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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You've probably heard about the “blue wave” that’s forecast to sweep U.S. elections this November. Some expect it to flip dozens of congressional seats... -
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday challenged Fox News contributor Geraldo Rivera to a debate over immigration. -
Political party conventions are always about the future – the next election, to be specific, but also the five- and 10-year plan for growth. The last... -
Texas' top Republican lawmakers spent the morning Friday revving up the crowd at their convention in San Antonio. Now the heavy lifting of this biennial... -
Thousands of Republicans are in San Antonio this week for the state convention. They'll bring plenty of red, white and blue clothing – along with... -
The final two candidates running for the Democratic nomination for governor met Friday night in their first and only debate before the May 22 runoff... -
We’re a little bit closer to knowing who will be on the ballot in November. Republicans and Democrats selected most of their nominees for the general... -
Texas land commissioner George P. Bush has received President Trump's endorsement in his reelection bid, two years after Trump labeled his father "low energy Jeb" during the 2016 presidential race. -
The only member of the Bush political dynasty still in office is Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Although President Trump vanquished Bush's father, Jeb, and has criticized former presidents George H.W. and W. Bush, Trump has endorsed George P.'s re-election bid.
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Is Texas turning blue? That's the question, dream and lie (depending on your point of view) being discussed across the state. It's the dream of... -
Welcome to the 2018 Elections! This could be a historic year at the ballot box. Republicans are looking to sweep all the statewide offices again, but... -
An election in Virginia was decided this morning by luck. Luck of the draw, specifically . The race between Republican David Yancey and Democrat Shelly...
