Public Affairs & Big Ideas Episodes

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 Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, he’s bringing that same calm-under-pressure approach to public service. A Wimberley native and graduate of Wimberley High School, Joseph has deep roots in the community and a reputation for practical leadership, fairness, and common sense. Whether ...

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 curated version of it. While the world keeps telling her generation to stay unattached, chase chaos, and “figure it out later,” Kylie built a life on purpose, married young, grounded in her values, and focused on work that actually matters. She’s traded the idea of endless ...

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 founder of Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs, a 10-acre retreat and resource center dedicated to serving veterans of all ages, branches, and backgrounds. Her passion for creating a place of healing, camaraderie, and purpose led to the development of this first-of-its-kind sanc...

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 and conservative values. He is currently the CEO of the American Energy Institute, working to advance sustainable energy practices across the nation. A proud father of two boys, Jason is also married to Carrie Isaac, who currently serves as a State Representative for Texas. To...

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 Dripping Springs and gives us insight into all of the projects up coming and ongoing in the city. Texas is one of the most friendly states in America and Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the state's most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Tex...

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 County Commissioner in Precinct 3, co-owns a local business with her husband Derrik. Both are Texas State University graduates, with Morgan holding a degree in Marketing. With experience in real estate and finance, Morgan is active in the community, serving as Chairperson of ...

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 School in 1993. He joined the Austin Police Department in 1998, serving 23 years and retiring as a Sergeant in 2021. In 2004, he met his wife, Peggy, and they have two daughters who attend Dripping Springs High School. The family has lived in Kyle, Buda, and Dripping Springs. An...

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 and has over 40 years of law enforcement experience, including roles at the Travis County and Williamson County Sheriff’s Offices, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He has 11 years of management and executive experience, overseeing approximately 350 staff at the Ha...

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 Hays County’s 483rd District Court. With over 150 jury trials under his belt, he’s tackled criminal cases as a tough yet fair prosecutor and navigated civil cases from both sides. Beyond the courtroom, he’s taught future legal minds at Texas State and UT Law, studied as a Ful...

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 Justice of the Peace for Hays County Precinct 4, has an extensive academic and professional background, holding a BS and MS in Microbiology and a PhD in Virology and Epidemiology from Baylor College of Medicine. With 13 years of medical research experience and 27 scientific public...

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 Lowrance is a Dripping Springs native and resides in the community with her young daughter. She has watched Dripping Springs grow from the small town she grew up in, to the much larger and more vibrant city that it is today. Her life story so far includes a 14-year career in the re...

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 lawsuit or reduce the likelihood of litigation. He has extensive jury trial and dispute resolution experience. Patrick’s Texas farm and ranch background, agricultural engineering education, and hardworking lifestyle bring a skilled, creative, understanding and compassionate...

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 since 2015. Born in Southern California, Bob has made a career out of pre-hospital EMS and rescue. He has experience as a Field Training Officer, a Rescue Training Officer and member of the Honor Guard, and has held instructor certifications in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Suppo...

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 trafficking, abuse, and neglect have taken her to some of the most dangerous areas of Mexico, bravely coming against drug cartels, human traders, pimps and pedophiles. She runs two children’s homes with about 100 children at any given time, and receives calls from authorities ...

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 Springs. Her husband, Anthony, is running for Sheriff for Hays County in the November 2024 Election. She is raising her family in Dripping Springs while managing a hard fought campaign and learning the tough side of local politics. She's learning to get thicker skin and and to ...

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 become The Law Office of Milena Christopher in Dripping Springs, Texas in 2003 after having served many years as a Prosecutor in the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse division in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In her years of practice in the areas of family law and probate, she has devel...

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 says he will bring his expertise and integrity as Constable. He has served Hays County as a Patrol Deputy, Patrol Corporal, Criminal Investigations, Field Training Officer, Mobile Field Force Commander, Peer Support, and Firearms and General Training Instructor. Ben has the distinction of being the first law enforcement officer shot in the line of duty since 1879.

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 School. She attended Baylor Law and has grown her legal expertise through various paid and volunteer positions. Alex announces that she is starting her own firm in Dripping Springs in October. She discusses how family law has changed and what she thinks people need to focus ...

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 has been the Mayor since May of 2020 and has served on the City Council since 2001. We talk about sewer capacity, development, growth, traffic, Events and more going on at the City of Dripping Springs. The Mayor position is a volunteer position and Bill has been a faithful ...

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 Lights Design Alliance- a multidisciplinary, collaborative, client-oriented design practice in Dripping Springs, Texas. The practice focuses on the thoughtful making and integration of Architecture, Urban Design, and Community Planning at a wide range of scales- from the House ...

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 what does it mean to truly empower women? Confronting these two questions led Jenna Lee Babin to the creation of SmartHER news. In 2004, Jenna scrapped together enough money (and loans) to move from her hometown of San Francisco to New York City to pursue her dream of becomin...

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 received a full ride scholarship for theater but chose to become a paramedic instead. He went from answering emergency calls as a paramedic, to training and now is a program director for one of the largest air ambulance companies in the world. Jeff has some great insight into l...

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: Bill Bunch is an environmental attorney who has worked on behalf of the Sierra Club, Hill Country Foundation, Travis Audubon Society, Texas Rivers Protection Association, Texas Center for Policy Studies, San Marcos River Foundation, as well as private landowners and neighborhood...

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 24 years to law enforcement in the Central Texas area. His time at the Austin Police Department spanned 23 years and the past year of his career he has been at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office where he is currently assigned to the Community Outreach Division. He has served in...