
Real State
Hosted by Lindsey Gray · CSG South
2.0from 4 ratings
- 21
- Episodes
- 7
- Transcribed
- 4
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About Real State
REAL | STATE is a policy-forward podcast from CSG South spotlighting the bold ideas, practical solutions, and cross-sector leadership shaping the future of the Southern United States. Hosted by Lindsey Gray, Regional Executive Director of CSG South, each episode offers candid insights from state legislators, government leaders, and policy experts across the South’s 15 member states. From workforce and education to infrastructure, energy, innovation, and intergovernmental partnerships, REAL | STATE explores the real issues—and real solutions—driving progress and prosperity across the region. Grounded in CSG South’s trusted, nonpartisan voice, the show bridges public service with private-sector and nonprofit perspectives to inform, connect, and inspire. Whether you’re an elected official, policy leader, or engaged listener, REAL | STATE is your front-row seat to the evolving landscape of Southern state government.
- Publisher
- CSG South
- Category
- government · news · news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 3 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 22 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
7 of 21 episodes have a transcript.

22 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
From Wall Street to Texas Y’all Street

8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Education, Investment & What Comes Next in Arkansas

24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Voices of the South: Leaders on What’s Next
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From Wall Street to Texas Y’all Street
Published 22 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I mean, the fact that we put into the Constitution, the fact that we will never have a state income tax, was a big, big deal for Texas. But we recognized that the business courts were an enormous, if you will, opportunity for us. We had obviously courts in Texas, but not a specific business court. And we wanted to be able to take companies through the dispute process in a business dedicated court with judges that really know business. I mean, what a novel concept. But to have judges that actually know the domain in which they are ruling, that makes all the difference, that you can quickly get things resolved in the business courts. […]
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- Brian S Evans
- Joe Winkler
- Doug Robinson
- Patrick Baker
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Lindsey Gray host the show. Published by CSG South.
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