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by David Martin Davies
Today: #108 in Government on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 8 | #108 | #107 |
About the show
Texas is a big state with a growing, diverse population and as the population grows, the issues and challenges facing its residents multiply. Texas Matters is a statewide news program that spends half an hour each week looking at the issues and culture of Texas.
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