The Big Texas Podcast
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years 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 24 - Mark Yancey for U.S. Senate
February 21, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBMark Yancey is a Texas businessman who has spent his life building a career in the financial services industry. He's set all that aside to run for U.S. Senate, challenging 3-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn. On this episode, we get into the motivations for Yancey's decision to enter the race, the problems he see's with Washington's wasteful spending, and how he hopes to take on the issue if elected. LEARN MORE https://voteformark.com https://www.facebook.com/votemarkyancey/ https://twi...
Ep 23 - Joshua Foxworth (TX-14)
February 20, 2020 19:49 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBJoshua Foxworth is a retired U.S. Marine who now works as an aerospace engineering contractor. The UT grad is turning his focus on Congress challenging incumbent Rep. Randy Weber in U.S. House District 14. Foxworth is a strong opponent of immigration, illegal and legal, and also wants to see affirmative action programs ended. LEARN MORE http://www.foxworthforcongress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FoxworthForCongress/ https://twitter.com/FoxworthFor14 Music provided by Wally West & Them...
Ep 22 - Carrie Isaac (HD45)
February 18, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBCarrie Isaac was a seasoned political pro well before she stepped onto the campaign trail last year. Now, as Early Voting kicks off in Texas she is gearing up for her first test as a candidate in the Republican Primary race for Texas House District 45. She is one of three vying for a chance to take on the Democrat, likely incumbent freshman State Rep. Erin Zwiener, who flipped the district in 2018. Isaac says she's ready to take back the district and restore Conservative leadership for Hays ...
Ep 21 - State Rep. Jared Patterson (HD 106)
February 13, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBState Rep. Jared Patterson is in his first term in the Texas Legislature. In this episode, he talks about his background and what first inspired him to run for office. We also discuss some of his policy victories in his freshman term, including wins on property tax reform, school finance, and more. LEARN MORE https://jaredpatterson.net/ https://www.facebook.com/jpattersontx/ Music provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Ep 20 - Jenai Hales (HD49)
February 11, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBJenai Hales is an Austin businesswoman who is running in the House District 49 primary with the hopes of challenging State Representative GIna Hinojosa in the November General Election. In this episode, we discuss the Austin homelessness crisis and Hales' support for Gov. Greg Abbott's call for state intervention on this and other issues that have led to an uptick in violent attacks. LEARN MORE https://www.jenaiforaustin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jenaiforaustin/ https://twitter.com/...
Ep 19 - Jack Wyman (TX-26)
February 10, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJack Wyman is one of three Republican candidates taking on incumbent Congressman Michael Burgess in North Texas's TX-26 primary. Three Democrats are competing on the other side of a race that leans Republican based on 2018 turnout. Wyman is a proud supporter of President Trump and wants to bring term limits to Congress. LEARN MORE https://jackwymanforcongress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JackWymanforCongress/ https://twitter.com/jackwymanTX Music provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound...
Ep 18 - RPT Chairman James Dickey
February 07, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this explainer episode, RPT State Chairman James Dickey stops by The Big Texas Podcast to talk about the upcoming March 3rd Primary and the 10 Primary Ballot Propositions on which each Republican in Texas will have the chance to vote. Chairman Dickey explains what a primary ballot proposition is and clarifies how to vote if you support the proposition. LEARN MORE To read through the full list of propositions, go to https://www.texasgop.org/ Music provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound...
Ep 17 - Ryan Krause (TX-15)
February 06, 2020 13:21 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBRyan Krause has spent most of his adult life helping turn failing business around in Texas. He'd like to go to Washington and do the same thing with the federal government. That's why he is running in Texas' 15th Congressional District in hopes to unseat incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzales. In this episode, we talk about his experience working in different parts of the state, including some that are greatly affected by illegal activity along the southern border. LEARN MORE https://ryankra...
