Political Pursuits: The Podcast

Think freedom isn’t on the November ballot? Think again as the principles of liberty - principles on which this country was founded - are challenged in the form of a California Communist and a Minnesota Marxist. Stated differently, personified in the form of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, a life-ending threat of America as we know it is real and potentially looming.Lou Ann Anderson of Political Pursuits and Lynn Woolley of Planet Logic discuss what’s at stake along with the power alliance of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and now Robert Kennedy, Jr.As an important coalition of freedom fighters emerges to again make America great, healthy, prosperous, safe and so much more, Harris seems dedicated to avoiding media interactions and to taking no serious positions on the policies and issues about which voters care most.Hope you’ll join Lynn and Lou Ann for their take on a pivotal election poised for many more twists and turns as November approaches. Find this podcast at Political Pursuits: The Podcast,  PlanetLogic.us or on the Audacy app.Before relocating back to the D/FW Metroplex, Lou Ann Anderson worked in central Texas talk radio as both a host and producer. She currently hosts Political Pursuits: The Podcast. Her tenure as Watchdog Wire–Texas editor involved covering state news and coordinating the site’s citizen journalist network. As a past Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity–Texas, Lou Ann wrote and spoke on a variety of issues including the growing issue of probate abuse in which wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney are used to loot assets from intended heirs or beneficiaries. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Financial markets are tanking, Middle East tensions are escalating and the American political system is in a cycle unlike any other ever seen.The Democrats are skipping steps in our traditional electoral process. Tenets once seen as basic, even sacred, no longer seem to apply. Things like robust competition between candidates, basic consent of the governed regarding rules and process, the opportunity to cast one’s vote for those ostensibly tapped to represent your interests. These items are evidently passé since “the future is now.”These “shortcuts” are creating an electoral environment that threatens the rights and future freedom of all Americans – regardless of party, ideology or even interest in politics.  Lou Ann Anderson of Political Pursuits and Lynn Woolley of Planet Logic break down today’s headlines including their analysis of potential Democratic vice president candidates. They discuss the way the world is today and what might be ahead.Lou Ann Anderson worked in central Texas talk radio as both a host and producer and currently hosts Political Pursuits: The Podcast. Her tenure as Watchdog Wire–Texas editor involved covering state news and coordinating the site’s citizen journalist network. As a past Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity–Texas, Lou Ann wrote and spoke on a variety of issues including the growing issue of probate abuse in which wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney are used to loot assets from intended heirs or beneficiaries. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Look at the madness on college campuses these day with the antisemitic, pro-Hamas protests and ask yourself:  What am I getting in return for my tax dollars that support these left-wing schools?  Then, think about your local schools where the top-heavy administration eats up more of your taxes, and yet so many students cannot read at grade level.  Lou Ann Anderson of Political Pursuits and Lynn Woolley of Planet Logic discuss how bad the situation is, and what you can do about it – if anything.Within the podcast they mention a couple of specific articles. You can find Colleges and Universities are a Big Part of What’s Wrong with America at WB Daily and Bell Co. School Superintendents: Does the Performance Match the Pay? on the Political Pursuits Substack.Lou Ann Anderson worked in central Texas talk radio as both a host and producer and currently hosts Political Pursuits: The Podcast. Her tenure as Watchdog Wire–Texas editor involved covering state news and coordinating the site’s citizen journalist network. As a past Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity–Texas, Lou Ann wrote and spoke on a variety of issues including the growing issue of probate abuse in which wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney are used to loot assets from intended heirs or beneficiaries. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Ahead of Texas’ March 5 primary, Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley and Political Pursuits’ Lou Ann Anderson discuss the House District 55 race which pits incumbent Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple, against three challengers including Hillary Hickland, a ninth generation Texan, mother of four and school choice advocate.    In this race of mounting intensity, school choice is a critical issue that also highlights Bell County’s changing local dynamics.  Lynn and Lou Ann discuss these electoral factors as well as the public education industry’s 1-2 punch of encouraging Democrats to vote in the Republican primary while what seem as school district electioneering efforts promote similar actions with even public school industry allies like Raise Your Hand Texas getting in the act.Lou Ann Anderson is a writer, former radio producer and current podcaster at Political Pursuits.  Her tenure as Watchdog Wire–Texas editor involved covering state news and coordinating the site’s citizen journalist network. As a past Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity–Texas, Lou Ann wrote and spoke on a variety of issues including the growing issue of probate abuse in which wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney are used to loot assets from intended heirs or beneficiaries.  She holds a degree from the University of North Texas in Denton. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

