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Y'all-itics
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Y’all-itics is the unofficial political podcast of Texas. Each week we’ll crack open an ice-cold Texas brew and explore a single hot topic affecting Texans. But this isn’t politics as usual. Y’all-itics doesn’t come from a fancy studio. We’re taking our podcast on the road to get past the soundbites and dive deeper into the issues that matter to y’all. Leave your labels at the door, this is a political podcast for all Texans… even the recent transplants!
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The Crisis in Corpus
According to Corpus Christi’s own dashboard, the city will move into a level 1 water emergency in just a few months in December. That will lead to dramatic cuts in water usage for residents, businesses, and industry. If city leaders have known about this problem for years, why haven’t they been able to fix it? A recent 17.5-hour council meeting provides some insight. Instead of voting on a new desalination plant, council members kicked the can down the road for another 90 days. In this episode of Y’all-itics, At-Large Council Member Mark Scott joins the Jasons to discuss the dysfunction, the possible solutions, and just how bad the crisis has become. GUEST Council Member Mark Scott, Corpus Christi – At Large
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Gina Hinojosa, John Muns, Paul Bettencourt, and Making Public Education a Campaign Issue
In the June 14 episode, Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa’s campaign is focused on public education and she explains why she’d fire the TEA Commissioner on day one and why she would pause the A-F accountability system. Mayor John Muns discusses traffic concerns surrounding the Dallas Stars’ move north to Plano. And state Senator Paul Bettencourt reacts to the Governor’s call for data center regulation. GUESTS Gina Hinojosa, D – Candidate for Texas Governor Mayor John Muns, Plano State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R – District 7
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Mike Rawlings, Kaylynn Paxson, Ramon Romero and the future of downtown Dallas
In the June 7 episode, former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said businesses have lost confidence in elected leaders at Dallas City Hall. He also proposes remaking Dallas' municipal government to make the mayor more accountable to voters. Corpus Christi Council Member Kaylynn Paxson explains why her city has again postponed a vote on a new desalination plant, and state Rep. Ramon Romero questions why the state revoked more than 6,000 driver's licenses of immigrants in the country legally.
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How Did Dallas Lose the Heart of Its City?
A turnaround plan was already in the works before the bombshells started dropping last week. But how does downtown Dallas reinvent itself without two pro-sports teams, major corporate headquarters and an iconic department store? Jennifer Scripps, President & CEO at Downtown Dallas, Inc., invited the Jasons downtown to hear about some of the “wacky” ideas to restart the city center. They got a preview of the plan that’s due out in September over a beer at The Midnight Rambler in the Joule Hotel. GUEST: Jennifer Scripps President & CEO Downtown Dallas Inc.
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Abraham George, Kendall Scudder, Tré Black, and the Road to November
In the May 31 episode, Republican Party of Texas chair Abraham George and Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder discuss whether either party can truly unite after bitter primaries and how Ken Paxton and James Talarico can win over independents. And the co-chair of “Say Yes to Downtown,” Tré Black, explains why the group just released a new ad urging younger people to reimagine the future of Dallas City Hall.
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MAGA wins, Cornyn falls. Brace for November
00:00 - The Unofficial Off-The-Record Rule 00:30 - Y'all-itics @ Pensacola Brewing Company 02:14 - Ken Paxton’s Landslide Victory Over John Cornyn 04:10 - The Trump Endorsement Effect in Texas Politics 06:55 - How the US Senate is Reacting to MAGA 11:58 - MAGA Voters Getting Paxton Over In November 16:47 - Political Ads Heading Into November 23:45 - Big Night For MAGA and Their Future in the GOP 30:17 - Election Results From CD-33 Race 33:16 - Elections Results from CD-9 Race 35:28 - Election Results from CD-18 Race 37:14 - Things to Watch For Heading Into November 39:25 - Things to Watch for Upcoming Legislative Session 49:50 - The Shocking Reality of Texas Turnout
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Julie Johnson, Colin Allred, Don Huffines and One Final Pitch Before the Runoff
