Left in Texas

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  • Chat with Lupe Valdez Plus the Parties on Weed and Beer
    The LiT crew sit down with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez and talk about life on the campaign trail, and what she is hearing outside the blue oasis. We also discuss Democratic branding issues and what it will take to show rural Texans that Democrats are trying to save their local schools, hospitals and the immigrants that are so important to their ranching, farming and hospitality industries. 
    We also talk party platforms and how the laws on weed and beer are seeing a push for change from both the left and right. As always please share the podcast with friends and your thoughts with us!
     
    Cheers!
    1 hr 11 min
  • Interview with Julie Oliver + Where have all the Millennials Gone?
    The LiT crew met with Congressional Candidate Julie Oliver to talk about her compelling personal story, winning a tough primary and her plans to take on an incumbent Republican car salesman Roger Williams. We also reflect on why many Millenials are not voting and some are even turning to the GOP...and we discuss Lupe Valdez's chances against Greg Abbott.
    Find us on Twitter, Facebook and let us know what you think!
    59 min
  • Interview with AG Candidate Justin Nelson Vying to Replace Indicted Ken Paxton
    Special thanks to the local VFW 856 and the Travis County Democratic Party for throwing the very cool Icecream Social and allowing us to record and conduct a few great interviews.The LiT Crew sits down and shares a beer with AG candidate Justin Nelson to hear what a qualified candidate for Attorney General of Texas sounds like. We talk ending corruption, the DACA lawsuit and why Ken Paxton is indicted in the first place. We interview Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Kathy Tovo about the city's prominent role in the fight against President Trump's agenda and not sacrificing our values in the face of a hostile legislature. And for Austinites, we didn't shy away from asking the CodeNext question. 
    We also interview Travis County Democratic Party Chair-Elect Dyana Limon Marcado. She won a tight race to become the first ever Latinx chair of TCDP. She also happens to have a day job of leading Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and their campaign to keep women's health programs in Texas amid new defunding and gag efforts by the Trump Administration.Unfortunately, we also had to talk about the Santa Fe High School shooting and the embarrassing response by Texas statewide elected officials. This, of course, is a developing story and we'll likely continue the discussion in our post-primary runoff episode. As always, thanks for listening!  Oh and PS - look for us on Sticher soon :)
    1 hr 5 min
  • Interview with Andrew White aka "Beto Blanco"
    The LIT crew had fun(ish) in our first ever completely sober episode of the Left in Texas Podcast. It may be our last but we appreciate Blue Action Democrats for accommodating us!We caught up with Andrew White about what he is hearing on the campaign trail in smaller parts of Texas and what it will take to rub some of Beto's good mojo off on him. He also talked about his border security firm and what he might do with it should he win.We also got to chat with Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza about the GOP's message strategy, the Democratic slate in Texas and our best chances at flipping house seats in the legislature. And we talked about what is working for Beto, how it can trickle down the ballot and what's up with Lupe Valdez' campaign. We had mentions of the AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Trump Administration to end DACA, the NRA's convention in Dallas. Let us know what you think. Are we boring sober, or nah?
    45 min
  • Interview with Andrew White aka “Beto Blanco”

    The LIT crew had fun(ish) in our first ever completely sober episode of the Left in Texas Podcast. It may be our last but we appreciate Blue Action Democrats for accommodating us!

    We caught up with Andrew White about what he is hearing on the campaign trail in smaller parts of Texas and what it will take to rub some of Beto's good mojo off on him. He also talked about his border security firm and what he might do with it should he win.

    We also got to chat with Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza about the GOP's message strategy, the Democratic slate in Texas and our best chances at flipping house seats in the legislature. And we talked about what is working for Beto, how it can trickle down the ballot and what's up with Lupe Valdez' campaign. 

    We had mentions of the AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Trump Administration to end DACA, the NRA's convention in Dallas. 

    Let us know what you think. Are we boring sober, or nah?

    45 min
  • Should we stop staying Turn Texas Blue? And Can Beto win South Texas?
    The LiT crew assembles at NXNW to talk about what happened in the Texas Primary, what it means for November and if it's time to stop saying Turn Texas Blue.Topics we covered:Why Beto didn't perform in South Texas?Cruz jingle and assault on BetoDCCC in Mosser raceTX21: Joseph Kopser vs Mary Street WilsonHD46: Chito vs SherylChantal Eldridge beats incumbent judge David CrainShould we stop staying Turn Texas Blue?In Texas House primaries, two of the three incumbents challenged by Gov. Greg Abbott survive
    1 hr 5 min
  • Chat With Joe Trippi on Doug Jones, Beto O'Rouke and Riding the Wave
    The Left in Texas crew sat down with political consultant Joe Trippi at Tamale House East. You may know him from CNN or his latest victory with Doug Jones in Alabama. We discuss how Beto O'Rourke, like Jones, is a different type of candidate with the potential to bring folks into the Democratic Party. We talk what worked in Alabama and how a new movement among the youth could be a boon for progressives. 
    Other topics we covered: Guns:Trump calls for Arming teachers, ending bump stocks.Texas school district threatens to suspend students who protest after Parkland, Florida shootingAmarillo PD shoots student who took fun from man who held 100 hostages in church same night as Florida school shooting
    Democrat voting is way up:Major gains in big counties but Texas still lagging behind in civic participationTexas ranked 47th in the nation in voter turnout and 44th in voter registration 
    Political indiscretions:Carlos Uresti convicted multiple felony counts, colleagues call for resignationMi Gov. indicted with invasion of privacy
    56 min
  • Chat With Joe Trippi on Doug Jones, Beto O’Rouke and Riding the Wave

    The Left in Texas crew sat down with political consultant Joe Trippi at Tamale House East. You may know him from CNN or his latest victory with Doug Jones in Alabama. We discuss how Beto O'Rourke, like Jones, is a different type of candidate with the potential to bring folks into the Democratic Party. We talk what worked in Alabama and how a new movement among the youth could be a boon for progressives. 


    Other topics we covered: 
    Guns:
    Trump calls for Arming teachers, ending bump stocks.
    Texas school district threatens to suspend students who protest after Parkland, Florida shooting
    Amarillo PD shoots student who took fun from man who held 100 hostages in church same night as Florida school shooting


    Democrat voting is way up:
    Major gains in big counties but Texas still lagging behind in civic participation
    Texas ranked 47th in the nation in voter turnout and 44th in voter registration 


    Political indiscretions:
    Carlos Uresti convicted multiple felony counts, colleagues call for resignation
    Mi Gov. indicted with invasion of privacy

    56 min
  • Interview with Julian Castro and Blowing the Whistle on Texas Swamp Creatures
    The Left in Texas crew chats with Secretary Julian Castro about his political ambitions and his new Opportunity First PAC.  We also discuss the ethics of politicians who do contract work with government entities. We talk through the "blow the whistle" campaign to expose AG Ken Paxton, Empower Texans and other groups who are attempting to suppress the voter turnout of students and teachers. Also, who's got the money and whose got the people moving in the 2018?
    1 hr
  • Should you vote in the other party's Primary?
    Rick Perry endorses Sid Miller, AFL-CIO doesn't endorse Beto O'Rourke as he closes the gap on Ted Cruz...what does it mean or matter? Do we really miss George W. or have things just gotten that bad thanks to Trump and co. The LIT Crew also discuss the continued assault on voting rights and fair redistricting maps.
    1 hr 3 min

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