Bexar Facts Podcast

In this episode the Bexar Facts team sits down to discuss this last year's wins, some difficulties of starting a non-profit during a pandemic, and what Bexar Facts can expect to do in the future.   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: 00:35 - Intro 01:48 - A year in review 08:21 - The heart behind Bexar Facts (Community focus) 10:50 - Scientific research & gathering valuable data 14:24 - Assessing the impact of the Bexar Facts polls 15:47 - The difficulty of starting a non-profit 20:41 - Polling misconceptions 25:55 - What stands out in the data 35:59 - The Bexar Facts experiment 37:54 - What work does Bexar Facts have left to do 41:18 - Magic wand question   Links: Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/

Brian Dillard is the Chief Innovation Officer in San Antonio. He served in the Air Force for 10 years and currently works with the city of San Antonio to bring new and impactful solutions to the needs of the city and beyond! In this episode, Brian sits down with the Bexar Facts team to discuss a multitude of topics from reducing spending costs, to housing, to much more! About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data. Show Notes: 0:35 - Intro5:43 - Smart City Data Governance6:47 - Digital Inclusion12:55 - Assessing The Digital Divide14:55 - Neighborhood Focus Groups/Using The Data17:48 - SA Police Poll19:25 - Bexar Facts Polling/Using The Data20:57 - Proposition A23:21 - Reducing Costs & Current Projects26:00 - Ambassador Program 27:42 - Board Chairman for Essence Preparatory School30:12 - What Drives Brian/Words of Wisdom33:20 - What Has The Pandemic Taught Us35:06 - Magic Wand38:28 - Concluding Thoughts Links: Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/ 

Councilwoman Viagran is 4 times elected and a mover and shaker in the Bexar County Community. She serves in the largest council district in San Antonio. She makes an intense effort to create “equity, opportunity, and prosperity” (sanantonio.gov) for all who call San Antonio home! In this episode Councilwoman Viagran discusses policies that are in the spotlight in District 3 where she serves!   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:35) Introductions  (02:30) The Alamo Project + Its Changes (08:22) Bexar County Involved In The Alamo Project (09:38) Latest Bexar Facts Poll - Alamo Question + Ranking (11:05) The World Heritage Designation (20:32) Economic Development In District 3 (21:56) Housing + Economic Development (29:41) Ready To Work Initiative In District 3 (33:36) Police + Bexar Facts Poll Results (38:56) Trauma Informed Care + Police (42:27) Winter Storm + Gov. Response  (47:51) Magic Wand Question Links: Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.  On this week's podcast, we invited Children's Shelter CEO, Annette Rodriguez, to discuss the Bexar County Child Welfare System and the role Children's Shelter and Family Tapestry's plays in our local foster care system. Also joining us on the podcast is Executive Committee member, Marcie Trevino Ripper. Marcie is also the Chair of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board.    In our prior 5 polls, child abuse and neglect continually ranked as a top concern for local residents.  And rightly so, Bexar County currently has a foster care crisis on its hands. We need 400 more beds to adequately meet the needs and future well-being of our most vulnerable members of our community.     Children's Shelter and Family Tapestry's has been in the news recently due to this crisis.  Listen to the full podcast to learn more about our local child welfare system. About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:35) Introductions  (02:23) Latest Poll (06:11) About the Children's Shelter (07:57) Trauma Induced Care (11:07) Help for those children already in custody (14:52) How many children are in the foster system (18:31) What are the current needs (22:05) Partners with Commission for Domestic Violence (23:20) How to help/Family Tapestry (26:33) Magic wand question (29:31) How to contribute financially (30:22) Closing thoughts   Links: Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Children's Shelter: https://childrensshelter.org/ Family Tapestry: https://www.familytapestry.org/