In the May 24 episode, U.S. Representative Julie Johnson and former Congressman Colin Allred provide voters in the 33rd District one final pitch before the runoff election. The Democrats also tell you how they differ from one another in one of the most combative races in the runoff cycle. And Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines explains why he’d audit TXDOT if elected, and what he has to say about Texas still spending billions on the border even after President Trump virtually sealed it. GUESTS Julie Johnson, D – Candidate for 33rd District Colin Allred, D – Candidate for 33rd District Don Huffines, R – Candidate for Texas Comptroller
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How Dirty Campaigns Could Decide Texas
That escalated quickly. In the weeks and days leading up to the May 26 runoff election, campaigns have increasingly turned bitter on both the right and the left. Are the ugly campaigns working? Are they turning off voters? Will it impact turnout? In this runoff election primer, the Jasons turned to Votebeat Editorial Director Jessica Huseman and Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy for answers and everything else you need to know before heading to the polls. GUESTS Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star Telegram
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It's Coming." What The Screwworm Could Do To Texas
The threat is only dozens of miles from Texas’ southern border. And if it takes hold, it could lead to an economic loss in the billions. The New World Screwworm (NWS) seeks out wounded animals, but could also infest our pets, even hunters. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons learn about the steps Texas leaders are taking to keep the pests out of Texas, and the plan to deal with it when it crosses the border. And a Texas rancher with hundreds of head of cattle explains what’s keeping him up at night. GUESTS Dr. Thomas “TR” Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission James Foster, Texas Rancher
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Chip Roy, Mayes Middleton, Sarah Eckhardt, and the Gloves Come Off in the GOP Race for Texas AG
In the May 17 episode, Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton throw barbs at one another and press their cases to voters before the May 26 runoff election. And Sarah Eckhardt, the Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller tells us her day one priority if she’s elected in the fall.
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If the Murder Rate is Down, Why is Gun Violence Among Kids So High?
Violent offenses, murder in particular, may have dropped in Dallas, but gun violence involving juveniles has not. There are many causes, but few solutions. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Joe Sexton who worked for months on a story focused on a Dallas mother who survived unimaginable loss and whose story is a real-life personification of this crime conundrum. GUEST Joe Sexton, Journalist
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Nathaniel Moran, Chad West, Roger Williams, and Taking Sides in the U.S. Senate Race
In the May 10 episode, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran tells us why he endorsed a candidate in a Republican primary for the first time ever, while the roundtable discusses whether the GOP can reunite after a bruising U.S. Senate race. Council Member Chad West on why money is suddenly tight at Dallas City Hall. And U.S. Rep. Roger Williams explains why he thinks the World Cup is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for large and small businesses alike.
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The Texas Stock Market Stampede
Texas is not the Big Apple, but these days it seems everyone wants a big bite. Not one. Not two. But three stock exchanges now have addresses in the Lone Star State, including a homegrown rival to the long-established exchanges from New York. Big Money is banking on Texas being central to this country’s future growth. Why are the exchanges here? How will this change Texas? And is even Texas big enough for all three of them? The Jasons hear from Edward Crawford with NYSE Texas about the Texas stock market stampede. Wheelers digital article: https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/right-on-the-money/yall-street-texas-stock-exchange-txse-edward-crawford/287-f763c9ba-89f2-46e3-8b38-0938f95e0eb5 GUEST Edward Crawford, NYSE Texas Advisory Board Member & Co-Founder/Co-CEO Coltala Holdings
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Keith Self, Abbie Kamin, Maxie Johnson and the Busy Week in the U.S. House
In the May 3 episode, U.S. Rep. Keith Self discusses his votes on three critical pieces of legislation passed in the U.S. House: the farm bill, a controversial spy program extension and funding for most of DHS. But does he support a blank check for the Iran war? Houston Council Member Abbie Kamen explains why she thinks the city’s new ICE policy violates the Fourth Amendment. And Dallas Council Member Maxie Johnson tells us why he’s asking for random gunfire to be classified as a higher priority crime.
