Who's Blue?
Who's Blue? is a weekly audio interview with notable players in Democratic politics in Texas and across the nation.
2007 Constitutional Amendment Election Special
Mon, 11/05/2007 - 11:00am
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.
- Length: 23:35 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with Jim Mattox
Wed, 10/31/2007 - 4:00pm
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.
- Length: 24:15 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with State Representative Jim Dunnam
Wed, 10/24/2007 - 4:32pm
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.
- Length: 13:50 minutes (6.34 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with State Representative Rafael Anchia
Wed, 10/17/2007 - 1:15pm
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.
- Length: 14:15 minutes (6.53 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Interview with DNC Chairman Howard Dean
Wed, 10/10/2007 - 12:00pm
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.
- Length: 10:55 minutes (5 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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.
- Length: 17:45 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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.
- Length: 15:55 minutes (7.29 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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.
- Length: 19:10 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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.
- Length: 31:05 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
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.
- Length: 17:35 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)