Left in Texas
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsCold Beer 🍻 & 🔥 Hot Takes on Texas Politics with @joethepleb, @ATXCollierBrown, @jdatx & @ChrisMosser LIVE from Austin's finest beer joints!
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LiT goes in depth on the SNOVID blackout with our resident energy expert and discuss GOP's performance art
March 29, 2021 16:45 - 112 MBIn this episode, we spend much of our time talking to our resident energy expert Carrie Collier-Brown about what actually happened with the blackout. She gives an in-depth explanation beyond who ERCOT is and what went wrong and why we were so close to a weeks-long reboot of the power grid. We also discuss the state of COVID and vaccine distribution and the awful voter suppression bills going through the state legislature right now, HB6 and SB7.
The "Other Green New Deal" with Sen. Roland Gutierrez
February 08, 2021 17:50 - 117 MBWe got together a bit early on Super Bowl Sunday and caught up on the haps of Texas politics and the upcoming legislative session. We discussed a new poll that shows Texans want Ted Cruz to resign, who might challenge Greg Abbott in 2022, why Allen West wants Texas to secede, and the fining of Louie Gohmert. We wrap with a conversation with newly elected Senator Roland Gutierrez. He walks us through what it will take for the two parties to work together, his documentary on legalizing canna...
Texas Post-Mortem and what happens next
November 14, 2020 00:01 - 77 MBThe full crew assembled in Chris' backyard to drown our Blue Texas dream in beer foam. We discussed what happened and didn't happen in Texas and where Texas Democrats go from here.
Trump visits Texas, Gun Violence at Austin Protests, and Nate Ryan Talks Poll Working
August 04, 2020 00:28 - 162 MBThe full crew got together (virtually) with our good friend Nathan Ryan from Good Politics to talk about his experience as a poll worker and how folks can get involved in the General Election. We tried some new things with Zoom so check out the video pod on Facebook and as always hit us up on the Twitters: @LeftinTexasPod. Show notes and topics: Trump visits Texas He'll pull in up to $100,000 a person at a roundtable with supporters. Biden by 2 in Morning Consult Poll Texas 2020 Pres...
Gov Abbott follows Trump into the COVID abyss, Texas GOP to hold in person Convention
July 05, 2020 17:33 - 45.4 MBHey y'all, we've got good news and bad news. The bad news is we're publishing this episode a few days behind, the good news is its because we also have a series of interviews with primary runoff candidates including for US Senate. You can find the episodes with Sen. Royce West and MJ Hegar and others on our Facebook page. As always thanks for listening! Trump behind Biden 1 in Texas Fox News Poll Trump behind in every battleground state Supreme Court denies mail-in ballots Pence in Dall...
Biden tied in Texas as Racists Facebook Posts shake GOP Leaders
June 08, 2020 03:03 - 60 MBThe whole crew got together in Taylor for a social distancing pint and podcast. We had a lot to catch up on and plenty to cover. Please subscribe, share and follow us on Twitter at @LeftinTexaspod. National GOP Convention considering Texas (Dallas) State GOP?? Convention Poll - Biden Trump tied Cornyn at 37% GW Bush won’t support Trump Run off Election Royce and Hegar debate LiT candidate interviews Texas TDP Convention - Pelosi, Biden Racists facebook posts - Bexar, Harr...
Texans trust the experts on COVID
May 16, 2020 19:08 - 74.4 MBWow, what a long strange trip its been. We've been a little social distant on the pod but we've finally got together in Chris' backyard. We catch up a bit and discuss the new polls, and the new attacks on voting rights and experts of all kinds. Check out a few of the topics below Topics Covid response: outbreak prison and nursing homes testing Vote by mail lawsuit Abbott reverses order after PR stunt by Salon owner Dan Patrick pays her fine as she raises $500K State opens Excep...
Super Tuesday Texas, Corona Virus, and Rank Choice voting
March 10, 2020 21:39 - 60.7 MBThe Full crew got together and discussed the latest in Texas politics...especially what happened on Super Tuesday with some surprising results from top to bottom. Pat yourselves on the back Texans, over 2 million of you showed up to vote in the Democratic Party primary. We also discuss the local and statewide impact of the corona virus like the cancelation of SXSW and the decision to continue with Houston Rodeo.
