The 2023 Texas Tribune Festival’s free program

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Here’s a roundup of everything from the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival you can watch for free. Refresh this page each day to get livestream links for the day’s panels. For a full list of panels and speakers, go the Festival’s main page.

Thursday, September 21

7 p.m.: Opening Keynote: One on One with Chris Sununu

The New Hampshire governor on the future of the GOP, how the 2024 election will play out and his family’s commitment to public service.

Friday, September 22

9 a.m.: Abortion and the States

Panelists talk about how the fight continues after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision — from coast to coast and border to border.

11 a.m.: Worth Fighting for

Panelists talk about Ukraine, Russia and the stakes for all of us.

1:45 p.m.: Recording of the “On” Podcast

Adam Kinzinger talks to Kara Swisher about the Republicans running the U.S. House, threats to democracy and his forthcoming book.

3:45 p.m.: The 19th Presents: One on One with Katie Couric

The celebrated journalist looks back at her extraordinary career and ahead to where the media business is going.

Saturday, September 23

9 a.m.: One on One with Colin Allred

The Dallas congressman on the race he hopes to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

11 a.m.: Recording of the “Next Question” Podcast

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly talk to Katie Couric about combating the epidemic of gun violence.

1:45 p.m.: One on One with Ted Cruz

The junior U.S. senator from Texas on why he should be reelected to a third term.

4:15 p.m.: Recording of the “Why is this Happening?” Podcast

Former U.S. Department of Justice officials Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord sit down with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes.

7 p.m.: Closing Keynote: One on One with Joe Manchin

The U.S. senator from West Virginia on his agenda for America – and his future plans.