Texas in Focus: Recent Episodes
Matthew Reyna
Focused on politics, policy, and culture in Texas. Long-form discussions with the leaders at the forefront of a rapidly changing state.
On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna reviews the 2026 San Antonio Film Festival. In the first segment, filmmaker and professor Bart Weiss joins the program to discuss his short documentary, Rolling Film, Rocking History: Al Maysles Captures the Beatles. In the second segment, director Chris Veninga talks about traveling to San Antonio to show his new short film, Hit It Off. In the third and final segment, Matthew interviews Christian York, who directed and co-wrote the short film Frozen Charlotte.
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Dallas VideoFest Newsletter (VideoFest): https://videofest.org/newsletter/
Ven Productions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venproductionsmpls
Christian York Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisyork622/
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna interviews Adam Rocha to preview the 2026 San Antonio Film Festival. Rocha is the founder and executive director of the festival. During the interview, Rocha answers questions about the history of the San Antonio Film Festival, the movies he is most looking forward to watching this year, and the work it takes to organize a successful festival. The 32nd San Antonio Film Festival starts on Tuesday, July 21, and runs through Sunday, July 26.
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Attend the 2026 San Antonio Film Festival: https://www.safilm.com
Adam Rocha Delivers Major Screen Time with San Antonio Film Festival (San Antonio College, Office of Marketing & Strategic Communications): https://www.alamo.edu/sac/news-events/news/2026/june/adam-rocha-centennial/
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna interviews San Antonio City Councilwoman Teri Castillo. Councilwoman Castillo represents District 5, anchored in San Antonio's Westside, and won a third term in 2025. During the interview, Castillo answers questions about her journey to public office, her proposal to move some City Council meetings throughout the city's ten council districts, her experience leading the charge to rename Cesar Chavez Blvd, and her connection to the local boxing community in San Antonio.
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Councilwoman Teri Castillo wants to bring City Council meetings to your neighborhood (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-looks-at-hosting-city-council-meetings-in-your-neighborhood/
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna interviews Michael Karlis, a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current. In the lead-up to the Tuesday, May 26 Midterm Runoff Election, Karlis has reported extensively on many of the candidates that will be on the ballot. During the interview, Karlis discusses his recent reporting on controversial congressional candidate Maureen Galindo, what it is like to interview San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and why young journalists need to learn to be multi-faceted in how they report stories.
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House candidate Maureen Galindo pledges to send 'American zionists' to internment camp (San Antonio Current): https://www.sacurrent.com/news/politics-and-elections/house-candidate-maureen-galindo-pledges-to-send-american-zionists-to-internment-camp/
On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna reviews the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival. In the first segment, filmmaker Lindsey Barnes joins the program to discuss the world premiere of her new movie, Mantis. In the second segment, documentarian Gene Gallerano talks about the reaction to his new documentary, Thank You For Listening. In the third segment, Matthew interviews Jay Pendarvis, who wrote and directed the short film See You Soon, which streamed twice during the festival. In the final segment, Matthew interviews Ellen Rodnianski, who wrote, directed, and produced American Baby, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Texas Feature Film.
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Mantis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantis.thefilm
Thank You For Listening Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thankyouforlisteningfilm
See You, Soon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seeyousoon.film
American Baby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanbabymovie/
On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival. In the first segment, filmmakers John H. Cunningham and Ted Haynes join the program to discuss their new movie, Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers. In the second segment, filmmaker Christy Chan previews the Texas premiere of her new short film, Somewhere To Be. In the third segment, Matthew interviews Katie Camosy, who directed the documentary Gaslit, which will make its Texas premiere at the festival. During that interview, Katie answers questions alongside Sharon Wilson, one of the activists profiled in the documentary. In the final two segments, the cast and crew of the feature film Last Shot join the show for an extended interview to discuss their movie, which will make its world premiere at DIFF 2026 on April 23, 2026.
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Watch Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, Somewhere To Be, Gaslit, and Last Shot at DIFF: https://diffdallas.org/DIFF
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna interviews Jane Davis, who is currently seeking the Democratic nomination to be the next District Attorney of Bexar County. During Bexar County's March Primary Election, Davis secured a spot in the runoff election by earning 18% of the vote in a crowded field that included eight credible candidates. During the interview, Davis discusses her four-decade career as a prosecutor, her priorities for the District Attorney's office if elected, and a recent argument between incumbent DA Joe Gonzales and her opponent in the Democratic primary, Luz Elena Chapa, at a recent candidate forum.
