On this week's episode of Who's Blue, we are joined by Congressman Bob Filner, representative for California's 51st District and Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. We discuss whether the care of America's veterans is a national security issue, the challenges facing combat veterans when they return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, and changes to the system following the revelations of poor conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Download and play after the jump.

On this week's episode of Who's Blue, we continue our veterans' issues series with an interview with Chet Edwards, Congressman from Texas' 17th congressional district and chair of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations subcommittee. We discuss the VA, the new budget appropriations for the VA and Bush's veto threats, Edwards' continued success in a largely Republican district, and his work within the Texas congressional delegation. Download and play after the jump.

On this week's episode of Who's Blue, we speak with Jon Soltz, a veteran of the Iraq War who is chairman and co-founder of VoteVets.org. We discuss what brought him to politics, his military service, the goals of VoteVets as an organization, and some of their recent media campaigns. Download and play after the jump.

This week's episode of Who's Blue features a conversation with Rick Noriega, State Representative from District 145 in Harris County. Representative Noriega (whom some enthusiastic supporters are hoping to draft for a US Senate run) is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Texas Army National Guard; he served along the US-Mexico border in Operation Jump Start as well as in Afghanistan. We discuss how his Guard service has informed his politics, how he came to public service, and his views on issues facing veterans today. Download and play after the jump.

For the final episode in our series on veterans issues, we are joined by General Wesley Clark, military analyst for MSNBC. General Clark is a retired four-star Army General and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe. He was also a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 2004.

We discuss the problems at Walter Reed, his political activism through WesPAC and VoteVets.org, and some aspects of current American foreign policy. Download and play after the jump.

Joining us on this week’s episode is David Hardt. David is a past president of the Dallas County Young Democrats who is currently running for President of Young Democrats of America.

We discuss David’s political past, his successes in Dallas County, and his plans for YDA. Download and play after the jump.

Joining us on this week’s episode of Who's Blue is Mike Gravel, a former senator from Alaska who is currently seeking the Democratic presidential nomination for 2008.

Joining us this week is Bob Ray Sanders, a well-known columnist with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram who also serves as its Vice President and Associate Editor.

We discuss his long career in journalism and broadcasting, the changes he has observed in Texas politics during that time, and the potential for media to influence politics and policy. Download and play after the jump.

Our show this week features a conversation with Boyd Richie, Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party. Chairman Richie discusses grassroots organization, the Texas Democratic Party’s recent Town Hall Tour, and how technology has affected the party’s strategy in recent years. I might also direct you to the snazzy new TDP website, which the Chairman mentions in our interview. Download and play after the jump.

Joining us on this week’s show is Lupe Valdez, Sheriff of Dallas County. We discuss her previous work in law enforcement as a federal agent, her experiences during her first term as Sheriff, and the work she’s done on rehabilitating Dallas County’s jail system. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on Who's Blue this week is Mark Homer, State Representative for District 3. We discuss rural Democratic politics in Texas, his recent push to make the state insurance commissioner an elected office, and the impact of last session’s Senate Water Bill, SB 3. Download and play after the jump.

This week’s episode of Who's Blue features Mario Gallegos, State Senator for District 6 in Harris County. We talk with the Senator about his family’s influence on his politics, his health, and his stand against voter suppression during the last legislative session. Download and play after the jump.

Joining us on this week’s episode is Chuck Rocha, National Political Director for the United Steelworkers of America. We discuss his life in organized labor and politics, how labor contributed to Democratic victories in 2006, and the changing role of unions in the South. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Jim Hightower, a former Texas Agriculture Commissioner who is now a popular political commentator and author. We discuss the new populism movement in American politics, what that will mean in 2008, and the current political climate in Texas. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week’s edition of Who’s Blue is Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who represents Texas’ 30th Congressional District in the Dallas area. We discuss the Iraq War and other current issues at hand in Washington, her long career representing the people of Texas in the state legislature and Congress, and what she’s looking forward to in 2008. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Kirk England, State Representative from District 106 in Dallas County. We discuss his background and what motivated his recent decision to switch from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week's show is State Representative Lon Burnam from District 90 in Tarrant County. We discuss his take on the balance between conservation and development in Texas, his work at the Dallas Peace Center, and his thoughts on Kirk England's party switch. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. We discuss his political career, the role of the netroots and new media in future electoral cycles, and some DNC strategy for 2008. Download and play after the jump.

This week's episode features a conversation with State Representative Rafael Anchia, from District 103 in Dallas County. We discuss the implications of the TXU buyout, what Republicans are planning for Voter ID, and the chance for a Texas House Speaker from North Texas. Download and play after the jump.

On this week’s show we are joined by Jim Dunnam, State Representative for District 57 in Central Texas and chair of the House Democratic Caucus. We discuss how he got started in politics, what Kirk England’s party switch means to Texas, and the restoration of community college funding vetoed by Governor Perry. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Jim Mattox, a former Congressman and Texas Attorney General. We talk about his experiences, what changes he has observed in campaigns throughout his career, and how the national mood affects what happens in Texas politics. Download and play after the jump.

On a special 2007 Constitutional Amendment Election edition of the show, we speak with Texans To Cure Cancer Treasurer John Sharp and State Representative Ellen Cohen about Proposition 15, how they came to support the proposition, and what its passage could mean for Texas. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week’s episode of Who's Blue is Rick Noriega, a State Representative from District 145 in Harris County who is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Texas Army National Guard and a candidate for the United State Senate.

We speak with Noriega about his campaign, what inspired him to run, and policy issues currently under debate in the United States. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week's episode is Doug Dodson, a longtime Democratic operative and veteran of campaigns in Texas and across the United States. We talk about campaign strategy, getting candidates to ask for money, and why he hangs a sword on the wall of his campaign office. Download and play after the jump.

