In the September 28 episode, Congressman Keith Self discusses an $88 million effort to increase security for all branches of government and why he doesn’t think members of Congress should have the same level of security as a President. Dallas City Council Member Paula Blackmon explains why she’s asked for an investigation into four of her council colleagues. And state Representative Rhetta Bowers tells us why she thinks a bipartisan effort to save death row inmate Robert Roberson has gone quiet.

After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve finally announced a quarter point interest rate cut. To get a better understanding of how 0.25% could put some dollars back into your bank account, the Jasons sat down with the President/CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association. Lindsey Johnson also explains how AI is transforming how we bank...and she tells us why all the big players on Wall Street are abuzz about what's happening here in her home state.

In the September 21 episode, Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons explains why she skipped a meeting to prevent Commissioners from adopting a lower tax rate, and whether she plans to do it again. Congressman Michael McCaul tells us why he chose “door number 3.” And Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses the steps being taken to help Texas farmers facing a catch-22 of record yields and low prices.

GUESTS

Commissioner Alisa Simmons, D-Tarrant County Precinct 2

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-10th District

Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner

In the September 14 episode, state Representative James Talarico explains why he entered the race for U.S. Senate, shaking everything up. Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones tells us about the savings she found in the budget before asking residents to pay more. And Congressman Roger Williams reveals whether he sees signs of a weakening economy as chair of the House Small Business Committee.

GUESTS

James Talarico, D-Candidate for U.S. Senate

Commissioner Lesley Briones, D-Harris County Precinct 4

U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-25th District

Just like Republicans, Texas Democrats are now forced to take sides in their race for U.S. Senate. Seminarian, former middle school teacher and current state Representative James Talarico just announced he will run for the seat held by John Cornyn since 2002. In this early release episode of Y’all-itics, the social media star with several viral clips explains where he sees a path to victory.

It is a rare event in Texas these days: finding a Republican who supports renewables. Y’all-itics did just that. And John Davis tells us the money he makes from the wind turbines on his property saved his west Texas ranch, which has been in the family since 1880. But if you really want to get this Republican worked up, talk about the GOP’s attack on renewables. To Davis, it is a property rights issue, and he says his own party is trampling all over it. The rancher and former state lawmaker also tells the Jasons why he thinks energy has become so political in Texas… and the beer his 89-year-old aunt recommended for his Y’all-itics debut!

In the September 7 episode, Corpus Christi councilmember Mark Scott explains how the city council defeat of a proposed desalination plant will harm residents, industry and perhaps cripple the city. State Senator Paul Bettencourt tells us why he was surprised and disappointed that so many House Republicans joined an effort to defeat his property tax reduction bill. And State Representative Donna Howard reacts to the passage of what’s been referred to as the “bounty hunter” abortion pill ban.

GUESTS

Mark Scott, Corpus Christi City Councilmember

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-District 7

State Rep. Donna Howard, D-District 48

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert was selected in January as the first Black woman to serve as Dallas City Manager after beginning her career more than 30 years ago as an intern at City Hall. And it’s been non-stop work since, from trying to figure out what happens to the Dallas Mavericks, to the $5 billion budget. WFAA anchor Dia Wall scored an exclusive sit down with Tolbert and she joins the Jasons to discuss the interview. Despite what you may have heard, Dia learned the number one concern for Dallas residents isn’t public safety.

Dia’s interview: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/dallas-city-manager-kimberly-bizor-tolbert-budget-hero-amendments-mavericks-new-arena/287-25040793-dcf3-40f3-be48-1b19eee27856

In the August 31 episode, state Representative Richard Hayes explains why he wants voters to change the definition of a quorum. State Representative Sheryl Cole responds to the punishment Republicans are debating for the quorum breakers. And state Representative Cody Harris discusses his legislation that puts a temporary stop to moving water out of east Texas.

In the August 24 episode, Congresswoman Julie Johnson reveals how some lawmakers may divvy up offices now that Republicans have passed the redistricting map in Texas. State Rep. John McQueeney tells us what punishment Republicans are considering for the Democrats who left the state. And Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert discusses their $5 billion budget and possible layoffs.