Interview with Beto O'Rourke: "Concede Nothing, Fight Everywhere"
February 16, 2020 05:24 - 36 MBSo we finally got our long-awaited interview with Beto O'Rouke! Carrie shared a beer with the former Congressman to talk about his thoughts on the US Senate race, his new PAC Powered x People and what he thinks it's going to take to flip the state. He talked about what inspires him, like stories from everyday Texans who just want to improve our state to his support for candidates that are considered longshots but are doing interesting non-convention things to turn out the vote. He also g...
Interview with Senate Candidate Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Legal Weed and Texans Impeaching Trump
January 29, 2020 23:19 - 59.2 MBThe crew met again sans JD this time at Friends and Allies brew company in East Austin. Listen to the end for an interview with US Senate candidate Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez. Check out the other topics we discussed below, hit us up on social and don't forget to subscribe! Texas Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia one of 7 named to prosecution team in Senate impeachment trial LIT Voting Guide - vote against Trumpism CENSUS LIT If Democrats gain in 2020, Patrick vows rule shift to limit clou...
Interview with Senate Candidate MJ Hegar and Manny Garcia of the Texas Democratic Party
January 16, 2020 05:28 - 56.9 MBNew Year New Format! Chris and Joe met up at Workhorse in Austin's North Loop neighborhood (one of the last OG keepin' weird bar scenes) to catch up with Manny Garcia, the Executive Director for the Texas Democratic Party. We talked everything 2020, the path to victory, our candidates, the message and what we do when we win. Lots of talk around the state legislature, the Governor's coordinated attack on cities and the current scandal surrounding the Speaker of the House. We end the episode ...
GOP finds new target in homeless population & a look at key Texas races in 2020
January 07, 2020 21:45 - 55.1 MBWell folks we made it to 2020...We take a look back and a few of the biggest stories of 2019 and how they'll shape the new year going forward... Please subscribe to the pod, share and join the conversation online:@leftintexaspod on twitter and Left in Texas Podcast on the Facebooks. Episode 2: Recap of 2019 and Look ahead to 2020: 2019: Bonnen scandal Poncho Navarez scandal Trump comes to Dallas and Austin Congressional retirements Greg Abbott vs Steve Adler 2020: Ballot set Flipping...
GOP's Assault on Cities & Everyone Wants to Flip the Texas House
December 31, 2019 22:04 - 40.5 MBThe crew met sans JD at Pinthouse Pizza for the last episode of 2019...We discuss the Dems vote on impeachment, and the parallels between Trump's scandal and the fall of Speaker Bonnen. It seems everyone has joined the party to flip the Texas House and that includes Beto O'Rourke who hosted a phone bank in his home for Special Election House candidate Dr. Eliz Markowitz. Hit us up on Twitter at @LeftinTexaspod or on Facebook and check out the show notes below: National: Three Texas De...
Trump disses Texas, Speaker disses cities and counties, GOP fears Democratic takeover
October 22, 2019 00:30 - 68.1 MBWOW, so much has happened since the crew last convened and we're hear to breathlessly talk it out over a few cold ones. We assembled at 4th Tap in North Austin. It's a cool spot with tons of video games, board games and "butt rock." Don't forget there's an election that just started! Besure to vote NO on Prop 4 (it's a TRAP) and give some dough to Eliz Markowitz in her very important special election in Fort Bend County. It's a chance to flip a seat and get one step closer to electing a Dem...
LiT with Lizz Winstead: Abortion, Guns and the Texas Legislature
September 17, 2019 17:44 - 72.5 MBWe met up with Lizz Winstead at Austin Beer Garden on her comedy tour for Abortion AF. She's co-creator of The Daily Show and Abortion Access Front and we covered the ABCs of Texas politics from Abortion to Briscoe Cain. Check it out and find out more about her tour and dates here. Show notes: Dem Presidential Debate @ TSU Elizabeth Warren endorses Texas U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar's Democratic primary challenger The Democratic presidential candidate backed Jessica Cisneros, the immigratio...
News Laws, Old Tropes, Bonnghazi Update and new evidence of Texas as a Battleground
August 26, 2019 19:05 - 70.2 MBThe crew assembled at Nomatic Beerworks in South Austin to share some tasty beverages while we talking the nasty stuff that has become Texas politics. We go over the new laws hitting the books September 1st, why the Governor's roundtable on guns was a dog and pony show and the latest in the Bonnghazi scandal. Thanks for the increased engagement online we love hearing from you! Please share the pod with a friend and add a few more to the Facebook page! Topics: Debate in Texas on the 12...
