House Democratic Caucus Leader Gene Wu has lead the exodus of Democratic representatives for the last two weeks as they've surged to the front lines of a mid-season redistricting fight. Let's listen again to the last time Representative Gene Wu was on our podcast.

Team OTL is joined by very special guest is Representative Erin Zwiener and comedian Jimmy Smoltich. We talk about goats, jeopardy, and snakes on the floor of the House.

The OTL crew is joined by Representative Mihaela Plesa, a first-generation Romanian-American, who represents Texas House District 70. A former small business owner and the first Democratic woman to represent Collin County, she prioritizes public school funding, property tax reduction, small business support, and affordable childcare. We talk about micro-joys and where to find them. Joined by special guest comedian Aritro Basu, and OTL regulars Amy Lowrey and Aaron Salinas.

We're baaaaaack! The OTL crew is joined by Representative Josey Garcia from Bexar County. In her sophomore year, she is the first female active-duty veteran to serve in the Texas House. She is known for her fearless advocacy for children in foster care because she knows first hand what that experience is like. She is an author and community advocate with eight children in her blended family. Comedians compete in "Little House on the Prairie" and "Foster Care...Psych!" for the Most KnowLEGEable comedian in Austin award.

You must know - Over the Lege returns live in theaters October 11-13th, 2024 at Austin Scottish Rite Theater with Part 7: The Last Laughs!. Tickets at bit.ly/OTLPART7. Use code WIZARD! for 20% off your order.

While the podcast is on hiatus as we prepare for our live show (Oct 11-13th 2024 at the Scottish Rite Theater in Austin, Texas), we're recasting previous episodes that the audience adores. This is the audience's most favorite, S3:E14 - We've Got a Bonner for Voting Rights! With activist Charlie Bonner.

It's the Season Finale and the team review guests, games, and monologue jokes from each episode. Join us for a listen!

The amazing, smart, funny, fatalistic and yet hopeful Gene Wu joins us again to talk about voting, colonoscopies, and Republicans playing stupid games with stupid prizes. Carolyn Kelleher and Aaron competed for the Most KnowLEGEable Comedian in Austin award and they were good games with good prizes. Hosted by Stephanie Chiarello and announced by Amy Lowrey.

Stephanie's friend from high school, Aimee, joins the podcast to talk about why she doesn't vote. Spoiler Alert: No online voter registration, too much noise you can't trust, and nothing politicians promise is true. Comedians Linzy Beltran and Grace James chime in along with Host Stephanie Chiarello and Announcer Amy Lowry. P.S. - We learn that if women were in charge, we'd fix everything.

Dr. James Henson joins host Stephanie Chiarello one-on-one to talk about what polls indicate Texans care most about and what to think if Travis Tritt endorses you for office.

State Senator Sarah Eckhardt joins the OTL team to play "Bill, Pill or Schpiel" and the failed, never to be heard again game, "Awards, Schmawards". She also got to say more on this one hour podcast than she did on the floor of the senate for the entire 88th session because, you know, patriarchy. And Dan Patrick.

Join us for a very special returning guest, Mayor Kirk Watson. He escaped the #txlege but is it any easier? Find out on this podcast. Paige Burnett makes her podcasting debut against Aaron Salinas with political trivia games So THAT's City Government and Legislator, City Council Member, or Fictional Mayor.

Get ready to believe in your government again when you listen to this special episode with rising sophomore State Representative Salman Bhojani.

Journalist John Moritz joins Over the Lege for the fourth or fifth time (we don't keep great notes) to talk about what it's like to be a news man in the digital world.

Senator Roland Gutierrez joins the OTL crew this week to talk about his U.S. Senate race against Ted Cruz. Tom Booker and Cameron La Brie compete for the Most KnowLEGEable Comedian in Austin award and Janet Maykus hosts.

Samantha Singleton, Policy Director at the Border Network for Human Rights joins the OTL team to talk about human rights. Comedians Patrick Gallagher and Aaron Salinas play "Tweets or T'wasn'ts" and "Naturally" to compete for the Most KnowLEGEable Comedian in Austin Trophy.

Chas Moore from the Austin Justice Coalition joins us to play That Can't Be Right and Halloween Scramble. Chas Moore is an acclaimed activist and community organizer who has dedicated his life to helping Black, Indigenous, and people of color, impoverished communities, and those that suffer the brunt of systemic, institutional oppression. Also featured are comedians Aaron Salinas and Shawn Fernando.

Not sure how we pulled this off, but Texas Legend Radney Foster, singer, song-writer, producer and author from Del Rio, Texas joins us to talk about his love for Texas and how he chooses to use his influential position to impact civic engagement. Radney has written eight number one hit singles, including his own “Nobody Wins,” - which we think is secretly about the Texas Legislature - and “Crazy Over You” with duo Foster & Lloyd. His songs have sold 50 million copies worldwide and he was recently inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

Jolt Action's Development Director, James Canup, joins the OTL team to talk about voter registration and turnout plus the dark side of school vouchers (hint: they take from the poor and give to the religious rich). Special comedic guests Mitch Mills and Valerie Nies.

Join us for our 5th Season with TFN's Emily Witt and guest comedians Paul Normandin and Patrick Gallagher, who both have very nice hair. I mean heads. Contestants play "He Was Kenough" and "Two Truths and One Lie".