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Hey everyone!In this episode, I discuss four topics from the past week that either were discussed or were not but should have been.In the main topic, I dive into the latest state to gerrymander.SubscribeBe sure to follow The Outsider on X and Facebook.Also, it would be great if you subscribed to The Outsider Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and/or YouTube.Thanks for watching/listening and I will see you again next week.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, I get into the president’s “accidental” AI generated meme, the Secretary of Defense’s Pulp Fiction reference, and why the Religious Right needed to act but failed.No video this go around because of my self consciousness. There will be video next week.Thanks for reading The Outsider! This post is public so feel free to share it.See you next time.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Media of the Day This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good morning to you.In this episode of the podcast, I introduce a new podcast segment called “A Trot around the Bases,” where I give quick highlights and takes on four big stories that happened throughout the week. Then I spend most of the time trying to wrap my head around the New Mexico takeover as it makes no sense.Follow Me!Feel free to follow The Outsider on Facebook and X.Subscribe to The Outsider Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.That is all from me today friends. Have a great Easter holiday and I will see you again soon.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good day, friends!In this new episode of the podcast, I touch upon how the president claims voting by mail is cheating yet he voted by mail in the Florida special elections. So was he cheating?The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In the other section, I speak briefly on a new set of endorsements for Senator John Cornyn in his runoff primary contest with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.Thanks for reading The Outsider! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you share this with your friends and five of them click on the link, you get a month free of paid content. Why not see what is behind the paywall with a month’s trial at no cost to you?Don’t forget. Subscribe to The Outsider Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts; “like” and “follow” it on Facebook and X; “follow” me on Threads; Bluesky; and X.That is all from me friends. Thanks for watching/listening/sharing. I will see you again soon.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good day to you!In this episode, Drew discusses how the GOP in both Texas and nationally are fearful of Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico.Drew wraps up the episode by discussing the findings of the school voucher program’s applicants.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Sources Referenced:More Texans chose to vote in the Democratic primary over the Republican primary.Paxton would drop out if Senate passed SAVE Act.Landry on SAVE ActDivisive prominent primaries harm general election outcomesPolitical sectarianism definedPresident Donald Trump mentioned in the Epstein FilesCharlie Kirk “surrounded.”The Ken Paxton impeachment vote.Cornyn wants to nuke the filibuster.Landry on vouchers being a red herring.Breakdown of tiered voucher system.Voucher applicants are largely not from public schools.More on voucher applicants.Spectrum News data on private schools not taking vouchers.Thank you for watching and/or listening. See you again real soon.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good morning.In this episode, Drew gives some primary election wrap-up on HD 88; a viewpoint on Cornyn/Paxton runoff showdown; the CD 19 Republican Primary and thoughts on two of the candidates.Correction: Drew claimed a House member represents in the ballpark of 177,000 people. That is incorrect. It is around 195,000. The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Where to Follow The OutsiderLike and follow on Facebook, TikTok and X. Follow Drew on X, Threads, and BlueSky (at drewlandry.substack.com)Thanks for reading The Outsider! This post is public so feel free to share it.Sourced HyperlinkedPresidential approval ratingsCornyn wanting Trump’s EndorsementPaxton won’t back outPaxton might drop out if SAVE Act is passedLubbock County Election ResultsKen King AdJohn Browning AdThanks for watching and listening, everyone. Have a great day and I will see you back here again soon.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Hey everyone!In today’s podcast, Suzanne Bellsnyder drops in to discuss some politics and a lot of other topics. You can check out at her Substack here or the below link. Do not forget to subscribe to The Outsider Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and/or YouTube. Sources:Hillary won Texas but lost the Delegate count to Obama.More Texas voters choosing the Democratic primary over the Republican primary in early voting.More Lubbock County voters choosing the Democratic primary during early voting since 2008.If you would like to get these episodes early and have daily takes, considered becoming a paid subscriber. Click on the below button and follow the prompts. Thank you for your consideration.See you next time.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Drew explains the SAVE Act and then what is expected of voters when showing IDs to vote.Hope you enjoy.Thanks for reading The Outsider! This post is public so feel free to share it.Hyperlinked sources for the references made in the episodePresident’s Approval RatingsThe Wall Street Journal’s article on the SAVE ActPBS on mail-in voting.The New York Times’ article on its findings from DHS and DOJ.Cited study by CATO Institute.Cited study by CEIR. The other CEIR study.Heritage Foundation’s interactive map.NPR article on how rare voter fraud is and what gets inserted as if it happens.Just an FYI, paid subscribers got this episode first. If you are interested in becoming an exclusive paid subscriber, click the below link for more information.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming paid subscriber. Thank you for listening and possibly sharing this episode. I will see you again, soon.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Hey everyone.No video to go along with this but I will work on it for next week.Just an FYI to free subscribers, if you would like to get the podcast, daily takes, and opinion pieces before everyone else, consider becoming a paid subscriber. You can pay $5 a month or $50 for the whole year. Either way, you get more than a bargain.Aside from that, hope you enjoy the episode.Happy Valentine’s Day!Be sure to subscribe to The Outsider on Facebook; X; and YouTube.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

