Y’all-itics is the unofficial political podcast of Texas. Each week we’ll crack open an ice-cold Texas brew and explore a single hot topic affecting Texans as we gear up for the 2020 election. But this isn’t politics as usual. Y’all-itics doesn’t come from a fancy studio. We’re taking our podcast on…
The Y'all-itics podcast is a refreshing and enjoyable way to catch up on local politics and gain a deeper understanding of complex issues. The hosts, Jason and Jason, do an excellent job of providing unbiased discussions about topics that affect Texans. They bring on a variety of guests who offer different perspectives, making each episode informative and engaging.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diversity of topics that are covered. The hosts select subjects ranging from current headlines to obscure issues that provide unique insights into various worldviews. This wide range of topics ensures that listeners are exposed to a broad spectrum of political discussions. Additionally, the guests invited onto the show come from different backgrounds and hold differing viewpoints, allowing for well-rounded conversations.
The Y'all-itics podcast stands out for its effort to present unbiased perspectives on political issues. However, one potential downside is that some episodes may not feel entirely neutral. For example, in one episode discussing "civil unrest," the phrase itself could be seen as taking a biased position rather than presenting an objective analysis. While this may not be reflective of the overall podcast, it's worth noting as it could potentially sway the listener's perception.
In conclusion, The Y'all-itics podcast is an engaging and informative platform for those interested in local politics and complex issues. The hosts' selection of diverse topics and guests ensures well-rounded discussions that challenge listeners' viewpoints. While there may be occasional instances where neutrality feels compromised, overall the podcast provides valuable insights into Texas politics.
He does not do a lot of interviews. State Rep. Glenn Rogers, a conservative Texas Republican, lost his re-election last month after a pricey misinformation campaign against him. Despite a very conservative voting record, Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Ted Cruz, and billionaire backers campaigned against him because Rogers opposes school vouchers. So, is there still a place for him in the Texas GOP? Is Rogers responsible for enabling any of it? Will he vote for Cruz in November? In this episode of Y'all-itics, Rogers reveals the new priority he's focusing on now. GUEST State Rep. Glenn Rogers, R-Graford
Talk of secession has gotten a little louder these days, amplified by the so-called “Take Texas Back” pledge. The site devoted to the pledge boasts that dozens of Republican candidates and officeholders have signed up, promising to support legislation that would push Texas to leave the United States under certain conditions. This has all been talked about before. So, is this time different? And how do we know when chatter about secession is something to take more seriously? The Jasons called Dr. Eric McDaniel, a government professor at the University of Texas at Austin, to learn more about the movement and what might happen if it were to succeed. Guest Eric McDaniel, University of Texas at Austin
Ken Paxton is on a winning streak: acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial, successfully defeating some fellow Republicans on Super Tuesday, and most recently Paxton got the criminal charges against him finally dropped after nine years. So, is Ken Paxton the most powerful Republican in Texas? One of the state's top Democrats – who tried to take the AG's job – says Paxton absolutely is. Why then would Joe Jaworski, a Houston attorney and the grandson of Leon Jaworski, the famous prosecutor in the 1973 Watergate scandal, be considering running for this position again in 2026? And if Ken Paxton is unstoppable, Jaworski explains what that means not only for his party, but also for Texas Republicans. GUEST Joe Jaworski, Houston Attorney
It's almost time for the dreaded property tax appraisals in Texas. For the first time, Texans will get a real say in the process. The board overseeing central appraisal districts have always been appointed. A new state law requires at least three members to be elected. Chandler Crouch, a real estate broker and expert in protesting property taxes, says the new law is a game changer. He joined the Jasons at Turning Point Beer in Bedford, Texas for this episode. GUEST:Chandler Crouch RECORDING LOCATION:Turning Point BeerBedford, Texas
Ever since settling the criminal case against Attorney General Ken Paxton, special prosecutor Brian Wice told us he has been excoriated by people who think it was a bad move. So why did he do it? And why won't specifics of the deal be made public? We had lots of questions after this bombshell news broke. Wice made the decision and he took our call from his Houston office in this special episode of Y'all-itics. GUEST: Brian Wice / Special Prosecutor in Paxton case
Turns out, Republicans made errors hand-counting votes. The GOP in Gillespie County (Fredericksburg) did not trust machines to count the votes on Super Tuesday. So, they did it themselves. By hand. 8,000 ballots. And they made mistakes in every precinct. Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, was there on election night and joined the Jasons for a pint on this episode to explain what happened and the bold new project her newsroom is undertaking in Gillespie County. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/inside-politics/texas-politics/gillespie-county-gop-primary-officials-found-multiple-errors-after-hand-count/287-9cfe3150-cf66-4d4f-ba66-ad1fc6f9feeb Guest Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director
