Trash Fees, Ankle Monitors, And Other Great Ideas

Political campaigns love one-liners because they’re fast, shareable, and usually wrong. We slow the whole thing down and ask a harder question: if a candidate suddenly sounds “moderate,” what does their actual record say when you line up the quotes, the votes, and the policy goals?We start with Texas AG politics and the way James Talarico is getting framed in the media, including how “intentionally provocative” comments can be used as a shield when critics only chase viral clips. Then we get practical about strategy: if you want to persuade independents and moderates, you have to attack what’s true and comprehensive, not what’s catchy. That leads into the meat of the show: gun control history, climate activism messaging, Texas oil and gas realities, and why context matters more than outrage.From there we zoom in on Houston and Harris County. We break down the Houston budget fight over a proposed solid waste fee, the controller’s push for transparency, and the bigger property tax problem when home valuations rise and families get squeezed. Then we’re joined by Charles Blaine from Urban Reform for a weekly local recap: ankle monitor failures tied to bail, the ongoing budget clash at City Hall, a runoff surprise that proves turnout decides everything, and concerns after a Fort Bend voting system glitch.We close with a story you probably didn’t hear anywhere else: Texas adding a massive Hill Country property that will become a major new state park, plus why conservation and stewardship belong in conservative politics. ************************************************Listen every day to our strong conservative programs on Patriot Talk 920 AM.  Tune-in on your radio in Houston to KYST 920 AM or download our app by visiting 920app.com or search for "Patriot Talk 920" from your app store!