Ep 16 - Kronda Thimesch (HD65)
February 04, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBKronda Thimesch is one of four women vying to be Texas State Representative for House District 65. On this episode, Kronda discusses her experience building a family business, serving on a school board, and volunteering with the Denton County Republican Party. LEARN MORE https://www.krondafortexas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KrondaForTexas/ https://www.instagram.com/KrondaForTexas/ Music provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
Ep 15 - Nancy Cline (HD65)
February 03, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBNancy Cline is one of four women running in the Texas House District 65 race. Two Republican candidates, and two Democrats -- including the incumbent -- are vying for the opportunity to represent a district that flipped in 2018. In this episode, Nancy talks about her background working on transportation projects, serving on a school board, and how all this will translate into her goals if elected state representative. LEARN MORE https://votenancy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VoteNancy/ ...
Ep 14 - Tony Gonzales (TX-23)
January 30, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTony Gonzales is a U.S. Navy Veteran who now works as a cryptologist. He's running in Texas' largest congressional district, TX-23, in a packed field to replace outgoing Congressman Will Hurd. In this episode, we talk about Tony's stance on immigration, border security, and how we need to use technology to provide modern solutions to our most pressing issues. We also discuss the kitchen table issues that are driving voters' concerns in the 29-county district spanning 800 miles from San Anton...
Ep 13 - Floyd McLendon (TX-32)
January 28, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBFloyd McLendon is a retired U.S. Navy Seal with 25 years of military service. He is one of five candidates in the Republican Primary for U.S. Congressional District 32 in Dallas. In this episode, we talk about how his upbringing on the Southside of Chicago led him to join the Navy, how that experience shaped him and what brought him into the race to take back a Republican district that flipped for Colin Allred in 2018. LEARN MORE https://www.mclendonforcongress.com/ https://www.facebook....
Ep 12 - Genevieve Collins (TX-32)
January 27, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBGenevieve Collins is a young Republican running in Texas Congressional District 32 for a chance to take on Collin Alred, the first-term incumbent who unseated Congressman Pete Session in 2018. Genevieve talks about her background growing up in the district and helping a small business focusing on education technology grow nationwide. She also breaks down the discussion with voters, who are keying in on Border Security and the Economy as priority issues. LEARN MORE For more on Genevieve Co...
Ep 11 - Joe Walz (TX-22)
January 24, 2020 04:45 - 34 minutes - 48 MBJoe Walz is a veteran of the U.S. Army who came home and started a business giving helicopter tours and hog hunts in the county where he grew up. Now, he's running for Congress in TX-22 in an open race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Pete Olson. In this episode, Walz shares his military background, his experience working as a life flight pilot and how this all led to him running in a large field of Republican hopefuls in the district that covers Fort Bend and Brazoria County. LEARN MORE For...
Ep 11 - Joe Walz
January 24, 2020 04:45 - 34 minutes - 48 MBJoe Walz is a veteran of the U.S. Army who came home and started a business giving helicopter tours and hog hunts in the county where he grew up. Now, he's running for Congress in TX-22 in an open race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Pete Olson. In this episode, Walz shares his military background, his experience working as a life flight pilot and how this all led to him running in a large field of Republican hopefuls in the district that covers Fort Bend and Brazoria County. LEARN MORE For...
Ep 10 - Don Zimmerman (HD47)
January 21, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBDon Zimmerman is a former Austin City Councilman who is running as a Republican candidate in House District 47. After serving one term on the City Council, Zimmerman says he's seen enough to warrant the Legislature taking more action to subdue failed policies in Texas cities. This episode rounds out our feature series with candidates in the race for HD 47. LEARN MORE For more on Don Zimmerman, his policy positions and stance on issues, go to: http://DonForTexas.com https://www.facebook....
Ep 10 - Don Zimmerman
January 21, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBDon Zimmerman is a former Austin City Councilman who is running as a Republican candidate in House District 47. After serving one term on the City Council, Zimmerman says he's seen enough to warrant the Legislature taking more action to subdue failed policies in Texas cities. This episode rounds out our feature series with candidates in the race for HD 47. LEARN MORE For more on Don Zimmerman, his policy positions and stance on issues, go to: http://DonForTexas.com https://www.facebook....
Ep 9 - William Booher (SD13)
January 20, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBWilliam Booher is a global strategist who returned to his roots in Harris County and is now running to become the Republican nominee for Senate District 13. He's also a gay black man who isn't afraid to be a character and challenge traditional tactics when it comes to taking on a career Democrat politician.. In this episode Booher talks about rising to become a graduate of Yale, working on Wall Street, and how he would change the approach to representing the Texans in Senate District 13. L...