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In DA runoff, Democratic voters weigh change vs experience (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/bexar-county-district-attorney-may-26-runoff-endorsements/
Bexar County Elections Department: https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department
On this episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes Kendall Scudder, the Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, to the program. During the March Primary Election in Texas, Democrats outvoted Republicans for the first time in years, leading some experts to believe they may have the upper hand during the November General Election. Chairman Scudder discusses last month's election results, how influencers are changing the ways that political parties communicate, and previews the 2026 Texas Democratic Convention.
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Texas Democrats select Kendall Scudder as state party chair (The Texas Tribune): https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/29/texas-democrats-party-chair/
More information about the Texas Democratic Convention: https://texasdemocraticconvention.com
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes the staff of the Dallas Film Commission—Film Commissioner Katie Schuck and Location Specialist Austin Flores—to the program. In late January, the Dallas International Film Festival issued a press release announcing a collaboration with the Dallas Film Commission on the DIFF Industry Conference, a film industry conference set to take place during the festival. Schuck and Flores discuss their role at DIFF 2026, the ways that film commissions impact the communities they serve, and whether phones and limited attention spans are disrupting the movie industry.
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Dallas' New Film Commissioner Is Ready For Her Closeup (D Magazine): https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2025/april/katie-schuck-dallas-film-commissioner-interview/
Train Dreams on 35MM (The Texas Theatre): https://thetexastheatre.com/film/train-dreams-on-35mm/
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes former Alamo Trust President and CEO Kate Rogers to the program. Rogers recently resigned from her position in the midst of mounting criticism from Texas Republican leaders, most notably Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Rogers discusses the sudden chain of events that led to her resignation, why she is suing for her job back, and what she is most proud of after more than four years leading the day-to-day operations at the most famous landmark in Texas.
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Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit (The Texas Tribune): https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/alamo-trust-president-kate-rogers-lawsuit-dan-patrick-dawn-buckingham/
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna is in the studio with Eddie Garcia, the President of the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA). In 2026, Garcia will begin his third year as the President of STABA. Garcia discusses the biggest amateur boxing stories of 2025, what events he is looking forward to in 2026, and why he is optimistic that South Texas will host a national boxing tournament in the near future.
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South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA) Calendar: https://southtexaslbc.org/calendar
USA Boxing National Rulebook: https://www.usaboxing.org/usa-boxing-rulebook
On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to the program. Mayor Nirenberg recently declared that he will challenge incumbent Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the Democratic Primary election. Mayor Nirenberg discusses why he decided to challenge Judge Sakai, his early grades for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, his successor in the Mayor's Office, and his optimism about the San Antonio Spurs.
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'Failed promises' vs. 'obvious secrecy': The issue firing up the Bexar County judge race (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/project-marvel-ron-nirenberg-peter-sakai-21246604.php
On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two guests to the program. In the first segment, renowned silent film accompanist Ben Model discusses the upcoming Dallas VideoFest's Kovacs Weekend, which starts on Friday, November 21. Later in the episode, Matthew is joined by Mean Green Sports Network producer Zac Babb to discuss the success of the University of North Texas football team.
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2025 Kovacs Award (VideoFest): https://videofest.org/kovacs/
The Silent Film Universe (Ben Model): https://silentfilmmusic.com/the-silent-film-universe-book/
What does UNT have to do? (KERA News): https://www.keranews.org/sports/2025-11-13/what-does-unt-have-to-do-a-look-at-the-race-for-a-spot-in-the-american-conference-title-game-the-cfp
On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna discusses the propositions that could lead to a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Judge Sakai is in his first term as the chief executive of Bexar County and has been a vocal supporter of Propositions A and B. Later in the episode, Matthew asks Judge Sakai about his thoughts on his first term and upcoming re-election campaign.
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What are Prop A and Prop B? Unpacking Bexar County's Nov. 4 venue tax election (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/what-is-prop-a-prop-b-bexar-county-venue-tax-election-ballot-language-explainer/
On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the Dallas International Film Festival DIFF Shorts 2025 Festival with Alexandria Boddie and Liz Tran. Alexandria and Liz are the creative team behind the music video Oh Rosie!, which will be shown at the festival. Later in the episode, Matthew talks to Geoff Esper, the third-ranked competitive eater in the world, who won the World Taco Eating Championship in San Antonio, TX, in September.
