Whatever’s the watercooler equivalent of 2019, politics is the new topic du jour. But while focus is on our nation’s highest offices, local elections continue to fall below the radar. “Wake Up Beaumont” seeks to fix that by spotlighting local elections, politics, and activism because change begins in the city you live.
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Whatever’s the watercooler equivalent of 2019, politics is the new topic du jour. But while focus is on our nation’s highest offices, local elections continue to fall below the radar. “Wake Up Beaumont” seeks to fix that by spotlighting local elections, politics, and activism because change begins in the city you live.
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October 10, 2020
November 2020 Elections: Texas Courts
<p>In this episode, we are talking about the two highest courts in Texas – the Supreme Court, which handles civil stuff, and the Court of Criminal Appeals, which handles how people with criminal records are handled. I wasn’t able to coordinate interviews with anyone due to, you know, everything going on, but just stick with me for this short episode and we’ll take a look at these courts and why it is so important that you vote in them.</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmn5o3s_enbBz_4NzpnwjGIJw1wL44z-nIFVNwBPcTs/edit#gid=0">Candidate Spreadsheet</a></p> <p><strong>Texas Court of Criminal Appeals</strong><br> – Man saved by <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/16/juan-lizcano-texas-death-row/">US Supreme Court</a> ruling in 2017<br> – Man <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/07/08/texas-execution-billy-wardlow/">executed</a> during pandemic<br> – <a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-judgment-of-sharon-keller/">Sharon Killer</a>, ahem, Keller</p> <p><strong>Texas Supreme Court</strong><br> – Covid not a <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/05/27/texas-vote-by-mail-coronavirus/">good enough excuse</a> to get a mail in vote<br> – The death of <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2020/06/05/texas-supreme-court-austin-sick-leave/">paid sick leave<br> –</a> Discrimination of <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2017/06/30/texas-supreme-court-ruling-houston-same-sex-marriage-benefits/">same sex couples</a></p>
September 16, 2020
Texas Rail Road Commission with Chrysta Castaneda
<p>The Texas Rail Road Commission is one of the most powerful positions in Texas – and it has nothing to do with Rail Roads.</p> <p>Official <a href="https://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/resource-center/faqs/railroad-commission-authority-and-jurisdiction-faq/">Railroad Commission Website’s</a> definition of the commission.<br> The <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2019/12/03/railroad-commission-sued-lax-oversight-natural-gas-flaring/">lawsuit the commission</a> is currently embroiled in.<br> And the <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/railroad-commission-lawsuit-oil-gas-waste-disposal-15476578.php">lawsuit </a>against James Wright<br> <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-does-the-railroad-commission-of-texas-regulate-not-railroads-1525361734">What does the RRC regulate?</a> – Article from Wall Street Journal<br> <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-does-the-railroad-commission-of-texas-regulate-not-railroads-1525361734">What the heck does the RRC do?</a> – Article<br> This is a good example of what the Rail Road Commission is supposed to have <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiveableArlington/videos/1846013632347019/">Hearing</a>s about – residents in a community developed cancer from their water table being messed up by a company. Very scary stuff.</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmn5o3s_enbBz_4NzpnwjGIJw1wL44z-nIFVNwBPcTs/edit#gid=0">Candidate spreadsheet</a><br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wakeupbeaumontpodcast">Patreon</a></p>
September 4, 2020
Kerry McKennon - Libertarian candidate for US TX Senator
<p>In today's episode we talk to Libertarian candidate for U.S Texas Senator Kerry McKennon! We'll talk about what the Senate does, how to pick a good candidate, and listen to McKennon's vision for the future. <br> <br> Kerry McKennon - <a href="https://www.mckennon2020.com/">Website</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McKennon-600805126650048/">Facebook.</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mckennon2020">Twitter.</a> <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Kerry_McKennon">Ballotpedia<br> </a>John Cornyn - <a href="https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/">Website</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SenJohnCornyn/">Facebook</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamCornyn">Twitter</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johncornyn/">Instagram</a>. <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/John_Cornyn">Ballotpedia</a><br> MJ Hegar - <a href="https://mjfortexas.com/">Website</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJforTexas">Facebook.</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mjhegar">Twitter</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mjfortexas/">Instagram</a>. <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/M.J._Hegar">Ballotpedia</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/you-must-register-by.html">Deadline to register to vote<br> </a><a href="https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/">How to register to vote<br> </a><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmn5o3s_enbBz_4NzpnwjGIJw1wL44z-nIFVNwBPcTs/edit#gid=0">Public candidate list</a><br> <br> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmn5o3s_enbBz_4NzpnwjGIJw1wL44z-nIFVNwBPcTs/edit#gid=0">Candidate spreadsheet</a><br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/wakeupbeaumontpodcast?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a><br> <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/beware-of-voter/">Beware Of Voter swag</a></p>
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