Past Contributions

• Video Analysis: Perry's Attack Ad (Part 3 of 4)

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

  Part 3 of 4 of The Trib's analysis of Perry’s campaign ads below. This segment features documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler's analysis of Rick Perry's attack ad against U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison during the 2010 GOP primary, a race that matched Perry's campaign prowess against the state’s Republican establishment by tapping into the growing frustration against the federal government’s bailouts of the financial and auto industries in 2008. Full Story 

• Video Analysis: Bushes Pitch For Perry (Part 2 of 4)

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

  Part 2 of 4 of The Trib's analysis of Perry’s campaign ads. This segment features the only known ad to feature Rick Perry and the Bush family together, followed by political analyst and award-winning documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler’s analysis of the election for lieutenant governor Perry won by a mere two-point margin. Full Story 

• Video Analysis: Perry's First Ad Campaign (Part 1 of 4)

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

  Part 1 of 4 of The Trib's analysis of Perry’s campaign ads. This segment features Rick Perry's first general and comparison ads from the 1990 race for agriculture commissioner, followed by analysis from Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker and UT-Austin political analyst Paul Stekler. Full Story 

• Audio: Perry's Speech at the Manhattan GOP Event

  By Todd Wiseman and Jay Root June 15, 2011

  In a trip to New York City on Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry replaced Donald Trump to speak at the Manhattan GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner. Here's the full audio of his speech before prominent Republican New Yorkers at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Full Story 

• Sh*t My Legislator Said: A Quiz

  By Reeve Hamilton, Todd Wiseman and Christopher Smith Gonzalez May 30, 2011

  As the 82nd regular session comes to a close, we pause a moment to remember some of the more notable statements of the last 140 days. And we invite you to join us by taking a special quiz we've created to commemorate the occasion. Full Story 

• Audio: Todd Staples at TribLive

  By Todd Wiseman May 16, 2011

  At last Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples about the impact of drug-fueled violence on border farmers and ranchers, what he thinks about the Senate's two-thirds rule, his nascent campaign for lieutenant governor in 2014 and more. Full Story 

• Video: The Week in Texas Politics, May 9 to May 13

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 13, 2011

  No time to follow all the happenings of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recap of the biggest political stories in the state. Full Story 

• Video: Outnumbered Democrats Struggle

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 13, 2011

  This session, Texas Democrats are a frustrated bunch. From sanctuary cities to the state budget, they have so far lost every battle they've waged against the GOP. Texas Politics Project Director Jim Henson analyzes the struggle between the majority and the minority. Full Story 

• Video: Cecile Richards Visits Capitol, Defends Planned Parenthood

  By Todd Wiseman and Thanh Tan May 11, 2011

  Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards, a native Texan and daughter of former Gov. Ann Richards, visited the Capitol on Wednesday to defend funding for womens' health services. Full Story 

• Audio: Lance Armstrong at TribLive

  By Todd Wiseman April 25, 2011

  At Thursday's TribLive conversation, I interviewed Lance Armstrong about the need to protect cancer research funding in austere times and his advocacy on behalf of an indoor workplace smoking ban. Full Story