Pod Bless Texas
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsThrough their podcast Pod Bless Texas, former candidates Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder offer a humorous, informative barstool conversation about the good, the bad and the always oh-so-strange politics of their beloved Texas. Believe it or not, sometimes the most important issue doesn’t involve what bathroom you use.
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Prop 8 (ft. Dr. Kelty Garbee)
November 01, 2023 19:46 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBShow Notes: Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by Dr. Kelty Garbee of Texas Rural Funders The team discusses the constitutional election that is currently underway, particularly the work Dr. Garbee and her organziation have been doing on Proposition 8, the prop. aiming to expand high speed internet access in Texas. ------------ Sponsored by:Represent Texas is the official political action committee of Pod Bless Texas. To help candidates on our show, friends of the podcast, or sol...
2023 Propositions (ft. Kathleen Thompson)
October 18, 2023 11:33 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBShow Notes: Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Kathleen Thompson of Progress Texas. The team discusses the upcoming constitutional election the propositions on the ballot, and the political happenings of the week. ------------ Sponsored by: Represent Texas is the official political action committee of Pod Bless Texas. To help candidates on our show, friends of the podcast, or solid Democratic candidates that are throwing down in tough districts, visit www.representtexa...
Greg Abbott: We Don’t Need No Education (ft. Rena Honea, Gwenn Burud)
October 07, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBShow Notes: Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Gwenn Burud of Texans Defending Democracy and this week's guest, Alliance AFT President arena Honea. The team discusses the upcoming special session on school vouchers, the dangers vouchers pose to our public school system, and the political happenings of the week. ------------ Sponsored by :Represent Texas is the official political action committee of Pod Bless Texas. To help candidates on our show, friends of the podcast,...
A New/Familiar Sheriff in Town (ft. Luper Valdez)
September 21, 2023 21:54 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBShow Notes: Pod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Lorenzo Buttram Hubbard and this week's guest, former Dallas County Sheriff and 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Lupe Valdez. The team discusses Lupe's 2018 gubernatorial run, her return to the Dallas County political scene, and the political happenings of the week. ------------ Sponsored by:Represent Texas is the official political action committee of Pod Bless Texas. To help candidates on our show, friends of the pod...
Progressive Backbone (ft. Rep. John Bryant)
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBPod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by cohost Alison Grinter-Allen and this week's guest, State Representative John Bryant (HD114). The team discusses timidity in the Democratic legislative caucuses, the pending special session, and the Paxton trial. Also, can we punch Nazi's again? ------------ Sponsored by:Represent Texas is the official political action committee of Pod Bless Texas. To help candidates on our show, friends of the podcast, or solid Democratic candidates that are ...
MAGA Mug Shots/MAGA Movement (ft. Nancy Thompson)
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 63.9 MBPod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by Nancy Thompson, the founder of Mother's Against Greg Abbott (MAGA). Kendall and Nancy discuss the creation of MAGA, the Paxton Impeachment, the Trump arrest, and the latest viral (orchestrated) hit, Rich Men North of Richmond.
The girls are fighting, y’all!
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBPod Bless Texas host Kendall Scudder is joined by State Representative Mihaela Plesa, the first Democrat to represent Collin County in over 35 years. Kendall and Mihaela discuss her first legislative session as a member, her legislative accomplishments, and growing up Romanian in North Texas. ------------ Sponsored by: Represent Texas is the official political action committee of Pod Bless Texas. To help candidates on our show, friends of the podcast, or solid Democratic candidates that are...
Did you miss us?
August 16, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBPod Bless Texas is back and ready to cover Texas politics! Join Kendall Scudder as he adjusts to being a lone ranger and welcomes in our first surprise guest of the season! SPOILER: It's your old pal, bureaucrat Lillian Salerno, the Texas State Director for United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development.Kendall and Lillian discuss Lil's new role at USDA, what that means for Rural Texas, and limited discussion on actual politics because Lillian can't do that anymore. Whomp whomp. ...
Pod Bless Texas (ft. Sen. Al Franken)
October 01, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 55 MBKendall and Lil try to come to terms with the terrible state of Texas politics over Pokemon Oreos. Sen. Al Franken stops by to pitch his ideas on filibuster reform and to talk about his upcoming comedy tour with stops in Dallas and Austin.
Joe Jaworski wants your vote
August 30, 2021 19:25 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJoe Jaworski, former mayor of Galveston and a Democratic candidate for Attorney General
The Lone Democrat
August 21, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with Pierina Otiniano, the lone Democrat in the #HD10 special election, scheduled for 8/31. Also, Lil becomes a San Francisco Liberal, while Kendall becomes a master gardener.