There have been several times recently when 60% - 70% of all the power consumed in Texas came from renewables. And in January, the state set a new solar production record, topping out at over 14,000 megawatts, more than enough to power San Antonio and Austin. Life is so good for renewables in Texas, a new study funded by the oil and gas industry found that they should likely connect to the grid to get cheaper power… thanks to the influence of renewables. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons pop open a cold one with energy expert Doug Lewin who explains why Texas should no longer be considered an oil and gas state, just an energy state. Guest Doug Lewin, Stoic Energy Founder
How do you beat a Republican in Texas? Move further to the right. And in many ways, that's exactly what happened in Texas during the primary. But one of the biggest surprises of the night happened on the Democratic ballot. In this election hangover edition of Y'all-itics, the Jasons and our panel experts discuss the results of the GOP civil war, the fallout from the results and what it all means for the future of Texas. Guests Berna Dean Steptoe, WFAA Political Producer Michael McCardel, WFAA Political Coordinating Producer
Mexicans elect a new president this summer and two women are competing for the top job. How might they impact our politics, our shared border, and the hundreds of billions of dollars in trade that move across it? Laura Collins, an immigration expert at the Bush Institute and Jennifer Apperti, a former Mexican diplomat who now leads SMU's Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center join the Jasons to explain how immigration impacts politics on the other side of the border. Guests Jennifer Apperti, Director/SMU Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center Laura Collins, Director/Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
The border politics dominating conversations have long overshadowed the importance of all the other stuff flooding over the border from Mexico. And the bickering, bloviation and incessant battling is negatively impacting the Texas economy and our wallets, a loss of more than a billion dollars in output and thousands of jobs. Dr. Ray Perryman is the brains behind this new report, which is a political hot potato. But Dr. Perryman tells the Jasons why he thinks it's a good thing he's called an “equal opportunity offender” and why it's vital Texans – and politicians – hear this information. Texas-Mexico trade report: https://www.perrymangroup.com/media/uploads/brief/perryman-the-economic-benefits-of-texasmexico-trade-02-15-24.pdf Guest Dr. Ray Perryman, CEO/The Perryman Group
The border politics dominating conversations have long overshadowed the importance of all the other stuff flooding over the border from Mexico. And the bickering, bloviation and incessant battling is negatively impacting the Texas economy and our wallets, a loss of more than a billion dollars in output and thousands of jobs. Dr. Ray Perryman is the brains behind this new report, which is a political hot potato. But Dr. Perryman tells the Jasons why he thinks it's a good thing he's called an “equal opportunity offender” and why it's vital Texans – and politicians – hear this information. Texas-Mexico trade report: https://www.perrymangroup.com/media/uploads/brief/perryman-the-economic-benefits-of-texasmexico-trade-02-15-24.pdf Guest Dr. Ray Perryman, CEO/The Perryman Group
It is an election system designed to find cases of illegal voting, keep voter rolls accurate, and make elections cheaper and more efficient. But Texas, and eight other Republican-led states, abandoned the program without any plan to replace it. That is bad news for Texas voters and the bill comes due on Super Tuesday, March 5. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons crack open a cold one at Celestial Beerworks with Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization that reports on elections across the country. Jessica explains why Texas' decision to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, couldn't have come at a worse time and how Texas voters could feel this impact when they go vote. GuestJessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director
It is an election system designed to find cases of illegal voting, keep voter rolls accurate, and make elections cheaper and more efficient. But Texas, and eight other Republican-led states, abandoned the program without any plan to replace it. That is bad news for Texas voters and the bill comes due on Super Tuesday, March 5. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons crack open a cold one at Celestial Beerworks with Jessica Huseman, the editorial director of Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization that reports on elections across the country. Jessica explains why Texas' decision to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, couldn't have come at a worse time and how Texas voters could feel this impact when they go vote. Guest Jessica Huseman, Votebeat Editorial Director
She's the only major Republican presidential candidate left standing not named Donald Trump. And former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley hit Texas recently to raise cash and build momentum leading up to Super Tuesday on March 5. But everything's bigger in Texas, including Trump's lead. In this early release episode of Y'all-itics, candidate Haley explains her views on everything from Texas' abortion law to whether we should be taking guns away. Guest Nikki Haley, Republican Candidate for President
