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Sarah Eckhardt on Don Huffines, Vouchers & the Texas Comptroller Race | Pod Bless Texas Oct 27, 2026

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The Texas Comptroller is the watchdog over every dollar the state collects and spends, and Sarah Eckhardt says the man in the job right now is the last person who should be holding the leash. Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder talks with Sarah, an Austin state senator and the Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller, about what the office really does and why it reaches into your wallet.

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Election Day: Tuesday, November 3

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Nathan Johnson on Ken Paxton, Mayes Middleton & the Texas Attorney General Race | Pod Bless Texas Oct 25, 2026

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Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder talks with Nathan, a Dallas state senator and the Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General, about what the office really does and why it touches your life more than you think.

Nathan explains how the AG approves local bonds for schools and water, collects child support, and can enforce or attack clean air laws. He and Kendall dig into Republican nominee Mayes Middleton, why $8 Cheerios matter more to voters than bathroom bills, whether Nathan would sue Donald Trump, and what regular Texans can do if anyone tries to interfere with the election. Plus his surprising past life composing the music for Dragon Ball Z, and a moving trip along the border with a sheriff who thinks the wall is a waste.

Clayton Tucker on Data Centers, Water & the Texas Ag Commissioner Race | Pod Bless Texas Oct 22, 2026

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Data centers are coming for Texas water, land and cattle, and Clayton Tucker wants to hit the brakes. Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder talks with Clayton, a Lampasas farmer and the Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, about what the job really is and why it matters more than most Texans realize.

Domingo Garcia on Hispanic Voters, Texas Democrats & the Working Class | Pod Bless Texas Oct 15, 2026

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Why can a billionaire write off a private jet when a working Texan can't write off a pickup truck? In this Pod Bless Texas x Tejano Talks crossover, Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder talks with former LULAC president Domingo Garcia about what's really going on with Hispanic voters in Texas, and what Democrats have to do to win back the working class.

Maggie: A Texas Public School Counselor on STAAR, Trust & Teen Voters | Pod Bless Texas Oct 01, 2026

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On this episode of Pod Bless Texas, host Kendall Scudder sits down with his East Dallas neighbor Maggie, a public high school guidance counselor and PTA mom now in her 20th year in education. Maggie makes the case that the hardest part of the job isn't the kids. It's the growing distrust from adults, fueled by new laws, viral rumors, and the constant chance of being recorded and posted online. She shares what happens when students who arrive in ninth grade must take standardized tests in a language they're still learning, and the story of one 19-year-old student who kept showing up despite every obstacle stacked against him.

Lillian Salerno on Texas Midterms: Win It, Then Make It Count | Pod Bless Texas Sep 24, 2026

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On this episode of Pod Bless Texas, host Kendall Scudder sits down with Lillian Salerno, the show's original co-host and former USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development in the Biden administration, where she oversaw a roughly $30 billion portfolio covering rural hospitals, water, electric, and broadband. Lillian says being a good candidate isn't enough: once you're in office, you have to do something. Then the conversation takes a turn, with Lillian declaring herself an "official anti-Disney adult," revealing an exclusive members-only Disney club, and her plans after the November election.

John: Inside Dallas Love Field's ICE Flight Activity | Pod Bless Texas Sep 17, 2026

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On this episode of Pod Bless Texas, host Kendall Scudder sits down with John, a Dallas activist and member of the No Love for ICE Air campaign, who has spent the past year documenting ICE flights out of Dallas Love Field. What started with him showing up to watch has grown into a full tracking operation — nearly 170 flights logged this year, tail numbers recorded, and a public Instagram account posting evidence in real time.

Dolores Huerta on Texas, Voting and People Power Sep 10, 2026

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What does real political power look like, and what role does Texas play in shaping what comes next?

Kendall Scudder sits down with legendary organizer Dolores Huerta at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi for a conversation about voting, organizing, working people, democracy, and why she believes Texas holds major political importance.

Huerta reflects on what decades of organizing have taught her about collective action, from improving conditions for farm workers to getting people registered to vote. She also discusses economic inequality, universal healthcare and education, threats to democratic rights, and her belief in the power of the ballot.

Bernie Sanders Shares How Democrats Build a Winning Coalition | Pod Bless Texas Sep 03, 2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders joins Kendall Scudder to discuss what Democrats need to do to win in Texas and turn electoral victories into lasting political change. Sanders makes the case for building coalitions around policies affecting working-class Americans, from healthcare and wages to education and taxes, while arguing that winning elections means little if leaders fail to deliver once in office. The conversation also touches on grassroots organizing, campaign finance, the future of Texas politics, and one Vermont recommendation Sanders would rather keep secret.

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Chloe: From HUD Housing to Business Owner Aug 27, 2026

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Chloe, the heart and hands behind Massage Artz at the Oasis, joins Kendall Scudder to share the personal story behind building her massage therapy business.

Inspired by her entrepreneur parents and driven by a passion for helping others, Chloe talks about the difficult period that forced her to rethink work and family life, how HUD housing provided stability when she needed it, and how she eventually turned her experience into her own growing practice.

She and Kendall also get into the everyday costs facing working Texans, parenting, toll roads, business ownership, and, somehow, Chloe's fear of E.T.

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