Episodes
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June 13, 2024 - Garza Files: Betsy Dupuis
Betsy Dupuis is a product designer, developer, artist, musician, 2x AI whistleblower. She is also the woman behind the lawsuit to remove Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. https://x.com/BetsyDupuis _______________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com _______________________ The...
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May 20, 2024 - Doug Greco for Mayor of Austin
Doug Greco is a candidate for Mayor of Austin. Learn more about him and follow him on social meida: https://x.com/DougGrec https://www.facebook.com/grecoforaustin https://www.grecoforaustin.com/ _______________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com
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May 13, 2024 - Cleo Petricek and Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now
Matt and Cleo are the cofounders of Save Austin Now, a truly non partisan citizen's group dedicated to Austin's quality of life. We talk about the latest with their lawsuit to force the City of Austin to enforce Prob B (camping ban), public safety and police, the DA, and more....
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April 24, 2024 - Fred Lewis, "Blighted"
You can watch this episode on my X or Vimeo! Fred Lewis is an attorney who has spent countless hours trying to keep the City of Austin honest. He joins us again to us the latest updates to the South Central Waterfront District TIRZ and Central Health. @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com
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March 28, 2023 - Danielle Fountain, The One Realty
Danielle Fountain is the co-founder of The One Realty in Austin, TX. She joins to discuss some of the latest trends in real estate in Austin, investor/institutional buyers, the HOME initiative, and more! Danielle on X: https://twitter.com/The_One_Realty The One Realty Website:...
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March 4, 2024 - Garza Files: Conny Branham
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on X In the last of three episodes highlighting how DA Jose Garza treats victims and their families, Conny Branham, mother of Chris Branham, shares her story and experience dealing with DA Garza. You have a choice. Primary election is Tuesday, March…
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March, 3, 2024 - Garza Files: Kristina Byington
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on X In the second of three episodes highlighting how DA Jose Garza treats victims and their families, Kristina Byington, cousin to murder victim Anita Byington, shares her story and experience dealing with DA Garza. You have a choice. Primary election…
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March 2, 2024 - Garza Files: JR Lopez
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on X In the first of three episodes highlighting how DA Jose Garza treats victims and their families, JR Lopez, father of murder victim Miranda Lopez, shares his story and experience dealing with DA Garza. You have a choice. Primary election is Tuesday,...
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Feb. 26, 2024 - Jeremy Sylestine for DA
Jeremy Sylestine is a democrat candidate for Travis County District Attorney. He is currently in the primary against incumbent Jose Garza. Jeremy on X: https://twitter.com/Jeremy4DA Jeremy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeremy4DA Jeremy's Website: https://jeremysylestine.com/...
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Feb. 21, 2024 - Daniel Betts for District Attorney
You can also watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Daniel Betts is a republican candidate for DA in Travis County. We discuss what is going wrong now under the current DA and what his goals are. Website: https://bettsforda.com/ X: https://twitter.com/bettsforda ___________________________...
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Feb. 15, 2024 - Carmen Llanes Pulido for Mayor
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Carmen Llanes Pulido is a candidate for Mayor of Austin. She is a community organizer, former city commissioner, and the Executive Director of GAVA (Go Austin/Vamos Austin). Carmen's Website: https://www.carmen4mayor.com/ Carmen's X:...
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Feb. 7, 2024 - Pierre Nguyen, Candidate for D7
You can watch this conversation on X or Vimeo! Pierre Nguyen is a firefighter/EMT, coast guardsman, nonprofit professional, and candidate for Austin City Council District 7. Pierre on X: https://twitter.com/nguyenforatx Pierre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nguyenforcitycouncil/ Website:...
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Jan 31, 2024 - Michael Bullock, Contracts, Morale, The Mayor, and APD
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Michael Bullock is the president of the Austin Police Association. He joins to discuss the latest with APD including morale, the staffing crisis, relationship with the Mayor, contract negotiations, Art Acevedo, and much more! Michael on X APA on X…
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Jan 20, 2024 - Taylor Blount, The Politics of Fear
Taylor Blount is a citizen journalist currently working with DASH (Jamie Hammonds). Taylor on X ____________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!
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Jan. 10, 2023 - Streets R Watching, Uber Protest: Austin
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! "Streets R Watching" is a long time Uber driver here in Austin and joins to disucss why he and others are organizing an Uber protest on Feb. 5th here in Austin, which will be joined by drivers from across the state. Streets chose to remain anonymous…
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Dec. 30, 2023 - Alex Horowitz, Pew on Housing
Watch this conversation on Vimeo or X! Alex Horowitz is the Director of Housing Policy at Pew Chartable Trusts. He breaks down research (lots of data!) on how density may help with housing costs. www.pewtrusts.org...
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Dec. 7, 2023 - Rich Heyman, Theory of Cities
Watch on Vimeo and X! Rich Heyman is an Urban Studies professor at UT Austin. He joins me to discuss why cities succeed/fail, Austin's responsibility toward the homeless, why the HOME Initiative won't achieve what they say it will, and more! Rich's bio:...