She's the only major Republican presidential candidate left standing not named Donald Trump. And former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley hit Texas recently to raise cash and build momentum leading up to Super Tuesday on March 5. But everything's bigger in Texas, including Trump's lead. In this early release episode of Y'all-itics, candidate Haley explains her views on everything from Texas' abortion law to whether we should be taking guns away. GuestNikki Haley, Republican Candidate for President
Many residents of Eagle Pass, Texas, say they've had enough. But they're angry with the Texas Governor, not the migrants crossing the border. They just sent him a letter, accusing his rhetoric of putting the community in danger now that armed militias are actively showing up after hearing the Governor's words. In this episode of Y'all-itics, a local business owner who's already sued the state tells the Jasons what life is truly like now on the ground in Eagle Pass. And you'll learn why Congressman Michael McCaul calls the failed Republican-led effort to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary, who oversees federal border policy, an embarrassment. Guests Jessie Fuentes, Eagle Pass Business Owner Congressman Michael McCaul, (R) Austin
Many residents of Eagle Pass, Texas, say they've had enough. But they're angry with the Texas Governor, not the migrants crossing the border. They just sent him a letter, accusing his rhetoric of putting the community in danger now that armed militias are actively showing up after hearing the Governor's words. In this episode of Y'all-itics, a local business owner who's already sued the state tells the Jasons what life is truly like now on the ground in Eagle Pass. And you'll learn why Congressman Michael McCaul calls the failed Republican-led effort to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary, who oversees federal border policy, an embarrassment. Guests Jessie Fuentes, Eagle Pass Business OwnerCongressman Michael McCaul, (R) Austin
Our guest this week decided to go public with what so many Republican lawmakers have said in private. State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, does not have a primary opponent and is free to speak openly and boy does he in this episode with the Jasons. Patterson goes unplugged about Paxton, the far right disruptors in the Texas GOP, Republicans in Congress who trot down to the Texas border for photo ops and much more. This episode was recorded at Community Beer Co. in Dallas. GUEST:State Rep. Jared Patterson (R) Frisco / District 106
Our guest this week decided to go public with what so many Republican lawmakers have said in private. State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, does not have a primary opponent and is free to speak openly and boy does he in this episode with the Jasons. Patterson goes unplugged about Paxton, the far right disruptors in the Texas GOP, Republicans in Congress who trot down to the Texas border for photo ops and much more. This episode was recorded at Community Beer Co. in Dallas. GUEST: State Rep. Jared Patterson (R) Frisco / District 106
One of the nation's foremost experts on the U.S. Supreme Court says its current session is likely “the biggest term of our lifetimes.” That's because the docket is chock-full of cases that will impact your daily life, many of them originating here in Texas. The Justices have already waded deep into the immigration battle taking place in the Rio Grande along the Texas-Mexico border. Will Texans still have access to a widely prescribed abortion pill? Will Trump even be on the ballot in 2024? Constitutional law expert and best-selling author Steve Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law explains how our lives could be different by summer when the term ends. Guest Steve Vladeck, University of Texas School of Law
One of the nation's foremost experts on the U.S. Supreme Court says its current session is likely “the biggest term of our lifetimes.” That's because the docket is chock-full of cases that will impact your daily life, many of them originating here in Texas. The Justices have already waded deep into the immigration battle taking place in the Rio Grande along the Texas-Mexico border. Will Texans still have access to a widely prescribed abortion pill? Will Trump even be on the ballot in 2024? Constitutional law expert and best-selling author Steve Vladeck from the University of Texas School of Law explains how our lives could be different by summer when the term ends. Guest Steve Vladeck, University of Texas School of Law
The state of Texas just did something that will make it near impossible for the Uvalde families to sue over the law enforcement failures the day of the massacre at Robb Elementary, failures recently described in detail inside a Department of Justice investigative report. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons are joined by an attorney who is waist deep in the effort to make the evidence file public. And she says Texans still have no idea what truly happened on May 24, 2022. Guest Laura Lee Prather, Attorney
The state of Texas just did something that will make it near impossible for the Uvalde families to sue over the law enforcement failures the day of the massacre at Robb Elementary, failures recently described in detail inside a Department of Justice investigative report. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons are joined by an attorney who is waist deep in the effort to make the evidence file public. And she says Texans still have no idea what truly happened on May 24, 2022. GuestLaura Lee Prather, Attorney
After surviving subzero temps, a blizzard and a surprising cut of meat, the Jasons get into the nitty gritty of the Iowa Caucuses.