I must apologize in advance for an amateur error. Around the 45 minute mark, you will notice it. That is on me.In this episode, I discuss “School Choice” week; SD9 special election analysis; why on Earth on labor unions support Abbott?; and give my take on the U.S. Senate Spat that caused national news.Be sure to subscribe to The Outsider on Facebook; X; and YouTube.Subscribe to The Outsider newsletter by completing the information below:The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Thanks for listening and I will see you again soon.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Follow Drew on Bluesky: at drewlandry.substack.comFollow Drew on Threads: at drew.l.landryFollow The Outsider on Facebook/X/YouTube. Search for “The Outsider.”Subscribe to The Outsider Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for listening and I will see you again very soon.-DLHave a thought about today’s content? Hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Article on the 14th Amendment from The Heritage Foundation.NYT/Siena College’s poll.RealClearPolitics’ average.CBS News’ poll.Emerson College poll.Follow The Outsider on Facebook/X/YouTube. Search for “The Outsider” on those platforms.Follow Drew on BlueSky/Threads/Instagram. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Article on the 14th Amendment from The Heritage Foundation.NYT/Siena College’s poll.RealClearPolitics’ average.CBS News’ poll.Emerson College poll.Follow The Outsider on Facebook/X/YouTube. Search for “The Outsider” on those platforms.Follow Drew on BlueSky/Threads/Instagram. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Drew discuss asymmetrical political rhetoric. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Drew gives his thoughts of the fifth anniversary January 6th riot.Follow Drew on X: https://x.com/drewllandry“Like” The Outsider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOutsiderNewsletterFollow Drew on Instagram and Threads: at drew.l.landryFollow The Outsider on TikTok: at theoutsider303Follow Drew on Bluesky: at drewlandry.substack.comAs always, if you have a thought about the content, hit that reply to tell me or click on the comment button below to start a conversation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good day!Here is a new episode of the podcast. In it, I discuss the Trumpmander in Indiana; Texas Elections; and the plan for the newsletter and podcast.Thanks for being here and checking out the podcast. Be sure to check out the ongoing offer to upgrade your membership at a stealing price. See you again, soon!Thanks for reading The Outsider! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, I talk a little bit about the horrific flood; my final take on Caucus Chair Gene Wu; and then my interview with Mothers Against Greg Abbott founder Nancy Thompson.Amateur note: the sound for the interview is louder than the segments before and after it. My editing skills will improve.Thanks for reading The Outsider! This post is public so feel free to share it.Media of the DayThe Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Hope you enjoyed the recording. See you next time.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good day, friends.Today’s episode, I talk with Democratic Congressional Candidate Kyle Rable on his campaign and what he wants to achieve.It needs to be noted, I will talk to anyone so if any candidate from any Party would like to discuss her/his campaign, email me by hitting that reply or email me directly at [email protected]. Please put in the subject heading, “Candidate Interview Request.”Thanks, everyone, and I will see you again soon.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Drew discusses how Governor Abbott pushed the voucher vote through the place it always dies - the Texas House.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Drew discusses local politics, journalism, and interviews with KAMC's Jen Phillips.They also discuss Jen's background and her take on the current state of journalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Good day!In this episode, Drew gives his take on how the Texas House Democratic Caucus weakened itself; WSJ’s Editorial Board is disappointed with President Trump’s pardon for January 6 rioters; and Mighty Mouse Altuve wants Bregman to return.Thanks for checking out the podcast!The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Media of the Day This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Watch the video version here.In this episode, Drew discusses the politics of the Speaker’s race, the Speaker’s position, and what the upcoming session could resemble.Here is the link to the episode of The Texas Take that was referenced in the show.Hope you enjoy the episode.The Outsider is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Hope you enjoy the podcast. Have a great Thanksgiving!-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Hope you enjoy the podcast and video. The topic is the Texas Senate race between Congressman Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

School Vouchers; Ken Paxton; Allred/Cruz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

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Hope you enjoy today’s episode of The Outsider Podcast. My guest is Morgan Kirkpatrick who is the Democratic Nominee for State Board of Education District 15. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s episode gets into culture wars in the City of Lubbock. Yes, they are back. One must shake the head and roll the eyes out of disgust and annoyance because, after all, what more can the city do?Hope you enjoy.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Free post of the week is the podcast!Topics:Presidential polling suggests no big change. We will see numbers in battle ground states soon.Allred/Cruz tightened in UH/TSU survey.AG Ken Paxton causes his own grief…again.Lubbock City Council heard Ad-Hoc Sewer Lateral Line Committee recommendations.Thanks for listening, everyone! Have a great weekend!-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s free episode, I discuss Speaker Phelan’s resolve and get into a story in The Texas Tribune that explains how Texas Democrats plan to use school vouchers against GOP in general election. That was something I advocated for them to do two years ago. Media of the DayThat is all from me. Thanks for listening to the podcast!-DLHave a thought about today’s free post? Hit that reply to tell me or start a conversation by clicking on the comment button below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Drew interviews Lubbock City Councilman Steve Massengale on his Mayoral campaign. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Drew interviews mayoral candidate, Lubbock City Councilman Mark McBrayer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