In the thirteenth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with the Honorable Henry Cisneros to discuss everything from Bexar Facts' latest poll, affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure, and so much more! About Henry Cisneros: Mr. Cisneros has served San Antonio in many ways over the years! From serving in City Council, to chairing and serving on non-profits to promote fair housing and development, to serving as Mayor, Henry has poured himself into making San Antonio a better place for all who call it home! About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:36) Introductions  (05:13) What Makes San Antonio Unique (06:40) Bi-Partisan Nature of San Antonio (10:02) Affordable Housing (!4:07) Transportation + Infrastructure (19:44) Infrastructure Blueprint (25:01) Biden Administration + Connect SA (32:14) How Voting Law Changes Affected Henry (38:29) Managing Partisan Nature in Politics (43:29) Magic Wand Question (45:57) Mayor Re-Election Transcript (A Piece of History) (48:26) Closing Thoughts   Links: Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/

In the twelfth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Election Administrator Jacque Callanen to discuss everything from voter turnout, to mail-in voting and give listeners an inside look behind the curtain of election offices. About Jaque Callanen: Jacque has been Elections Administrator for Bexar County since 2005 and has been a part of over 380 elections. She runs her department with passion and professionalism. Jaque has a heart for helping the voters of Bexar County, and the rest of Texas, make sure their voice is heard.  About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:56) Introductions  (06:42) Who Does The Election Administrator Report To (07:48) How Did Jacque's Team Handle the Presidental Election and the Rest of 2020 (17:00) Poll Regarding Voting + Actions Jaque's Office Took To Accommodate (20:18) Ability to Vote Anywhere, Not Just Your Precinct (22:47) Bexar Facts Voting Poll (26:47) Mail-In Ballots (29:23) If You Were A Legislator, What Legislation Would You Pass? (33:48) Voter Fraud (40:18) Thank You + Conclusion Links: Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/

In the eleventh episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Co-Chairs of the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence, Judge Monique Diaz, and San Antonio Deputy City Manager Maria Villagomez. In this episode, we dive in to discuss the tragic topic of domestic violence and what the city is doing to provide resources for victims. About The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence: The CCDV was created by Judge Sakai in conjunction with the City on July 31, 2019 to implement a public health strategy for addressing and preventing domestic violence as delineated in the City of San Antonio Domestic Violence Comprehensive Plan. In the inaugural year of the five-year plan, the CCDV has been working on achieving specific objectives, including but not limited to, establishing a Crisis Response Team, developing a framework for collecting data across agencies, launching an all-inclusive website for resources, and organizing a domestic violence awareness symposium. According to Dr. Bridger, “The City is committed to eradicating domestic violence in our community. In fact, with the assistance of the City Council, we are expanding the Violence Prevention Program, so we can better address the root causes of intimate partner and family violence.” (www.sanantonio.gov)   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:56) Introductions  (01:42) Bexar Facts Polls and Domestic Violence (03:08) Domestic Violence (05:31) Covid + Its Effects on Domestic Violence Cases (07:32) The Process for Helping Victims (14:31) Undocumented Immigrants + How They Can Get Help (20:16) Difference Between Criminal and Civil Domestic Violence Cases (24:00) Initiative Change and Evaluating How to Help (30:00) How the Commission Came Together (36:00) Prioritizing Mental Health (43:32) Magic Wand Question (45:03) Services Available for Perpetrators  Links: About The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence: https://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/News/NewsReleases/ArtMID/9362/ArticleID/19341/The-Collaborative-Commission-on-Domestic-Violence-Hosts-Discussion-on-Urgent-Community-Needs Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/   

In the tenth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Haven for Hope President and CEO Kenny Wilson, to discuss homelessness and how covid and the winter storm of 2021 has affected Haven for Hope. Christian, Demonte, and Lisa discuss all this and more!   About Kenny Wilson: Kenny Wilson left his role as President of Bank of America in San Antonio (a title he held for 16 years) to become the President and CEO of Haven for Hope in 2016. Since then he has changed countless lives for the better by providing help and resources for the city's most vulnerable. Kenny has proven to be a humble and motivating leader in Haven for Hope and the rest of the San Antonio community! About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:57) Introductions  (02:40) Bexar Facts Polls and Homelessness (11:04) Wanting to Help Homelessness vs Not Wanting to See It (14:00) What Prepared Kenny for this Role (15:58) Haven for Hope and their Unique Approach to Homelessness (19:00) Covids Effect on Haven for Hope (23:34) MisUnderstanding the Root of Homelessness (26:14) Housing first (31:20) How Haven for Hope Brings in a New Person (37:17) Haven for Hopes Capacity and Dealing with an Influx Due to Pandemic (43:11) Using Hotels to House Homeless (50:40) Magic Wand Question Links: About Kenny Willson: https://www.havenforhope.org/about/leadership/ Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/   

