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Y'all-itics
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Y’all-itics is the unofficial political podcast of Texas. Each week we’ll crack open an ice-cold Texas brew and explore a single hot topic affecting Texans. But this isn’t politics as usual. Y’all-itics doesn’t come from a fancy studio. We’re taking our podcast on the road to get past the soundbites and dive deeper into the issues that matter to y’all. Leave your labels at the door, this is a political podcast for all Texans… even the recent transplants!
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The Crisis in Corpus
2d ago00:36:07Tap to summarizeAccording to Corpus Christi’s own dashboard, the city will move into a level 1 water emergency in just a few months in December. That will lead to dramatic cuts in water usage for residents, businesses, and industry. If city leaders have known about this problem for years, why haven’t they been able to fix it? A recent 17.5-hour council meeting provides some insight. Instead of voting on a new desalination plant, council members kicked the can down the road for another 90 days. In this episode of Y’all-itics, At-Large Council Member Mark Scott joins the Jasons to discuss the dysfunction, the possible solutions, and just how bad the crisis has become. GUEST Council Member Mark Scott, Corpus Christi – At Large
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Gina Hinojosa, John Muns, Paul Bettencourt, and Making Public Education a Campaign Issue
4d ago00:21:45Tap to summarizeIn the June 14 episode, Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa’s campaign is focused on public education and she explains why she’d fire the TEA Commissioner on day one and why she would pause the A-F accountability system. Mayor John Muns discusses traffic concerns surrounding the Dallas Stars’ move north to Plano. And state Senator Paul Bettencourt reacts to the Governor’s call for data center regulation. GUESTS Gina Hinojosa, D – Candidate for Texas Governor Mayor John Muns, Plano State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R – District 7
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Mike Rawlings, Kaylynn Paxson, Ramon Romero and the future of downtown Dallas
1w ago00:21:45Tap to summarizeIn the June 7 episode, former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said businesses have lost confidence in elected leaders at Dallas City Hall. He also proposes remaking Dallas' municipal government to make the mayor more accountable to voters. Corpus Christi Council Member Kaylynn Paxson explains why her city has again postponed a vote on a new desalination plant, and state Rep. Ramon Romero questions why the state revoked more than 6,000 driver's licenses of immigrants in the country legally.
Transcribe →How Did Dallas Lose the Heart of Its City?
2w ago00:34:01Tap to summarizeA turnaround plan was already in the works before the bombshells started dropping last week. But how does downtown Dallas reinvent itself without two pro-sports teams, major corporate headquarters and an iconic department store? Jennifer Scripps, President & CEO at Downtown Dallas, Inc., invited the Jasons downtown to hear about some of the “wacky” ideas to restart the city center. They got a preview of the plan that’s due out in September over a beer at The Midnight Rambler in the Joule Hotel. GUEST: Jennifer Scripps President & CEO Downtown Dallas Inc.
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Abraham George, Kendall Scudder, Tré Black, and the Road to November
3w ago00:21:45Tap to summarizeIn the May 31 episode, Republican Party of Texas chair Abraham George and Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder discuss whether either party can truly unite after bitter primaries and how Ken Paxton and James Talarico can win over independents. And the co-chair of “Say Yes to Downtown,” Tré Black, explains why the group just released a new ad urging younger people to reimagine the future of Dallas City Hall.
Transcribe →MAGA wins, Cornyn falls. Brace for November
3w ago00:52:05Tap to summarize00:00 - The Unofficial Off-The-Record Rule 00:30 - Y'all-itics @ Pensacola Brewing Company 02:14 - Ken Paxton’s Landslide Victory Over John Cornyn 04:10 - The Trump Endorsement Effect in Texas Politics 06:55 - How the US Senate is Reacting to MAGA 11:58 - MAGA Voters Getting Paxton Over In November 16:47 - Political Ads Heading Into November 23:45 - Big Night For MAGA and Their Future in the GOP 30:17 - Election Results From CD-33 Race 33:16 - Elections Results from CD-9 Race 35:28 - Election Results from CD-18 Race 37:14 - Things to Watch For Heading Into November 39:25 - Things to Watch for Upcoming Legislative Session 49:50 - The Shocking Reality of Texas Turnout
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, Colin Allred, Don Huffines and One Final Pitch Before the Runoff
3w ago00:21:45Tap to summarizeIn the May 24 episode, U.S. Representative Julie Johnson and former Congressman Colin Allred provide voters in the 33rd District one final pitch before the runoff election. The Democrats also tell you how they differ from one another in one of the most combative races in the runoff cycle. And Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines explains why he’d audit TXDOT if elected, and what he has to say about Texas still spending billions on the border even after President Trump virtually sealed it. GUESTS Julie Johnson, D – Candidate for 33rd District Colin Allred, D – Candidate for 33rd District Don Huffines, R – Candidate for Texas Comptroller
Transcribe →How Dirty Campaigns Could Decide Texas
4w ago00:46:48Tap to summarizeThat escalated quickly. In the weeks and days leading up to the May 26 runoff election, campaigns have increasingly turned bitter on both the right and the left. Are the ugly campaigns working? Are they turning off voters? Will it impact turnout? In this runoff election primer, the Jasons turned to Votebeat Editorial Director Jessica Huseman and Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy for answers and everything else you need to know before heading to the polls. GUESTS Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star Telegram
Transcribe →It's Coming." What The Screwworm Could Do To Texas
May 1700:34:51Tap to summarizeThe threat is only dozens of miles from Texas’ southern border. And if it takes hold, it could lead to an economic loss in the billions. The New World Screwworm (NWS) seeks out wounded animals, but could also infest our pets, even hunters. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons learn about the steps Texas leaders are taking to keep the pests out of Texas, and the plan to deal with it when it crosses the border. And a Texas rancher with hundreds of head of cattle explains what’s keeping him up at night. GUESTS Dr. Thomas “TR” Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission James Foster, Texas Rancher
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton, Sarah Eckhardt, and the Gloves Come Off in the GOP Race for Texas AG
May 1500:21:45Tap to summarizeIn the May 17 episode, Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton throw barbs at one another and press their cases to voters before the May 26 runoff election. And Sarah Eckhardt, the Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller tells us her day one priority if she’s elected in the fall.
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