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The Timing of the Iran War Couldn’t be Worse for Texas Farmers… and Your Food
Already operating on thin margins, Texas farmers are being squeezed yet again, this time by a war 7,300 miles away. The cost of fertilizer and diesel have skyrocketed since Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. And farmers have no choice but to pay the price… in more ways than one. In this episode, Y’all-itics heads to the farm to speak with farmer and rancher James Foster who explains why this is the toughest situation he’s faced in his 25 years of farming and why that group is sticking with President Donald Trump. Guests James Foster, Texas Farmer Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Sid Miller, Mark Scott, Kendall Scudder, and how the Iran War is Impacting TX Farmers and Food
In the April 26 episode, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller tells us how Texas farmers are being squeezed by a war 7,300 miles away, and whether rising fertilizer and diesel costs will impact your grocery prices. Corpus Christi Council Member Mark Scott discusses the city’s impending water emergency and why residents may have to cut water usage by 25%. And Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder talks about keeping the party focused during an internal fight over party leadership. 00:00 — Texas Political Headlines: EARLY VOTING, GOP TO DROP LAWSUIT, AND NEW AIR FORCE ONE 03:03 — INTERVIEW: Sid Miller on Rising Fuel Costs & Farming Pressures 07:28 — ROUNDTABLE: Debating the Gas Tax Suspension & State Infrastructure 10:16 — INTERVIEW: Councilman Mark Scott on Water Rationing & Usage Cuts 14:27 — INTERVIEW: Chairman Kendall Scudder on Texas Democratic Party Turmoil 18:13 — ROUNDTABLE: Redistricting Impact & The Battle for the Latino Vote
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"Taxes Suck, No Matter What": Tarrant County's Warning To Austin
Governor Abbott wants to freeze property appraisals statewide for five years, but Tarrant County just tried a two-year version—and the results are shocking. Chandler Crouch joins the Jasons on the patio at Manhattan Project Brewing Co. and shares the data he tried to show the Governor and the Tarrant County Appraisal District. Crouch also gives the one thing you MUST do before the next deadline to protect your wallet. GUEST Chandler Crouch, Chandler Crouch Realtors/FreeTaxProtest.com Eric Crile, TAD Board of Directs Member
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Ted Cruz, Royce West, Bowie Hogg, and the Pushback to Proposed Federal Budget Cuts to NASA after Artemis II's success.
In the April 19 episode, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, pushes back against proposed budget cuts to NASA and argues that Iran will not be a forever war. On Tuesday, Arlington city council votes to spend $273-million dollars to keep the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T stadium through 2055. Council Member Bowie Hogg takes our questions on whether voters should get a say in it. And state Senator Royce West, D-Dallas, says his 1999 law to help minority- and women-owned state businesses get a cut of state contracts needs some tweaking - even as he defends it in court.
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Data Over Detention: How Dallas County Overhauled Juvenile Justice
Long waits in juvenile detention. Cases languishing in court. High recidivism. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot called it a failure of responsibility and set out to change it. And some four years later, it appears to be working. Earlier intervention and a better understanding of risk factors appear to be lowering the bad numbers and raising the good numbers across the board. In this episode of Y’all-itics, Creuzot discusses how and why they changed the way they thought about juvenile justice and the new report that says the results are substantial. GUEST John Creuzot, Dallas County District Attorney
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Michael Crain, John Bucy III, Jared Patterson, and the Data Center Exemption Costing Texas Billions
In the April 12 episode, Fort Worth District 3 Council Member Michael Crain explains what he wants state lawmakers to do when it comes to regulating data centers, and why his residents don’t think leaders should be providing tax breaks. State Representative John Bucy III tells us why he’ll file legislation to prevent one party from dictating how another party runs elections at the local level. And State Representative Jared Patterson on why he thinks recent jury verdicts against social media will help him pass legislation banning under-16s from using it in Texas.
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25,000 Panels a Day: The Texas Solar Factory That Never Sleeps
Texas leads the nation in new solar installations — and now, a massive factory just south of Dallas is churning out 25,000 Texas-made panels every day. Y’all-itics hit the road to meet Jaime Gualy, a former oil and gas guy turned solar exec, who says despite political headwinds, the future of solar in Texas is shining bright.
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Carl Tepper, Beth Van Duyne, Paul Ridley and could Texas really annex part of New Mexico?
In the April 5 episode, state Rep. Carl Tepper, R-Lubbock, says annexing part of New Mexico is no joke. He explains what it might take to get it done. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on the House Republicans rare pushback against the President, the Senate and Speaker Johnson, plus Dallas Council Member Paul Ridley on whether he still has confidence in the city manager after new revelations on the future of the iconic city hall building.
