Episodes
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Therapeutic Friday with Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru + Property Taxes and Texas Legislature News
Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru calls in to talk about Beto's El Paso kick off while his beautiful bride, Saba Nafees, takes over the call. Plus, Jay gives us the scoop on a brewing fight in the Texas Legislature over property tax reform. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the...
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West Texas Air Force + a Big Announcement
Dustin Johnson of the West Texas Air Force talks about rescues in Hurricane Harvey and historic floods in the Midwest. Plus, Jay has a big announcement to make. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580...
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Ross Ramsey + Mike Bazar
Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey breaks down highly complicated Texas politics to layperson’s terms— including the budget and other news items. Plus, Bazar on the latest to keep you safe online. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original...
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Eminent Domain in Texas and the latest from Austin
Gene Hall with Texas Farm Bureau discusses the eminent domain legislation in Texas and Wes Rapaport breaks down the latest in a fast moving Texas Legislative session. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM…
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Lt. Gov Dan Patrick Picks Up Mainstream Conservative Issues + AJ's Matt Dotray on Tech Men's Basketball Success
@lmcgaughy of @dallasnews on whether @DanPatrick has loosened his conservative ties + @lubbockonline’s @mdotrayAJ on the road back from #MarchMadness | Listen online at http://OtherSideofTexas.com or subscribe and listen later at...
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Ross Ramsey bets on Texas Tech + Mike Bazar on Millenial Stress
Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey on tax swaps, Julían versus Beto and Texas Tech’s NCAA run. Plus, Mike Bazar talks technology solutions and Millennial stressors. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from…
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Bud Kennedy + Matt Dotray
Fort Worth Star Telegram’s Bud Kennedy on Texas politics and Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Matt Dotray on the Hub City and the March Madness that's about to hit Texas Tech Basketball. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts...
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Texas Tech Chancellor Tedd Mitchell on New TTU Regents and the College Admission Scandal
Dr. Mitchell chats with Jay about Tech’s vet school, new Regents, good hair and keeping great coaches. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580 Lubbock. Streams, podcasts, columns and blogs from...
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Brandon Darby, Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru & the Border
Brandon Darby discusses the Border extensively. And Leeson wonders why private schools competing in NCAA Power 5 athletics aren’t subject to public information requests?? We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE…
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Ross Ramsey + Texas Tech Regents + Tacos vs Burritos
Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey breaks latest Texas polls and his biggest 2019 surprise thus far. Plus three new Regents are appointed at TTU. And is it a breakfast taco or burrito? We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts…
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What is Conservatism?
Heath Mayo has discusses the #PrinciplesFirst movement, which he started reaction to current voices who call themselves conservative. And Wes Rapaport discusses all the latest in the Texas Legislature. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm....
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Bud Kennedy + Matt Dotray
Bud Kennedy on Allsup’s Burritos and all things Texas Politics. Avalanche Journal’s Matt Dotray on all things Lubbock. Plus Leeson on why the Teasippers label sticks in Austin
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Therapeutic Friday with Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru and Comedian Kendall Smith-Rodriquez
Jay reviews the week that was with Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru and Comedian Kendall Smith-Rodriquez. We talk about FFAT, turning 30 (Daniel) and 40 (Jay). What does Daniel have to look forward to in the decade to come? Kendall acts as Jay's stand in attorney for his costume debacle and…
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The Latest in Texas Politics: School Finance and Property Taxes
Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey breaks down the latest in Texas politics. And Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions tells us why our cell phones are 7 times dirtier than a toilet. 😬 We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE…
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The History of the Allsup’s World Famous Burrito
Longtime Allsup’s employee Rick Keefer talks about the history of Allsup’s and its burritos. Plus, Nexstar’s Wes Rapaport discusses the politics of what could be a $5,000 bandaid fix to Texas teachers. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm....
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Ross Ramsey + Bazar Solutions
Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey on the latest in state politics, including shifting the rules in the Senate and the state of play on property taxes and school finance. Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions on hidden microphones in Google products and turning off app access in various phone apps. And Leeson...
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Texas Central’s high-speed rail plans de-railed in Rural Texas
Jim and Barbara Miles of Leon County discuss their court win against Texas Central. And Wes Rapaport discusses his busy day in covering Texas politics. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580 Lubbock....