Interviews with Wendy Davis, Gilberto Hinojosa and Erin Zwiener
August 22, 2019 19:14 - 48.3 MBThis is a very special edition of the Left in Texas Podcast from ground zero of eh hem...battleground Texas. It was a packed house in Kyle, Hays County, TX. Seriously just a few cycles ago no one would have thought there were Democrats in these parts let alone that they would turn this rural turned suburban county blue, but alas here we are. Democratic Constables, County Commissioners, a Democratic State Representative and a top tier candidate for congress. We caught of with Senator Wendy ...
Bonnghazi: A Texas-Sized Scandal plus Texodus & Another Beto Relaunch?
August 18, 2019 16:07 - 57.5 MBThe crew met up at St. Elmo Brewing to discuss the YUGE scandal rocking the pink done. Normally this time of the year all you hear are crickets coming from the capitol but an GIANT unforced error now threatens the House Speakers' tenure. We break it down... We also discuss Texodus, the recent Texit of GOP members of Congress who don't seem to like there new position as the minority party. Whomp Whomp! Many of these are vulnerable seats and Dems have a great opportunity to flip them. Make no...
Conversation with Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense
August 14, 2019 14:30 - 40.3 MBOur man Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense joins the full crew for a rundown of the state of the state's gun policies in the aftermath of the El Paso shooting incident. The full podcast will be up soon. The Left In Texas Podcast records LIVE in quality brewpubs and watering holes all across Central Texas with the latest on Texas politics! Check us out here: https://apple.co/2YWZt4h
Austin Councilman Greg Casar Joins us to talk immigration & local politics
June 24, 2019 20:59 - 54.9 MBThe crew assembled sans JD at legendary blues spot at 12 and Chicon now called King Bee. The cocktails and pizza here are worth the trip and if you're lucky you'll catch some good tunes. We're proud to have our special guest host Austin City Councilmen Greg Casar. He's got a full plate of progressive policies he's been working on while fighting the Trump administration on immigration policy. We didn't let him slip out before getting his quick take on 2020 either...Check out the other top...
What Ted Cruz & AOC have in common + Texas PRIDE & Whataburger Sneakers
June 12, 2019 03:53 - 160 MBThe crew met at Zilker Brewing to share some hop juice and catch up on what's happened since the Legislature left town...and it turns out quite a lot as you can see below. We covered everything from new polls showing Texas in play in 2020 to the latest on the border and what Ted Cruz and AOC have in common. Intro: 3:00 minutes Who’s hosting Where we’re recording What we’re drinking Top Line: New Texas Presidential Polls Immigration and border from tariffs to racists teachers and p...
Sine Die: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly // Joe Biden comes to Texas //Beto Reboot
May 30, 2019 20:16 - 53.9 MBOn this episode we try something new...JD and Chris met up for beers at the new Pinthouse Pizza in Round Rock and I join via phone while I nurse a bum ankle. We recorded the day after Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session. We hit the highlights of bills passed and failed. We discuss how the changing priorities are influenced by Democratic Party gains and what it means for 2020. Related talk the latest on the border wall, Joe Biden's visit to Houston, and Beto's reboot. Hit us ...
Game of Thrones (no spoilers), Extreme Moderates, & Texas Poll Numbers
May 03, 2019 02:36 - 121 MBWe assembled at Austin Beer Works this week to talk about the latest in Presidential politics and Joaquin's news (not news) about not running for Senate (we told you that last podcast). We make some Game of Throne references and JD teases a spoiler (no spoilers) at the end. Check it out the show notes below and hit us up on Twitter: @LeftinTexasPod. National Texas politics White House asks Congress for $4.5 billion in emergency spending for the border The administration's newest re...
Gun Nuts, DCCC Comes to Texas, and GOP Raising Taxes!? 🤯
April 22, 2019 20:43The crew got together at a new beer joint in Taylor called The Loose Screw. It's been a while so plenty turf to cover with the legislature in full attack mode. We cover the worst of the worst at the state capitol, how 2020 is shaping up for Texans and whether Dems should move forward with impeachment proceedings. Below is a list of topics we covered. Please give us a shout on Twitter (@LeftinTexasPod) and a follow on Facebook!! DCCC Mom vs. Dad on the Road to 2020 Energy Secret...
Julie Oliver Joins the LiT Crew after announcing a run in TX-25
April 04, 2019 00:20The crew assembled at Hotel San Jose san Joe but with our now regularly occurring "guest host" Carrie Collier-Brown and a very special guest and friend of the pod Julie Oliver. Our first podcast with Julie Oliver is still one of our most popular episode and for good reason. She's a great candidate with a great story to tell. Her expertise in health care is exactly what we need in Washington right now as Trump pledges to make killing Obamacare his 2020 reelection priority. She joined us fo...