We March On
August 06, 2021 16:07 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by Alejandro Chavez, the grandson of Cesar Chavez, and the Deputy State Director of Arizona for the March On for Voting Rights to talk about the marches they are organizing around the country this August.
Special Episode: Texas Dems Walk Out
July 14, 2021 18:16 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTexas House Democrats have fled the state and are camping out in Washington DC in an effort to block the passage of some of the worst voting laws in the country.
Dog Hater Greg Abbott
July 14, 2021 02:14 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by Stacy Sutton Kerby, from the Texas Humane Legislative Network to discuss Greg Abbott's hatred of animals and the impending special session showdown.
How 'bout that Texas Legislature??
May 11, 2021 15:01 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBLillian returns from her global travels back to a Texas that has been largely unchanged despite suffering freak winter storms and a global pandemic. Rep. Alex Dominguez (TX-37) is our special guest this week.
Where in the world is Lillian Salerno? (ft. Brandy Chambers!)
April 15, 2021 17:37 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAfter getting her second COVID vaccine dose, Lillian Salerno has taken to the skies and is roaming the world. Filling in for Lillian is THE Brandy K. Chambers of HD112 Fame! Special Guest Mike Collier joins us to talk about his potential bid to overthrow (democratically) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
April Fool's
April 02, 2021 19:41 - 50 minutes - 46 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by everyone’s favorite councilwoman from Allen, Texas, LAUREN DOHERTY!
The Biden Bucks are finally here!
March 17, 2021 16:40 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by Texas Representative, Ray Lopez, from the 125th district to discuss the latest in Texas Politics
The James Talarico Stan Podcast!
March 05, 2021 17:09 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with James Talarico, the youngest member of the Texas House of Representatives and the rising star of the Texas Democratic Party.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE... please?
February 19, 2021 16:14 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBKendall and Lillian sit down with John Padalino, the former Director of Rural Utility Services under President Obama to break down this week’s energy crisis. Spoiler: the crisis isn’t windmills.
So badly broken
February 12, 2021 16:33 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBLillian relishes in the fact that she warned Kendall against his now ill-fated ski trip after he returns with a VERY badly broken clavicle. Former candidate, Janet Dudding, is our special guest this episode.
The Real State of the State Address
February 03, 2021 18:18 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBKendall and Lillian are joined by Rep. Michelle Beckley to discuss the real state of the State and try to dig up some juicy gossip about the opening days of the Texas Legislature
Joe Biden is President... so now what?
January 26, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAfter pouring their hearts and souls into helping Joe Biden get elected as the next President of the United States, the co-directors of Texas Students for Biden join us to talk about what they will do now that he is elected.
Ted Cruz Would Want Us To Do This (ft. Harold Cook)
January 19, 2021 17:07 - 1 hour - 56 MBSpecial Guest Harold Cook, of MSNBC and Spectrum News Fame, joins our duo to talk about the latest in Texas Politics
New Year, New Show!
January 11, 2021 17:57 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBStarting off 2021 with a new show format, as Kendall and Lillian move to a more conversational-style show! In the first episode of 2021, our lovable losers talk about the COVID-19 crisis, as well as the riots at the US Capitol, and Donald Trump's last days in office.
Victory
November 08, 2020 15:02 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBBefore Joe Biden became President-Elect and Kamala Harris became the first woman, the first person of color, and the first person of South Asian descent to be Vice President-Elect, Kendall and Lillian discuss the results of the election.
SONG: Trump’s Folsom Audit Blues
November 02, 2020 01:24 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBWho knew auditing could be fun? Trump’s tower has no power and his taxes fall way short. Enjoy this quick two-minute song ahead of Election Day.
The Final Stretch (ft. Emily Ramshaw & Chrysta Castañeda)
November 01, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week, our lovable losers sit down with the founder of the 19th news, Emily Ramshaw, and Chrysta Castañeda, the next member of the Texas Railroad Commission.
SPECIAL: Alisa Simmons for HD 94
November 01, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBAlisa Simmons, who is running to represent the people of House District 94, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about her campaign.
SPECIAL: Eric Holguin for HD 32
October 30, 2020 18:12 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBEric Holguin, who is running to represent the people of House District 32, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about his campaign.
SPECIAL: Joe Drago for HD-96
October 29, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBJoe Drago, who is running to represent the people of House District 96, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about his campaign.
SPECIAL: Elizabeth Beck for HD-97
October 29, 2020 16:55 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBElizabeth Beck, who is running to represent the people of House District 97, joins Kendall and Lillian to talk about her campaign.
