Left in Texas

Latest Episodes:

LiT goes in depth on the SNOVID blackout with our resident energy expert and discuss GOP's performance art Mar 29, 2021

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In this episode, we spend much of our time talking to our resident energy expert Carrie Collier-Brown about what actually happened with the blackout. She gives an in-depth explanation beyond who ERCOT is and what went wrong and why we were so close to a weeks-long reboot of the power grid.

We also discuss the state of COVID and vaccine distribution and the awful voter suppression bills going through the state legislature right now, HB6 and SB7.

The "Other Green New Deal" with Sen. Roland Gutierrez Feb 08, 2021

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We got together a bit early on Super Bowl Sunday and caught up on the haps of Texas politics and the upcoming legislative session. We discussed a new poll that shows Texans want Ted Cruz to resign, who might challenge Greg Abbott in 2022, why Allen West wants Texas to secede, and the fining of Louie Gohmert.

We wrap with a conversation with newly elected Senator Roland Gutierrez. He walks us through what it will take for the two parties to work together, his documentary on legalizing cannabis, and his bill that would make it a reality. We dubbed his bill the "Other Green New Deal" because its focus is both economic and environmental. Have a listen, enjoy and please share! We love your feedback so keep it coming.

Texas Post-Mortem and what happens next Nov 13, 2020

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The full crew assembled in Chris' backyard to drown our Blue Texas dream in beer foam.

We discussed what happened and didn't happen in Texas and where Texas Democrats go from here.

Trump visits Texas, Gun Violence at Austin Protests, and Nate Ryan Talks Poll Working Aug 03, 2020

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The full crew got together (virtually) with our good friend Nathan Ryan from Good Politics to talk about his experience as a poll worker and how folks can get involved in the General Election. We tried some new things with Zoom so check out the video pod on Facebook and as always hit us up on the Twitters: @LeftinTexasPod. Show notes and topics:

Trump visits Texas
- He'll pull in up to $100,000 a person at a roundtable with supporters.
- Biden by 2 in Morning Consult Poll

Texas 2020 Presidential Election Polls: Biden vs. Trump

Corona News:

Black Lives Matter:

November Election:

Texas Supreme Court Justice plans to retire after August deadline for special election, enabling Governor to appoint a replacement

Culture:

Gov Abbott follows Trump into the COVID abyss, Texas GOP to hold in person Convention Jul 05, 2020

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Hey y'all, we've got good news and bad news. The bad news is we're publishing this episode a few days behind, the good news is its because we also have a series of interviews with primary runoff candidates including for US Senate. You can find the episodes with Sen. Royce West and MJ Hegar and others on our Facebook page. As always thanks for listening! Trump behind Biden 1 in Texas Fox News Poll

Trump behind in every battleground state

Supreme Court denies mail-in ballots

Pence in Dallas mega church Abbott’s mishandling of COVID-19 following Trump blueprint

GOP Convention Houston July 16-18

Biden tied in Texas as Racists Facebook Posts shake GOP Leaders Jun 07, 2020

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The whole crew got together in Taylor for a social distancing pint and podcast. We had a lot to catch up on and plenty to cover.

Please subscribe, share and follow us on Twitter at @LeftinTexaspod.

National
- GOP Convention considering Texas (Dallas)
  - State GOP?? Convention
- Poll -
  - Biden Trump tied
  - Cornyn at 37%
- GW Bush won’t support Trump
- Run off Election
  - Royce and Hegar debate
  - LiT candidate interviews

Texas
- TDP Convention - Pelosi, Biden
- Racists facebook posts - Bexar, Harris, Nueces
  - Calls for resignation
  - LIT A dozen Texas GOP chairs share racist or anti-Semitic posts | The Texas Tribune
- Gov Abbott: Easing COVID 19 restrictions
  - Covid tracker
- Dan Patrick on racism: Turn to God
Local
- Calls to cut budget of police department
- Militant group co-ops BLM rally
- Rally in Vidor
- Mayor says women can’t lead public prayer

Texans trust the experts on COVID May 16, 2020

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Wow, what a long strange trip its been. We've been a little social distant on the pod but we've finally got together in Chris' backyard.

We catch up a bit and discuss the new polls, and the new attacks on voting rights and experts of all kinds.

Check out a few of the topics below

Topics

Covid response:
- outbreak prison and nursing homes
- testing
Vote by mail lawsuit
Abbott reverses order after PR stunt by Salon owner
- Dan Patrick pays her fine as she raises $500K
State opens
- Except Governor’s mansion
Poll:
- Texans want Democrats to run the State House
- Biden tied in Texas with Trump
- Texans want vote by mail
Rainy Day Fund use in January
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, received Paycheck Protection Program money — he won’t say how much — to support his car dealership in Weatherford, west of Fort Worth

Super Tuesday Texas, Corona Virus, and Rank Choice voting Mar 10, 2020

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The Full crew got together and discussed the latest in Texas politics...especially what happened on Super Tuesday with some surprising results from top to bottom. Pat yourselves on the back Texans, over 2 million of you showed up to vote in the Democratic Party primary. We also discuss the local and statewide impact of the corona virus like the cancelation of SXSW and the decision to continue with Houston Rodeo.

Interview with Beto O'Rourke: "Concede Nothing, Fight Everywhere" Feb 15, 2020

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So we finally got our long-awaited interview with Beto O'Rouke! Carrie shared a beer with the former Congressman to talk about his thoughts on the US Senate race, his new PAC Powered x People and what he thinks it's going to take to flip the state. He talked about what inspires him, like stories from everyday Texans who just want to improve our state to his support for candidates that are considered longshots but are doing interesting non-convention things to turn out the vote.

He also gives a shout out to the HDCC, Flip the Texas House and other allied groups in the fight to win a majority in the state legislature for Democrats. Have a listen, apparently, Beto does too ;)

Interview with Senate Candidate Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Legal Weed and Texans Impeaching Trump Jan 29, 2020

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The crew met again sans JD this time at Friends and Allies brew company in East Austin. Listen to the end for an interview with US Senate candidate Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez. Check out the other topics we discussed below, hit us up on social and don't forget to subscribe!