The Big Texas Podcast
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Big Texas Podcast presented by Texas Young Republicans is the premier forum for political candidates and elected officials to talk about the issues and policies most important to young Texans. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
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Ep 63 - Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
September 16, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar joins the Big Texas Podcast to talk about the Texas Economy, investing in our future, property taxes, and the recent headlines regarding Harris County's proposal to decrease funding for law enforcement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 62 - Cassy Garcia (CD-28) on Biden, Bailouts and the Border
August 26, 2022 20:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBCassy Garcia is taking on longtime Democrat incumbent Henry Cuellar in the race for Texas' 28th Congressional District. Cassy is an experienced servant for Texans, working for Sen. Ted Cruz and the Texas Agriculture Commissioner along the border. On this episode, she responds to President Joe Biden's announcement that he's planning a $300 billion student loan bailout. We also talk about the border, the issues voters are talking to her about and the issues she plans to attack when elected to ...
Ep 61 - Mason Morgan and the Run GenZ project
August 19, 2022 16:31 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBMason Morgan, executive director of Run GenZ, talks about his organization's mission to recruit and help elect the next generation of elected officials. He's based in Texas and already seeing victories in the Lone Star State, and across the nation. Find out what the GenZ leader in your life can do to get involved and get on the ballot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
#60 - Young Republicans are taking over Texas
August 12, 2022 21:42 - 19 minutes - 18 MBTexas Young Republicans Political Director Michael Salvo discussing the upcoming deployments that YRs will be making in targeted races. With a lot of the focus turning to the border counties, these races are heating up on the road to November 8th. FInd out how you can get involved and support the Texas Young Republicans this fall. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 60 - Young Republicans are taking over Texas
August 12, 2022 21:42 - 19 minutes - 18 MBTexas Young Republicans Political Director Michael Salvo discussing the upcoming deployments that YRs will be making in targeted races. With a lot of the focus turning to the border counties, these races are heating up on the road to November 8th. FInd out how you can get involved and support the Texas Young Republicans this fall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 59 - Graham Allen & Tim Stroud: Patriotism
July 04, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBCandidate for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District Graham Allen and Candidate for Texas' 7th Congressional District Tim Stroud join the podcast to discuss patriotism in the United States with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.grahamallensc.com https://www.timstroud.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 60 - Ariel Hill-Davis: Republican Women for Progress
June 14, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBFounder & Policy Director of Republican Women for Progress, Ariel Hill-Davis joins the podcast to discuss the history of women and the GOP as well as what we can do to improve our female outreach with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 58 - Heather Bellino: CEO of Texas Advocacy Project
May 31, 2021 17:38 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBCEO of Texas Advocacy Project, Heather Bellino joins the podcast to discuss domestic violence and how you can get involved with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 59 - Heather Bellino: CEO of Texas Advocacy Project
May 31, 2021 17:38 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBCEO of Texas Advocacy Project, Heather Bellino joins the podcast to discuss domestic violence and how you can get involved with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 58 - Susan Wright: Candidate for TX-6 Congressional District
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBCandidate for Texas' 6th Congressional District, Susan Wright joins the podcast to discuss her policy beliefs on topics ranging from taxation to national security with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 57 - Susan Wright: Candidate for TX-6 Congressional District
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBCandidate for Texas' 6th Congressional District, Susan Wright joins the podcast to discuss her policy beliefs on topics ranging from taxation to national security with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 56 - Chairman Jeff Leach: Criminal Justice Reform (Part 1)
May 03, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBRepresentative of Texas' 67th State House District and Chairman of the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, Jeff Leach joins the podcast to discuss criminal justice reform in the state of Texas with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 57 - Chairman Jeff Leach: Criminal Justice Reform (Part 1)
May 03, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBRepresentative of Texas' 67th State House District and Chairman of the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, Jeff Leach joins the podcast to discuss criminal justice reform in the state of Texas with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 56 - Rep. Beth Van Duyne: Infrastructure & The Border Crisis
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBRepresentative of Texas' 24th Congressional District, Beth Van Duyne joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration's actions on infrastructure and the border crisis with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 55 - Rep. Beth Van Duyne: Infrastructure & The Border Crisis
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBRepresentative of Texas' 24th Congressional District, Beth Van Duyne joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration's actions on infrastructure and the border crisis with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 55 - Dr. Deal Hudson: Catholics & the Religious Right
April 05, 2021 21:21 - 1 hour - 90 MBCatholic author and radio personality Dr. Deal Hudson discusses the history of Catholicism within the religious right, the state of the alliance, and what the GOP can do to secure a slipping demographic with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...
