On Sept. 23, we put a bow on the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival — three memorable days featuring over 180 sessions and events. TribFest is our signature event of the year, starring experts from across the state and nation who engage in in-depth conversations about issues that affect us all. Attendees got an exclusive opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in Texas, and how this state impacts the country and beyond.

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View the Latest Coverage from TribFest 2023

Each and every year, conversations happening on stage at The Texas Tribune Festival make and break news. Catch up on what you missed from TribFest 2023 with selected audio recordings and Texas Tribune coverage of the Festival.

Explore some of the top headlines from the Festival:

• Opening Keynote: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu criticizes Texas AG Paxton’s “embarrassing” acquittal, citing clear evidence
• Closing Keynote: Sen. Joe Manchin leaves the door open to potential third-party presidential run in 2024
• “The guy can’t keep his zipper up”: Karl Rove pushes back at Ken Paxton
• Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones urges Texans to get organized, learn from history

Audio recordings

Below are audio recordings from selected Festival sessions.If there is a Festival session that you would like the audio for, email festival@texastribune.org.

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