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Interview with State Representative Lon Burnam
Wed, 10/03/2007 - 10:46am
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.
17:45 minutes (8 MB)Interview with State Representative Kirk England
Wed, 09/26/2007 - 1:21pm
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.
15:55 minutes (7.29 MB)Interview with State Representative Marc Veasey
Wed, 09/19/2007 - 2:00pm
Our guest this week is Marc Veasey, State Representative from District 95 in Tarrant County. We discuss how the Representative started out in politics, what it would take for a statewide health care plan, and how Governor Perry's community college funding veto will play out. Download and play after the jump.
19:10 minutes (8 MB)Interview with Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Wed, 09/12/2007 - 1:30pm
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.
31:05 minutes (8 MB)Interview with Jim Hightower
Wed, 09/05/2007 - 12:30pm
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.
17:35 minutes (8 MB)Interview with Chuck Rocha
Wed, 08/29/2007 - 1:00pm
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.
14:50 minutes (6.79 MB)Interview with State Senator Mario Gallegos
Wed, 08/22/2007 - 11:00am
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.
19:55 minutes (8 MB)Interview with State Representative Mark Homer
Wed, 08/15/2007 - 11:00am
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.
18:00 minutes (8 MB)Interview with Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez
Wed, 08/08/2007 - 11:00am
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.
20:05 minutes (8 MB)Interview with TDP Chairman Boyd Richie
Wed, 08/01/2007 - 3:30pm
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.
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