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Taking a Toilet Break 250,000 Miles from Earth
NASA’s Artemis II mission is a go. And four astronauts will soon travel farther from Earth and closer to the Moon than any human in more than 50 years. The mission will be full of “firsts” and “farthests” in an effort to get humans ready to once again step foot on the lunar surface and eventually travel to Mars. In this early release episode of Y’all-itics, retired, and highly decorated, NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy explains why it matters, what it means when the astronauts wave across the ditch, and how in the world they take a toilet break among four people inside a studio apartment traveling at speeds up to 25,000 mph. GUEST Chris Cassidy, Retired NASA Astronaut
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Cornyn vs. Paxton: Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves in the May 26 Texas Runoff
The deadline to drop out of the runoff has come and gone, so Republican voters in Texas will have a Cornyn vs. Paxton ballot in the May 26 Primary runoff election. And just like the gladiatorial combat made famous in the Mad Max series - - this political grudge match has already been vicious and unrelenting. In this episode of Y’all-itics, our political experts tell the Jasons this is only the beginning, and it will get nastier. Meantime, by the fall, the U.S. Senate race could become a $200 million campaign, a spending level never reached before. GUESTS Vinny Minchillo, GOP Consultant/Glass House Strategy Andrea Coker, North Texas Commission Chief Advocacy Officer
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Craig Goldman, Ramón Romero Jr., Miguel Solis and More U.S. Troops in the Middle East
In the March 29 episode, U.S. Representative Craig Goldman explains why he’s not opposed to the war in Iran and whether he’d support boots on the ground. State Representative Ramón Romero Jr. tells us why he supports the new FWISD Superintendent installed by the state and why he’s okay with Texas removing the name Cesar Chavez. And former DISD Board President Miguel Solis discusses the district’s proposed $6.2 billion bond, which would be the largest in state history.
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The Texas Battery Boom Is Even Surprising Experts
China has become, by far, the epicenter of new mega battery storage projects for its electric grid. But after that, the most compelling ramp up of battery power is happening in Texas, says Michael Thomas. He’s the founder of Cleanview.co, a site that tracks an expansive constellation of new and planned battery farms that harvest power when electricity is abundant and feeds that juice back into the Texas grid when supply is short. He joined the Jasons from his Colorado base to explain how batteries are making Texas electricity more reliable and cheaper…and why much more of it will be needed here. Guest: Michael Thomas, Founder and CEO Cleanview
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Sarah Eckhardt, Armin Mizani, Cate Brennan, and how a Democrat Would Run the Voucher Program
00:00 Sarah Eckhardt’s Path to Texas Comptroller 00:28 Tarrant County Legislative Race: Arman Mazani vs Kate Brennan 00:56 May Runoff Election Explained + Key Voting Rules 01:52 Sarah Eckhardt Interview: Why She Wants to Be Comptroller 02:57 Managing School Vouchers & Public School Concerns 03:34 Debate Over State Audits and Government Oversight 04:40 Can Democrats Flip the Texas Comptroller’s Office? 07:37 School Voucher Applications & Who Benefits 09:40 Arman Mazani on Winning the Republican Primary 11:11 Religion, Values, and Representing Diverse Voters 13:19 Kate Brennan’s Strategy to Win a Deep Red District 16:55 Cornyn vs Paxton Runoff & The Battle for Republican Voters
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Turning Texas Inmates Into Entrepreneurs
00:00 – Inside Texas’ Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) 01:05 – How PEP Is Changing Lives Behind Bars 02:20 – Meet Michael Etcheson: From Prison to Leadership 03:45 – Why Texas Supports This Unusual Prison Program 05:10 – Sharing Life Dreams in a “Tough on Crime” State 06:40 – What Makes the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Elite 08:05 – Business Skills and Leadership Training in Prison 09:30 – 100% Job Placement After Release: How It Works 10:55 – Why PEP Graduates Are Less Likely to Reoffend 12:20 – The Support System Waiting After Prison 13:40 – Bipartisan Support and Interest From Other States 15:00 – The Future Expansion of PEP Across Texas
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Colin Allred, Julie Johnson, Maxie Johnson, and the Democratic Runoff for TX CD-33