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Watch Oh Rosie!: https://youtu.be/TcXzmrMGESY?si=oQMjobSifXyViQzH
More about DIFF Shorts: https://diffshorts2025.eventive.org/welcome
Taco Cabana's first-ever taco eating contest helps set world record (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/food/article/san-antonio-taco-cabana-eating-contest-record-21059864.php
On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 2025 IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, former FBI analyst, and renowned JFK assassination historian, Farris Rookstool III, joins the program to discuss the Bonnie & Clyde and JFK: Breaking the News panels he will participate in during the festival.
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Buy Tickets for the IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival: https://garlandarts.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3616
On this week’s episode, San Antonio City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss Project Marvel, the potential deal for a new basketball arena in downtown San Antonio. Councilwoman Kaur outlines why we should bring the San Antonio Spurs downtown, how the current deal is better than previous arena deals in other cities, and how the funding for the arena will be shouldered by a tax on tourists rather than a tax on residents.
San Antonio City Council officially approves framework for $1.3B Spurs arena (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/city-council-spurs-arena-votes-project-marvel/
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On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival. In the first segment, filmmakers Biliana and Marina Grozdanova join the program to discuss the Dallas premiere of their new movie, Eastern Western. In the second segment, filmmaker Evan Miller and renowned actress Adrianne Palicki preview the world premiere of their film, Due West.
Our Complete Guide to Dallas International Film Festival 2025 (D Magazine): https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2025/04/dallas-international-film-festival-guide/
DIFF 2025 Program: https://diffdallas.org/diff-2025-program
Montana's "Eastern Western" directed by Grozdanova Sisters (Billings Gazette): https://billingsgazette.com/life-entertainment/local/movies-tv/article_ee101ff8-ade5-11ef-93d3-c317eecd862e.html
"Due West" Film Production Spans Across West Texas (Big Bend Times): https://bigbendtimes.com/2024/02/18/due-west-film-production-spans-across-west-texas-featuring-alpine-marfa-and-marathon/
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On this week's episode, former Air Force Under Secretary Gina Ortiz Jones joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss her campaign for Mayor of San Antonio. According to a recent UTSA poll, Ortiz Jones is currently the leading candidate in the race. In the interview, Ortiz Jones shares her thoughts on the ups and downs of electoral politics, the need for San Antonio to finish long-term construction projects, and how she would lead San Antonio in her first 100 days as mayor.
UTSA survey finds many San Antonio voters undecided on mayoral race (UTSA Today): https://www.utsa.edu/today/2025/03/story/utsa-survey-finds-san-antonio-voters-unsure-of-mayoral-race.html
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On this week's episode, University of North Texas radio personality Zac Babb joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss his decade-long career in sports radio. Babb has served in multiple on-air roles for UNT’s Athletics Department. In the interview, Babb offers insight into what it takes to make a game-winning call, the best way to conduct a post-game interview with a basketball coach, and how the University of North Texas has quietly become a leading university for sports broadcasting. I don’t usually editorialize in the preview blurb, but Babb is a master of his craft and one of the hardest-working communications professionals in college sports.
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On this week’s episode, Eddie Garcia, President of the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA), joins the program to discuss his outlook for local amateur boxing in 2025. Garcia was elected President of STABA in 2023 and previously served four years as Vice President of the organization. In the interview, Garcia discusses the cities that make up the STABA region, how boxing officials should use social media, and how to get involved with local boxing.
More about STABA: https://southtexaslbc.org
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On this week’s road trip special episode, Matthew is joined by Kansas State Representative Christina Haswood, who represents House District 10 in the Kansas Legislature. Representative Haswood is one of the youngest legislators in Kansas history and is currently running for a seat in the Kansas Senate. In the interview, Rep. Haswood discusses her path to elected office at a young age, Kansas’ reputation as an extremely conservative state, and her relationship with the incumbent Democratic state senator she is trying to unseat.
Why Kansas Representative Christina Haswood Wore Regalia While Being Sworn In (Vogue): https://www.vogue.com/article/christina-haswood-kansas-representative-indigenous-regalia
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On this week’s episode, Matthew welcomes Lauren Ashley Simmons, the Democratic nominee in District 146 of the Texas House of Representatives. Simmons is a first-time political candidate who made headlines in May when she defeated incumbent State Representative Shawn Thierry in a contentious primary runoff election. In the interview, Simmons discusses her news-making victory, her disagreements with Republicans on public school funding, and the hardest thing about running for office.
