TPM Hosts Austin Event with Texas Observer

Tickets are selling fast for the upcoming political discussion and podcast recording.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:38pm

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Talking Points Memo (TPM) is hosting an event in Austin, Texas next week in partnership with the Texas Observer. The event will feature a conversation between TPM founder Josh Marshall and Texas Observer politics editor Justin Miller, followed by a live recording of The Josh Marshall Podcast with reporter Kate Riga. Tickets are limited, with discounts available for TPM's Inside and Prime members.

Why it matters

This event represents an opportunity for TPM to engage directly with its Texas readership and discuss the state's high-profile political landscape, including the upcoming Republican runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as the potential for a Democratic state senate victory.

The details

The event will take place on April 8th in Austin. It will begin with a discussion between TPM founder Josh Marshall and Texas Observer politics editor Justin Miller, covering topics like the Cornyn-Paxton runoff, the Trump endorsement, and the state's redistricting battles. This will be followed by a live recording of The Josh Marshall Podcast featuring reporter Kate Riga. The evening will conclude with an audience Q&A session.

  • The event will take place on April 8, 2026.
  • Tickets are currently on sale and are selling quickly.

The players

Josh Marshall

Founder and editor-in-chief of Talking Points Memo.

Justin Miller

Politics editor at the Texas Observer.

Kate Riga

Reporter for Talking Points Memo.

Talking Points Memo (TPM)

A political news and commentary website based in New York City.

Texas Observer

A nonprofit, independent magazine covering politics, the environment, and culture in Texas.

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What’s next

Interested readers should purchase tickets as soon as possible, as they are selling quickly. TPM members can take advantage of discounted pricing.

The takeaway

This event represents an opportunity for TPM to deepen its engagement with its Texas audience and provide in-depth analysis of the state's high-stakes political landscape.