SPEAK USA Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Chase Taylor-Candidate for Texas State Representative 125 Aug 09, 2025

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Chase and Cliff talk building international relationships, Ukraine, communication strategy, his campaign themes (including schools, housing), redistricting, the failure of authoritarian governments, strategy to win elections, and how we will restore and build our democracy.

Serving the People and the Country-Candidate Bob Mihara State Rep 117 Aug 03, 2025

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Candidate for Texas State Representative District 117 Bob Mihara talks about schools, transportation, veterans, legal services, and the deep reasons that our democratic values are good for individuals and good for the country.

Building Community for Democracy-Martha Spinks Jul 20, 2025

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Martha Spinks and Cliff talk about the importance of community in advancing democratic values through protests and advocacy.

See the materials we talk about during the episode at www.speakusa.org/podcast-buildcommunity.

Teacher Friendly San Antonio-Irene Alvarez Jun 28, 2025

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Irene and Cliff talk about the work and life of teachers, what's broken in our education system, what we would do to fix it, and Irene's work to create a Teacher Friendly San Antonio.

Why Are We Here? Kathy Manna and Phil Manna Jun 15, 2025

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Kathy, Phil and Cliff talk about what's motivating them to stand for the values they believe in, things we can change, and things you can do to act.

Calling Your Representative: Using The 5Calls App Jun 14, 2025

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Learn how members of SPEAK USA are using 5Calls to share their views with our federal representatives.