Ep 9 - William Booher
January 20, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBWilliam Booher is a global strategist who returned to his roots in Harris County and is now running to become the Republican nominee for Senate District 13. He's also a gay black man who isn't afraid to be a character and challenge traditional tactics when it comes to taking on a career Democrat politician.. In this episode Booher talks about rising to become a graduate of Yale, working on Wall Street, and how he would change the approach to representing the Texans in Senate District 13. L...
Ep 8 - Jennifer Fleck
January 16, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBThis is the fourth and final episode in our series interviewing candidates in the race for Texas House District 47. Jennifer Fleck is an attorney and mom looking to address the attack on family values in public schools, specifically related to sex education materials. Find out about her advocacy starting in 2013 and what policies she's fought for in the Texas Legislature. LEARN MORE For more on Jennifer Fleck, her policies and stance on the issues, go to: http://www.flecktexasstrong....
Ep 8 - Jennifer Fleck (HD47)
January 16, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBThis is the fourth and final episode in our series interviewing candidates in the race for Texas House District 47. Jennifer Fleck is an attorney and mom looking to address the attack on family values in public schools, specifically related to sex education materials. Find out about her advocacy starting in 2013 and what policies she's fought for in the Texas Legislature. LEARN MORE For more on Jennifer Fleck, her policies and stance on the issues, go to: http://www.flecktexasstrong....
Ep 7 - Jenny Roan Forgey
January 15, 2020 17:32 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBJenny Roan Forgey has a variety of political experiences reaching from Austin to Washington, D.C. She is one of five Republican candidates in the race for House District 47. In this episode, she talks about her background in politics, a few curveballs that life has thrown her and ultimately what led her to jump in the race to take back this district from the Democrats. This is the third in a series of interviews with GOP candidates in the HD47 race. LEARN MORE For more on Jenny Roan Forgey...
Ep 7 - Jenny Roan Forgey (HD47)
January 15, 2020 17:32 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBJenny Roan Forgey has a variety of political experiences reaching from Austin to Washington, D.C. She is one of five Republican candidates in the race for House District 47. In this episode, she talks about her background in politics, a few curveballs that life has thrown her and ultimately what led her to jump in the race to take back this district from the Democrats. This is the third in a series of interviews with GOP candidates in the HD47 race. LEARN MORE For more on Jenny Roan Forgey...
Ep 6 - Aaron Reitz
January 14, 2020 16:01 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBThis episode is the second in a series of interviews with Republican Candidates in the race for House District 47. Aaron Reitz is a Marine-turned-lawyer who is supporting Conservative issues up and down the party plank. Reitz talks about his experience as a former law clerk on the Texas Supreme Court and current member of the Liberty Leadership Council at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and how that would translate into his role as a State Representative in the Texas Legislature. LEARN ...
Ep 6 - Aaron Reitz (HD47)
January 14, 2020 16:01 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBThis episode is the second in a series of interviews with Republican Candidates in the race for House District 47. Aaron Reitz is a Marine-turned-lawyer who is supporting Conservative issues up and down the party plank. Reitz talks about his experience as a former law clerk on the Texas Supreme Court and current member of the Liberty Leadership Council at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and how that would translate into his role as a State Representative in the Texas Legislature. LEARN ...
Ep 5 - Justin Berry
January 13, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis episode kicks off the first of three back-to-back interviews with Republican candidates for Texas House District 47. Justin Berry is an Austin Police Officer and Austin Young Republican who is running to restore public safety as a priority issue for HD 47. He also is in a five-way primary to take back a long-held Republican legislative district that was flipped in the 2018 cycle. LEARN MORE For more on Justin Berry's position on issues and policy, go to: https://www.berryfortexas.co...
Ep 5 - Justin Berry (HD47)
January 13, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis episode kicks off the first of three back-to-back interviews with Republican candidates for Texas House District 47. Justin Berry is an Austin Police Officer and Austin Young Republican who is running to restore public safety as a priority issue for HD 47. He also is in a five-way primary to take back a long-held Republican legislative district that was flipped in the 2018 cycle. LEARN MORE For more on Justin Berry's position on issues and policy, go to: https://www.berryfortexas.co...