00:00 Show Preview: Dallas City Hall Fight, TX-33 Runoff, Corpus Christi Water Crisis 01:01 Show Open – Inside Texas Politics 01:06 Headlines: Corpus Christi Water Shortage & Possible State Takeover 01:30 Wise County Pushes Back on Texas Data Centers 01:56 Republicans Target Democrat James Talarico 02:21 TX-33 Democratic Runoff: Colin Allred vs Julie Johnson 02:49 Colin Allred on Criticism of Political Opportunism 05:37 Allred on Senate Race, Service, and James Talarico 06:36 Julie Johnson on Trailing Allred in the Primary 07:50 Johnson on Key Differences Between Her and Allred 09:15 Debate Over DHS Funding and ICE Policy 10:22 Roundtable: Could the TX-33 Runoff Be Close? 11:16 Gas Prices, Iran Strikes, and Political Fallout 13:16 Dallas City Hall Controversy & Possible NBA Arena Site 13:42 Dallas Councilman Maxie Johnson on Future of City Hall 18:11 Roundtable: Texas Water Crisis and Data Center Growth
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Meet the 26-Year-Old Who Defeated a Veteran Texas Democrat
00:00 – Cold Open: “Je ne sais quoi” debate 00:31 – Texas Primary Election: Biggest Surprises 01:27 – Chris Turner’s Upset Loss Explained 02:16 – Who Is Junior Ezeonu? The 26-Year-Old Rising Star 03:39 – A New Generation in Texas Politics 05:13 – Junior Ezeonu Interview: Why He Challenged Chris Turner 07:08 – How Canvassing Won the Race 10:04 – Policy Priorities: Schools, Housing & Small Business 11:03 – Is 26 Too Young for the Legislature? 17:47 – Chris Turner Reacts to the Election Results
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Don Huffines, Junior Ezeonu, Jason Villalba, and the Record Turnout for the Texas Primary
0:00 Preview: Texas Primary Surprises & Political Shakeups 0:30 Texas Political Headlines: Gonzalez Resigns, Agriculture Controversy 2:14 Don Huffines Wins GOP Comptroller Primary 3:36 Huffines on Auditing Government Waste in Texas 6:40 Roundtable: Why Polls Missed Key Texas Primary Races 9:38 Junior Ezeonu Upsets Veteran Democrat Chris Turner 11:46 Campaign Strategy: How Door Knocking Beat Big Money 14:45 Latino Voters and What the Texas Primary Revealed 18:03 Roundtable: What the Results Mean for November
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The Election Mess as Big as Texas
Voters turned away. Poll hours extended by a judge. An order from the Texas Supreme Court overruling that judge. A hearing that will determine which votes will be counted. And that’s just Dallas County. It’s been a wild primary election all across Texas, from surprising wins to unexpected runoffs. In this primary hangover edition of Y’all-itics, the Jasons cut through the confusion with our panel of experts. GUESTS Vinny Minchillo, Republican Consultant/Glass House Strategy Domingo Garcia, Democratic Strategist/Former LULAC President
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: the Y’all-itics Voter Guide, Chad West, and Preparing for the Primary
In the March 1 episode, Y’all-itics joins forces with Inside Texas Politics and we cut through the primary noise with two political insiders who discuss what they’re really seeing in the marquee races and what you need to know if you haven’t already voted early. Dallas Council Member Chad West updates the city’s effort to keep the NHL team in Dallas. And our roundtable on what to make of the early voting turnout.
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The Price of Failure: How school districts pay to avoid state takeovers
00:00 Y'all-itics at Community Beer Co. 01:52 What Is a Texas “State Takeover”? 03:32 The 5-Year Failing Rule Explained 04:29 Outsourcing Failing Schools to Avoid TEA Control 05:26 $375,000 Per Month Per School 06:24 Who Is Third Future Schools? 07:32 The Mike Miles Connection 08:47 What Changes Inside These Schools? 10:11 Silent Hallways & Strict Discipline Model 11:36 Answer Math to Get Lunch? 13:01 Is This Privatization of Public Schools? 15:17 Where the Money Comes From (SB 1882 Funds) 20:19 Do Test Scores Actually Improve? 21:46 What Happens When the Contract Ends? 36:53 Big Picture: Sustainability, Vouchers & What’s Next 41:18 Closing Thoughts
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jake Ellzey, Wesley Hunt, Aicha Davis, and Proving You’re a Citizen Before Voting
00:00 Show Open & Headlines Preview 01:06 Record Spending in Texas U.S. Senate Race 01:35 School Vouchers Hit 100,000+ Applications 02:04 Early Voting Deadline & What Voters Need to Know 02:22 Jake Ellzey on SAVE Act & Proof of Citizenship 03:52 Debate Over Evidence of Non-Citizen Voting 04:33 Ellzey on Iran, Cuba, Russia & “Regime Change” 06:41 Roundtable: SAVE Act Political Impact 09:21 Wesley Hunt on Senate Race Strategy 10:48 Hunt on Missed House Votes 13:05 Hunt Reacts to Trump Post About the Obamas 14:10 Aicha Davis on ICE Detention Center in Dallas County 16:47 Davis on School Vouchers & Democratic Strategy 17:43 Roundtable: Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs 19:21 Early Voting Turnout — Democrats vs Republicans 21:17 Final Thoughts & Show Close
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The Y’all-itics Primary Voter Guide
This one is simple: listen or watch to learn everything about the most competitive races in Texas from two veteran insiders. Primary day is Tuesday, March 3. Early voting in Texas runs February 17 – 27. Listen to, or watch, Y’all-itics and then go vote!