Lauren Ashley Simmons looking toward Texas Capitol after unseating state Rep. Shawn Thierry in lopsided primary runoff (Houston Public Media): https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2024/2024/05/29/489043/lauren-ashley-simmons-looking-toward-texas-capitol-after-unseating-state-rep-shawn-thierry-in-lopsided-primary-runoff/
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On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 18th annual Dallas International Film Festival. In the first segment, actor and director Jake Allyn joins the program to discuss the world premiere of his new movie, Ride. In the second segment, actresses Amberlee Colson and Laura Campbell talk about their directorial debut: the short film Play Date. In the final segment, ABC News producer Tomas Navia previews Print it Black, a new documentary about the 2022 school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.
Dallas International Film Festival kicks off Thursday (Fox 4 Dallas): https://www.fox4news.com/video/1445263
DIFF 2024 Schedule: https://dallasfilm.org/festival-guide
Uvalde:365 (ABC News): https://abcnews.go.com/immersive/uvalde365?id=99018842
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On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two guests in separate segments. In the first segment, Fredericksburg (TX) City Councilwoman Emily Kirchner joins the program to discuss how Texas Hill Country cities are preparing for the Monday, April 8 total solar eclipse. In the second segment, amateur boxing official Shawn Craddick discusses what lessons he’s learned after one year working as a referee and judge for the Gulf LBC.
Ahead of the Solar Eclipse, Hill Country Towns Are Bracing for Chaos (Peter Holley/Texas Monthly): https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ahead-of-the-solar-eclipse-hill-country-towns-are-bracing-for-chaos/
Fredericksburg Eclipse Information Central: https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/eclipse/
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On this week’s episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two great guests in separate segments. In the first segment, Dr. Bryan Gervais, the Director of UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research, joins the program to discuss how the new polling center aims to inform Bexar County voters ahead of the 2024 election. In the second segment, Lubbock Compact’s Adam Hernandez discusses how his organization managed to get marijuana decriminalization on the ballot in one of the most conservative big cities in Texas.
Rest in Peace, Tiny.
The UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research: https://colfa.utsa.edu/political-opinion/
It's official: Lubbockites will vote on marijuana decriminalization (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal): https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/12/07/lubbockites-will-vote-on-freedom-act-marijuana-decriminalization-ordinance/71841249007/
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On this week’s episode, Texas State Representative Eddie Morales joins the program to discuss the state and federal response to the migrant surge at the Texas-Mexico border. Rep. Morales was first elected to serve House District 74 in 2020, and his district includes more than 700 miles of the border. In the interview, Morales discusses the state seizure of Shelby Park, Governor Abbott’s defiance of federal immigration policies, and how the Texas House deals with border security off the campaign trail.
Texas takes control of city park in Eagle Pass over illegal immigration (The Dallas Morning News): https://www.dallasnews.com/video/2024/02/11/texas-takes-control-of-city-park-in-eagle-pass-over-illegal-immigration/
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On this week’s episode, Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini joins the program to discuss her trailblazing career in public service. On January 1, 2024, Senator Zaffirini became the Dean of the Senate, a title reserved for the longest-serving member—she is the first woman Dean in the Texas Senate’s history. In the interview, Zaffirini discusses her career, why she feels bittersweet about breaking glass ceilings, and her thoughts on last year’s 88th Texas Legislature.
As new dean of Texas Senate, Zaffirini isn't quite celebrating (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/elaine-ayala/article/zaffirini-becomes-first-woman-dean-texas-senate-18614592.php
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On this week’s episode, Eddie Garcia, President of the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA), joins the program to discuss his outlook for local amateur boxing in 2024. Garcia was elected President of STABA in 2023 and previously served four years as Vice President of the organization. In the interview, Garcia discusses his roots in boxing, how judges and referees should respond to criticism, and his dreams of bringing a national tournament to San Antonio.