In the ninth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Jeff Arndt to discuss several hot topics. From public transit's response to Covid, to VIA initiatives, to leadership development in the community, Christian, Demonte, and Liza discuss all this and more! About Jeff Arndt: Jeff Arndt is President and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit. After working a number of years in Houston for Houston Metro, Jeff moved to San Antonio where he has continued in his field of public transportation. Jeff deeply loves the San Antonio community and has continually proven himself to be a humble but strong leader! About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:35) Introductions  (03:10) VIA in the Polls (04:48) Leadership and Skills Development (06:41) Jeff's Favorite VIA Initiatives (11:35) The Future of Transit (14:10) Via Re-Imagined vs Via Long-Term Plan (21:45) Discussing Under-Utilized Facilities (27:36) San Antonio + Lite Rail? (29:21) Vaccine Rollout (31:25) Via + Social Justice (39:05) How Does Via Use Bexar Facts Polls (42:41) Magic Wand Question Links: About Jeff Arndt: https://www.viainfo.net/team-page/ Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/ 

In the eighth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Roberto Trevino to discuss several hot topics. From homeless housing projects, the Alamo refurbishment, to covid protocols for the future, Christian Archer and  Demonte Alexander discuss all this and more!   About Councilman Roberto Trevino: Known as the “citizen architect”, Roberto was unanimously voted into the City Council in 2014. Since then he has worked tirelessly to make Bexar County a better place. From his visionary work with “San Antonio Under 1 Roof” to the small detail of making the Court House accessible to wheelchairs and the elderly, Trevino has continuously proven his heart for the San Antonio community.   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:35) Introductions  (06:25) Covids impact on homelessness (10:55) Importance of being a housing first city (12:01) What would Roberto do differently regarding Covid response (18:10) Bexar County Appraisal protesting process  (22:57) How does the Councilman see his accomplishments over the years (26:17) Update on the Alamo redevelopment plan (31:38) Police union and accountability (43:37) Serving under different City Managers (47:07) Hidden gem in District 1 + Magic Wand question (50:30) Conclusion Links: About Roberto Trevino: https://www.sanantonio.gov/Council/d1/District1Bio Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/

In the seventh episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Paula Gold-Williams to discuss her vision and plan for CPS Energy in San Antonio. From high energy demand and keeping rates low, to the environmental responsibility of energy companies, to the roll of energy in politics...  Christian Archer, Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss all this and more!   About Paula Gold-Williams: Born & raised in San Antonio, Paula has been working with CPS Energy since 2004. Here she has worked her way up through the company and has donned the title of Chief Financial Officer as well as Treasurer. She was named the President & CEO in 2016. Since then she has worked tirelessly to better serve the community and all of its energy specific needs. She has been named Woman of the Year numerous times by the San Antonio Business Journal, as well as named Thought Leader of the Year by the Energy Thought Summit. She has also won the National Keystone Leadership Award.   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:47) Introductions  (01:26) Paula's Awards (02:17) CPS Team (03:00) Initiatives Paula Brought to CPS (05:05) Bexar Facts Energy Poll (08:23) CPS on Covid (10:08) CPS on Covid Responsed/Economic Trajectory (15:00) Call to end Disconnecting Services (17:00) Keeping rates low & renewable energy (23:39) Environmental Politics (28:07) CPS Rates Adjustment/Advisory Committee/Structure  (40:22) Concluding Question Links: About Paula Gold-Williams:https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/about-us/who-we-are/senior-leadership.html Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Bexar Facts CPS Poll: https://www.bexarfacts.org/issue/cps-job/  