Ep 54 - Gary Nordlinger: 2016-2022 Campaign Strategy
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBVeteran political strategist with a Congressional record of 78-7, Gary Nordlinger joins the podcast to discuss how Republicans won in '16, why Democrats came back in '18, whether or not 2020 was a loss for Republicans, and what the battle lines of 2022 will look like with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/t...
Ep 53 - Col. David Maxwell: North Korea
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBFormer Special Forces Colonel David Maxwell joins the podcast to discuss North Korea, President Trump's handling of the issue, and what mistakes the Biden administration needs to avoid with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 53 - Col. David Maxwell
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBFormer Special Forces Colonel David Maxwell joins the podcast to discuss North Korea, President Trump's handling of the issue, and what mistakes the Biden administration needs to avoid with your host Matteo A. Cina. https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twitter.com/bigtexaspodcast?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 52 - Rep. Chip Roy: Immigration
February 22, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBRepresentative of Texas' 21st Congressional District, Chip Roy joins the podcast to discuss the Biden administration's actions on immigration, border security, and what the GOP needs to do about immigration policy and rhetoric with your host Matteo A. Cina. Learn More: https://roy.house.gov/media/press-releases/not-political-game-rep-roy-leads-51-colleagues-letter-warning-biden https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR https://www.instagram.com/texasyrs/ https://twi...
Ep 51 - Alex Tapia: Millennial Action Project
February 08, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBThe Millennial Action Project works directly with our nation’s leading young policymakers on both a national and state level to spur bipartisan legislation and innovative policy solutions. Alex joins the podcast to discuss bipartisanship, failures and victories in Congressional leadership, and what can be done about political radicalism in Gen Z with your host, Matteo A. Cina. Learn More: https://www.millennialaction.org/about-us https://twitter.com/texasyrs https://www.facebook.com/Te...
Big Texas Podcast - New Host
February 01, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 3.26 MBWelcome to relaunch of The Big Texas Podcast presented by Texas Young Republicans. In this introductory episode, your new host Matteo A. Cina, Director of Content for TYRF, talks about what this podcast is and what types of people he hopes to have on as we deal with the aftermath of the 2020 election. For more on Texas Young Republicans, go to http://texasyr.gop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support
Ep 50 - Lacey Hull for HD 138
October 13, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 48 MBLacey Hull is the Republican candidate in Texas House District 138 fighting to take over for outgoing Republican State Rep. Dwayne Bohac. This is a tight race that was narrowly won by Bohac in 2018. In this episode, Hull talks about growing up in the district and her history of being a grassroots activist to get other Republicans elected. LEARN MORE https://www.laceyhull.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LaceyHullForTexas https://twitter.com/LaceyHullTx https://www.instagram.com/laceyhullf...
Ep 51 - Lacey Hull for HD 138
October 13, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 48 MBLacey Hull is the Republican candidate in Texas House District 138 fighting to take over for outgoing Republican State Rep. Dwayne Bohac. This is a tight race that was narrowly won by Bohac in 2018. In this episode, Hull talks about growing up in the district and her history of being a grassroots activist to get other Republicans elected. LEARN MORE https://www.laceyhull.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LaceyHullForTexas https://twitter.com/LaceyHullTx https://www.instagram.com/laceyhullf...
Ep 50 - Steve Bannon and Raheem Kassam
October 08, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 81.8 MBFormer White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief and host of The National Pulse, join us on the #BigTexasPodcast this week to discuss mail-in ballots and what Bannon is calling "The Plot the Steal 2020." We also have a quick chat about the #VPDebate LEARN MORE Steve Bannon on War Room: Pandemic: https://pandemic.warroom.org/ Raheem Kassam and The National Pulse: https://thenationalpulse.com/ FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/BigTexasPodcast https://w...
