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Public Affairs & Big Ideas Episodes

Conversations about policy, growth, education, transportation, water, elections, community challenges, and issues affecting the Austin area.
Ep.231 The Court Of The People (Joseph Jamieson-Candidate-Elect Hays County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace)
June 2, 2026

Ep.231 The Court Of The People (Joseph Jamieson-Candidate-Elect Hays County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace)

Guest: Joseph Jamieson isn’t a career politician—he’s a longtime Wimberley paramedic, business owner, and community guy who’s spent years showing up when people needed help most. Now, as Candidate-Elect for Hays County Precin...
Ep.223 Skin in the game- Kylie Zschiesche
April 7, 2026

Ep.223 Skin in the game- Kylie Zschiesche

Guest: Kylie Zschiesche may be young but already rewriting the script most twenty-somethings are being handed. Raised in the piney woods of East Texas, she grew up with grit, faith, and a front-row seat to real life, not some...
Ep.187 Service Before Self (Kathryn Chandler and Sharon Reddehase of Patriots Hall)
July 29, 2025

Ep.187 Service Before Self (Kathryn Chandler and Sharon Reddehase of Patriots Hall)

Monologue: Flood Relief Shout Outs Flood Scams VA Cuts-I Don't Think So! Patriots Hall and VFW or American Legion Guests: Kathryn Chandler and Sharon Reddehase of Patriots Hall join us. Kathryn Chandler is the visionary found...
Ep.164 Good Energy (Jason Isaac-Former State Rep and CEO American Energy Institute)
Feb. 18, 2025

Ep.164 Good Energy (Jason Isaac-Former State Rep and CEO American Energy Institute)

Monologue: No Electric Bikes Here Sir! Lovey Lewis Grandma Childish Lingo Catch Up DOGE Finds Taco Bell Weddings Guest: Jason Isaac is the former State Representative of Texas, where he served with a focus on energy policy an...
Ep.151 The State Of Dripping Springs 2024 (Mayor Bill Foulds)
Nov. 19, 2024

Ep.151 The State Of Dripping Springs 2024 (Mayor Bill Foulds)

Send us a text Monologue: SouthStar Bank On Board Tyson/Paul Boxing Predictions Election Take-Aways Recycling Really? Michelin Restaurants in Austin Guest: Mayor Bill Foulds joins us to catch up on the state of the City of Dr...
Ep.148 Meat and Potato Politics (Morgan Hammer for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 3)
Oct. 29, 2024

Ep.148 Meat and Potato Politics (Morgan Hammer for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 3)

Send us a text Monologue: Dripping Springs Sports Club Preview Early Voting Happiness Seminar-Smelling Crayons Amazon Changes The Game 1500 Mile Cross Texas Trail (XTX) Coming Soon Guest: Morgan Hammer, a candidate for Hays C...
Ep.146 People Over Party (Anthony Hipolito-Candidate for Hays County Sheriff)
Oct. 15, 2024

Ep.146 People Over Party (Anthony Hipolito-Candidate for Hays County Sheriff)

Send us a text Monologue: Hurricane Milton Under Insured Issues Motorcycle Faux Pas Hardest Working States Guest: Anthony Hipolito , born in Austin, Texas, moved to Hays County in 1985 and graduated from Jack C. Hays High Sch...
Ep.145 Long Arm Of The Law (Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler)
Oct. 8, 2024

Ep.145 Long Arm Of The Law (Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler)

Send us a text Monologue: Barton Creek AC Comes Through Water Logged Cars Sold Across US Airplane GPS Hacking On The Rise Lithium Battery Fires AI Takes On The Podcast Guest: Sheriff Gary Cutler was elected in November 2010 a...
Ep.144 Order In The Court! (Judge Tanner Neidhardt- Judge 483rd District Court, Hays County)
Oct. 1, 2024

Ep.144 Order In The Court! (Judge Tanner Neidhardt- Judge 483rd District Court, Hays County)

Send us a text Monologue: Enchanted Rock Expands Celebrity Worship Dies Boss Flex What Day Of The Week Are You? Binge Watching Psychology Guest: Judge Tanner Neidhardt brings fairness, efficiency, and a fresh perspective to H...
Ep.137 Never, Never, Never Give Up (Judge John Burns-Justice of the Peace Precinct 4)
Aug. 6, 2024

Ep.137 Never, Never, Never Give Up (Judge John Burns-Justice of the Peace Precinct 4)

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Mexico Will Never Be The Same ATX Electric Bus Plan Fails First Responders Response Training School is Back in Session Wire Fraud-Yes You Should Be Afraid Guest: Judge John Burns, the Justic...
Ep.132 From Grief to Glory (Christine Lowrance-Dripping Springs Original)
July 9, 2024

Ep.132 From Grief to Glory (Christine Lowrance-Dripping Springs Original)

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: iPhone Hack to End All Hacks World's Best 1 Star Reviewed Podcast Hot Enough for You? Texas Brownouts Olympics in the Poop River No Sex Beds Hobby Horse Competitions Guest: Christine Lowranc...
Ep.129 This Land is My Land...(Patrick Reznik- Eminent Domain Attorney Braun and Gresham)
June 18, 2024

Ep.129 This Land is My Land...(Patrick Reznik- Eminent Domain Attorney Braun and Gresham)

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Telephone-aphobia Austin Airport Update Cognitive Deficit and Celebrity Worship TX-DOT and the IH35 Takings Guest: Patrick Reznik's clients are land and business owners who need to resolve a...
Ep.127 Luddy,Luddy,Luddy (Bob Luddy-North Hays County EMS Administrator)
June 4, 2024

Ep.127 Luddy,Luddy,Luddy (Bob Luddy-North Hays County EMS Administrator)