On this week’s episode our guest is Garry Mauro. Mauro served four terms as Texas Land Commissioner and ran for Governor against George Bush in 1998. We discuss his life and career in Texas politics, the Democratic outlook for 2008, and his current involvement in Senator Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week's show is Garnet Coleman, State Representative from District 147 in Houston and a member of the Texas House Democratic Leadership. We discuss tuition deregulation, the handling of SCHIP, and how 2008 is shaping up for Texas Democrats. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Robert Miklos, candidate for state representative in District 101. We discuss his motivations for running, how his campaign will be different from other campaigns, and how things are changing politically in North Texas. Download and play after the jump.

This week’s guest is Ciro Rodriguez, the Congressman representing the 23rd District in Texas. We discuss what made him decide to run again for Congress, what’s being done on health care and veterans issues on the Hill, and the importance of education. Download and play after the jump.

On this week’s episode, we look back at some of the best Who’s Blues from 2007. We’ll have highlights from our interviews with former DNC Chairman (and Ambassador) Terry McAuliffe, General Wes Clark, DNC Chairman Howard Dean, Congressman Charlie Rangel, and CNN’s Paul Begala. Download and play after the jump.

This week’s guest is Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Ruben Hernandez. We discuss what the party’s been up to throughout the previous year, what they have planned for 2008, and how the party plans to mobilize the Hispanic vote in Texas. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week's show is Joe Jaworski, candidate for Texas State Senate in District 11. We discuss how he got his start in politics, the fundraising success he experienced in 2007, and how the job he would do in the Senate would differ from that of incumbent Republican Senator Mike Jackson. Get it after the jump.

Our guest this week is Roberto Alonzo, State Representative for District 104 in Dallas County. We discuss his attention to education issues in the House, the timing of the Texas primary, and how immigration is currently being addressed. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is J.B. Poersch, Executive Director of the DSCC. We discuss the upcoming Senate race against incumbent junior Senator John Cornyn and other southern races, prospects on building our majority in the Senate, and what recent primary turnout numbers may mean for the general election. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week’s episode is Mike Gronstal, Chair of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and the Iowa state senate majority leader.

We discuss the implications of the historic Iowa Caucus turnout, how state legislatures affect national policy direction, and the national Democratic outlook in 2008. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Stephen Frost, State Representative for District 1 in northeast Texas. We discuss why water rights are important, what a Texas primary that matters means for rural voters, and the Texas Republican Party’s leadership problem. Download and play after the jump.

This week, State Representative and House Democratic Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam joins us once again to discuss the political climate in Texas ahead of the big primary on March 4th. We discuss how a meaningful presidential primary in Texas affects the general election for House Democrats, and his expectations for increased Democratic voter turnout in March. Download and play after the jump.

On this week's Who's Blue, we check in with representatives from both Democratic presidential campaigns as well as the Texas Democratic Party. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Chris Turner, candidate for State Representative in District 96. We discuss what motivated Chris to run for office, education as a legislative priority, and the political climate in Tarrant County. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest this week is Brandon Friedman, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and editor of VetVoice.com. We discuss VetVoice.com and blogging by combat veterans, the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War, and how media coverage of the war has waned. Download and play after the jump.

On this week's episode of Who's Blue, our guest is Alex Winslow, the executive director of Texas Watch. Texas Watch celebrates their 10th anniversary in 2008, and Winslow discusses the group's goals, the successes they've had in consumer matters and insurance protections, and their plans for the future. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this episode of Who's Blue is Michael Skelly, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Texas' District 7. We talk about Skelly's experience in renewable energy, how he got into politics, and his first quarter fundraising success.

Our guest this week is State Senator Kirk Watson. We talk about his early days in politics, his work on environmental issues, and discuss what's wrong with TxDOT.

On this week's episode of Who's Blue, our guest is Matt Angle, founder and director of the Lone Star Project. We discuss the origins of the organization, the story behind 'Rent to Own', and a recent letter from the Lone Star Project to State Senator Kim Brimer.

Our guest this week is Isabel Zermeño, the Texas Democratic Party's Convention Director. We discuss the state convention, what goes into the planning in a year of increased interest, and just how big the convention might be. Download and play after the jump.

This week's guest is Karl-Thomas Musselman, the Online Coordinator for the Rick Noriega for US Senate campaign. We discuss his early work in politics, what a day in the life of an Online Coordinator is like, and how the netroots community in Texas stacks up against other states. Download and play after the jump.

On this week's episode of Who's Blue, our guest is Larry Joe Doherty, candidate for the House of Representatives in District 10. We talk about the platform he’s taking to the campaign trail, his approach to Texas Justice, and his opponent, incumbent Republican Congressman Michael McCaul. Download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this week's show is State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, co-chair of the 2008 Texas State Democratic Convention.

Our guest on this week's episode is Donnie Dippel, candidate for State Representative in House District 17. Dippel has enjoyed some recent TexRoots coverage, and you can learn more about him at his campaign website. Download and play after the jump.

The guest on this week's show is Diane Trautman, candidate for Harris County Tax Assessor Collector & Voter Registrar. For your reference, Trautman's opponent is Paul Bettencourt, he of the infamous purged voter rolls. Visit Trautman's website and, as always, listen or download after the jump.

Our guest on this week's show is Diana Maldonado, candidate for State Representative in District 52. As always, download and play after the jump.

Our guest on this episode is Sherrie Matula, state house candidate for District 129. We talk about her race for the seat, the problems inherent in privatizing public education, and what reason Karl Rove would have for "stopping by" her district.