Ep 4 - Vance Snider
January 08, 2020 20:25 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBVance Snider is a military veteran running for Congress in TX-13, where there is a large field of Republicans vying for the nomination. In this episode, Vance talks about his military experience, living in the Panhandle, and why Congress needs more blue-collar representatives. LEARN MORE For more on Vance Snider and his policy positions, go to: https://vancesniderforcongress.com https://www.facebook.com/vancesniderforcongress/ https://twitter.com/VanceSniderIi1 --- Support this...
Ep 4 - Vance Snider (TX-13)
January 08, 2020 20:25 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBVance Snider is a military veteran running for Congress in TX-13, where there is a large field of Republicans vying for the nomination. In this episode, Vance talks about his military experience, living in the Panhandle, and why Congress needs more blue-collar representatives. LEARN MORE For more on Vance Snider and his policy positions, go to: https://vancesniderforcongress.com https://www.facebook.com/vancesniderforcongress/ https://twitter.com/VanceSniderIi1 --- Support this...
Ep 3 - David Fegan
January 06, 2020 13:44 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBDavid Fegan is a young real estate businessman from Colleyville running for Congress in Texas's 13th District. In this episode, Fegan talks about his stance on banning abortions, illegal immigration, and even taking on Congressman Dan Crenshaw for his latest stance on red flag laws. LEARN MORE For information about Fegan's stance on specific issues, go to: https://feganforcongress.com https://www.facebook.com/DCFegan/ https://twitter.com/DCFegan Subscribe to the Podcast on #iT...
Ep 3 - David Fegan (TX-24)
January 06, 2020 13:44 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBDavid Fegan is a young real estate businessman from Colleyville running for Congress in Texas's 13th District. In this episode, Fegan talks about his stance on banning abortions, illegal immigration, and even taking on Congressman Dan Crenshaw for his latest stance on red flag laws. LEARN MORE For information about Fegan's stance on specific issues, go to: https://feganforcongress.com https://www.facebook.com/DCFegan/ https://twitter.com/DCFegan Subscribe to the Podcast on #iT...
Ep 2 - Jaco Booyens on Ending Human Sex Trafficking
January 03, 2020 21:44 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJaco Booyens is a filmmaker, writer, podcaster, public speaker and all-around general advocate for the ending of human sex trafficking. In this episode, Jaco talks about where to start in eradicating human sex trafficking, as well as tips for Texans to recognize the tell-tale signs of a child or adult who may be a victim of sex trafficking. Jaco has been a leader in the bipartisan effort to make this a priority around the world. Find out what advice he gives to young parents about starting th...
Ep 1 - Luis LaRotta
December 30, 2019 14:29 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBOur very first episode welcomes Luis LaRotta, a Young Republican candidate in the House District 148 Special Election Runoff. Luis' entrance into politics gained some national attention as he finished as one of the top two vote-getters in the Special Election to replace outgoing Democrat Representative Jessica Farrar. On this episode, LaRotta talks about growing up in the district, serving in the Navy and what issues he is discussing with voters when he's block walking. For more on Luis LaRo...
Ep 1 - Luis LaRotta (HD148)
December 30, 2019 14:29 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBOur very first episode welcomes Luis LaRotta, a Young Republican candidate in the House District 148 Special Election Runoff. Luis' entrance into politics gained some national attention as he finished as one of the top two vote-getters in the Special Election to replace outgoing Democrat Representative Jessica Farrar. On this episode, LaRotta talks about growing up in the district, serving in the Navy and what issues he is discussing with voters when he's block walking. For more on Luis LaRo...
Big Texas Podcast - Intro Episode
December 22, 2019 03:32 - 3 minutes - 4.5 MBWelcome to The Big Texas Podcast presented by Texas Young Republicans. In this introductory episode, #BigTexPod host Jordan Overturf, communications director for TYRF, talks about what this podcast is and who we will be speaking with weekly in the run-up to the 2020 General Election. For more on Texas Young Republicans, go to http://texasyr.gop Music provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-big-texas-podcast/support