Best Localpolitics Podcasts (2024)

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Spurs tip their hand on arena talks | Puro Politics 29:56

2d ago29:56

29:56

The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics. Suggested reading: Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Jason Crespin 1:11:34

16h ago1:11:34

1:11:34

A return conversation with Jason Crespin for Hey Amarillo's 350th episode. Crespin was the guest in this podcast's second episode ever (October 9, 2017) and returns to share about his role as Managing/Artistic Director at Amarillo Little Theatre and the legacy of the late Allen Shankles, who passed away March 20, 2024. Crespin also turns the tables…

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Manny Peláez makes his case for mayor | Puro Politics 53:01

3d ago53:01

53:01

San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish. Required reading: After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Cindi Bulla 59:12

4d ago59:12

59:12

A conversation with Cindi Bulla, the broker/owner behind Realty Central Services and a recent primary candidate for Texas House District 87. Bulla shares the story of how she ran away from home at age 15 and ended up in Amarillo, how she found her way into careers in banking and construction before getting into real estate, and why she decided to r…

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Tate Atkinson 41:41

10d ago41:41

41:41

A conversation with Tate Atkinson, one-half of the husband-wife duo behind Free Cheese Prints, a custom screen printing shop in Amarillo. Known for their Amarillo-focused souvenir t-shirts and constant presence at local popups and community markets, Free Cheese has an intense loyal following and a compelling origin story. Atkinson shares with host …

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Aisha Knowles and The Apology 1:08:53

14d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Alameda County Board of Education Trustee Aisha Knowles joins the show to chat about "The Apology," the acclaimed documentary about the forced relocation of Russell City; the push for reparative justice for its former residents and descendents; and her future political plans.By Steve Tavares

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Texas GOP picks a fight with H-E-B | Puro Politics 29:50

16d ago29:50

29:50

The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement. *Suggested reading:* H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Micha Boyett 58:23

17d ago58:23

58:23

A conversation with Micha Boyett, Jason's youngest sister and the author of the new book Blessed Are the Rest of Us. Micha is a poet, writer, pastor and podcaster whose work includes advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. She's the cohost of the popular podcast The Lucky Few and will be preaching in Amarillo at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church o…

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Law professor Al Kauffman on SB4 | Puro Politics 36:38

23d ago36:38

36:38

St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law. Required Reading: Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Isaiah Flores 43:48

24d ago43:48

43:48

A conversation with Isaiah Flores, a 2023 Caprock graduate who is currently completing his first year as a student at Harvard University. As profiled in the July/August 2023 issue of Brick & Elm, Flores is one of two Caprock students accepted last year into Harvard’s freshman class. Home for Spring Break, Flores sat down with host Jason Boyett for …

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Back to basics 1:13:56

1M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

We debut our new recording equipment, even though we didn't test it beforehand. With the primary election in the books, we're going back to basics. Oakland finally has a new police chief. We weigh-in on the rollout, along with the Russell City documentary "The Apology," the intra-county rivalries stoked by the proposed regional housing bond measure…

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Tony Gonzales takes on The AK Guy | Puro Politics 35:27

1M ago35:27

35:27

San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera. Required Reading: 'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Gina Woodward 45:29

1M ago45:29

45:29

A conversation with Gina Woodward, the Regional Director of America's SBDC at WTAMU. Gina is a Canyon resident who grew up here and has earned multiple degrees from WT. At the SBDC, she helps clients in the top 25 counties of the Texas Panhandle start and expand small businesses. She shares with host Jason Boyett about the no-cost, one-on-one consu…

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Scott Houdashell 52:18

1M ago52:18

52:18

A conversation with Scott Houdashell, the inventor of the Eggmazing Egg Decorator and, with Curtis McGill, the owner of the toy and game company Hey Buddy Hey Pal. A former Farmers Insurance agent, Houdashell had always worked with his hands, and in 2015 came up with an idea for decorating Easter eggs without the messy dyes. What began with a hot g…

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Primary Answers 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

The March Primary in the East Bay provided a few surprises. We break down the biggest races. East Bay Insiders Podfather Matt Santos sits in as guest and recording engineer, and recalls Steve Tavares' first foray into politics, among other embarrassing tidbits, and we reminisce about our first-ever live recording.…

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Primary election recap | Puro Politics 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans. Suggested Reading: Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Darlene Martin 45:19

2M ago45:19

45:19

A conversation with Darlene Martin, a retired Amarillo ISD first-grade teacher, reading instructor, community volunteer and the founder of Westminster Presbyterian Church's Bear PAWS program, which serves students at Austin Middle School. Martin shares with host Jason Boyett about her teaching career and more than 20 years of service as a local hos…

