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The Texas Examiner
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New Episodes every Thursday morning at 7:00 AM.The Texas Examiner is an investigative reporting audio and video podcast focused on issues and current events that affect the quality of life in Kendall County, Texas. Your hosts, Robert Saenz and Jon Tipton research and examine relevant topics to bring the viewer and listener unbiased factual information to be discussed between the hosts and their guests that will inform and educate concerned citizens.
Episodes
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Episode 24 | Hunt’s Heroes: Community Support for Firefighters & Neighbors 16:9
keywords fundraiser, community support, music, resilience, family values, faith, Texas, volunteer fire department, youth empowerment, local events summary In this engaging conversation, Jon Tipton and Robert Sines discuss a community fundraiser spearheaded by Marissa Rios for the Hunt Volunteer...
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Episode 23 | Water, Wellness, and the Next Generation: Sid Miller Talks Texas Agriculture
Summary In this conversation, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses the diverse responsibilities of his office, including consumer protection, food security, and rural healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in agriculture and outlines innovative solutions to...
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EP 22 "Politics in the Pasture: Clayton Tucker Talks Texas Farming" | Aug 20, 2025 16:9
Summary In this conversation, Clayton Tucker, a candidate for Texas Ag Commissioner, discusses his journey as a fifth-generation rancher and his vision for the agricultural landscape in Texas. He emphasizes the importance of fair trade, the fight against monopolies, and the need to address the...
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EP 19 | A Discussion With Jaime Esparza, United States District Attorney
Keywords U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, prosecution, criminal justice, fentanyl crisis, domestic violence, legal policies, mental health, law enforcement, community engagement Summary In this conversation, U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza discusses his journey from being a district attorney to his...
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EP 17 | Judge Shane Stolarczyk: Priorities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead for Kendall County
Keywords County Judge, Local Government, Budgeting, Community Engagement, Judicial Elections, Infrastructure, Law Enforcement, Texas Politics, County Governance, Public Service Summary In this engaging conversation, Judge Shane Stellarsic discusses the multifaceted role of a county judge in…
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EP 20 Navigating the Border: Insights from Chief/Congressman Sylvester Reyes
Keywords Border Patrol, Immigration, Chief Sylvester Reyes, Operation Hold the Line, Texas, National Security, Public Service, Border Security, Political Issues, Humanitarian Perspective Summary In this engaging conversation, Chief Sylvester Reyes shares his extensive experience in border…
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EP 21 | Guarding the Lone Star: Borders, Beliefs & the Bill of Rights: A Conversation with Rick Green of The Patriot Academy
Keywords podcast, civil discourse, Patriot Academy, Second Amendment, community building, immigration, governance, faith, education, local issues Summary In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of civil discourse, the role of the Patriot Academy in educating citizens...
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From Service to Support: How Veterans Are Helping Veterans Win VA Claims
Summary In this conversation, Leah Buckles, founder of Prestige Veterans Medical, discusses the importance of Nexus letters in VA disability claims, her journey as a veteran and healthcare provider, and the success stories of veterans who have benefited from their services. The conversation...
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From the Hip 17 JUN 2025
summaryThis conversation explores various themes surrounding community engagement, political discourse, and local governance. The hosts discuss the significance of events like the Tour de Boerne, the challenges veterans face with disability claims, and the importance of healthy political...
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Episode Sixteen | Love & Lyrics: A Journey with Jessee Lee & Cameron Wrinkle
Cameron Wrinkle and Jessie Lee, two talented singer-songwriters, share their journey in the music industry, their inspirations, and the challenges they face as independent artists. They discuss the influence of family, the evolution of country music, and the impact of gender in the industry.…
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Episode Fifteen | From the ER to Family Practice: A Texan Journey
Summary The conversation features Dr. Daniel H. Kellum Jr. and Dr. John Turner discussing primary care and urgent care in the medical field. They talk about their backgrounds and experiences in the profession, as well as the challenges they face. They also discuss the importance of accessible...
