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Whos-Blue

A "Who's Blue?" audio podcast.

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 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 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 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)

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)

Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Jim Dunnam

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.

8:35 minutes (3.93 MB)

Interview with State Representative Stephen Frost

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.

24:40 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with DLCC Chairman Mike Gronstal

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.

19:20 minutes (8 MB)

Interview with J.B. Poersch

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.

11:45 minutes (5.38 MB)

Interview with State Representative Roberto Alonzo

Our guest this week is Roberto Alonzo, State Representative for District 104 in Dallas County. We discuss his attention to education issues in the House, the timing of the Texas primary, and how immigration is currently being addressed. Download and play after the jump.

15:10 minutes (6.95 MB)
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