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Loren Taylor: Live in front of a studio audience 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

The first-ever East Bay Insiders LIVE was a smashing success! We sat down in front a live studo audience with Alameda County Democratic Central Committee candidate and former Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor at Awaken Cafe in Oakland. Loren laid out his vision for Oakland, the Alameda County Democratic Party, his views on ranked choice voting…

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279. Primary preview with Jon Taylor | Puro Politics 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

UTSA professor breaks down the big election races. Required Reading: As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz 2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Britten Ratcliff 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

A conversation with Britten Ratcliff, a Tascosa High School senior. Host Jason Boyett starts this interview by explaining that he is typically uninterested in interviewing high school students for the show, but Ratcliff changed his mind about that rule. A member of the FirstBank Southwest Banking Advisory Council and founder of The Neighborhood, a …

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He's just Ken 1:16:48

2M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

The March Primary is around the corner. Don't forget to vote! Alameda County District 5 supervisorial candidate Ken Berrick joins the program to talk about his plans for the county--fixing Santa Rita Jail, caring for children, and helping Oakland. Later, we break down the big March Primary races in Alameda County, along with predictions.…

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278. IBC Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis Nixon | Puro Politics 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy. Suggested reading: Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Robert Altman 46:39

2M ago46:39

46:39

A conversation with Robert Altman, who is retired from two prominent local careers, first as a manager at the women's clothing store Kline's of Amarillo and then as an assistant scout executive with the Golden Spread Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Altman, whose family owned and operated multiple Kline's locations in the city until the 1990s—…

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Conservative or progressive: What the election could tell us about LA politics 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

California's primary election is a little over two weeks away, and big money is making its way into local races — pitting moderate Democrats against progressive Democrats. Plus, the Senate race heats up with Rep. Adam Schiff launching ads featuring Republican Steve Garvey. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and co-host Sara Sadhwani l…

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Sonja Gross 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

A conversation with Sonja Gross, a Public Involvement Specialist with the Texas Department of Transportation and a former Public Information Officer for TXDOT. Gross arrived in Amarillo from Georgia around 20 years ago, and embarked on a communications career that took her from the local newspaper to the City of Amarillo to her current position wit…

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Newsom's coup 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Gov. Gavin Newsom is tired of the mayhem on the streets of Oakland and the East Bay, essentially sending in the troops and taking over the district attorney's office. We break down the unprecedented moves with Alameda County District 5 supervisorial candidate Chris Moore. Later, the boys dish on "Super Dan," Vegas' mayor telling the A's to go home,…

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The race for 2nd place: The fight to become California's next senator 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

Rep. Adam Schiff continues in the lead in California's Senate race, but former professional baseball player Steve Garvey poses a threat to another Democrat that aspires to make it to the general election ballot. Plus, after Nikki Haley's embarrassing defeat in Nevada, what her candidacy brings to the presidential race. Finally, "Inside the Issues: …

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277. City Council's code of conduct | Puro Politics 26:28

3M ago26:28

26:28

Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior. Required reading: City Council's new Code of Conduct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Mark D. Williams 55:35

2M ago55:35

55:35

A conversation with Mark D. Williams, an Amarillo educator and author who has fly fished all over the world, written a variety of fishing and travel books, been published in dozens of national magazines, and taught for nearly 30 years at North Heights Alternative School. He's also an entrepreneur, consultant and public speaker. In this episode, Wil…

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What's really happening at the border? 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

Immigration seems to be the No. 1 issue across the country, and Republicans are attempting to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over it. The issue will play out in some congressional districts in California, potentially shifting the balance of power in the House. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwan…

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276. The bid to unseat Ted Cruz | Puro Politics 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff. Required Reading: Gutierrez launches Senate campaign Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Kori Cooper Clements 36:49

3M ago36:49

36:49

A conversation with Kori Cooper Clements, a speech pathologist with Canyon ISD and a local volleyball legend. Kori was inducted into the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame last year with her father, former WTAMU basketball coach Rick Cooper—making them the first father-daughter duo to be inducted. One of the best players to ever come from this area, Cle…

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Has the entire county gone nuts? 1:15:04

3M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Alameda County Democrats went berserk earlier this month, now their brethren across the aisle are trying to match their lunacy. Is there something in the water? A Hayward school boardmember made an incendiary comment toward a staffer, Rep. Eric Swalwell's opponent releases attack ad, BDS movement joins Gaza conversation in the East Bay, plus much m…

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Could Gov. Newsom replace President Biden as the presidential nominee? 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