At this week’s World Economic Forum, Argentina President Javier Milei told the globalist gathering that his rise to power was a message of people desiring freedom. In response to his election he said that “I did not come here to guide lambs. I came here to awaken lions.”With that, Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley joins Political Pursuits’ Lou Ann Anderson to discuss the “awakening” in evidence not just here in the U.S., but across the globe. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

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There’s much to be said for being a happy warrior but after this week, sometimes you just can’t quite get there. Indictments, arrests, nonsensical charges, politically-motivated prosecutions, suspensions of basic Constitutional rights and a multitude of additional assaults to life as we know it visibly looming on the horizon. Political Pursuit’s Lou Ann Anderson and Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley discuss recent developments further catapulting our country toward totalitarianism. Some Americans are thankfully horrified with engaged patriots assessing their next steps and the more passive yet astute at least beginning to assess the need for concern. Others can’t be bothered while those with lackluster intellectual curiosity and/or minimalist if any loyalty to country populate a class best characterized as part of the problem. Join Lynn and Lou Ann for a look at the insanity of these dark times. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

America is under indictment! Not just Trump. It’s you, me, our freedoms, our way of life, all we hold dear. As the administrative or “security state” feels its power being exposed and threatened, there seem no limits to its destructive sights trained on anyone perceived to be in the way. Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley and Political Pursuit’s Lou Ann Anderson discuss President Trump’s indictments in comparison to the attempted burying (or dismissing) of corruption allegations associated with unindicted Joe Biden and his Biden Crime Family. Join Lynn and Lou Ann for a rundown of who is being targeted, the potential fallout plus how it will impact the 2024 elections and beyond. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

‘Tis the season! No, not that one. This one is dangerous. It’s the season of impeachment and how it will end is anyone’s guess. Political Pursuit’s Lou Ann Anderson and and Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley discuss Trump’s impeachment history and how it relates to today’s potential impeachments of Joe Biden, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and even Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.Join Lynn and Lou Ann for a fast-paced review of how we got here and where we might be headed. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Birthday, John Wayne! On this day, May 26 in 1907, Marion Michael Morrison - also known as John Wayne - was born. In celebration of this date, Lou Ann and Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley do a deep dive on Wayne’s 1971 Playboy interview with Contributing Editor Richard Warren Lewis. In this 50-plus-year-old interview, Wayne hits topics from cancel culture to censorship, socialism to the welfare state, social justice to anarchy, media bias to fake news and more. Talk about being ahead of your time. We hope you’ll enjoy this fascinating look at a man who was far more than one of the greatest actors of our time. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Is America as we knew it already gone? Lou Ann and Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley discuss this disturbing prospect. From the attempted silencing of Tucker Carlson and others to attacks on our way of life - socially, economically, politically and more - it's a fair question and one that any American ignores at their own peril and at that of everyone or everything for which they care. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Jason Wolfe, Belton ISD Trustee at Large candidate, joins Lou Ann and Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley to talk about today’s education industry along with specific school district issues. From parental rights to questionable classroom and library curriculum, from school choice to the future of BISD, no issue is left untouched. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Activists Brenda Howard and Hillary Hickland join Lou Ann and Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley to discuss what's happening in the 88th Texas Legislature. From school choice to transparency with regard to controversial curriculum and materials like graphic library books to general parental rights and taxpayer-funded lobbying, the panel talks key issues that impact the daily lives and welfare of Texas education consumers along with other taxpayers and impacted parties. Despite the public demanding accountability from government K-12 entities, the education industry strongly pushes back. Tune in for this discussion of what's up, what's at stake and what you should watch going forward. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Political Pursuits' Lou Ann Anderson and Planet Logic’s Lynn Woolley review the week’s news with an eye on the hypocrisy and karmic implications that loom.From newly-minted House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Joe Biden’s ever-growing classified document drama, they cover it all. Even a seemingly rigged (unless you are Fox News!) Brazilian presidential election and months of citizen protests (Fox News doesn't tell you about that!!) culminating in what’s being termed a J6-style “insurrection.” And indeed there are similarities -- provocateurs and a federal government playing its own nefarious role. Just two weeks in to 2023, we’re off to a dizzying pace. Join Lynn and Lou Ann to hear more. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lou Ann and Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley discuss today's political landscape in light of globalism seeking to thwart the America First movement. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