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Episode Fourteen | Roots & Ranches: Exploring Rural Texas Hill Country Life
The conversation is about life in rural areas and the challenges and benefits of being a rancher. The guests discuss ag exemptions and the different types of valuations for agricultural properties. They also talk about the importance of diversification in farming and ranching and the role of...
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Episode Thirteen | Ballots vs. Borders: The George Alan Kelly Trial
Please consider donating to Mr. George Alan Kelly here: https://www.givesendgo.com/site/search?text=george+allen+kelly In this conversation, the hosts discuss the case of an Arizona rancher who was arrested and charged with homicide for killing a suspected illegal alien on his property. They...
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Election 2024 | Boerne City Council, District 3 Candidate Forum Weis Scott
In this episode of The Texas Examiner, John Tipton and Robert Sines host a candidate forum for the District 3 Bernie City Council race. They interview the incumbent councilman, Quinton Scott, and his challenger, Dan Weiss. The conversation covers topics such as the candidates' backgrounds, their...
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Silent Victims: Shedding Light on Human Trafficking in Texas
This conversation discusses the importance of addressing human trafficking, particularly in the United States and Texas. The guests, Annie Sovcik from Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) and Kelly Alsobrook, a trafficking survivor, share their experiences and insights. They emphasize the need for...
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Episode Eleven | Drones Above: Navigating Privacy and Safety in Emergency Response
The conversation explores the use of drones in the first responder industry, specifically in the fire department. The guests discuss their backgrounds and experiences with drones, as well as the challenges and concerns associated with their usage. They also address the laws and regulations...
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Behind the Texas Badge: Trends , Tactics, and Unsolved Mysteries
In this episode of The Texas Examiner, hosts Robert Saenz Jon Tipton interview Deputy Chief Nancy Sanford from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and Texas Ranger Kevin Wright. They discuss their law enforcement careers, notable investigations, misconceptions about Texas Rangers, the increase in...
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Episode Eight, Part 2 | Values in Violence: The Ethical Arms Dealer
Summary In this conversation, the Texas Examiner interviews an international arms dealer named Costa. They discuss various global issues, including the situation in Ukraine and Russia's involvement, the possibility of a third world war, the role of NATO, misinformation and propaganda in Western...
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Special Episode | Unlocking Urban Flow: A Thoroughfare and Mobility Planner's Perspective
The conversation with John Kight focuses on the resistance to development and thoroughfare plans in Kendall County. Kight, a former county commissioner, discusses the need for collaboration and planning between the city and county to address the future growth of the area. He emphasizes the...
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Episode Nine | Kendall Crossroads: ETJ and Mobility Debate
In this conversation, The Texas Examiner interviews Chad Carpenter, County Commissioner, and Ty Wolleson, City Councilman, to discuss the challenges and considerations surrounding development and growth in Kendall County. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and…
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Special Event | Pt. 2, Key Capture Energy Public Meeting January 29, 2024
The community raises concerns about the composition and safety of the batteries, emergency response and firefighting challenges, tax abatement and financial considerations, community engagement and transparency, water contamination and environmental impact, light pollution and dark skies,...
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Special Event | Pt. 1, Key Capture Energy Public Meeting January 29, 2024
The meeting begins with an introduction and announcement of the battery company's arrival in town. The representatives from Keycapture Energy provide an overview of the company and its projects in Texas. They discuss the benefits of battery storage projects for the electric grid and highlight the...
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Episode 8, Part 1 | Values in Violence: The Ethical Arms Dealer
Where do the arms and ammunition that the US and others send to Ukraine to aid in their effort against Russia go? This episode of The Texas Examiner explores the world of international arms dealing. The hosts introduce their guest, an experienced arms dealer referred to as “Costa”, and discuss…
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2024 Kendall County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Candidate Forum
Join us live as we livestream this Candidate Forum from The Texas Examiner Studios. Current Precinct 1 Commissioner Christina Bergmann and her challenger Ms. Jennifer McCall have been invited to join us to discuss their backgrounds, their platforms, why they want to serve or continue to serve…
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Episode Seven, Part 2 | State of the Parties
The conversation explores topics such as pro-life vs. pro-choice, the influence of the good old boy network, motivations for running for office, increasing civic engagement, political shifts in Kendall County, the rise of independents and libertarians, the complexity of abortion views within...
