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Ed Martin

Our guest this week is Ed Martin, a longtime Democratic strategist and former executive director of the Texas Democratic Party. We talk about the implications of a Texas primary that matters, what it means for future voter turnout, and what increased Democratic energy means for Texas Republicans.

17:40 minutes (8 MB)

Texas Primary Campaign Update

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.

21:10 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with Chris Turner

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.

16:10 minutes (7.41 MB)

Interview with VetVoice.com Editor Brandon Friedman

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.

12:20 minutes (5.65 MB)

Interview with Texas Watch Executive Director Alex Winslow

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.

20:30 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with Michael Skelly

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.

12:25 minutes (5.69 MB)

Interview with State Senator Kirk Watson

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.

33:50 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with Lone Star Project Founder Matt Angle

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.

14:20 minutes (6.57 MB)

Interview with TDP Convention Director Isabel Zermeño

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.

6:45 minutes (3.09 MB)

Interview with Noriega Campaign Online Coordinator Karl-Thomas Musselman

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.

19:05 minutes (8 MB)
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