Ep 49 - Mike Schofield (HD 132)
September 22, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MBMike Schofield was the incumbent State Representative for House District 132 when he was defeated in the November 2018 General Election. This November sees the tables turned as Schofield is the challenger looking to unseat the incumbent Democrat, and reclaim a crucial seat for Republicans to maintain control of the Texas House of Representatives. We discuss COVID, how voters are responding and what Young Republicans from across the country can expect when they arrive the weekend of Sept 25-2...
Ep 48 - Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez (TX-15)
September 11, 2020 22:20 - 41 minutes - 78.7 MBMonica De La Cruz-Hernandez is our guest on the #BigTexasPodcast this week talking about her race to flip Texas' 15th Congressional District. She is taking on incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzales in a tough district that stretches from Seguin to McAllen. Monica has great energy and is leading a tough campaign battle against a well-funded incumbent. Check out links to her campaign in the comments below. LEARN MORE about Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez WEBSITE: https://monicaforcongre...
Ep 47 - Travis Ransom for TX-4
June 16, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 74 MBTravis Ransom for Congress is our guest this week talking about the unique election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jon Ratcliffe on the November Ballot for Texas's 4th Congressional District. We discuss his background, the small shock sent by his campaign announcement, and how he has been leading the charge in Atlanta, Texas, as the major of the largest city in Cass County. LEARN MORE https://www.travisransom.com/ https://www.facebook.com/travisransomforcongress/ FOLLOW US https://twitter....
Ep 46 - Desiree Brown for RNC Delegate (CD3)
June 02, 2020 16:53 - 30 minutes - 57.8 MBDesiree Brown first got involved with the Republican Party after then-candidate Donald Trump announced he was running for president. Since then, she has become a leader in the Collin County Young Republicans, served the Texas Young Republican Federation, and currently serves as National Secretary for the Young Republican National Federation. We talk about what it's been like serving in the party these last four years and why she wants the opportunity to be a national delegate at the Republic...
Ep 45 - Justin Berry for Texas HD47
May 28, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 78 MBJustin Berry was the second-place finisher in the March Republican Primary for Texas House District 47. He is in a runoff for the GOP nomination in an election that will take place on July 14th. On this episode, we discuss what it's been like serving as a peace officer in Austin during the coronavirus response and what issues voters should be thinking about leading up to the runoff election. We also discuss the homelessness issue in Austin, property taxes and the sapping of road funding from...
Ep 44 - Josh Winegarner for TX-13
May 26, 2020 18:41 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBJosh Winegarner is a Republican candidate in the July 14th Primary Runoff for Texas' Congressional District 13. We talk about his background, what got him into the race, and how the district has responded to the Coronavirus. Plus, he runs through his recent endorsements and what the campaign will be doing now that Texas is opening back up. LEARN MORE https://www.joshwinegarner.com/ FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/BigTexasPodcast https://www.instagram.com/bigtexaspod... https://www.facebo...
Ep 43 - Dr. John Guerra (HD 41)
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 83 MBDr. John Guerra is the Republican candidate in the race for State Representative in Texas House District 41. Dr. Guerra talks about growing up in Texas, how he found his way to medical schools and came back to work in the Rio Grande Valley. We also talk about his take on Coronavirus, what lies ahead for legislators in the 2021 Legislative session, and what issues voters should be thinking about right now. LEARN MORE https://votedrguerra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/votedrguerra/ https:/...
Ep 42 - Jim Wright for Texas Railroad Commissioner
May 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBJim Wright shocked the state back in March when he upset incumbent Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton in a largely subdued primary cycle. In this hourlong interview, we talk about his background, and why he got into the race. He also shares his views on bringing transparency, smart environmental initiatives that maximize returns on our natural resources and welcoming the expansion of renewable energy in Texas to strengthen our position as a global energy producer. LEARN MORE https://wrightf...
