Welcome to Season Four of Dressed for the Protest!  We talk about what's coming up in Season Four, including new episodes, interviews, and guests - oh my!  This season we dig into progressive politics in Texas, Denton city council race, equality and justice in activism, and of course, Beto!

Adam Selby, friend and political campaign operative, brings Olivia up to speed on the 2018 election results and what to look for in 2020.  

Show Notes:

Julian Castro's speech to the DNC in 2012

Adam Selby's podcast Don't Feed the Artists Podcast

Don't Feed the Artists interview with Olivia

This is it - election day is just 3 hours away!  Get your earbuds in and listen while you make a last ditch effort to get friends, family, neighbors, and strangers out to vote. Block walk for Beto, text your Texas friends, GOTV!

We get into what happens on Nov. 7th, after the election, putting 2020 into view: rest, strategy, and widening the tent.

Listen in to a casual, fun conversation with Denton activist Amber Briggle.  Amber has been leading the fight for trans rights in Texas, and has their backs - she's a true momma bear!

Now, GO VOTE!

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage 

https://www.votedenton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1118_Early_Voting_Locations.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/events/1875878202490708/

Happy First Day of Early Voting!  Go be the American Ben Franklin dreamed of, and go vote!  

Speaking of Founding Fathers, here's a leader just like them: an immigrant who loves democracy and is making his home better for his family, including brand new baby, and all of us.  Listen in to Andrew Morris!

https://morrisfortexas.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1875878202490708/

https://www.votedenton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1118_Early_Voting_Locations.pdf

Happy First Day of Early Voting!  Listen in to my conversation with Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 8, Mark Phariss.  Mark is a proven leader in Texas, and has put his own family on the front lines in the fight for equality in Texas.  

https://www.markphariss.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1875878202490708/

https://www.votedenton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1118_Early_Voting_Locations.pdf

Miguel Suazo, energy and natural resources attorney in Austin, is running for Texas Land Commissioner.  He talks about his bold and innovative ideas for Texas, including fighting climate change on our coasts, finding energy solutions for business and the environment, and putting bitcoin blockchain tech to work for Texas!

Get involved with his campaign and the issues! https://www.miguelsuazo.org/

Mayor of Del Rio, Texas, Bruno Lozano, chats with me about his unusual candidacy and campaign that beat an incumbent by over 20 points!  Mayor Lozano is the next wave of politicians in America, and he gives new insight to a changing political climate.

On the pod, local leader and activist Dawn Marter!  Dawn shares her story of quiet participation to inspiring leader in political engagement.  We sat down in Denton County Brewing Company for a genuine heart-to-heart conversation.

It's been a tough week, and Olivia decompresses on the pod.  She talks through the Kavanaugh hearing and confirmation, what can be done about it in the future, and what we can do now.  

Join a Dressed for the Protest blockwalk for Beto this Saturday, Oct. 13th, and the all the following Saturdays!  Sign up following the link on our Facebook and Twitter pages.