After surviving subzero temps, a blizzard and a surprising cut of meat, the Jasons get into the nitty gritty of the Iowa Caucuses.
Three major candidates remain in the Republican race for president. What happens on Monday night in Iowa might reduce that even further. And the winter weather that's freezing Texas has socked in Iowa with snow, briefly paralyzing politics and adding another factor campaigns didn't count on. The Jasons braved a blizzard warning to get beer, barbecue and this this conversation with Averi Harper, the Deputy Political Director at ABC News.Guest: Averi Harper ABC News Deputy Political Director
Three major candidates remain in the Republican race for president. What happens on Monday night in Iowa might reduce that even further. And the winter weather that's freezing Texas has socked in Iowa with snow, briefly paralyzing politics and adding another factor campaigns didn't count on. The Jasons braved a blizzard warning to get beer, barbecue and this this conversation with Averi Harper, the Deputy Political Director at ABC News. Guest: Averi Harper ABC News Deputy Political Director
Reality doesn't live up to reputation when it comes to freedom in Texas. The Lone Star State is dead last in personal freedoms in an annual study by The Cato Institute. Which states are more free? How did Texas get so restrictive? The Jasons have questions for William Ruger, a Texas native himself, who prepares the freedom report every year. “Freedom in the 50 States” report: Freedom in the 50 States 2023 | Cato Institute Guest William Ruger, CATO Institute
Reality doesn't live up to reputation when it comes to freedom in Texas. The Lone Star State is dead last in personal freedoms in an annual study by The Cato Institute. Which states are more free? How did Texas get so restrictive? The Jasons have questions for William Ruger, a Texas native himself, who prepares the freedom report every year. “Freedom in the 50 States” report: Freedom in the 50 States 2023 | Cato Institute Guest William Ruger, CATO Institute
The Y'all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But the Jasons wanted to share two of our top performing episodes of 2023 with you while they're out. In this rewind episode, you'll once again hear about an issue that was never resolved in 2023, despite the Governor's best efforts and multiple special sessions. And we're still waiting for word whether Governor Abbott will call a fifth special session to address school choice. We first released this episode on March 17, 2023. Guests Dr. Michelle Smith, Raise Your Hand Texas Exec. Dir. Sen. Brandon Creighton, (R) Conroe
The Y'all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But the Jasons wanted to share two of our top performing episodes of 2023 with you while they're out. In this rewind episode, you'll once again hear about an issue that was never resolved in 2023, despite the Governor's best efforts and multiple special sessions. And we're still waiting for word whether Governor Abbott will call a fifth special session to address school choice. We first released this episode on March 17, 2023. Guests Dr. Michelle Smith, Raise Your Hand Texas Exec. Dir. Sen. Brandon Creighton, (R) Conroe
The Y'all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But the Jasons wanted to share two of our top performing episodes of 2023 with you while they're out. In this rewind episode, you'll learn more about whether the minority political party in Texas will stay that way forever. We first released this episode on August 6, 2023. GUESTSState Rep. John Bryant, D-Dallas (HD 114)
The Y'all-itics team is on holiday break, spending time with family. But the Jasons wanted to share two of our top performing episodes of 2023 with you while they're out. In this rewind episode, you'll learn more about whether the minority political party in Texas will stay that way forever. We first released this episode on August 6, 2023. GUESTS State Rep. John Bryant, D-Dallas (HD 114)
On the last day she could file to run, state Rep. Victoria Neave Criado confirmed the rumors and announced she wants to unseat fellow Democrat, state Senator Nathan Johnson. But neither time nor money are on her side. The Texas Democratic primary is 80 days away and Johnson has a lot more money. So, why is Neave Criado taking the gamble? And will this race help or hurt the Texas Democratic Party in a high-stakes election year? GUESTS:State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado / D-DallasState Sen. Nathan Johnson / D-Dallas
On the last day she could file to run, state Rep. Victoria Neave Criado confirmed the rumors and announced she wants to unseat fellow Democrat, state Senator Nathan Johnson. But neither time nor money are on her side. The Texas Democratic primary is 80 days away and Johnson has a lot more money. So, why is Neave Criado taking the gamble? And will this race help or hurt the Texas Democratic Party in a high-stakes election year? GUESTS: State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado / D-Dallas State Sen. Nathan Johnson / D-Dallas