Ep 41 - Chad Prda for Dallas County Sheriff
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBChad Prda is an experienced law enforcement officer with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- and a Republican candidate who is taking on incumbent Democrat Sheriff Marion Brown. We talk about his experience as a peace officer, what he thinks of the Coronavirus response in Dallas, and his take on the Shelley Luther situation. Plus, what steps does he thinks need to be taken to improve morale and performance within the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. LEARN MORE https://prda4sheriff.com/ h...
Ep 40 - August Pfluger (TX-11)
May 05, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 59 MBAugust Pfluger is the Republican candidate for Congressional District 11 who won his primary outright and now is heading to the general election in November. He is looking to replace outgoing Congressman Mike Conaway in the rural West Texas district that has recently been hit hard by both the Coronvirus response and the collapse of the oil & gas markets. In this episode, we talk about what he is doing to stay engaged with constituents and what he plans to do to help the country recover if el...
Ep 39 - Congressman Michael Burgess (TX26)
May 01, 2020 20:13 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBCongressman Michael Burgess joins us on today's episode of The #BigTexasPodcast. We're talking about the response from DC, the games being played by Nancy Pelosi and Democrats nationwide, and what recommendations he is giving to his constituents in #TX26 LEARN MORE https://burgess.house.gov/ https://burgessforcongress.org/ https://www.facebook.com/michaelcburgess/ https://twitter.com/michaelcburgess?lang=en INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS https://gov.texas.gov/organization/op... https://d...
Ep 38 - Dr. Glenn Rogers (HD60)
April 28, 2020 21:59 - 32 minutes - 61.8 MBDr. Glenn Rogers is a Republican candidate in the primary runoff for House District 60. Rogers discusses his background as a rancher in a district that is becoming more urban, and how those dynamics have affected his experience in the coronavirus response. We also discuss the impact on cattle ranchers as market prices decline. LEARN MORE https://rogersfortexas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RogersforTexas/ INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS https://gov.texas.gov/organization/op... https:...
Ep 37 - Senator John Cornyn
April 24, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBU.S. Senator John Cornyn joins us for a live premiere of the podcast to talk about COVID-19, the US Response, pushing back against Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer on delays in passing relief bills, and what young Americans should make of a post-Coronavirus economy. LEARN MORE https://www.johncornyn.com/ https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/ INFORMATION ABOUT CORONAVIRUS Texas Department of State Health Services: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ Updates from Gov. Greg Abbott: https://gov.tex...
Ep 36 - Brendon Worth
April 21, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBBrendon Worth is the TYRF Chaplain and author of a new book, "Handbook to High School Christianity." In this episode, we discuss the book, plus tips for self-care and mental health while sheltering-in-place under quarantine. LEARN MORE https://brendonworth.com/resources/ INFORMATION ABOUT CORONAVIRUS Texas Department of State Health Services: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ Updates from Gov. Greg Abott: https://gov.texas.gov/news #RPTserves: https://www.texasgop.org/rptserves-reign...
Ep 35 - Gerson Hernandez (HD 105)
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBGerson Hernandez was born in Texas and raised in House District 105 where he worked hard to build strong ties within the community. Hernandez is the proud son of naturalized El Salvadoran immigrants and understands firsthand the lengths parents will go to give their family a greater opportunity to live the American dream. Even though his childhood was filled with financial hardships and other obstacles, Hernandez maintained a strong faith, a positive attitude and the will to persevere. He...
Ep 34 - Dr. Ronny Jackson (TX-13)
April 07, 2020 23:34 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBDr. Ronny Jackson is a retired Rear Admiral who left service as the personal physician to the president and a medical adviser on pandemic preparedness. He left that role to run for Congress in TX-13, a vast district covering the Panhandle. In this episode, Jackson talks about growing up in a small town just outside of the district, working his way through college, medical school, serving in Iraq, and eventually making his way to the White House as part of a team of military medical advisers....
