The Texas Tribune Festival
Discover free sessionsThe Texas Tribune Festival is a multi-day celebration of big, bold ideas about politics, public policy and the day’s news, headlined by names you already know alongside those you should.
The 2021 Festival — with over 60 programs and more than 190 speakers— took place virtually Sept. 20-25.
If you’d like a taste of what took place, we’ve made nearly 20 of this year’s sessions available below for you to watch and enjoy for free.
Top picks from the Festival Team
One-on-One with Amy Klobuchar
Tue, Sep. 21 - 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Speakers: Amy Klobuchar
Moderators: Jennifer Palmieri
Free: Available for everyone.
Taking the Heat
Wed, Sep. 22 - 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Speakers: Robert Bullard, Michael Webber, Katharine Hayhoe
Moderators: Erin Douglas
Free: Available for everyone.
One-on-One with Will Hurd
Mon, Sep. 20 - 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Speakers: Will Hurd
Moderators: Jane Coaston
Free: Available for everyone.
A Covid Check-Up
Tue, Sep. 21 - 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Speakers: Leana Wen, Peter Hotez
Moderators: Karen Brooks Harper
Free: Available for everyone.
On the Bench
Thu, Sep. 23 - 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Speakers: Melissa Murray, Kate Shaw, Leah Litman
Moderators: Dahlia Lithwick
Free: Available for everyone.
A Conversation with the Castros
Thu, Sep. 23 - 8:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Speakers: Julián Castro, Joaquin Castro
Moderators: Jason Johnson
Free: Available for everyone.
A Conversation with Alexander Vindman
Fri, Sep. 24 - 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Speakers: Alexander Vindman
Moderators: Jason Kander, Ravi Gupta
Free: Available for everyone.
One-on-One with John Sharp
Wed, Sep. 22 - 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Speakers: John Sharp
Moderators: Kirk Watson
Free: Available for everyone.
Holding the Line
Wed, Sep. 22 - 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Speakers: Henry Cuellar, Michael McCaul
Moderators: Jacob Soboroff
Watch On Demand: Tune in at the designated time to watch this session, or watch on demand afterward.
The 2021 Legislative Session
One-on-One with Glenn Hegar
Fri, Sep. 24 - 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Speakers: Glenn Hegar
Moderators: Ross Ramsey
Free: Available for everyone.
Criminal Justice Reform and the 87th
Sat, Sep. 25 - 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Speakers: Jeff Leach, Joe Moody
Moderators: Jolie McCullough
Free: Available for everyone.
Was the Walkout Worth It?
Thu, Sep. 23 - 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Speakers: Gina Hinojosa, Marc Veasey
Moderators: Garrett Haake
Free: Available for everyone.
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