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Episode Seven, Part 1 | State of the Parties
The conversation features representatives from the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian parties discussing important issues in Kendall County. The discussion focuses on fiscal conservatism, government spending, healthcare, shrinking the size of government, local budgets, fear of running for...
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Episode Six | Front Line Justice
In this episode we explore “Front Line Justice” and discuss the role of Justice of the Peace; how the many duties they perform and responsibilities they have directly impact you, the constituent. Please join us as we welcome Ms. Teri Nunley, former Justice of the Peace, representing Precinct 1…
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Episode Six | Frontline Justice (Teaser 1)
A short teaser discussing the role of a Justice of the Peace as it pertains to initial determination and evaluation of an accused ability to stand trial. Full episode set to premier 27 December 2023.
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Episode Five | County Bites and Health Insights - The Inspectors Verdict
On today's episode we are joined by our special guests Ms. Brenda Bell, our Kendall County Health Inspector, and Ms. Kera Dutton from the Kendall County Texas A&M Agriculture Extension Office to discuss the efforts they go through to ensure a safe and healthy Kendall County. We will learn about…
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Episode Four | Law and Order
On this episode, Robert and Jon welcome Boerne Police Chief Steve Perez and local criminal defense attorney and musician, Dave Parent and discuss the local criminal justice system, veterans court, trending criminal activity within the community, human trafficking, and so much more! The Texas...
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From the Hip | Are our politicians doing what we hired them to do?
The Texas Examiner is an investigative reporting audio and video podcast focused on issues and current events that affect the quality of life in Kendall County, Texas. Your hosts, Robert Saenz and Jon Tipton research and examine relevant topics to bring the viewer and listener unbiased factual...
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Episode Three | Married to a Politician
Episode Three | Married to a Politician where you get to see and hear all about life being married to an elected official from Debbie Chapman, Commissioner Richard Chapman's spouse. We also learn about Commissioner Chapman's current and projected projects for Precinct 3, what happens behind…
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From the Hip | Are our politicians doing what we hired them to do?
The Texas Examiner is an investigative reporting audio and video podcast focused on issues and current events that affect the quality of life in Kendall County, Texas. Your hosts, Robert Saenz and Jon Tipton research and examine relevant topics to bring the viewer and listener unbiased factual...
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Episode Two | Moderator Mashup
Join us as we discuss the intricacies of being moderators of Kendall County's largest Facebook groups. Joining Robert and Jon on this episode is Eddie Vogt of "Boerne Breaking News" and Linda Rukavina of "Boerne Area Citizen's for Accurate Information", the two largest Facebook groups in Kendall...
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Episode One | Mental Health
Dr Melissa Deuter of Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care alongside Texas Singer Songwriter James Pardo discuss the challenges and stigmas surrounding child abuse, neglect, suicidal ideation, generational differences, and much more.
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From the Hip | Political Transparency
New Episodes every Thursday morning at 7:00 AM. The Texas Examiner is an investigative reporting audio and video podcast focused on issues and current events that affect the quality of life in Kendall County, Texas. Your hosts, Robert Saenz and Jon Tipton research and examine relevant topics to...
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New Episodes every Thursday morning at 7:00 AM.The Texas Examiner is an investigative reporting audio and video podcast focused on issues and current events that affect the quality of life in Kendall County, Texas. Your hosts, Robert Saenz and Jon Tipton research and examine relevant topics to bring the viewer and listener unbiased factual information to be discussed between the hosts and their guests that will inform and educate concerned citizens.
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