With the 2022 midterm elections nearing, Bell County is upping its game on the election integrity front. Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley along with Bell County's Republican Party Chair Mack Latimer and Election Director Jeff Howard join Lou Ann to discuss recent operational upgrades to ensure a fair and honest election. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of Political Pursuits: The Podcast features a discussion on the upcoming Nov. 8 election and the importance of getting involved. It also addresses issues surrounding the Belton ISD including its controversial library books, an ongoing Texas Education Agency investigation of potential electioneering and unanswered questions regarding possible sexual misconduct allegations. Janet Brown of Belton Parents 4 Change and the Belton ISD Accountability Facebook group, Jeff Howard, also of the Facebook group as well as Bell County Republican Party Election Director, along with Austin talk radio host Lynn Woolley join Lou Ann Anderson for the session. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lou Ann and Lynn Woolley discuss recent developments in which the city of Temple appears to be backing off (at least for now) efforts regarding its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pursuits. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

As the public appears to be losing confidence in public education, issues surrounding Belton (TX) Independent School District exemplify this trend. Join Lou Ann, Lynn Woolley (Austin's Cardle and Woolley Talk 1370 AM) plus Janet Brown and Jeff Howard from Belton ISD Accountability as they discuss what's happening in central Texas and beyond. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Bond elections are interesting animals. Local governments generally embark upon a best-foot-forward approach in convincing voters to take on new debt (i.e., higher taxes) ostensibly "for the good" of the community. But is that always the case? Lou Ann, Lynn Woolley and Stuart Speidel provide analysis of just how local governments work to sell taxpayers on increased bond liability. With school districts being the entity type that borrows more than any other local government category, Temple ISD's current campaign serves as a great example in discussing the tricks and truths of bond elections. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Imagine your hard-earned dollars going to a government entity that, at best, covertly resents constituent oversight and, at worst, comfortably pegs constituents as domestic terrorists? Should that viewpoint be rewarded? Especially with an affirmative vote in upcoming bond elections seeking even more taxpayer dollars?Lou Ann discusses what organizations view concerned parents and others as domestic terrorists as well as discusses school districts and candor. Plus, be sure to check out this WBDaily article (https://www.wbdaily.com/will-domestic-terrorist-parents-support-upcoming-government-school-bond-elections-audio/) for an update on the Belton ISD issue discussed in this episode. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Two Bell County school districts – Belton ISD and Temple ISD – are asking taxpayers to approve new bond proposals in the upcoming May 7 election. Information is key for voters (from any school district!) determining support or opposition to this additional spending. A new podcast discusses recent columns and offers perspective which won’t be found at school district presentations. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

