 2011

A few protesters gathered in historic Charleston to jokingly welcome Gov. Rick Perry into the race for president — of the Confederacy. Full Story
Video: Rick Perry vs. Ron Paul

By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan July 29, 2011

Texas may have two well-known Republican candidates running for president, and some say Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul are "diametrically opposed" to one another. The real battle between them isn't over money. It's over ideas. Full Story
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 90

By Todd Wiseman July 28, 2011

In this week's TribCast, Ross, Morgan, Jim and Ben discuss the more moderate State Board of Education and how the failure of "sanctuary cities" legislation could affect a Perry presidential bid. Full Story

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Video: Perry Says Fear of a Default Are Overblown

By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root July 27, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday he isn’t worried that a failure to increase the nation’s debt ceiling would trigger an economic catastrophe. He also says that it should be up to the states to decide whether abortion is illegal — or legal. Full Story
Video: Rick Perry Roasts Senfronia Thompson

By Todd Wiseman July 22, 2011

In April, Gov. Rick Perry roasted longtime Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, at a raucous fundraiser for the Texas Legislative Internship Program. Watch a clip of the event, emceed by state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, here. Full Story
Video Analysis: Perry's 2010 Ads (Part 4 of 4)

By Todd Wiseman, Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan July 19, 2011

Part 4 of 4 of The Trib's analysis of Perry’s campaign ads. UT-Austin political analyst and documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler analyzes Rick Perry's latest campaign ads from the 2010 gubernatorial race below, and notes the governor's campaign style has changed over the years. "The camera does like the governor a lot," he said. Full Story