I'm frustrated with the state of politics and the social landscape in this state and country, I'm sure you are too. But what I am really frustrated with is the disconnect between what people say they want and the actions they take. People just react, sometimes without thinking things through and what those reactions can mean down the road, especially about things they care about. Through conversations with folks in politics, technology, the arts and more, I hope to help people connect the do ...
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Fighting Human Trafficking and the Intricacies of Passing Legislation with Caroline Roberts of Children at Risk
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In this episode I speak with Caroline Roberts from Children at Risk, an organization that serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration, and advocacy. We speak about the work she is doing at Children at Risk, a specifically about the bills the…
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Episode 2: Voting, Vouchers and Community Voices with Lana Hansen of Blue Action
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1:04:52In this episode I speak with Lana Hansen, the Executive Director of Blue Action, about her organization's community-based approach to getting out the vote in Texas, Nevada, and beyond, and why every voter, in very election, matters. We also get into the ongoing battle in the Texas Legislature over school vouchers, the potential detrimental effects …
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Episode 1: The Upcoming TX Legislative Session with Jason Sabo
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1:00:33In this episode I speak with Jason Sabo of Frontera Strategies about the upcoming 89th Texas legislative session. Jason talks about his 25 years as a lobbyist in Austin, largely working for child advocacy non-profits, how the legislature has changed, what is coming up this session (eeek) and most importantly how we can all get involved. He also int…
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