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Interview with Governor Ben Barnes
Wed, 05/16/2007 - 12:14pm
On this week's episode of Who's Blue, I speak with former Lieutenant Governor and Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes. We discuss the arc of Democratic politics in Texas over the last several decades, the relationship between the Democratic Party and the business community, and how Governor Barnes feels about New Media. Barnes' book, Barn Burning Barn Building, is currently available via Amazon, and you can download and play the interview after the jump.
37:20 minutes (8 MB)Dallas Mayoral Show: Sam Coats and Don Hill
Wed, 05/09/2007 - 11:49am
This week, a special Dallas Mayor edition of Who's Blue: Josh speaks with two Democratic candidates in the non-partisan race for Dallas City Mayor. Part 1 is a conversation with Dallas businessman Sam Coats, and Part 2 features Dallas City Councilman Don Hill. Download and play after the jump.
32:15 minutes (8 MB)Interview with Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins
Wed, 05/02/2007 - 10:23am
For this installment of Who's Blue, I spoke with Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins. We discussed the coordinated campaign in Dallas County, the Innocence Project, and relations with city and county government. Download and play after the jump.
15:45 minutes (7.21 MB)Interview with State Representative Pete Gallego
Wed, 04/25/2007 - 10:30am
In this week's edition of Who's Blue, I speak with Pete Gallego, State Representative from District 74. We discuss his legislative work, the possibility of a special session, and the intersection of state government and border security. Download and play after the jump.
16:50 minutes (7.71 MB)Interview with DLCC Executive Director Michael Davies
Wed, 04/18/2007 - 10:37am
This week, I spoke with Michael Davies, the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. We discuss Democratic trends in state houses nationwide, what the DLCC does, and why state legislative elections are important.
33:50 minutes (8 MB)Interview with Chris Bell
Wed, 04/11/2007 - 10:34am
This week I spoke with former Congressman and 2006 gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell. We discussed the Faith In Texas PAC, a new organization Bell has started to aid candidates running for office in Texas. Download and play after the jump.
17:00 minutes (7.79 MB)Interview with Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Wed, 04/04/2007 - 10:21am
Joining us this week is Congressman Charlie Rangel, who represents New York’s 15th District. We discuss his origins in politics, the tenor and the tone of Washington negotiations, and his new book, And I Haven’t Had A Bad Day Since. Download and play after the jump.
14:20 minutes (6.57 MB)Interview with State Senator Eliot Shapleigh
Wed, 03/28/2007 - 9:56am
Joining us on Who's Blue? this week is Eliot Shapleigh, state Senator from El Paso representing Senate District 29. We discuss the progress being made on children's health insurance this session, whether base realignment is actually an apolitical process, and how the TYC scandal is going to end up. You can listen to it here. You can also visit his website at www.Shapleigh.org.
21:45 minutes (8 MB)Interview with State Representative Allen Vaught
Wed, 03/21/2007 - 11:26am
Joining us this week is Allen Vaught, freshman State Representative from District 107 in Dallas County. We discuss his work as an environmental attorney, recent news concerning TXU and Halliburton, and his military service in Iraq, during which he became the "defacto mayor of Fallujah."
21:45 minutes (8 MB)Interview with State Representative David Farabee
Wed, 03/14/2007 - 10:41am
In this week's episode of Who's Blue, I speak with David Farabee, State Representative from District 69 in Wichita Falls. We discuss his family’s political legacy, his work on children’s mental health issues, and why he had to run as a write in candidate in his first race.
15:45 minutes (7.21 MB)