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By Texas Bullpen
August 22, 2026
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Pensions, Pennies, and Pornography – Episode 47

The guys discuss a busy week in Texas politics that included MAGA Inc. showing its hand, Lt. Gov. Patrick giving Richie porn, and two weedy-but-important topics discussed in committee hearings.

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By Brad Johnson
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