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Dream No Little Dream with Saba Nafees
Texas Tech PhD candidate and Grammy winning artist Saba Nafees, a DACA recipient and Dreamer, discusses a new documentary about her, Dream With Me, directed by Jon Seaborn, who also joins us in studio. Plus, Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru (Saba’s husband) calls in from the road. We bring the...
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Valentine’s Day + Politics of Place
Leeson has a big date, and a big column coming out. Plus, Bazar Solutions talks about the Y2K of GPS devices and what you need to know about with technology.
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Ross Ramsey + Dr. Jason White
Leeson monologues on the need for a new political party. Ross Ramsey on the potential Texas Secretary of State, Trump vs Beto and “property tax reform”. And Dr. White on AOC, both parties off the rails and West Texas Forever.
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Chris Paddie on his rural jobs bill + Wes Rapaport on Trump vs Beto on the Border
State Rep. Chris Paddie discusses in depth on his bill to help rural businesses. And Nexstar’s Wes Rapaport on the dueling Trump and O’Rourke rallies on Monday night, and if it sets the stage for 2020.
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Judge Curtis Parrish + Matt Dotray
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish on a new roads bond election. And Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Matt Dotray on the controversy at the county medical examiner’s office.
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Texas Tech Coach David Yost + latest on ReagorGate
David Yost on his jeep, the hair, Diet Coke and Texas Tech’s new offense. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Sarah Self-Walbrick on the latest in Reagor-Dykes fiasco. And Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru checks in from Los Angeles.
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West Texas Economics + Cyber Security
ABC Bank’s James Arnold discusses economic realities in and around Lubbock. Mike Bazaar of Bazar Solutions talks about how to keep kids safe on the internet. And Leeson asks the question many Lubbockites are beginning to ask about a Lubbock County Commissioner: Where is Jason Corley? #WhereIsCorley
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Ross Ramsey on SOTU and SOTS
Leeson likens Trump’s State of the Union to a buddy who surprisingly plays the piano like Bach; Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey says there’s a difference between TelePrompTer Trump and Twitter Trump.
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James White + Wes Rapaport
State Representative and Chairman of House Texas Corrections Committee James White riffs on criminal justice reform and CBD oil. And Nextstar’s Wes Rapaport brings us the latest reaction on the. State of the State address.
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Bud Kennedy + Matt Dotray
Fort Worth Star Telegram’s Bud Kennedy discusses reactions against the proposed 2.5% rollback rate election cap. Lubbock Avalanche Journal’s Matt Dotray on the Day the Music Died.
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Therapeutic Friday
Daniel the Digital Millennial Guru is in studio as Leeson riffs on the week that was on issues like national Republicans vs Democrats in 2020 and the proposed 2.5% tax cap in Texas. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts...
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Ross Ramsey + Technology Solutions
Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey on RegentGate, illegal voters and Governor Abbott’s agenda. Plus Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions on protecting yourself from card skimming and FaceTime hacks We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original…
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Erica Grieder + How to do a podcast
Houston Chronicle’s Erica Grieder on Urban and Rural shared interests, plus Trump’s assertion that San Antonio has a border wall. And Daniel the Digital the Millennial Guru on how to make a successful podcast. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays…
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Panhandle State Rep. Ken King on Kel Seliger and Public Education
Ken King, R-Canadian, discusses Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s fight against Panhandle Senator Kel Seliger plus all that needs to be done public education. And Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions discusses all the new business and personal online needs about which listeners need to be aware. We bring the...
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A candid interview with state Senator Kel Seliger
Amarillo state Senator Kel Seliger’s candid thoughts on getting slighted by Lt Gov Dan Patrick, plus Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Matt Dotray on local political issues. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM...
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Dan Patrick’s bad bet + Kingsbury is gonna be a GOAT + Jeff Griffith Talks Vet School
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick throws shade on state Sen. Kel Seliger, but it’s gonna go wrong. Plus, Kingsbury is gonna be a NFL darling. And Lubbock City Councilman Jeff Griffith - on all the major issues in Lubbock right now. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas,...
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Rural populations resurgent due to immigrant growth + Kliff Kingsbury will be a NFL G.O.A.T.
Texas Observer’s Christopher Collins discusses his recent piece highlighting rural growth due to immigration. Kliff Kingsbury will be a GOAT in the NFL. And Mullin Hoard & Brown explains why it’s a REALLY bad idea to die without a will. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the...