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Cap Tex Triathlon Quiet Vacationing Steve's Real Estate Minute A Big Mac is $8.00??? KOKE FM Big Changes Guest: Bob Luddy has lived in the Dripping Springs area with his wife and children si...
Ep.125 Rescue and Restore (Nicole Fitzpatrick-Rescuing Children From Sex Trafficking-EXPLICIT)
May 21, 2024

Ep.125 Rescue and Restore (Nicole Fitzpatrick-Rescuing Children From Sex Trafficking-EXPLICIT)

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: WARNING-EXPLICIT Child Trafficking Facts Identify Child Trafficking Trafficking Hotline Guest: Nicole Fitzpatrick has been called “Mom” to over 2000 children. Her rescues of children from tr...
Ep.121 Snow Cones and The Fuzz (Peggy Hipolito-Campaign for Anthony Hipolito Sheriff)
April 23, 2024

Ep.121 Snow Cones and The Fuzz (Peggy Hipolito-Campaign for Anthony Hipolito Sheriff)

Monologue: Madonna at Moody Center Wishbone Bridge on Town Lake The Body Count Keeps Going Up Property Tax Ending? Fox12 Truck and Dripping Crime Guest: Peggy Hipolito is an Oregon transplant that loves Texas and Dripping Spr...
Ep.111 Wills Written in Blood-Milena Christopher Family Law/Estate Planning Attorney
Feb. 13, 2024

Ep.111 Wills Written in Blood-Milena Christopher Family Law/Estate Planning Attorney

Monologue: Mallett on the Market Real Estate Minute Silver Tsunami Super Bowl Predictions of Michelle RIP Toby Keith Brett Goldstein-Who is that? Tesla Electron Flyer? Or Teslarific Guest: Milena Christopher started what has ...
Ep.101 Book Him Danno! (Ben Giesleman running for Hays County Precinct 4 Constable)
Dec. 5, 2023

Ep.101 Book Him Danno! (Ben Giesleman running for Hays County Precinct 4 Constable)

Ben Gieselman’s roots in Dripping Springs run deep. He grew up right here and he and his high school sweetheart started their family in Dripping Springs. Ben has always had a passion for service. This led him to join the Marines and serve four years before becoming a member of law enforcement. Ben …
Ep.93 Real Advocates VS Shadow Advisors (Alex Thompson-Family Law Attorney)
Oct. 3, 2023

Ep.93 Real Advocates VS Shadow Advisors (Alex Thompson-Family Law Attorney)

Monologue: Pumpkin Festival at Founders Requirements for Sheriff in Texas ACL Primer The Sun Goes Out-Eclipse Guest: Alex Thompson Attorney at Law was raised in Dripping Springs and graduated from the Dripping Springs High Sc...
Ep.92 Talking Sewer, Roads and Congestion in Dripping Springs  (Mayor Bill Foulds)
Sept. 26, 2023

Ep.92 Talking Sewer, Roads and Congestion in Dripping Springs (Mayor Bill Foulds)

Monologue: Flo is given a reprieve Hyde Park Grill Shutters We Don't Need No Stinkin' Patches (on Sawyer Ranch Road) Suicide Awareness Month Food, Food, Food Guest: Bill Foulds is the current Mayor of Dripping Springs. Bill h...
Ep.86 If Not Now, When? (Keenan Smith-Architect, Adjunct Associate Professor at UT and Principal of City Lights Design Alliance)
Aug. 15, 2023

Ep.86 If Not Now, When? (Keenan Smith-Architect, Adjunct Associate Professor at UT and Principal of City Lights Design Alliance)

Monologue: Historic Sites in TX Record Breaking Heat? Safer Community Act Constable Ron Hood retires/Ben Gieselman runs for vacancy In memory of Hailey Hodsden Guest: Keenan E. Smith, AIA is the Founding Principal of City Lig...
Ep.75 A Voice in the Wilderness (Jenna Lee Babin-SmartHer News)
May 30, 2023

Ep.75 A Voice in the Wilderness (Jenna Lee Babin-SmartHer News)

Monologue: The Best/Worst States to start a business Most expensive States to run a business Crazy News Stories-Truth or Fiction? How we fall prey to Fake News Michelle takes Steve for a ride! Guest: What is 'smart"news and w...
Ep.69 Allergic to FUN! (Jeff Bolton- Stand Up Comedian Wanna Be,Paramedic,Program Director for Air Med International)
April 25, 2023

Ep.69 Allergic to FUN! (Jeff Bolton- Stand Up Comedian Wanna Be,Paramedic,Program Director for Air Med International)

Monologue: Property Tax Appraisals Have Arrived! Doctors and Nurses Quitting in Droves The Austin Serial Killer (Body Number 9!) Poked In the Eye with a DULL STICK Guest: Jeff Bolton was born and raised in San Antonio. He rec...
Ep.68 Negotiate or Litigate? (Bill Bunch Executive Director for SOS Alliance)
April 18, 2023

Ep.68 Negotiate or Litigate? (Bill Bunch Executive Director for SOS Alliance)

Monologue: Stephenson Building Project by the City of Dripping Springs WTF Sink Water or Bottled Water? The Worst Bottled Water and the Best Bottled Water History of Barton Springs Swimming Pool Algae in Town Lake Guest: Bil...
Ep.67 To Protect and Serve (Anthony Hipolito Running for Hays County Sheriff)
April 11, 2023

Ep.67 To Protect and Serve (Anthony Hipolito Running for Hays County Sheriff)

Monologue: Hays County Costco Coming Hays County growing quickly Property Tax Break? Congress Talks Restrict Changing Priorities of America Guest: Anthony Hipolito is running for Hays County Sheriff. He has devoted the last ...
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