You may not have noticed, but the Houston area has been quietly, and quite successfully, addressing its homelessness problem for years now. And the coalition leading this effort has a simple mantra: housing first. They've learned it's more expensive to leave people on the street or put them in temporary shelters than it is to permanently house them. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the CEO of the “Coalition for the Homeless” tells the Jasons the secret to their success comes down to three things: organization, pragmatism and scale. And you'll learn why cities from across the country may soon follow Houston's lead. Coalition for the Homeless: https://www.homelesshouston.org Guest Mike Nichols, CEO/Coalition for the Homeless
You may not have noticed, but the Houston area has been quietly, and quite successfully, addressing its homelessness problem for years now. And the coalition leading this effort has a simple mantra: housing first. They've learned it's more expensive to leave people on the street or put them in temporary shelters than it is to permanently house them. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the CEO of the “Coalition for the Homeless” tells the Jasons the secret to their success comes down to three things: organization, pragmatism and scale. And you'll learn why cities from across the country may soon follow Houston's lead. Coalition for the Homeless: https://www.homelesshouston.org Guest Mike Nichols, CEO/Coalition for the Homeless
The city of Dallas needs 33,000 affordable homes. Fast. Statewide, the Texas Miracle is under threat. The affordability crisis is already driving away businesses and people. But one solution may come down to 1,500 square feet. In this episode of Y'all-itics, Dallas councilman Chad West pours a pint with the Jasons and explains why Dallas could be doing more with its dirt.GuestChad West, Dallas City Council Member/District 1
The city of Dallas needs 33,000 affordable homes. Fast. Statewide, the Texas Miracle is under threat. The affordability crisis is already driving away businesses and people. But one solution may come down to 1,500 square feet. In this episode of Y'all-itics, Dallas councilman Chad West pours a pint with the Jasons and explains why Dallas could be doing more with its dirt. Guest Chad West, Dallas City Council Member/District 1
State Rep. David Spiller heard the last episode of Y'all-itics and had something to say. Spiller wrote the controversial legislation that lets local and state police charge undocumented immigrants with a misdemeanor. State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado and Congressman Joaquin Castro criticized it, worrying it will lead to racial profiling of lawful U.S. citizens. But Spiller argues this soon-to-be Texas law will not result in roundups of migrants who have been here for decades and, he says, police likely won't enforce it too far north of the Rio Grande. Spiller sits for our questions in this special release episode. GUESTState Rep. David Spiller / R-Jacksboro
State Rep. David Spiller heard the last episode of Y'all-itics and had something to say. Spiller wrote the controversial legislation that lets local and state police charge undocumented immigrants with a misdemeanor. State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado and Congressman Joaquin Castro criticized it, worrying it will lead to racial profiling of lawful U.S. citizens. But Spiller argues this soon-to-be Texas law will not result in roundups of migrants who have been here for decades and, he says, police likely won't enforce it too far north of the Rio Grande. Spiller sits for our questions in this special release episode. GUEST State Rep. David Spiller / R-Jacksboro
*CAUTION: This episode contains adult language*Texas will soon become the ‘Show Me State' when Governor Abbott signs Senate Bill 4 into law. This is the legislation that lets local and state police arrest people who cannot prove whether they are a citizen. Immigration law is a federal responsibility, not a state one. That's why lawsuits are threatened. In this episode, state Rep. Victoria Neave-Criado, D-Dallas, told the Jasons that she now carries her passport, worried of having to prove she is a citizen. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro says he's pressuring the Biden administration to respond to the Republican-led legislature's latest move. GUESTS:State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston [4:51]State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, D-Dallas [5:55 & 20:23]U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio [32:54]
*CAUTION: This episode contains adult language* Texas will soon become the ‘Show Me State' when Governor Abbott signs Senate Bill 4 into law. This is the legislation that lets local and state police arrest people who cannot prove whether they are a citizen. Immigration law is a federal responsibility, not a state one. That's why lawsuits are threatened. In this episode, state Rep. Victoria Neave-Criado, D-Dallas, told the Jasons that she now carries her passport, worried of having to prove she is a citizen. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro says he's pressuring the Biden administration to respond to the Republican-led legislature's latest move. GUESTS: State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston [4:51] State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, D-Dallas [5:55 & 20:23] U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio [32:54]