I interview Adam Hernandez on his background, Lubbock Compact, his candidacy, Freedom Act Lubbock, and other topics. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

Hey everyone! This week’s free post is a podcast episode where I get into the City of Lubbock issues. Hope you enjoy!-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

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You may either watch the interview or listen to it on Apple Podcasts or through Spotify by searching for The Outsider. Hope you enjoy the interview.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

This week’s free post is the podcast version of something I wrote a few weeks ago. Tell your friends, feel free to share, and I hope you enjoy it. Media of the DayHave a great Thursday.-DL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

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Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial had nothing to do with his guilt.  To further that point, Lt. Governor Patrick admitted exactly that on a local radio talk show.  It was a power play by the Lt. Governor as he showed the proverbial middle finger to the House and Dade Phelan.  Everything else that happened was secondary to that fact.Now, imagine being Governor Greg Abbott and wanting to call a special session in October on school vouchers.  That sounds more like a trick than a treat. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe

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Welcome to the first edition of what is hoped to be of several editions of The Outsider supplement podcast.  The idea is to state reasons for the publication and from time to time have a guest to help sort through some of items and concepts discussed in the piece.  For today’s episode, a lot of research exists on the now suspended AG Ken Paxton and his political baggage carried like an albatross around his and the Republican Party’s neck, but it had to start somewhere. With that in mind and barring any significant omissions, we turn to a great investigative reporter, truly one of – if not the – best in Lauren McGaughy from the Dallas Morning News.READ HER STORYFrom all of this, the biggest hold up was where the trial should take place.  Last month – June 2023 – The Criminal Court of Appeals ruled the case had to take place in Houston, bringing an end to a silly drama lasting eight years.  The story from a great journalist James Baragán from the Texas Tribune gives further detail on the case.READ HIS STORYThen came his 2020 issues with real estate agent and political donor Nate Paul, the $3.3 million settlement of his case with those from his office, and then asking the legislature to budget it for his office to pay the settlement, which led to his impeachment.  The investigative report explicitly read that if he did not ask for the money, there would have been no investigation, ergo, no impeachment. Paxton brought all of this on to himself.Now, suspended AG Paxton awaits his impeachment trial, in which he said he won’t testify, and sometime soon, there will be his securities fraud trial in Houston.  Paxton probably wishes this year to end as soon as possible.The pushback from grassroots Republicans throughout the impeachment was the process.  They argue it was rushed and Paxton could not testify.  Well, we need to understand a few things before answering those criticisms.  One is the Texas Legislature is part-time, citizen led.  It is like ultra-part-time because it meets in odd numbered years for 140 days.  It is not like Congress, which is full time and can carry an investigation for weeks on end.  The Texas House needed three full months of intense investigation.  Arguing the investigation and the impeachment was rushed is as bad as an argument as saying the bills passed the legislature are no good because the lawmaking process was rushed.  It makes no sense.Two is the lack of testimony from Ken Paxton.  A good comparison to impeachment is an indictment and indictments are handed down by grand juries.  It would be fair to ask those who complain about Paxton not testifying if they knew anyone under investigation who testified before a grand jury.  They would not because it does not happen.  That is what needs to be understood.Three is an argument often heard and even brought forward in a tweet by Sen. Ted Cruz as to how great of an AG Paxton is and should not be impeached due to excellent job performance.  Impeachment has nothing to do with the merits of the job and the junior senator should know that.  Impeachment is the ultimate check on an elected official who broke public trust and there are many Republicans, especially in the Texas House who agree that he has broken such trust.Another argument is his charges are old and the voters knew about them but voted him in regardless and this is a stunt to dismiss the will of the people.  That would be so if Paxton didn’t ask the legislature to fund his $3.3 million settlement with his whistleblowers.  Because he did, that makes everything current.When hearing those arguments as to why he should not be impeached, remember the counterarguments and decide for yourself.The ball now rests with the Senate trial.  And while the Senate adopted its rules for the September trial and part of them was to have the suspended AG testify, Paxton said he would not.  This throws a wrench into just about everything because the Senate is the one holding the trial and if the Senate wants him, I have a good feeling it will get him.Now his wife, Angela Paxton, is State Senator and the Senate, in its adopted rules, made her essentially powerless.  She is part of the official count but she cannot deliberate with the Senators, who behave as the jury.  There will be times when she will be on the outside looking in, especially when it matters.The question comes if Paxton will receive the necessary two-thirds majority vote to be convicted of impeachment, hence removed from office and barred from holding any state public office again.  With the two-thirds of 31 equating to 21, it will be difficult.  It, quite honestly, should be a high bar to clear.  If we are also honest, this should be a no-brainer.  The evidence brought to trial is clear and damning.  The Senate – acting as jurors in this capacity – should vote near unanimously to convict him.  But that is why we have a trial. Hopefully Senators will have a clear judgment of the facts and law and put Texas and public trust above Party.Thanks for tuning in to this supplement recording to my written piece.  Do not hesitate to share this with as many people as you would like.  Look for another publication and supplemental post next week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drewlandry.substack.com/subscribe