More information about STABA: https://southtexaslbc.org/calendar
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On this week’s episode, former Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards joins the program to discuss her campaign for Congress. Councilwoman Edwards is challenging incumbent Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee for the Democratic nomination in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. In the interview, Edwards discusses why she’s running, how her race has changed since she announced her candidacy, and the issues she would focus on as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Register to Vote: https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/update-voter-registration.html
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On this week’s episode, former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff joins the program to discuss his new book 95 Power Principles: Strategies for Effective Leadership in Local Government. In addition to his two-decade tenure as county judge, Wolff served in the Texas House, the Texas Senate, and as Mayor of San Antonio. In the interview, Wolff discusses how San Antonio has changed during his career, his motivation for writing, and how he dealt with being confronted by constituents during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pre-Order 95 Power Principles: https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/order-95-power-principles
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On this week’s episode, Derrick Fox, President and CEO of the San Antonio Bowl Association, joins the program to discuss the 31st Valero Alamo Bowl. Fox has worked on the Alamo Bowl since its debut game in 1993. In the interview, Fox discusses this year’s top-15 showdown between Oklahoma and Arizona, how conference realignment is reshaping the Alamo Bowl, and if San Antonio is a future destination for the College Football Playoff.
This year’s Alamo Bowl kicks off at 8:15 pm on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Alamodome and will be broadcast live on ESPN.
State tax revenue will help fund Alamodome, convention center upgrades (Andrea Drusch/San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/alamodome-convention-center-project-finance-zone/
Ticket Information for the 2023 Valero Alamo Bowl: https://www.alamobowl.com/tickets/
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On this week’s episode, Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, joins the program to discuss AlamoPROMISE. Dr. Flores has led the Alamo Colleges since 2018 and is the first Hispanic chancellor in the district’s history. In the interview, Flores discusses Alamo Promise’s potential to combat generational poverty, how community colleges fared during the 88th Texas Legislature, and his journey to leading one of the largest community college districts in the country.
Alamo Colleges pushing harder to break poverty's grip, chancellor says (Scott Huddleston/San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/alamo-colleges-chancellor-five-years-18464680.php
More about AlamoPROMISE: https://www.alamo.edu/promise/
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On this special edition episode, Trinity University’s star quarterback Tucker Horn joins the program to discuss the start of the NCAA Football Division III Playoffs. A fifth-year senior, Horn has led the Tigers to a 9-1 record and is the reigning Southern Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year. In the interview, Horn previews the Tigers’ first-round playoff game against Hardin-Simmons, discusses his successful collegiate career, and even gives some throwing advice.
Trinity Tigers 2023 Football Schedule: https://trinitytigers.com/sports/football/schedule/2023
Trinity University Stadium: https://events.trinity.edu/football_stadium
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On this special edition episode, University of North Texas radio personality Zac Babb joins the program to discuss the state of the UTSA-UNT football rivalry. For nearly a decade, Babb has served in multiple on-air roles for UNT’s Athletics Department. In the interview, Babb previews this weekend’s installment of the rivalry game and discusses the future of both programs in the American Athletic Conference. I don’t usually editorialize in the preview blurb, but Babb is a master of his craft and one of the hardest-working communications professionals in college sports.
Ten years in, North Texas and UTSA is Texas' best rivalry (Ishmael Johnson/Dave Campbell's Texas Football): https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2023/11/07/ten-years-in-north-texas-and-utsa-is-the-state-s-best-rivalry?ref=article_preview_img
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On this week’s episode, freelance journalist Kaley Johnson joins the program to discuss the state of local newsrooms. Over the course of her burgeoning career, Johnson has spent five years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, including most recently as the Seeking Justice reporter, and served as the Vice President of the Fort Worth News Guild. In the interview, Johnson answers questions about what newsrooms lose under corporate ownership, why local news is still important, and what burnout looks like for journalists.
@KaleyAJohnson on X: https://twitter.com/KaleyAJohnson
Congressman calls for federal investigation into 'horrors' at Fort Worth women's prison (Kaley Johnson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram): https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article265391831.html
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On this week’s episode, State Representative John Bryant (D-Dallas) joins the program to discuss the third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature. Representative Bryant has served as a state legislator, Congressman, and U.S. Ambassador during his multiple decades in public service. In the interview, Rep. Bryant responds to questions about why he re-entered politics, his thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott’s push for state-funded charter school vouchers, and how Texas Democrats can fight harder against policies they disagree with.
John Bryant Can't Believe How Bad Things Are in the Texas Lege (Texas Monthly): https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/john-bryant-texas-lege-return/
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On this week’s episode, Joe Jaworski joins the program to discuss the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Jaworski is the former mayor of Galveston, Texas, and was a Democratic candidate for Attorney General in 2022. In the interview, Jaworski answers questions about the nature of the accusations against Paxton, why the Texas House impeached Paxton, and what Texans lose by having an impeached Attorney General.
