8.7.2025--NLS--Redistricting, School Choice, Going Postal

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Texas Democrats are criticized for leaving the state to block a redistricting effort. This seems hypocritical, given the number of times Democrats in other &quot;blue states&quot; who have heavily gerrymandered districts to their own advantage. The conversation then shifted to local issues with an in-studio interview with Paul Hackey, a school board trustee for Idaho Falls District 91. Hackey detailed the frustrating and lengthy teacher salary negotiation process, which has involved 42 hours with a federal mediator. He explained that a recent impasse occurred when the teachers&apos; union members voted against a contract proposal that their own leadership had brought to the school board, which the board had accepted. Hackey expressed his confusion over the union&apos;s actions and reiterated that the district has a finite budget and cannot magically create funds for all of the union&apos;s demands, though he wishes it could.Later in the program, a significant portion of the show was dedicated to the U.S. Postal Service&apos;s relationship with Amazon, prompted by texts and calls from postal workers. Workers expressed frustration over being required to deliver large, heavy packages without the proper equipment, leading to injuries and logistical challenges. The hosts and callers discussed the complexities of the situation, with the hosts arguing that while the situation is illustrative of the broader theme of private businesses often operating more efficiently than government entities. The conversation also briefly touched on trustee Paul Hackey&apos;s personal support for school choice legislation like House Bill 93, which he views as a form of healthy competition that can ultimately improve public education for students.Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms?You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital marketing.Visit SandhillMediaGroup.com today.<a href="https://www.sandhillmediagrou