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		<title>Texas Politics Speaker Series</title>
		
		<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series.html</link>
		
		<language>en-us</language>
		
		<copyright>&#xA9; 2007, Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services</copyright>
		
		
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<title>Texas Politics Speaker Series</title>
<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series.html</link>
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		<description>The Texas Politics Speaker Series brings to the UT campus people from across the political spectrum and from all levels of government to discuss compelling political and policy issues. Speakers and topics are selected to engage students and the public, while providing insight into how the political process works.

The Speaker Series is part of the Texas Politics project, an initiative to better educate students and the public about the workings of Texas government and politics.</description>
		
		


<category>News and Politics</category>

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	<title>An Afternoon with the Representative</title>
	<description>This episode features Representative Dan Branch</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200903_branch_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Tues, 31 Mar 2009 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200903_branch_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>Technology and Texas</title>
	<description>This episode features Representative Mark Strama</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200902_strama_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Thurs, 26 Feb 2009 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200902_strama_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>The Post-Election Political Landscape in Texas</title>
	<description>This episode features Karen Brooks, Harvey Kronberg, and Ross Ramsey</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200811_panel_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Tues, 11 Nov 2008 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200811_panel_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>An Afternoon with the Congressman</title>
	<description>This episode features Representative Henry Cuellar</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_cuellar_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_cuellar_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>An Afternoon with the Congressman</title>
	<description>This episode features Representative Henry Cuellar</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_cuellar_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_cuellar_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>Politics, Partisanship, Perception & Public Policy</title>
	<description>This episode features Jerry Patterson, commissioner of the Texas General Land Office</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_patterson_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_patterson_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>An Afternoon with the Representative</title>
	<description>This episode features Representative Rick Noriega</description>
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	<link>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_noriega_ipod.m4v</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://www.laits.utexas.edu/txp_media/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/200810_noriega_ipod.m4v</guid>
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	<title>Harvey Kronberg and Ross Ramsey - Reading Texas Tea Leaves: Implications of the 2008 Primary Elections</title>
	
	<description>This episode features Harvey Kronberg and Ross Ramsey discussing...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/kronberg_ramsey_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>

	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/kronberg_ramsey_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Senator Kirk Watson - Ten Rules for Politics, Leadership and Positive Change</title>
	
	<description>This episode features Senator Kirk Watson discussing his ten rules for politics, leadership and positive change.</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/watson_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>

	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/watson_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Comptroller Susan Combs - A New Day at the Comptroller's Office: Simpler, Smarter, Faster</title>
	
	<description>This episode features Comptroller Susan Combs discussing...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/combs_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>

	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/combs_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Representative Brian McCall - From the Government and Here to Help</title>
	
	<description>This episode features Representative Brian McCall discussing...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/mccall.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>

	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/mccall.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Paul Burka, Eileen Smith, and Jim Warren - Legislative Blogrolling</title>
	
	<description>This panel features political bloggers Paul Burka, Eileen Smith, and Jim Warren discussing...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/burka_smith_warren_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>

	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/burka_smith_warren_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Carolyn Boyle, Chair, Parent PAC - Parent Power at the Polls</title>

	<description>Carolyn Boyle, chair of the Texas Parent political action committee, speaks on her work in raising funds to support the campaigns of pro-public education legislative candidates.</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/boyle_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>

	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/boyle_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Texas State Senator John Whitmire - Prospects for the 80th Legislative Session in Texas</title>

	<description>Texas State Senator John Whitmire discusses...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/whitmire_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/whitmire_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Politics...They'll Let Anyone Do It! - Texas State Senator Kip Averitt</title>

	<description>State Senator Kip Averitt (R-Waco) speaks about his experiences with politics and business in Texas.</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/averitt_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/averitt_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Paradigm Shifts: A brighter future for higher education in Texas? - Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini</title>

	<description>Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini discusses...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/zaffirini_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Nov 2006 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/zaffirini_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Barn Burning, Barn Building: Tales of a Political Life - Ben Barnes</title>

	<description>Ben Barnes speaks about his recent book Barn Burning, Barn Building, a reflection on his career and the role his own Democratic party has played in American politics.</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/barnes_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/barnes_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>The Promise of Coal and its Role in Texas' Energy Future - Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams</title>

	<description>Commissioner Williams joins the Texas Politics Speaker series to discuss the future of coal and what role it may play in the development of alternative energy sources.</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/williams_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/williams_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Muddy Waters: Implications of March Primary Elections in Texas - Harvey Kronberg, Ross Ramsey, and Evan Smith</title>

	<description>Harvey Kronberg, Ross Ramsey, and Evan Smith discussed...</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/kronberg_ramsey_smith_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/kronberg_ramsey_smith_ipod.m4v</guid>

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	<title>Redistricting and Its Consequences - Looking Forward - Bill Ratliff and Pete Laney</title>

	<description>This panel features James E. “Pete” Laney, House Representative and Former Speaker and Bill Ratliff, Former Texas Lieutenant Governor and State Senator talking about the future of redistricting in Texas.</description>

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	<link>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/ratliff_laney_ipod.m4v</link>

	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:31 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu/html/pr/speaker_series_files/ipod/ratliff_laney_ipod.m4v</guid>

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