More about Joe Jaworski: https://www.jaworskifortexas.com/
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On this week’s episode, Gabe Fleisher, Author of the Wake Up To Politics newsletter, joins the program to discuss the opening days of the presidential primary season. In the interview, Fleisher answers questions about the August GOP debate, the state of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, and the unconventional history of his newsletter Wake Up To Politics.
Congress returns to a "pretty big mess" (Wake Up To Politics): https://www.wakeuptopolitics.com/september-5-2023/
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On this week’s episode, Dallas lawyer Cassandra Hernandez joins the program to discuss her campaign for Texas House of Representatives. Hernandez is running to replace State Representative Julie Johnson in House District 115. In the interview, Hernandez discusses the state of politics in Texas, her thoughts on the most recent legislative session, and the person that inspired her to run for elected office.
State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred's seat (The Texas Tribune): https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/20/congress-julie-johnson-colin-allred/
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On this week’s episode, San Antonio City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur joins the program to discuss her agenda for the city. Councilwoman Kaur discusses her recent election victory, solutions for businesses affected by construction on the St. Mary’s Strip, and what it means to represent downtown San Antonio during a period of development and revitalization for the region.
The work begins for a brighter, safer, more vibrant District 1 (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/sukh-kaur-san-antonio-district-1-starts-term/
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On this week’s double episode, host Matthew Reyna marks the beginning of the 2023 San Antonio Film Festival by hosting a panel discussion with the festival’s founder Adam Rocha and South Texas filmmaker Rodrigo Moreno-Fernandez, who directed the short film Strings.
The second half of this week’s episode features an interview with Jack Lee, Assistant News Editor at The Battalion, Texas A&M’s independent student newspaper. Lee has reported extensively on the fallout surrounding A&M’s botched hiring of would-be journalism director Dr. Kathleen McElroy.
'Aristotle and Dante' movie to make Texas premiere in San Antonio (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/aristotle-dante-movie-san-antonio-18260421.php
Bungled Hiring of Journalism Director Exposes a Rift at Texas A&M (The New York Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/22/us/texas-a-m-journalism-diversity.html
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On this week’s episode, State Representative James Talarico joins the program to discuss the recently concluded special sessions of the Texas Legislature. Representative Talarico discusses reports of atrocities committed by state troopers on the southern border, if Texans can be proud of the work of the Legislature, and what his political future looks like.
He's Deeply Religious and a Democrat. He Might Be the Next Big Thing in Texas Politics. (Politico): https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/16/james-talarico-texas-democrats-00101231
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This week’s episode is the second in the summer break series. Maine State Senator Mattie Daughtry joins the program to discuss her efforts to push statewide paid family and medical leave across the legislative finish line. The interview also includes Senator Daughtry's travel recommendations, advice for young people running for office, and a conversation about the state of the culture wars in blue states. Senator Daughtry serves as the Maine Senate’s Assistant Majority Leader and has served in the state legislature since 2012.
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Maine Becoming the Thirteenth State to Enact Paid Family and Medical Leave (The White House): https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/11/statement-from-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-maine-becoming-the-thirteenth-state-to-enact-paid-family-and-medical-leave/
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This week’s episode is the first in the Texas in Focus summer break series. Councilor Victoria Pelletier, who represents Portland, Maine’s second district on the city council, is our guest on the program. Councilor Pelletier discusses the most pressing issues facing Portland, the struggles that working-class people face when running for office, and her best recommendations for visitors.
Councilor Pelletier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/councilorvictoria/
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On this week’s episode, San Antonio City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez joins the program to discuss the city's opportunities and challenges. Topics mentioned in the interview include the ongoing South Texas heat wave, how to juggle being a young person and an elected official, and Councilman McKee-Rodriguez’s priorities for his second term at City Hall.
McKee-Rodriguez speaks his mind regardless of the political cost (Andrea Drusch, San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/district-2-jalen-mckee-rodriguez-reelection-race/
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On this week’s episode, State Representative Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) joins the program to discuss the recently concluded regular session of the Texas Legislature. Representative Turner answers questions about the state of local control in Texas, the lack of action on gun violence in the Legislature, and the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
More about Representative Turner: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=101
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In this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna sits down with Ayden Runnels, the new Editor-in-Chief of the North Texas Daily. Runnels describes the opportunities and challenges of running a student newspaper, opines on why pursuing a journalism degree is still worth it, and shares details about their journey to becoming editor-in-chief.
