Wake Up Beaumont

In this episode, I talk to Mark Mann who is running for Jefferson County Constable, precinct 1. We talk about hard issues surrounding mental health, police training, and the incumbent, Constable Jevonne Pollard.

Candidate spreadsheet

In this episode, we are talking about the two highest courts in Texas – the Supreme Court, which handles civil stuff, and the Court of Criminal Appeals, which handles how people with criminal records are handled. I wasn’t able to coordinate interviews with anyone due to, you know, everything going on, but just stick with me for this short episode and we’ll take a look at these courts and why it is so important that you vote in them.

Candidate Spreadsheet

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Texas Supreme Court

In this episode, we talk to Sheriff Zena Stephens about her candidacy, her accomplishments, and what exactly the Sheriff does.

Resources

Initial arrest of Zena Stephens

Check out the episode on the website to see pictures of the write ups discussed and the candidate spreadsheet is here for you to do some more research!

The Texas Rail Road Commission is one of the most powerful positions in Texas – and it has nothing to do with Rail Roads.

Official Railroad Commission Website’s definition of the commission.

Candidate spreadsheet

In today's episode we talk to Libertarian candidate for U.S Texas Senator Kerry McKennon! We'll talk about what the Senate does, how to pick a good candidate, and listen to McKennon's vision for the future. 

In this hurricane evacuation bonus episode, I talk to three homelessness advocates about what it’s like to try to outrun a storm when you don’t have a home, a car, money, or any resources to safely evacuate. I recorded and edited this episode in my hotel room in Waco so the sound quality isn’t where it normally is, but the conversation is 100%.

Check out the Candidate spreadsheet, Patreon, and the Beware Of Voter swag

In this episode, we talk to workers right's activist Kara Sheehan about how the lack of worker's protections in America has led to scary consequences for 2 local restaurant employees.

Resources

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In this short episode, I follow up with candidate Naomi Showers Doyle about her candidacy. Listen to the episode I produced earlier this year to learn more about the what the office does and about her opponent George Milhouse. There’s also information about voting plans and current covid19 statistics. Change begins in the city you live!

Today we are spending a lot of time talking about the Senate run off race between MJ Hegar and Royce West to see which of them will go head to head with Republican incumbent John Cornyn. This episode is a little more off the cuff than usual but still has a lot of information to help you get started on who to vote for from their background, who is endorsing them, and voting strategy. Additionally, there's an update about Covid19 and I end by talking about #cancelculture.

In this episode, there is an update on local Covid19 statistics, information about the census, and the very real potential for mass homelessness and evictions due to the financial crisis brought on by the pandemic. I talk to a local judge and local constable about the steps of evictions, we evaluate the homeownership portion of the CARES ACT, and I try to give some useful tips on what to do (NOT PANICKING) if you find yourself or a loved on in one of these situations. Check out the website for resources used to make this episode.