Just the facts! (ft. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Judge Clay Jenkins)
October 26, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBLillian and Kendall discuss the facts, and only the facts going into election day with two very in shape, high name-ID people: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Judge Clay Jenkins.
The Angie Palooza (ft. Angela Brewer & Angie Bado)
October 19, 2020 15:56 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBLillian and Kendall talk all things texas politics this week with special guests Angela Brewer and Angie Bado
Day One Post Polls Power-Hour with Amy Clark Meachum and Gisela Triana
October 15, 2020 15:10 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBYou've waited in line. You've cast your ballot. Now it's time to celebrate! Join us right after the polls close on the very first day of Early Voting for a very special Power Hour to benefit Judge Amy Clark Meachum (Nominee for Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court) and Judge Gisela Triana (Nominee for Justice, Texas Supreme Court Place 8), featuring Pod Bless Texas hosts Lillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder! With talk of redistricting dominating the political discussion, what ISN'T mentioned ...
EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED (featuring Scott Braddock and Chris Tackett)
October 13, 2020 14:49 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBKendall and Lillian discuss the latest headlines, alongside Quorum Report's Scott Braddock and Chris Tackett of ChrisTackettNow.com
"Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking" VP DEBATE REACTION
October 08, 2020 20:22 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBLillian and Kendall react to the Vice Presidential Debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President of the United States Mike Pence.
“Thoughts and Prayers (ft. John Gibson & Janet Dudding)”
October 05, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBLillian and Kendall sit down with some amazing state house candidates, as well as discuss the Presidents recent COVID diagnosis.
DEBATE REACTION: What did we just watch?
September 30, 2020 14:36 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBLillian and Kendall sit down to discuss their thoughts on the first Presidential “debate”
“Donald Trump’s still president and I can’t take it” ft. Lydia Bean & Julie Gobble
September 27, 2020 22:19 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBLillian and Kendall sit down with Democratic state house candidates Lydia Bean & Julie Gobble to discuss what we have to do to win in a post-RBG world
“Well, this just got a lot worse" (ft. Jacob Minter & Sharon Hirsch)
September 21, 2020 21:21 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBLillian and Kendall sit down with the lone Dem running in the special election for SD30, as well as state house candidate Sharon Hirsch!
"This CANNOT get any worse... right?" (ft. Dr. Carolyn Salter & Louis Fullbright)
September 14, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week, our lovable losers sit down with Dr. Carolyn salter to discuss campaigning for congress during COVID, and then they chat with Louis Fullbright.
East Texas Palooza (ft. Bill Brannon and Brenda Davis)
September 05, 2020 20:04 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBKendall and Lillian make a virtual visit to East Texas to chat up Bill Brannon, who is running for Texas House District 2, and Brenda Davis, the candidate for the State Board of Education, District 9.
"Cocaine Epidemic at the RNC" (ft. Amy Clark Meachem)
August 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBIn the aftermath of the Republican National Convention, Kendall and Lillian sit down with Amy Clark Meachem, the first woman to ever win a nomination for Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice. Brandy Voss serves as third mic, as well as a visit from Sherrie Matula, of the Sisters United Alliance, a group focusing on empowering to vote.
"The Soul of America" (ft. Mike Collier and Jenna Royal)
August 21, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBJust before Joe Biden took the stage to accept the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States, Kendall Scudder and Lillian Salerno sat down with Senior Adviser to the Biden Campaign and former candidate for Texas Lt. Gov., Mike Collier. Jenna Royal, political director for EveryTown for Gun Safety, serves as our third mic!
Postal Service Shenanigans
August 16, 2020 18:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBLillian and Kendall are joined by congressional candidate Mike Siegel to discuss running a progressive campaign deep in the heart of Texas, and Trump’s blatant attempt to steal the election
Lillian Salerno on Kamala Harris - WLW Radio
August 12, 2020 16:29 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBLillian Salerno discussed Joe Biden's decision to pick California Senator Kamala Harris as his choice to be Vice President on WLW Radio with host Scott Sloan.
Kendall Scudder talks Kamala Harris on This Morning with Gordon Deal
August 12, 2020 15:47 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBKendall Scudder was a guest on This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss Presumptive Democratic Nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden's decision to pick former California Attorney General and current US Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate.
No Balls Ted Cruz (ft. Lulu Seikaly)
August 09, 2020 13:36 - 57 minutes - 53 MBLillian Salerno and Kendall Scudder sit down with the Democratic nominee from TX03, Lulu Seikaly, to discuss recent events in Lebanon, and Texas’ Republican “leaders”