Despite warnings of a water crisis, Corpus Christi’s top official overseeing water says “we will never run out.” Gov. Greg Abbott has warned of a state takeover if the city can’t deal with a water crisis. The city manager tells Texas Standard why he’s so reluctant to declare a water emergency.

The maker of a popular weed killer blamed for cancer deaths is facing more than 100 thousand lawsuits is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to limit their liability. Michael Marks unpacks that case. Plus, the week in politics and much more.

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