Ep 33 - State Rep. Dr. Tom Oliverson
April 02, 2020 17:09 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBDr. Tom Oliverson is the current state Rep. for House District 130 in northern Harris County. More importantly, he is an anesthesiologist who is on the front lines of the health care response to Coronavirus. In this episode, we talk about what he is seeing, his take on the state's response to the virus, and what legislative implications there may be as a result. LEARN MORE Follow Dr. Tom Oliverson on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TomOliverson/ INFORMATION ABOUT CORONAVIRUS Texas...
Ep 32 - RPT State Chairman James Dickey
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBRPT State Chairman James Dickey is taking on challenges that no state chairman has likely ever faced. In this episode, we talk about the RPT response to Coronavirus, what it's taken to get state convention postponed, the restarting of RPT Serves and, most importantly, why he is running for re-election. LEARN MORE https://jamesrdickey.com/ Music Provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/BigTexasPodcast https://www.instagram.com/bigtexaspodcast/ ...
Ep 31 - Lt. Col. Allen West (RPT State Chairman)
March 26, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBLt. Col. Allen West is a well-known national Conservative figure after being elected to Congress in 2010 representing a seat in Florida. Since leaving office, he has continued to advocate for Conservative causes, writing books on serving, and occasionally joining Fox News as a guest contributor. Now, he is running for State Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. On this episode, we discuss his campaign, as well as his thoughts on the state and national response to Coronavirus. LEARN MOR...
Ep 30 - Will Douglas (HD 113)
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBWill Douglas is a young business owner who has seen first hand what burdensome regulations can do to an entrepreneur. Since the Coronavirus outbreak, the owner of several pharmacies struggled with the same tough decisions like every other small business owner, with the added twist of needing to continue providing health care to his customers. He's also the Republican candidate for Texas House District 113 and until recently, was working hard to get better acquainted with the communities in t...
Ep 29 - Sandra Whitten (TX-28)
March 20, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBSandra Whitten is running in Texas Congressional District 28 as a Republican challenger to incumbent-Democrat Henry Cuellar, who handily won his primary against a far-left leaning challenger. This episode, recorded before the primary and Coronavirus response, focuses on the issues Sandra was talking about with voters in the run-up to Super Tuesday. She was the lone Republican candidate and now looks to take on a well-funded incumbent congressman. LEARN MORE http://www.sandrafortexas.com ...
Ep 28 - State Rep. Hugh D. Shine
March 12, 2020 15:52 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBState Rep. Hugh D. Shine has served the Bell County area for two separate tenures in the Texas Legislature. In 1986, he was the first Republican since Reconstruction to flip the seat, serving from 1986-1991. He returned to the Legislature in 2017 and has experience serving on the House Ways & Means, Business & Industry and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues committees. In this episode, we discuss the current political climate, the pre-Coronavirus economy, and what Republicans did in the 80s to...
Ep 27 - Luisa Del Rosal (HD114)
March 09, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBLuisa Del Rosal is the Republican candidate vying to take on incumbent State Rep. John Turner, a freshman Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives. Rosal is running in one of several Texas House Districts targeted by Republicans in 2020. In this episode, Rosal shares what led her to jump in the race and what voters have been talking to her about since she hit the campaign trail in June 2019. LEARN MORE https://www.luisafortexas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LuisaforTexas/ https://t...
Ep 26 - Jeff McFarlin (TX-23)
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBJeff McFarlin is fighting in a crowded Republican field to stand out in the race to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. In this episode, McFarlin talks about how his background in the oil & gas industry would make him uniquely qualified to serve TX-23, and also make him the most qualified Congressman on that issue if elected. We also discuss border security and what can be done to bring more manufacturing jobs to a vast district like TX-23. LEARN MORE https://mcfarlinforcongress.com htt...
Ep 25 - Dr. Tre Pennie (TX-30)
February 25, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBDr. Tre Pennie is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of experience as a Sergent with the Dallas Police Department. His doctorate is in education, but his experience goes far from his upbringing in a neighborhood that was home to the launching pad for President George H.W. Bush's War on Drugs. Dr. Pennie is challenging incumbent U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson in the 2020 General Election. LEARN MORE https://www.pennieforcongress.com/ https://business.facebook.com/PennieForCongress...