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Nov. 29, 2023 - Sunrise Watch, Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
Timothy Bolding and Amanda Mansouri of Sunrise Watch discuss the impact that the homeless resource center located at the Sunrise Church in Sout Austin has had on the local community, including the adjacent Joslin Elementary school. https://twitter.com/SunriseWatchAtx…
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Nov. 22, 2023 - Arif Panju, HOME: Property Rights, Expanded
Arif Panju is the managing attorney for the Institute for Justice Texas Office, as well as a board member of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Arif argues the virtues of the HOME initiative from the point of view of property rights, freedom, and anti scare tactics. Institute of...
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Nov. 14, 2023 - Kevin Dolan, Natalism
Full video of this conversation is on Vimeo and X! Kevin Dolan is one of the organizers of the upcoming Natalism conference here in Austin at the Line Hotel on Dec. 1st-2nd. He is also the founder of Exitgroup.us. Confernce website: https://www.natalism.org/ Natalism.org on X:...
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Nov. 6, 2023 - Anne-Charlotte Patterson and Marc Duchen, HOMEWork
(you can watch this conversation on Twitter or Vimeo!) Anne-Charlotte and Marc have worked with other community members to develop a moderate alternative to the HOME initiative. Anne-Charlotte on X __________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!
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Oct. 24, 2023 - Bill Aleshire, Secret Lobbyists at City Hall
You can watch this conversation on X or Vimeo! Bill Aleshire is a practicing attorney who is dedicated to keeping city hall honest and transparent. Austin Bulldog Article Bill's X ____________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!
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Oct. 1, 2023 - Michael Searle, Failing Strategies
Michael Searle is the CEO of Searle Strategies. We discuss the GOP debate and where they go wrong, locally who can compete with Watson, which districts are up for grabs, the DA election, and winning/failing strategies. https://twitter.com/MSearleATX ___________________________ @bradswail...
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Sept. 24, 2023 - Judge Glock, Fixing Affordability: Density and Sprawl
(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) Judge Glock is the director of research and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, as well as the author of Dead Pledge: The Origins of the Mortgage Market and Federal Bailouts, 1913-1939. Manhattan Institute Judge's Twitter Judge's Book...
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Sept. 8, 2023 - Nick Kantor, De'Ondre White: Guilty
(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) Nick Kantor is the brother of Doug Kantor, the man murdered by De'Ondre White in the 6th street mass shooting of June, 2021. This was recorded shortly before the sentencing part of the trial, and the morning after the guilty verdict....
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Sept. 7, 2023 - Mackenzie Kelly, Homeless Audit
(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) Mackenzie Kelly is the councilwoman representing district 6 here in Austin. We discuss the allegations and controversy surrounding the Northbridge Shelter, Homeless Strategy Officer Diana Grey's resignation, auditing the homeless spending…
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Sept. 1, 2023 - Michele Steeb, Why The Homeless Crisis Gets Worse
(You can watch this converation on Vimeo and Twitter!) Michele Steeb is the author of "Answers Behind The RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic," a story of her 13 years of experience of serving homeless women and children who actively addressed the root causes of their homelessness. She is a...
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Aug. 25, 2023 - Nicole Nosek, Texans for Reasonable Solutions
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or on Twitter! Nicole Nosek is the chair for Texans for Reasonable Solutions. We discuss their efforts to push for housing reform across Texas. https://www.texansforreasonablesolutions.org/ https://twitter.com/TXReasSolutions...
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Aug. 16, 2023 - Randy Denzer, Austin Fire Risk Level: Extreme
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo and Twitter! Randy Denzer of the Austin Firefighters Association discusses Austin's extreme wildfire risk https://www.austintexas.gov/department/wildfire ____________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!
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Aug. 10, 2023 - Greg Anderson, The Beginning of the Housing Era? (audio)
You can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter! Greg Anderson is a longtime Austinite who is passionate about housing. He's also an Urban Studies professor at UT, as well as the director of community affairs at Habitat for Humanity. https://twitter.com/WalkableAustin...
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July 29, 2023 - Fred Lewis and Barbara McArthur, Will Housing Work
Fred Lewis returns with Barbara McArthur, to discuss the Poole Housing Proposal - what it means, will it work, is it legal, and more! Barbara's Plug: https://theaustinindependent.org/ __________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!
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July 28, 2023 - JP Connolly, Evolving Cities
João Paulo Mello Connolly is the Organizing Director of the Austin Justice Coalition. We discuss housing, Leslie Pool's latest resolution, and more. Find him on Twitter, or X, or whatever it's called Austin Justice Coalition website ____________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com...
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July 17, 2023 - Ryan Alter, Quick Hit: Water Wasted
(you can watch this conversation on Vimeo or Twitter!) A quick hit with Ryan Alter about this KXAN story: Austin pipes leaked enough drinking water in 2022 to fill Lady Bird Lake nearly 3 times https://twitter.com/RyanAlter https://www.instagram.com/cmryanalter/ __________________________...
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July 14, 2023 - Joseph Smith, Educating in AISD
(Watch this conversation on Vimeo or on Twitter!) Joseph Smith is a former teacher at Bowie High School in AISD. He shares his experiences educating in the system with CRT, Gender Theory, and much more. Joseph's references from the show: Is American Education Broken? with Deb Filman The Reason We...