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What we learned in Austin + Pastors for Texas Children
Food stories to win two tickets for the Texas Tech vs Iowa State game. Plus, Rev. Charles Foster Johnson on Pastors for Texas Children discusses new initiatives to make public education available, equitable and accessible to all Texas children. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from…
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OSTX on Tucker Carlson ft. Brandon Darby of Brietbart and Coach Po
On this episode of The Otherside of Texas - Jay Leeson breaks down Tucker Carlson's monologue criticizing conservatism and Carlson's opinions on the causes of our modern ills. With commentary from Breitbart Texas - Brandon Darby and Coach Po. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the...
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Coach Po on JUUL in Lubbock Schools - Brandon Darby on Medical Marijuana in TX
Jay Leeson chats with Brandon Darby to talk about the future of Legal Cannabis in #Texas and how it relates to the border. Coach Po also is a guest and talks about how #JUUL are almost impossible to stop in TX Schools. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas,...
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Ross Ramsey on Texas politics and Mike Bazar talks technology
Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey gets into weeds of school finance in the upcoming Legislature. And Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions says you can buy a toilet with Alexa for $7,000. Plus Beto will run for President and Kliff Kingsbury’s an NFL Coach— just like we all predicted six months ago. We bring…
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Lubbock County Democrats look forward + Atheists want to pray publicly in Lubbock
Lubbock County Democratic Chairman John Gibson candidly discusses whether his party goes center or left in the future. Plus, Lubbock atheists want to lead prayer before the next Lubbock City Council meeting— but to whom or what are they praying? We bring the stories, news, views and issues from…
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Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish on Roads, ExpoCenter and all things LBK
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish sits down with Jay for a long discussion about the status on the Expo Center and his priority for rural roads in the county. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580...
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News + Coach Po + Master Debaters
We cover national and regional news. Daniel the Digital Guru gives new studio update. Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions protects you from scamming. Plus a heated round of Master Debaters with Coach Po. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm....
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Prairie Populism + Ross Ramsey + Tedd Mitchell
Politics of Place. Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey on how a Texas Legislature works. Plus Texas Tech Chancellor Tedd Mitchell on meeting rural needs, vet school, good hair, and tree houses. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original...
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Merry Christmas + Brandon Darby’s Border Thoughts
The meaning of Advent. Plus, Breitbart Texas Managing Editor Brandon Darby on his takeaways from a recent visit to the border and the caravan. Last live show of the year—enjoy, and thank you! We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original...
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Panhandle vs Caprock, Cars vs Beer, and Tech vs Duke
Leeson says the Panhandle starts in Tulia, Smith South Plains Ford on why dealerships matter. And RedRaiderSports.com’s Chris Level checks in from Madison Square Garden. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE…
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Texas Politics and Technology
Ross Ramsey of the Texas Tribune on the latest in state politics + Bazar Solutions on whether or not Facebook is the end of the world. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580 Lubbock. Streams, podcasts,...
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Southern Politics
In an extended interview, Texas Tech’s Seth McKee discusses the rise of Trump’s populism and the historical rise of Republicanism in the south. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580 Lubbock. Streams,...
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The problem with re-creating God in one’s own political image + Scott Braddock + Vet School
Leeson goes off on domesticating God in politics and the latest in Texas Tech’s vet school. And Quorum Report’s Scott Braddock on the latest in Texas politics and the biggest stories of 2018. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original...
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Defense of American Agriculture + Beer at Tech games + Texas Retired Teachers
Leeson tells his story of losing farmer fights too big to fight alone. Greg Abbott has a decision to make on Rick Francis. And Tim Lee of Texas Retired Teachers discusses the uphill battle ahead. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm....
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Biggest Texas stories of 2018 + John Sharp on a Cell Phone
Leeson discusses the biggest local, regional, and state stories of 2018. And John Sharp on a Cell Phone fends for his Texas Tech Board of Regent Rick Francis. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays from 5-6pm. Original broadcasts from KRFE AM 580...
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Farm Bill passes + Tech Solutions + Texas Politics
West Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington on Farm Bill headed to Trump’s desk. Mike Bazar of Bazar Solutions on best tech-savvy Christmas presents. And Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey on the latest in Texas politics. We bring the stories, news, views and issues from the #otherside of Texas, weekdays…
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