Republican strategist Anne Hyde Dunsmore joins "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen to dissect former President Donald Trump's sweeping win in New Hampshire and how Nikki Haley has managed to get under his skin. Plus, Republican Steve Garvey joins three Democratic candidates on stage in the Senate race, but his chances of making it on t…

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275. District Court Judge Ron Rangel | Puro Politics 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County. Required Reading: City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Joseph B. Peterson Jr 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

A conversation with Joseph Peterson, an Edward Jones Financial Advisor serving Amarillo, and the city's 2023 Black Man of the Year. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Peterson moved with his family to Amarillo when he was a child. He played football for WTAMU before opening his office in Amarillo. Since then, he's built a reputation for community involve…

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Transparency in LA city politics with Councilmember Monica Rodriguez 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

As "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen is on a much-deserved break, co-host Sara Sadhwani is joined by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez to discuss her role in selecting the LA Police Department's next chief of police. Plus, as a member of the Housing and Homelessness Committee, Rodriguez comments on the cost of Mayor Kare…

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Diane Dick 51:06

3M ago51:06

51:06

A conversation with Diane Dick, a legendary model and agent who opened the Diane Dick International Modeling and Talent Agency in Amarillo more than 50 years ago. Her agency currently places local models in films, magazines and runways all over the United States and around the world. Now 80, she shares with host Jason Boyett the details of how her …

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What's up with that, Dems? 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

It was a wild first two weeks of 2024. Alameda County Democrats held a meeting that evoked a skit on Saturday Night Live, a judicial candidate undermined his own impartiality, and Vicki-Sparkle-Titz joined our political lexicon. We kickoff the new year with analysis on the demise of the Democratic Central Committee, legislation banning tackle footb…

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Newsom's budget: The good, the bad and the ugly 33:14

3M ago33:14

33:14

Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed his budget plans to address an almost $38 billion deficit this week. During the presentation, he slammed the Wall Street Journal for a recent wealth tax editorial. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break it down. Then, there's been some notable departures in leadership in Los Angeles. Bot…

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274. Charles Hood forced out as Fire Chief | Puro Politics 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate. REQUIRED READING: Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive comments Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy San Antonio Express-News

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Dr. Andrew Hay 48:23

3M ago48:23

48:23

A conversation with Andrew Hay, Executive Director of the Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle, which provides oversight for Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation. Before taking the reigns of the CFTP and PPHM, Hay served as executive director of the Amarillo Symphony and has a background in theology a…

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The battle over the ballot: Democrats differ on Trump strategy 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

A local bakery closed its doors after three decades and blamed the high cost of doing business in California. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani look at the trend that could further impact the states' $68 billion deficit. Also, the attempt to get former President Donald Trump off of the primary ballot in California …

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273. City Hall drama | Puro Politics 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI After months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether to call for ceasefire in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Insidey Awards 1:07:29

4M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

The first annual Insidey Awards, already the least prestigious honor in Alameda County politics, makes it debut. Tune in for the best and worst performance by an elected official, best hair, and mayor of the year, among other categories, including the ultimate honor, Quote/Rant of the Year. We also chat up the Oakland Police situation and Gaza reso…

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Katharyn Wiegand 49:39

4M ago49:39

49:39

A conversation with Katharyn Wiegand, the President and CEO at the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. A product of the Texas Panhandle, Wiegand has spent the past few decades in leadership roles in the nonprofit world, including 15 years with Opportunity Plan and another 12 years with the Amarillo Area Foundation. At the Bivins Foundation since 2018, she h…

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An 'ambitious politician' lands new role in the Assembly 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen wraps up the year by interviewing California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, who Politico recently described as an "ambitious politician." Bryan comments on that label and explains why he opposed a bill to make the sex trafficking of a minor a serious crime in California. Plus, he outlines his priorities…

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Rep. Four Price 51:32

4M ago51:32

51:32

A conversation with State Representative Walter Thomas "Four" Price IV, who has decided not to run again after he completes his 7th term representing Texas House District 87, which includes Potter County. Price is from Amarillo and has been instrumental in creating significant legislation related to telemedicine, telehealth, mental health and more.…

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California attorney general's fight against climate change, Trump and his future political aspirations 15:04

4M ago15:04

15:04

As we wrap up the year, "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen is bringing listeners conversations with politicians who are ones to watch in 2024, including California's Attorney General Rob Bonta. Bonta discusses his approach to fighting climate change and recent changes in school districts through litigation, his successful lawsuits aga…

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272. Peter Sakai: Year One | Puro Politics 41:29

4M ago41:29

41:29

The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources. SUGGESTED READING: County Judge Peter Sakai open to possibility of Spurs move to center city. With big caveat Let's keep the momentum going for Bexar Co…

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