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July 5, 2023 - Chas Moore, Austin Justice Coalition
Watch this episode on Vimeo! Chas Moore is the founder and Co Executive Director of the Austin Just Coalition. We talk about many things from housing, their JU$TICE NOW Campaign, systemic racism, and more. Visit the Austin Justice Coalition website: https://austinjustice.org/ You can find Chas on...
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June 28, 2023 - Jack Craver, Austin Politics
Jack Craver is back and we cover a lot. Zilker, Project Connect status, Interim CM Garza, and more. austinpolitics.net @jackcraver _____________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!
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Jun 19, 2023 - Tanya Payne, Rewild Zilker
You can watch this episode on Vimeo Tanya Payne does communications for Rewild Zilker, an organization that is fighting against and educating about the Zilker Vision Plan, as well as advocating for their own vision of improvements for Zilker Park. Please visit their social medias and website, and...
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June 14, 2023 - Peter Morales, Building in Austin
Watch this conversation on Vimeo! Peter Morales is a developer in Austin, and he joins to discuss how he and other developers may respond to the city's new code restrictions, his recent run ins with the homeless, and more! You can follow Peter on Twitter here ____________________________…
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June 6, 2023 - Brandon Sparks, A Bad Vision for Zilker
(Watch this conversation on Vimeo!) Brandon Sparks is a entrepreneur, artist, and citizen concerned with the Zilker Vision Plan and how the city is treating the public on the issue. You can find and contact Brandon on his Instagram ______________________________________ @bradswail...
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June 1, 2023 - Alex Strenger, Bullish on Humans
Alex Strenger is the host of the Convos on the Pedicab podcast, a culture jammer, and commentator of news, politics, and culture in Austin. We discuss the RESTRICT Act, AI, his experiences at the TxLege, and much more. Find all his links here _______________________ @bradswail...
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May 27, 2023 - James Quintero, Let The Disannexing Begin!
(You can watch this conversatin on Vimeo!) James Quintero is a policy director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and joins us to discuss some of the bills that directly affect Austin, most notably the legislation that allows for some neighborhoods to disannex. Texas Public Policy Foundation...
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May 25, 2023 - John Riedie, Convention Center Racket
(You can watch this conversation on Vimeo!) John Riedie is a tourism commissioner for district 7 here in Austin. He joins us to discuss the racket that is the convention center business, specifically in Austin, and the very bad idea that is the proposed expansion.…
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May 15, 2023 - Aaron Sorrells, #HiddenInPlainview
(Watch this conversation on Vimeo!) Aaron Sorrells is a former candidate for Lt. Governor of Texas and a member of the movement, We Will Not Be Silenced. He joins us to discuss the terrible story of a girl at Plainview South Elementary. We Will No Be Silenced website Aaron on Twitter...
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May 9, 2023 - Curtis Rogers, No Parking?
Curtis Rogers is a member of the Urban Transportation Commission and proponent of the city's vote this week to eliminate the parking mandate for off street parking in new builds outside of Austin. https://twitter.com/CurtRog ___________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support...
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April 27, 2023 - Rick Cofer, DPS in Austin
Rick Cofer is a criminal defense attorney in Austin and a former Travis County prosecutor. He joins us to discuss the DPS partnership in Austin, progressive crime and prosecution reform, and much more. Please visit his website and social media at: @rickcofer coferconnelly.com ____________________...
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April 21, 2023 - Brian Gettinger, A Better Path for Project Connect
(You can watch this conversation for FREE on Patreon or Vimeo!) Brian Gettinger is the VP of Tunneling at Southland Holdings. He shares his vision for a better Project Connect through tunnels, electric bus mass transit, and autonomous vehicles. You can learn more about his vision here Brian on...
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April 19, 2023 - Clinton Rarey, What's Up with ActBlue/WinRed?
(You can watch this conversation for FREE on Patreon Video) Clinton Rarey is a former Austin City Council candidate and joins to discuss the ActBlue/WinRed donation irregularities that he discovered, as well as some or the PIR information that he has gathered on the City of Austin. @clintonrarey…
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April 14, 2023 - Fred Lewis, It's About Property Rights
(Watch this conversation on Vimeo!) Fred Lewis is a local attorney and activist for, among other things, government accountability. He has been integral in the effort to pass the performance audit of Central Health (passed last week), and is working on keeping Austin honest when it comes to…
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April 10, 2023 - Mandy Drogin, School Choice in Texas: What Happens Next?
Watch this conversation on Vimeo! Mandy Drogin is a mom of three and the Campaign Director of Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Mandy is working on school choice for K-12, as well as improving the Higher Education and workforce development in Texas. Visit...
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April 3, 2023 - Lonny Stern, Project Connect: Community Engagement
Lonny Stern is on the Community Engagement team with the Austin Transit Partnership, the limited government corporation that is managing the creation of Project Connect. We talk about what we voted on vs where we are and why, what this first phase is, and much more. Have your thoughts heard…
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