Thanks to voters recently approving the tax relief constitutional amendment, many Texas homeowners owe $0 in school property taxes - possibly permanently! The state will now pick up their tab and pay the schools. But in this episode, one of those taxpayers tells Y'all-itics that she's skeptical about the math and the motive. Is this a step toward defunding and undermining Texas public schools, she wonders. And even if that's not the aim, is this too good to be true? Can the state afford it in the long term? Can school districts? The Jasons put those questions to a superintendent of a fast-growing district and to the lawmaker who authored the tax changes. GuestsPat Hill, Homeowner who owes $0 in school taxesTexas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, (R) HoustonDr. Justin Terry, Forney ISD Superintendent
Thanks to voters recently approving the tax relief constitutional amendment, many Texas homeowners owe $0 in school property taxes - possibly permanently! The state will now pick up their tab and pay the schools. But in this episode, one of those taxpayers tells Y'all-itics that she's skeptical about the math and the motive. Is this a step toward defunding and undermining Texas public schools, she wonders. And even if that's not the aim, is this too good to be true? Can the state afford it in the long term? Can school districts? The Jasons put those questions to a superintendent of a fast-growing district and to the lawmaker who authored the tax changes. Guests Pat Hill, Homeowner who owes $0 in school taxes Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, (R) Houston Dr. Justin Terry, Forney ISD Superintendent
The Jasons are in Austin for this episode with President and CEO of ERCOT, Pablo Vegas...who manages the state's electric grid. In his first-ever podcast appearance, Vegas reveals that Texas might not be able to get enough reserve electricity to have on standby if the state gets socked in with a severe winter storm. Vegas also reveals how much ERCOT has been paying big electric users to shut down to keep the rest of us out of rolling outages. And he estimates how much power Texas will need by the end of this decade (Hint: It's a LOT more than we have now). GUEST:Pablo VegasPresident & CEO of ERCOT
The Jasons are in Austin for this episode with President and CEO of ERCOT, Pablo Vegas...who manages the state's electric grid. In his first-ever podcast appearance, Vegas reveals that Texas might not be able to get enough reserve electricity to have on standby if the state gets socked in with a severe winter storm. Vegas also reveals how much ERCOT has been paying big electric users to shut down to keep the rest of us out of rolling outages. And he estimates how much power Texas will need by the end of this decade (Hint: It's a LOT more than we have now). GUEST: Pablo Vegas President & CEO of ERCOT
This is a raw, unedited explanation from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo about her depression, suicidal thoughts, and the breaking point that led her to check-in to an out-of-state facility. In this episode of Y'all-itics, Judge Hidalgo opens up about where she went, the therapy she brought back, and how it is possible to heal and be your best again… even after hitting rock bottom. ** If you or someone you know is in crisis, or struggling, call or text 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline ** Guest Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Judge
This is a raw, unedited explanation from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo about her depression, suicidal thoughts, and the breaking point that led her to check-in to an out-of-state facility. In this episode of Y'all-itics, Judge Hidalgo opens up about where she went, the therapy she brought back, and how it is possible to heal and be your best again… even after hitting rock bottom. ** If you or someone you know is in crisis, or struggling, call or text 988, the national suicide and crisis lifeline ** Guest Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Judge
Texas voters are deciding 14 different potential constitutional amendments, but if you've read them, they're clear as mud. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons decipher these hard-to-read amendments that will solidify property tax cuts, among other things. Bud Kennedy from the Fort Worth Star Telegram brought Fort Worth beer to this episode. Election day is November 7. Go vote – after you listen to this! GuestBud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star Telegram
Texas voters are deciding 14 different potential constitutional amendments, but if you've read them, they're clear as mud. In this episode of Y'all-itics, the Jasons decipher these hard-to-read amendments that will solidify property tax cuts, among other things. Bud Kennedy from the Fort Worth Star Telegram brought Fort Worth beer to this episode. Election day is November 7. Go vote – after you listen to this! Guest Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star Telegram