In the sixth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Eric Cooper to unpack his experience with the San Antonio Food Bank, his personal experience with homelessness in the family, and growing a small organization into a massive movement. Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss all this and more! About Eric Cooper: After his parents divorced and he found his dad homeless on the streets, Eric realized the great need for food banks and taking care of the homeless. Since then he has served over twenty years with food banks and has helped provide thousands of homeless people in south Texas with a healthy meal.  About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (0:35) Introductions  (03:07) How the Food Bank supplies for 16 counties (05:53) Changes Eric Brought to the Food Bank (10:40) Operational Efficiency (12:30) Pandemic Effects on Poverty (22:00) Emergency Strategies (24:34) Food Bank Footprint (26:00) Bexar Facts Polls on Homeless Population (31:00) Erics Magic Wand? (33:21) Business and food (34:10) Bexar Facts contribution (37:14) Conclusion Links: About Eric Cooper:https://safoodbank.org/about-us/our-leadership/ Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/

In the fifth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Hope Andrade to unpack several hot topics including the VIA, the Mayor's job initiative, as well as record-high voter turnout and activity. Christian Archer, Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss all this and more! About Hope Andrade: Born and raised in San Antonio, Hope Andrade has worn many hats over the years; from serving as the 107th secretary of state, to leading the Texas Transportation Department as well as the Texas Workforce Commission, to becoming the incoming Chair of the Chamber of Commerce… it is clear that Hope cares deeply for the community she has continued to serve in.   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (0:35) Introductions  (8:15) Why Hope loves San Antonio (10:20) Hope's Perspective on VIA (16:25) Thoughts on Austin 7.1Billion dollar tax increase for transportation (18:48) Election turnout and voter activity (21:47) Voter accessibility (24:55) If Hope had a magic wand, what would she fix (32:00) Different parties but the same end goal (36:56) Campaign to thwart the recall of CPS (39:35) Plan to get people coming back downtown (economy) (40:56) Future of the Alamo (43:40) Hope's thoughts on Bexar Facts (44:44) Conclusion Links: About Hope Andrade:https://www.sachamber.org/about-us/leadership/chair-elect/ Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Bexar Facts Poll 4 Results: https://www.bexarfacts.org/category/poll-4-results/  

In the fourth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to unpack the implications of newly passed legislation. Christian Archer, Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss the SA Ready to Work Initiative, the VIA, police reform, and more.  Mayor Nirenberg continues to demonstrate his faith in building San Antonio up, and voters were more than happy to support him and his ideas.    About Ron Nirenberg: Mayor Ron Nirenberg was first elected to represent District 8 on the San Antonio City Council in 2013. He was re-elected to a second term as Mayor last year. Over the course of his two terms, he championed smart city and regional planning, inclusive economic development, environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility and governmental accountability.    About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (0:47) Introductions  (6:25) Poll results about the Mayor  (8:10) SA Ready to Work Plan (20:55) Mayor's role in VIA   (36:40) Police Accountability & Reform  (43:00) Mayor's thoughts on San Antonio If you could magically change one thing in San Antonio, what would it be? What do you love about this City? (49:00) Brief thoughts on Reimagined Alamo Plan (50:35) Conclusion Links: About Mayor Nirenberg: https://www.sanantonio.gov/mayor  Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Bexar Facts Poll 4 Results: https://www.bexarfacts.org/category/poll-4-results/   