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Tony Gonzales, John Muns, Salman Bhojani, and What Went Wrong in El Paso
0:00 Primaries Shake Up – New Texas Polling1:02 University of Houston Poll Breakdown1:57 Sid Miller, Don Huffines & GOP Races2:24 El Paso Airport Shutdown Explained3:00 Tony Gonzales on FAA & Military Coordination4:21 Should Airports Have Laser Drone Defense?5:32 DHS Funding Standoff & Partial Shutdown6:28 Roundtable on FAA Failures & Politics9:23 Plano’s DART Withdrawal Vote10:12 Mayor John Muns on Rescinding the Exit13:47 GOP Anti-Islam Messaging Debate14:51 Salman Bhojani on Sharia Law Claims16:45 Reaction from Texas Muslim Community17:20 Y’all-itics Voter Guide Preview17:50 Roundtable: Abbott Endorsements Tested18:56 Can Abbott’s Influence Deliver Wins?19:22 Democrats Gaining Momentum?20:45 Undecided Voters & Primary Uncertainty21:14 Final Thoughts
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Taylor Rehmet, John Creuzot, Gene Wu, and the State Senate Shocker
In the February 8 episode, Senator-Elect Taylor Rehmet discusses whether he thinks other Texas Democrats can duplicate his success in a special election and how his Republican family reacted to his shocking upset. Dallas County DA John Creuzot tells us if he’s prepared to prosecute federal agents if he thinks they broke the law. And state Rep. Gene Wu on why Democrats can’t get overconfident following the party’s SD 9 win and whether he wants to lead House Democrats anymore.
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When the "Math Ain't Mathing": A Texas GOP Warning Shot
00:00 – Why SD-9 Shocked Texas Politics1:49 - Interview Guest: Ross Hunt, Hunt Research 03:45 – The Independent Voter Breakaway07:10 – Candidate Quality vs. Turnout10:20 – Why Democrats Shouldn’t Celebrate Turnout13:05 – GOP Warning Signs for November16:40 – How Redistricting Comes Back to Bite19:55 – Suburban Shifts in Tarrant County23:30 – What Republicans Misread About SD-925:35 - One on One with State Senator-Elect Taylor Rehmet 27:05 – Could Democrats Replicate This Statewide?31:50 – Looking Ahead to November & Key Battlegrounds
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Crowded, Chaotic and Combative: The Republican Race for Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Race — Full Podcast Breakdown00:00–05:00 — Setting the Stage05:00–10:00 — Candidate Introductions & Ideology10:00–15:00 — Attacks, Ads & Escalation15:20–20:00 — Issues, Moderation & Candidate Lane Positioning20:00–25:00 — Border, Lawsuits & Priorities25:00–30:00 — Campaign Strategy, Debates & Voter Impact30:00–35:00 — Final Breakdown & What’s at Stake
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Chip Roy, Julie Johnson, Kelly Hancock, and the Crowded and Chaotic GOP Race for AG
In the February 1 episode, Congressman Chip Roy explains why he thinks he can avoid a runoff in a crowded and chaotic Republican race for Texas Attorney General. U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson on the tough questions she says she’ll ask when the leader of ICE testifies before her committee. And acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock provides a checklist for Texas parents days before they can sign up for the school voucher program.
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18 Million Texans Had Their Voter Data Sent to the Feds. Should We Be Concerned?
There are more than 18 million registered voters in Texas. And the federal government now knows a heck of lot more about each and every one of them. The state of Texas turned over its complete voter roll to the Trump Administration, along with all of the personal information it includes, from DOBs to driver’s license numbers to the last four digits of their social security. The move has raised concern, criticism, and confusion. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons get some answers from Votebeat reporter Natalia Contreras who recently broke the story.
