Politex with Trey Martinez Fischer

Politex with Trey Martinez Fischer

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Politex with Trey Martinez Fischer episodes

  • Season 2 Episode 4: Mike Sozan, Porsha White, Jana Morgan
    Today's episode of Politex is a voting rights special. I talked to three experts on the frontlines of defending our democracy: Mike Sozan (CAP Action), Porsha White (End Citizens United), and Jana Morgan (Declaration for American Democracy). We broke down what's inside of the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and what we can do as citizens to make sure they get passed.   We're off next week for a much needed Thanksgiving break, but keep sending in your suggestions for future guests and episodes. Thanks for listening!
    49 min
  • Season 2 Episode 3: Gilbert Garcia, Rep. Donna Howard
    On today's episode of Politex, I had two great guests help me break down everything going on in Texas right now.   First, I spoke to San Antonio Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia. We discussed the election results in Texas HD-118 and how recent contests in Virginia and New Jersey will shape the playing field for the midterm elections.   Next, I had a great discussion with my colleague and friend State Rep. Donna Howard. We talked about the brazen unconstitutionality of Senate Bill 8 and how anti-choice state legislatures across the country may use Texas as a model, if the Supreme Court refuses to overturn it.   Like and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, if you'd like to add Politex to your morning commute!
    40 min
  • UTSA Football Special Edition: Coach Jeff Traylor

    It's the day before a huge UTSA Football home game this weekend and we're dropping a special edition of the podcast to celebrate. My guest today is UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor. We had a great conversation about what the program's success means for our community, the importance of recruiting homegrown talent, and a quick preview of Saturday's game against Southern Mississippi. 

    If you're in town this weekend, buy a ticket to the game and go check out our Roadrunners in person. It's the best show in town!

    18 min
  • Season 2 Episode 1: Father David Garcia, Scott Braddock
    On today's episode of Politex, we are kicking off the start of a new season. First, I was joined by one of our community's true spiritual leaders, Father David Garcia, who discussed his new book Pandemic Preaching: The Pulpit in a Year Like No Other. In the second segment, I interviewed Quorum Report's Scott Braddock, the journalist with all the insider sources at the Texas Capitol.   Check out Father David's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3H40zCP  
    32 min
  • Episode 15: Rep. Gina Hinojosa

    On today's episode, I had a great conversation with my colleague and friend Rep. Gina Hinojosa. From a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the Senate Bill 7 quorum break to a sneak preview of this week's upcoming special session, we left no ground uncovered.

    32 min
  • Episode 14: Rep. Jasmine Crockett

    On today's episode, I spoke to my friend State Representative Jasmine Crockett. Our conversation goes inside the Texas Capitol and provides an exclusive look at last month's Senate Bill 7 quorum break. Later in the episode, we discussed the efforts of Texas Democrats to fight for nationwide voting rights standards.

    31 min
  • Episode 13: Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and Rep. Gina Hinojosa

    On this episode of Politex, we republished an interview with Rep. Martinez Fischer and his colleague Rep. Gina Hinojosa that was produced originally for CAP Action's podcast, The Tent. The episode focused on the trip that Texas Democrats made to Washington D.C. to fight for federal voting rights legislation. Check out the link below for the original interview. Rep. Martinez Fischer will return to his usual hosting duties next week.  

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-for-voting-rights-in-texas-state-reps-martinez/id1477878444?i=1000525922088 

    18 min
  • Episode 12: Rep. Ron Reynolds, Rep. Eddie Rodriguez
    As the 87th session of the Texas Legislature enters its closing days, we are back with a special midweek episode of Politex.   First, I spoke to my colleague Ron Reynolds about George Floyd's legacy on the one-year anniversary of his death and about the Legislature's inaction on meaningful criminal justice reform. After that, my colleague, friend, and desk mate Eddie Rodriguez gave us his takeaways from the session.
    35 min

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This isn’t your everyday podcast—Politex is an insider’s perspective on what’s happening at the Texas Capitol in real time. My expectation for this pod is to connect the politics to the policy,…