In this third episode, the Bexar Facts team discusses the issues shaping the greater San Antonio area with their guests Dr. Laura Barbarena, Tom Marks, Jonathan Delmer, and Jorge Urby. Today's conversation is a bipartisan discussion of the issues facing Bexar County and San Antonio. These four guests join host Christian Archer to dive into the most pressing issues on the ballot and how to make San Antonio better for all who call it home. This episode focuses on the importance of voting and the following ballot initiatives: PreK4SA, VIA/ATD, and Jobs/Workforce/Higher Ed. About Dr. Laura Barbarena: Dr. Barbarena originally from Austin, she is a Democrat, and owner of VIVA Politics, a communication consultant, specializing in messaging and media strategies She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a film production degree, then joined a Latino advertising, Gutierrez & Associates in Albuquerque - the Hispanic agency of record for the DNC and the Clinton/Gore '96 campaign. Dr. Barbarena served as the creative director, producing all the TV, newspaper and radio for Hispanic outreach. She has worked on several presidential races, as well as local ones to include Joe Gonzalez, for the DA seat, State Rep. Ina Minjarez's initial campaign, Manny Pelaez, Rebecca Viagran, Leticia Van de Putte and Senator José Menéndez and is currently working on the Yes for Transit campaign.   About Tom Marks: Tom Marks is a Republican strategist, Founder of Fleur De Lis Political Consulting. He is the son of an Air Force Colonel, born in Alexandria but grew up in Brownsville, moving to SA in 1988. Tom became a leader and mainstay among local and regional Republican candidates running campaigns for a number of City Council races, County races, in Bexar County along with 50 other Texas Counties for the Republican Party of Texas Victory effort in 2008. Tom has managed several large school district bonds (SAISD, NEISD, ACCD), for our favorite Speaker of the Texas House from San Antonio, Joe Straus, Commissioner Kevin Wolff, almost all the Council District 9 candidates and is currently working for the Trish DeBerry Campaign. He has even worked for a Democrat! Serving as CM for Ina Minjarez.   About Jonathan Delmer: Jonathan is a San Antonio native. He is the President of the Alamo Strategic Group and a former City Council District 10 Candidate. He is a grassroots leader, he served as President of his neighborhood association and is currently representing his district on the Board of Adjustments. Jonathan has worked on many local Republican campaigns from District Attorney, to Sheriff to State Representative – he has also worked with Clayton Perry for City Council Dist. 10. He is currently working on the Yes for Transit campaign.   About Jorge Urby: Jorge Urby is from Del Rio and is the Founder & CEO of the GLIDER Group, a strategy, PR, creative, production, public affairs. He went to Texas State and got his MPA from American University, he has worked in local, state and national races. Jorge has worked with both Castro brothers, and most recently advised presidential hopefuls Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke and is currently working on the SA Ready to Work Campaign   About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show notes: (0:40) Introductions (special guests: ) (12:25) Voter turnout for early polling (18:20) Mail-in ballots (32:45) Polling and Pre-K 4 SA (40:09) Public Transportation (47:00) The three ballot initiatives: education, transit, and workforce development (51:11) If you could wave a magic wand at the end of this pandemic, how would you make San Antonio better? (57:20) Rapid-fire questions:  Will we have a new president?  Will the Democrats take back the Texas house? (1:01:20) Conclusion Links: Bexar Facts-https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/ Bexar Facts Poll 4- https://www.bexarfacts.org/category/poll-4-results/  

In this second episode the Bexar Facts team discusses the issues shaping the greater San Antonio area with their guest, Honorable Nelson Wolff. Judge Wolff candidly shares his views on early voting, handling of the pandemic, and the top three ills plaguing San Antonio. He shares incredible insight into the effects and challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the jail system and how they have overcome the poor decisions of leaders. Judge Wolff is a wealth of insight and inspiration to the residents of San Antonio. About Judge Nelson Wolff: Judge Nelson William Wolff is a Democratic politician from San Antonio, Texas. He represented Bexar County in the Texas House of Representatives from 1971 to 1973 and then the Texas Senate from 1973 to 1975. He has managed to transform healthcare, the criminal justice system, and is now taking on public health reform. He has also authored five books in his spare time. Learn more about Judge Wolff at: judgenelsonwolff.com About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data. Show notes: (0:03) Introductions (special guest Honorable Nelson Wolff) (4:12) Bibliotec success and impacts (6:15) Thoughts on how we move our economy forward safely through the pandemic (9:10) Addressing the crisis within the jail system (12:10) Bexar county strong program (15:32) Effects of COVID-19 (16:50) How do we fix our politics? (22:25) The mission of Bexar Facts (23:45) Three biggest ills of San Antonio (26:25) Early and mail-in voting access (29:15) Opinions on ballot initiatives (35:03) What is next for Judge Nelson Wolff? (37:00) Reaction to more women on the court (40:00) Conclusion Links: Bexar Facts-https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Bexar Facts Poll 4- https://www.bexarfacts.org/category/poll-4-results/ Bibliotech- https://bexarbibliotech.org/  

