Who's Blue?
Who's Blue? is a weekly audio interview with notable players in Democratic politics in Texas and across the nation.
Interview with Michael Skelly
Thu, 04/10/2008 - 1:40pm
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.
- Length: 12:25 minutes (5.69 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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Thu, 04/03/2008 - 1:22pm
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.
- Length: 20:30 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with VetVoice.com Editor Brandon Friedman
Thu, 03/20/2008 - 12:00pm
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.
- Length: 12:20 minutes (5.65 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with Chris Turner
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 3:13pm
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.
- Length: 16:10 minutes (7.41 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Texas Primary Campaign Update
Thu, 02/28/2008 - 1:37pm
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.
First, Texas Campaign Coordinator Garry Mauro fills us in on the Clinton campaign's activities around the state. Next, State Representative Rafael Anchia gives us some insight into the Obama campaign's strategy as we head to March 4th.
Finally, we speak with Texas Democratic Party Communications Director Hector Nieto about what the response to the Austin Debate has been as well as how the party is handling the massive turnout in early voting.
- Length: 21:10 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Ed Martin
Wed, 02/20/2008 - 4:04pm
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.
- Length: 17:40 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam
Thu, 02/14/2008 - 11:54am
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.
- Length: 8:35 minutes (3.93 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with State Representative Stephen Frost
Wed, 02/06/2008 - 3:59pm
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.
- Length: 24:40 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with DLCC Chairman Mike Gronstal
Wed, 01/30/2008 - 2:56pm
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.
- Length: 19:20 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with J.B. Poersch
Wed, 01/23/2008 - 3:00pm
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.
- Length: 11:45 minutes (5.38 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)