Ben Philpott
Ben Philpott covers politics and policy for KUT 90.5 FM. He has been covering state politics and dozens of other topics for the station since 2002. He's been recognized for outstanding radio journalism by the Radio and Television News Directors Association, Public Radio News Directors Incorporated, the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters and twice by the Houston Press Club as Radio Journalist of the Year. Before moving to Texas, he worked in public radio in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Ala., and at several television stations in Alabama and Tennessee. Born in New York City and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., Philpott graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in broadcast journalism.
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GOP presidential candidates may be spending most of their time in Iowa and New Hampshire right now, but delegate-rich Texas will be the far more consequential state in the Republican primary.
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Recently a new poll that found the majority of Texas Republicans, even Tea Party Republicans, think Attorney General Ken Paxton should resign. Paxton was…
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For the first time since 2010, none of Texas is in drought condition. But that doesn’t mean water worries don’t still plague many parts of the state as…
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After years of failed attempts, the Texas Legislature has passed a bill that will allow Texans with a concealed carry permit to bring their handgun onto…
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There's just one week in the current Texas legislative session. KUT's Ben Philpott has this guide to what's coming up as lawmakers rush to complete their…
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Republicans in Washington and Texas are set to fight President Obama on his expected executive order on immigration. But how will the order affect life...
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It's that time of the biennium. The 84th Texas Legislature is just a few short months away, and state lawmakers are already filing their bills for the...
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Texas is a Red state. All things being equal, if two candidates have equal access to money and equal get out the vote efforts, the Republican is going...
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It's known as the most powerful office in Texas government. And for the first time in 12 years, this Election Day, Texans will choose a new Lieutenant...
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Early voting for the November election starts today. And to arm you with information before you head to the polls, KUT's Nathan Bernier and political...