In this first episode Christian Archer, Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss the issues shaping the greater San Antonio area with their first podcast guest, Speaker Joseph Straus.  About Joe Straus: Joseph Richard Straus III is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the Text House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019. He is a Republican and represented District 121, which comprises northeastern Bexar County, including part of San Antonio, Texas, and several surrounding communities from his first election to the House in 2005 until his retirement in 2019. Straus was first elected Speaker on January 13, 2009. In October 2017, Straus announced that he would not seek re-election in 2018. Learn more about Speaker Straus at www.joestraus.org Recap: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data. Show notes: (0:43) Introductions (special guest Speaker Joseph Straus)(3:00) Discuss Bexar Facts(5:18) Thoughts on social distancing and the pandemic(10:15) How to reignite the economy(13:30) Frontline workers(15:38) Systemic concerns(19:20) Ballot initiatives (30:44) How do we fix our broken system?(34:55) Expanding polling programs(38:00) What's next for Speaker Strauss(41:00) What would you (Speaker Strauss) like to see us test?(44:44) Conclusion Links: Bexar Facts-https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Early Matters-http://earlymattersdallas.org/ KSAT-https://www.ksat.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vHrj7D7fs5qjC7A-XqC5PAXsDhYSqWjDoW3YL18ZjpxWJeKJCjsWyscw  SA Report-https://sanantonioreport.org/?fbclid=IwAR2-f_Vfr84akhnFaw3wYZIqxD8uf_be8DMI14Ew

Welcome to Bexar Facts Podcast! In this introductory episode Christian Archer, Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss the issues shaping the greater San Antonio area. We get to know them and their political backgrounds a little more and what issues are important to them. They discuss the ideas behind Bexar Facts and the ideas shaping the future.  Recap: At Bexar Facts we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. Hopefully the work we are doing will have a huge impact on our community for the next several decades. Stay tuned for more polls, podcasts and discussions coming up.  Show notes: (0:00) Welcome to episode 1!  (1:11) Introductions (2:44) The reason behind Bexar Facts (5:10) Kinder and polling (7:09) Our goal (9:20) Ideas and communications (11:40) A quick story about our first baseline poll and the pandemic  (13:00) Bipartisanship  (15:26) Examples (20:24) Media outlets (23:48) Where we are now and where we started (27:18) A November snapshot (28:35) Why San Antonio (46:05) Shaping the future (53:40) Conclusion Links: Rice Kinder-https://kinder.rice.edu/?fbclid=IwAR1sNH3zFj-cqu6f_QaJY8bqAmgnG9qqzdKeGjMURf3rv4CZfM-WZ0ZCLsA  Pollster-Dave Metz, FM3-https://fm3research.com/team/david-metz/ KSAT-https://www.ksat.com/?fbclid=IwAR1vHrj7D7fs5qjC7A-XqC5PAXsDhYSqWjDoW3YL18ZjpxWJeKJCjsWyscw  SA Report-https://sanantonioreport.org/?fbclid=IwAR2-f_Vfr84akhnFaw3wYZIqxD8uf_be8DMI14EwXhhaV6UiDpbUgzCJex8  Bexar Facts-https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Bexar Facts IG-https://www.instagram.com/bexarfacts210/ Bexar Facts TW-https://twitter.com/BexarFacts Bexar Facts FB-https://www.facebook.com/bexarfacts210   

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