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Interview with Robert Miklos

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.

12:00 minutes (5.5 MB)

Interview with State Representative Garnet Coleman

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.

15:05 minutes (6.91 MB)

Interview with Garry Mauro

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.

29:37 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with Doug Dodson

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.

18:05 minutes (8 MB)

State Representative Rick Noriega

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.

19:10 minutes (8 MB)

2007 Constitutional Amendment Election Special

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.

23:35 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with Jim Mattox

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.

24:15 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with State Representative Jim Dunnam

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.

13:50 minutes (6.34 MB)

Interview with State Representative Rafael Anchia

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.

14:15 minutes (6.53 MB)

Interview with DNC Chairman Howard Dean

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.

10:55 minutes (5 MB)
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