Wake Up Beaumont

Wake Up Beaumont

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Wake Up Beaumont episodes

  • November 2020 Elections: Jefferson County Constable, Precinct 1

    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.

    Mark Mann – facebook
    Jevonne Pollard – facebook,  article about election with Charlie Wiggins

    Candidate spreadsheet

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    55 min
  • November 2020 Elections: Texas Courts

    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

    – Man saved by US Supreme Court ruling in 2017
    – Man executed during pandemic
    – Sharon Killer, ahem, Keller

    Texas Supreme Court

    – Covid not a good enough excuse to get a mail in vote
    – The death of paid sick leave
    – Discrimination of same sex couples

    16 min
  • November 2020 Elections: Zena Stephens for Jefferson County Sheriff

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

    Resources

    Joe Arpaio, former disgraced racist sheriff from Arizona
    Texas Sheriff charged in death of Javier Ambler on Live PD filming

    Initial arrest of Zena Stephens

    A judge throws it out in 2019 but an appeals court reinstates felony indictment in 2020
    AG representative looses job over tweets, and totally deserved it

    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!

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    47 min
  • Texas Rail Road Commission with Chrysta Castaneda

    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.

    The lawsuit the commission is currently embroiled in.
    And the lawsuit against James Wright
    What does the RRC regulate? – Article from Wall Street Journal
    What the heck does the RRC do? – Article
    This is a good example of what the Rail Road Commission is supposed to have Hearings about – residents in a community developed cancer from their water table being messed up by a company. Very scary stuff.

    Candidate spreadsheet

    Patreon

    35 min
  • Kerry McKennon - Libertarian candidate for US TX Senator

    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. 


    Kerry McKennon - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Ballotpedia
    John Cornyn - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Ballotpedia
    MJ Hegar - Website. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Ballotpedia

    Deadline to register to vote
    How to register to vote
    Public candidate list

    Candidate spreadsheet
    Patreon
    Beware Of Voter swag

    50 min
  • Homeless during a Hurricane

    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

    31 min
  • Economic Justice

    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

    - Texas AFL-CIO Official Website
    - Bargaining for the Common Good Official Website
    - Action Center on Race and the Economy Official Website
    - Jobs with Justice Official Website
    Lanee's Art Instagram

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    32 min
  • 2020 Texas Democratic Primaries – Run Off: Justice of the Peace

    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!

    23 min
  • 2020 Texas Primaries: Senate Run Off - Hegar v. West

    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.

    Change begins in the city you live!

    47 min
  • Covid19 in BMT: Rent

    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.

    30 min

About Wake Up Beaumont

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Whatever’s the watercooler equivalent of 2019, politics is the new topic du jour. But while focus is on our nation’s highest offices, local elections continue to fall below the radar. “Wake Up…