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Hobby Talks is a podcast series from the Hobby School of Public Affairs produced in partnership with the Center for Student Media at the University of Houston. Hosted by Dean Jim Granato and Hobby School faculty, the podcast features timely conversations on politics and policy with experts, scholars and those guiding the most complex challenges facing our region and state.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchHobby Talks is a podcast series from the Hobby School of Public Affairs produced in partnership with the Center for Student Media at the University of Houston. Hosted by Dean Jim Granato and Hobby School faculty, the podcast features timely conversations on politics and policy with experts, scholars and those guiding the most complex challenges facing our region and state.
Recent episodes include "Knowledge Over Noise with Chris Stirewalt" (17 October 2026, 23 minutes), "Politics and the 2026 Election with Evan Mintz" (18 September 2026, 87 minutes), and "A Conversation with Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas" (8 April 2026, 28 minutes).
Hobby Talks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for Hobby Talks is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hobby Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hobby Talks's contact route on record: public web form.
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Hobby Talks is an education podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #14
In this episode of Hobby Talks, political commentator Chris Stirewalt discusses the evolving media landscape, political polarization, the midterm elections and the importance of engaging across differences with Brandon...
Episode #12
In this episode of Hobby Talks, Professor Chris Bronk speaks with Evan Mintz, editor of opinion and community engagement at the Houston Chronicle. They discuss the newspaper’s editorial board coverage of key local and...
Episode #11
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, Hobby School Dean Jim Granato sits down with <b>Alejandra Salinas</b>, the newest at-large member of the Houston City Council. They discuss how her early advocacy, from organizing a...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of Hobby Talks, Associate Professor Chris Bronk speaks with Evan Mintz, editor of opinion and community engagement at the Houston Chronicle. Their conversation explores the role of the newspaper’s...
Episode #9
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, an expert panel analyzes the results of the state’s primary elections and what they may signal for the political landscape ahead. Podcast host <b>Renée Cross</b> explores the results...
Episode #8
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, cultural historian and media scholar <b>Siva Vaidhyanathan</b> examines the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on democracy, civic discourse, and the evolving media and...
Episode #7
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey shares insight into the inner workings of county government. He guides listeners through key components of the new fiscal year...
Episode #6
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, political scientist <b>Richard Murray</b> breaks down the proposed Texas maps for the 2026 midterm elections with podcast host Dean Jim Granato. Murray explains what the newly drawn...
Episode #5
<p>Texas has emerged as a national leader in online privacy enforcement, securing historic settlements with Google and Meta aimed at curbing unlawful data collection. On this episode of Hobby Talks, Tyler Bridegan...
Episode #4
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, political scientist Philip Wallach examines the 119th Congress and the deepening polarization of the legislative branch. Wallach guides listeners through Congress's role as the...
Episode #3
<p>Houston state lawmaker <b>Lauren Ashley Simmons</b><b> </b>shares the latest developments at the Texas Capitol with Hobby Talks host Jim Granato. Rep. Simmons represents House District 146 in south and southwest...
Episode #2
<p>On this episode of Hobby Talks, education policy expert Robert Pondiscio discusses the state of public education in Texas and across the country. Pondiscio takes listeners through the education reform landscape...
Episode #1
<p>In the first Hobby Talks episode of 2025, Texas state Sen. Molly Cook shares her policy priorities during her first legislative session, from public education and reliable energy to expanding Medicare and other...
Episode #2
<p>On the second episode of Hobby Talks, historians Don Carleton and Erin Purdy with the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin<b> </b>discuss the history and impact of Bill Hobby and...
Episode #1
<p>The inaugural episode of Hobby Talks features former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger discussing his public service career, the presidential election outcome and his hopeful vision for the future of America. The former...
Hobby Talks
<p>Welcome to Hobby Talks, a podcast series from the Hobby School of Public Affairs. Hosted by Dean Jim Granato, Hobby Talks features timely conversations on various politics and policy topics with experts, scholars...
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editor of opinion and community engagement at the Houston Chronicle, Houston Chronicle
Head of the independent health think tank, The Kings Fund, UQ’s School of Communication and Arts
Texas State Rep. Candidate
senior fellow and vice president for external affairs, American Enterprise Institute
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