Eric Benson
Senior writer at Texas Monthly who covers Texas politics and policy, providing reporting and analysis on statewide races and political trends.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 53min
S6 Ep25: Texas-Sized Scandal (with Eric Benson)
Eric Benson, senior writer at Texas Monthly who covers Texas politics, breaks down the chaotic Republican Senate fight in Texas. They explore why John Cornyn struggles to connect with the base. They dig into Ken Paxton’s scandals and how they fuel his MAGA appeal. They introduce Wesley Hunt as a younger alternative and map likely runoff and turnout dynamics.