The Anti-Defamation League response to Whoopi Goldberg's controversial Holocaust comments was especially interesting as the organization's "anti-bullying/anti-racism" No Place for Hate program influences students' sense of race, discrimination and sexuality in 1,800+ schools across the U.S. Lou Ann discusses her latest WBDaily.com article entitled "Parents Should Pay Attention When The ADL Speaks." Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Bell County, Texas is at a historical crossroads as Republican County Chair Nancy Boston, a 32-year veteran of the position, is retiring and a replacement will be elected in the March 1 primary. As two candidates are vying for the position, we thought it important that voters learn more about the position and the candidates. Political Pursuits (Lou Ann Anderson) and Planet Logic (Lynn Woolley) teamed up to visit - in a separate podcast - with each candidate. So with that, meet Jeffery Ware. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Bell County, Texas is at a historical crossroads as Republican County Chair Nancy Boston, a 32-year veteran of the position, is retiring and a replacement will be elected in the March 1 primary. As two candidates are vying for the position, we thought it important that voters learn more about the position and the candidates. Political Pursuits (Lou Ann Anderson) and Planet Logic (Lynn Woolley) teamed up to visit - in a separate podcast - with each candidate. So with that, meet Mack Latimer. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lou Ann joins Austin Talk 1370's Jim Cardle and Lynn Woolley to discuss her recent Epoch Times column entitled "America's Art and Culture in Need of Reversal" as well as growing scrutiny regarding the culture of school boards. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Election Day is approaching. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Temple ISD voters will weigh in on doubling school taxpayers’ current financial liability. Lou Ann discusses her recent Temple Daily Telegram Letter to the Editor which outlined three reasons to vote no. The paper edited out one of the reasons which noted TISD promoting an ADL-sponsored curriculum that has “strong commonality with Critical Race ideology” and asked “should ‘woke’ schools be rewarded with more taxpayer dollars?” Seems concerned parents might have some homework to do. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lou Ann joins Austin Talk 1370's Jim Cardle and Lynn Woolley to discuss Cy-Fair ISD, the third largest Texas school district, suspending the ADL-sponsored No Place for Hate program. Parents see this as an important victory in the fight against Critical Race Theory. They additionally discuss upcoming bond elections in light of current ISD debt. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

The National School Boards Association's ploy to partner with the Biden Administration in labelling outspoken parents as "domestic terrorists" is meeting resistance from various quarters of the political landscape. Lou Ann outlines the latest developments in this effort to chill free speech through out-of-control bureaucracies within overreaching governments. She also exposes the Texas connection to the NSBA. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

The Temple Independent School District proudly promotes its participation in the Anti-Defamation League-sponsored No Place for Hate program. A deep dive into components of this program reveal it to be Critical Race Theory packaged under a different name. The Coordinator Handbook and Resource Guide reads as a community organizer’s social justice operations manual. Lou Ann discusses this and other information pulled from the NPFH website. TISD is currently asking voters to approve $174.9 million in bond packages which, with interest, will land closer to $260 million. When added to existing debt ($264.7 million), the new debt would basically double school taxpayers’ financial liability. Is now the time to reward TISD for accumulating debt AND indoctrinating our students? Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Is TISD making the grade so as to deserve approval of up to $260 million in new bond debt? And especially as district residents already face $264 million in current bond debt? Or asked differently, is the juice really worth the squeeze? Jamin Speidel and Stuart Speidel join Lou Ann to discuss this topic. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Local government entities don't want to talk about existing debt. Especially during a bond campaign seeking new tax dollars. To assist voters in making a responsible decision with regard to the upcoming TISD bond election, Lou Ann provides data regarding the Temple area's local government debt as well as the federal and state levels for which taxpayers are on the hook. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Temple Independent School District is leading the charge for a bond proposal that could effectively double the district's debt liability from its current $264.7 million to $500+ million. ISDs don't generally include such information in their pitch so Political Pursuits will "fill the gap." In this podcast, Lou Ann will discuss these type tactics that are commonly seen across government entities when new taxpayer dollars are sought. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lou Ann and Planet Logic's Lynn Woolley discuss school districts' efforts to label outspoken parents as "domestic terrorists" while many districts also continue their pursuit of new tax dollars via bond elections. An economic implosion is bringing new malaise into American households while a cultural implosion from programs like Critical Race Theory is further dividing us. And all this as faith in public institutions reaches new lows. Our country faces difficult times and the need for sound decision-making has never been more critical. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Critical Race Theory is permeating all areas of our society. And its pace and degree are on an aggressive march. Where did this movement come from? How deep are its roots in our key social, economic and public arenas? What can we do to stand up to this radical movement? Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Bond elections bring communities increased taxpayer debt liability. Hence, they "bond" taxpayers to debt. Using a local bond election as an example, this episode examines the mechanics of how governments market bond elections to the public. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