SXSW chat with Julian Castro, Councilmember Paige Ellis, and Yuge TDP Party
March 12, 2019 18:36The crew met up at the biggest bluest party at SXSW hosted by the Texas Democratic Party and Progress Texas. We were lucky enough to grab a couple of cool interviews with Presidential candidate Julian Castro and Austin City Council member Paige Ellis. We also snagged a few minutes with Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza and TDP advisor and former Executive Director Crystal Perkins.
Ghost stories, Houston finalist for DNC 2020, Beto v Castro, Poll: Trump tied in Texas
March 02, 2019 22:30The crew met at The Tavern. It's a brothel turned bar a few blocks from the state capitol and is apparently is actually haunted. Chris tells us the story and another involving a real encounter with a Bernie Bro. Check out our show notes below and give us a shout on Twitter: @LeftinTexasPod. Top Headlines: Beto running, Trump endorses cornyn, Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas from purging voters in citizenship review Lone Star unveils ultra-light beer — with half the alcohol1-d...
Is Trump Afraid of Beto?
February 19, 2019 04:22The LiT crew met up at Live Oak Brewing Company with our first recurring guest host Carrie Collier Brown. She's the chief instigator at Blue Action Democrats where they like to GSD. We ponder what it'd be like to buy liquor on Sundays, where all the GOP women have gone in the state legislature and play "guess who's suing Trump now!" Subscribe to the show and give us a shout on Twitter! --> @LeftinTexasPod www.fb.com/leftintexas Topic List for Feb. 17: Beto O'Rourke for President or S...
Voter fraud fraud, guns in church, & Rep. Dan Crenshaw regrets going after AOC
February 06, 2019 15:36The crew met at Scholz Garten one of the oldest bars in Texas (1866) for the Liberal Austin Democrats meeting where two of Austin's newest city council women were talking about their plans for the future of the city. We talk about the voter suppression efforts from Texas officials that seems to be backfiring as citizens who found themselves on the bogus list are now suing. Speaking of lawsuits a Judge has ruled that the victims of Southerland Springs Church massacre can move forward wit...
Time ticks for Beto, No Wall in San Antonio, Chuck Norris 5k and Alex Jones sued again!
January 27, 2019 18:25The LIT crew convened in Round Rock at Bluebonnet Brewing Company to sip craft beer with our pinkies up and take politely discuss the gossip of the day...ha yeah right, we test out a few IPAs and a host of swear words on the topics below and them some. We've got a new Twitter handle: @LeftinTexasPod so give us a follow and a shoutout!! Cheers, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign-in-waiting awaits his signal Bernie announces 'Search party' event planned to find Trump's wall in San Anto...
The Wall, Craft Beer to Go and no more Bathroom Bills
January 18, 2019 20:00The crew got together at Brewtorium for the latest episode of the pod and we had a special guest, Caroline Wallace, who is the Deputy Director of the Craft Brewers Guild. She sat down with us and gave an update of the bipartisan "Beer to Go" bill that has been filed in the Texas legislature. For more info go to: www.craftpac.org/action Show notes and topics: Cornyn leader blocks resolution backing intelligence community on Russia https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/397880-gop-leader-bl...
Beto 2020, The Wall and the new Texas Legislature
December 30, 2018 21:55The LiT crew reconvenes for the last time in 2018. It was a year that started rough but ended up. We finished it off with a few pints at Growler USA which has over 100 tabs on the wall. Check below for topics we discuss and look out for us next year to cover more of the Texas Legislature in 2019. Topics: What's the beef Bernie bros have with Beto? Potential Beto and Castro presidential bids, who will run for US Senate? Migrant children…DHS Secretary Nielsen Visits Border After Child's ...
Interview with Runoff Candidate Paige Ellis and Carrie Collier-Brown of BAD
November 19, 2018 21:56The Midterms may be over but while some races are still being called there are several progressives are on the ballot in runoff elections. In Austin, that includes Paige Ellis who faces off against a GOP-backed candidate for Austin city council district 8. We also speak with Carrie Collier-Brown the President and founder of Blue Action Dems. Their motto is "get shit done" and that's exactly what they've been able to do in Southwest Travis County where they flipped a GOP state house seat. N...