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Keith Self, Paul Ridley, Mayes Middleton, and the Controversial ICE Tactics
In the January 25 episode, Congressman Keith Self discusses the controversial ICE tactics being used in Minneapolis and why, absent a complete list of known criminals, innocent citizens might get caught up in the dragnet. Dallas City Council Member Paul Ridley tells us why a one city, one vote solution to the DART crisis is “not realistic.” And state Senator Mayes Middleton explains why he’s more “MAGA” than his primary opponents in the race for Attorney General.
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It's not school choice. It's the school's choice.
Less than three weeks before parents can start applying for vouchers, and new numbers indicate parents might not have as much “choice” as lawmakers originally thought. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, who oversees the voucher program, revealed the numbers to WFAA anchor Dia Wall in an exclusive interview. And in this episode of Y’all-itics, she unveils the figures to the Jasons over a pint at the Manhattan Project Beer Company.
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Jake Ellzey, Frederick Haynes III, Barbara Mallory Caraway, and the Threat of U.S. Military Action
In the January 18 episode, Congressman Jake Ellzey explains why he thinks President Trump’s saber-rattling is sending a strong message to our enemies worldwide. Pastor Frederick D. Haynes III tells us why he doesn’t consider himself leaving the pulpit even though he’s running for Texas’ 30th congressional district. And former state Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway, also running for the 30th district, discusses why she thinks her experience is why voters should send her to Congress.
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Roger Williams, James Talarico, Will Anderson, and Venezuela’s Oil
In the January 11 episode, Congressman Roger Williams explains why he doesn’t think boots are needed on the ground in Greenland, and why he sees that territory as a “business deal” and selling Venezuela’s oil as a good business plan. State Rep. James Talarico touts his fundraising prowess and discusses why Texas voters should choose him for U.S. Senate. And the Dallas Business Journal’s Will Anderson talks about why AT&T is abandoning downtown Dallas.
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Rewind: Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan: We’re Not Done Changing – Buckle Up!
The Y’all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But we wanted to share some of the top performing episodes of 2025 with you while we’re out. (originally aired: June 25, 2025) After six months of tumultuous change inside Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, from eliminating bag fees and open seating to talk of European flights and partnerships with other international carriers, CEO Bob Jordan promised the airline would keep evolving. “We won't stop here,” Jordan told the Jasons on this episode, “we're gonna keep changing."
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AT&T Hung Up On Downtown Dallas
The impact of this corporate relocation will be felt in Texas for decades: AT&T moving its headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano, a suburb 30 minutes north. For Dallas, it’s an economic hit in the billions of dollars. For Plano, it’s another corporate coup. But it raises plenty of questions. Do downtowns even matter anymore? Does the relocation influence the Mavericks or Stars? Can Dallas recover? In this episode of Y’all-itics, Will Anderson, editor-in-chief of the Dallas Business Journal, answers some of those questions with the Jasons at the Katy Trail Outpost in Plano, another Dallas institution that’s expanded north. GUEST Will Anderson, Dallas Business Journal Editor-In-Chief
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Rewind: GTFO - How One “Mouthy” Texan is Helping Others Create Escape Plans
The Y’all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But we wanted to share some of the top performing episodes of 2025 with you while we’re out. (originally aired: May 4, 2025) More and more Americans are considering decamping from the USA and moving overseas… permanently. And a former Texas resident is leading the way. We first introduced you to Jana Lynn Sanchez last November when she announced she was leaving Fort Worth to move to The Netherlands after Donald Trump’s re-election. Nearly six months later, her new company, GTFO Tours, is, literally, helping people “GTFO” out of the country. Sanchez joined the Jasons to explain how it all works, and who is best suited for relocation. * Warning: this episode contains adult language Guest Jana Lynn Sanchez, Texas Expatriate
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‘Inside Texas Politics’: Clay Jenkins, Eddie Treviño, Jr., Nancy Tanner, and the Need for New Jails in 2026
In the January 4, 2026, episode, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins tells us land will be purchased for a new jail, but he explains why it will move to a new location. Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. on why his county is expecting to add thousands of employees starting in 2026. And Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner discusses the financial challenges facing her county during her final year in office.
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Y’all-itics is the unofficial political podcast of Texas. Each week we’ll crack open an ice-cold Texas brew and explore a single hot topic affecting Texans. But this isn’t politics as usual. Y’all-itics doesn’t come from a fancy studio. We’re taking our podcast on the road to get past the soundbites and dive deeper into the issues that matter to y’all. Leave your labels at the door, this is a political podcast for all Texans… even the recent transplants!
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