C.J. Grisham joins Political Pursuits: The Podcast host Lou Ann Anderson to discuss the current election challenges, the prospects for America as we move into 2021 and more. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Has an election ever been this important? We're down to the last day of campaigning and Joe Biden has issues ranging from the Burisma Scandal to his threats to end the Oil & Gas industry. It could all boil down to Pennsylvania! Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic) and I dissect the issues and the state of the campaign. Also, the "trolling" of Biden's bus in Texas, a shocking endorsement from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the prospect of violence on election night, Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

We're happy to be back! Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic) joins Lou Ann today as they discuss this off-the-charts news cycle and all that comes with it. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic) and John C. Perry join Lou Ann to discuss the current assault on historical monuments both from a national and local standpoint. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Lou Ann and Conn Tatum (Common Sense with Conn) discuss the latest CCP virus upticks as well as the chaos turning our country's streets into previously unseen venues for all sorts of mayhem and destruction. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Political Pursuits: The Panel is back as Lynn Woolley (Planet Logic podcast) and Conn Tatum (Common Sense with Conn radio show) join Lou Ann Anderson to discuss the movement to defund the police and other headline-making issues. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Political Pursuits: The Panel convenes today as Lou Ann Anderson is joined by Conn Tatum, Lynn Woolley and C.J. Grisham to discuss the violence emanating from the death of George Floyd at the hands of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

With the 2020 election less than six months away, Americans should view any "big" news stories through a prism of the upcoming presidential contest. Is this cynical? Well yes, but make no mistake, it's exactly how the political and media classes (assuming they are not one and the same) are viewing things. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

COVID-19 case numbers may have peaked, but how we got here and where do we go now are issues that are still hotly contested. Lynn Woolley joins Lou Ann to discuss short- and long-term virus implications plus how it might affect the U.S. presidential election. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

As states across the U.S. prepare to loosen shelter-in-place orders, new questions arise. Repairing the economic damage wrought over the last 45 or so days is certainly a priority, but one can't help but wonder, were these shutdowns really necessary? Might a similar outcome have been achieved with far less financial carnage? Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

The COVID-19 pandemic offers opportunity to take a deeper look at surface issues on which the (leftist) mainstream media wants to concentrate. And no doubt, it always comes down to the money - be it with regard to New York state's virus response, egregious programs under the auspices of the WHO or U.S. colleges and universities already clamoring for more bailout dollars. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Though life as we knew it is unlikely to return, our post-COVID-19 reality is beginning to emerge. And while the federal government encourages states to restart economies as conditions allow, the American people will be the real drivers in getting our respective states and the country as a whole back on a positive, productive track. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

As the U.S. works to re-open our economy while maintaining strides made against the COVID-19 virus, our "new normal" is emerging. But what about China? Did the CCP perhaps overplay its hand so that China's "new normal" might bring some unforeseen consequences? We'll discuss. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe

Today starts one of the likely most memorable months of many American lives. Never mind it being easy - - it's going to be hard. Damned hard. But still, perspective can be maintained to not overreact to every frightening bit of information that comes along. And past all the chatter, many Americans are rising to the challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party Virus and doing so in spectacular fashion. We'll discuss. Get full access to Political Pursuits at louannanderson.substack.com/subscribe