SGA violates bylaws through a lack of budget oversight (North Texas Daily): https://www.ntdaily.com/sga-violates-bylaws-through-a-lack-of-budget-oversight/
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On this week's North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna is joined by two great guests. In the first segment, Tristen Wheeler, Interim Director of the University of North Texas Food Pantry, discusses the pantry's efforts to combat campus food insecurity. In the second segment, Chris Mackenzie, Communications Director for the Chamber of Progress, discusses legislation in Texas that his organization believes will potentially limit internet freedom.
More about the UNT Food Pantry: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/food-pantry
More about the Chamber of Progress: https://progresschamber.org/
Tracking All the Ways Texas Republicans Are Trying to Further Restrict Abortion (Texas Monthly): https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-abortion-restrictions-legislature-2023/
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On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna joins Texas State Demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter to discuss recent U.S. Census reports that show a rapid population surge in North Texas. Their conversation touches on the factors fueling the growth, how the new residents will affect legislative redistricting, and if the fast pace of population growth is sustainable.
In addition to his role as State Demographer, Dr. Potter serves as the director of the Texas Demographic Center housed at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Growth in the Nation's Largest Counties Rebounds in 2022 (U.S. Census Bureau): https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/population-estimates-counties.html
North Texas is growing really, really fast (Axios Dallas): https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/04/11/north-texas-growing-census#
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On this week's North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna previews the upcoming Dallas International Film Festival. James Faust, DIFF's Artistic Director, joins the program to discuss the festival's history, film selection process, and what attendees can expect this year. DIFF 2023 runs from April 28 to May 5 at the Violet Crown Cinema in West Village.
More about DIFF 2023: https://dallasfilm.org/diff
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On this week's episode of North Texas in Focus, The Athletic's Tim Cato joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss the disappointing conclusion to the NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks. Cato, a graduate of UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism, also talks about his favorite moments covering the Mavericks and his best advice for breaking through in the sports journalism industry.
Luka Doncic's frustrations, and the Mavericks' fears, are real (Tim Cato, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/4397444/2023/04/10/luka-doncic-frustrations-and-the-mavericks-fears-are-real/
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On this week’s episode of North Texas in Focus, Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss his experience at the Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. Councilman Bazaldua explains the importance of local officials building relationships with their federal counterparts, how Dallas is benefitting from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the decline of local control in Texas.
More about Councilman Bazaldua: https://dallascityhall.com/government/citycouncil/district7/Pages/default.aspx
Local control is under attack in Austin (Dallas Morning News): https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2023/03/24/local-control-is-under-attack-in-austin/
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On this week's episode of North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna checks in for a Texas Legislature mid-session progress report with State Senator Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas). Senator Johnson discusses the legislation he's currently working on, his frustrations with the partisan division at the Capitol, and his past career as a composer on the show Dragon Ball Z.
More about Senator Johnson: https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=16
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This week on North Texas in Focus, presidential historian Alexis Coe joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss Presidents' Day. Why do we get the day off in the first place? How could the holiday be improved? Why is there a variation from state-to-state on which presidents we recognize on Presidents' Day? Coe answers all of these questions, plus offers a special ranking for President Dwight Eisenhower—the only president born in North Texas.
George Washington Would Hate Presidents' Day (Published in The New York Times) by Alexis Coe: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/17/opinion/presidents-day-george-washington.html
Who Will Be Our First Woman President? (Published in Town&Country) by Alexis Coe: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a42826183/first-woman-president-predictions-kamala-harris-nikki-haley/
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Fresh off the release of his new book Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and a Legacy of Rage, Author Jeff Guinn joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss the infamous Waco siege and how its legacy still negatively impacts America today. The Washington Post included Waco in its' ten must-read books from January 2023.
Order Waco: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Waco/Jeff-Guinn/9781982186104
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On this week's episode of North Texas, host Matthew Reyna is joined by Mayor Ron Jensen of Grand Prairie. Mayor Jensen is in his fourth term as mayor and has served Grand Prairie as an elected official for over two decades. He joins the program to discuss the importance of local control and how Texas cities will be impacted by policies enacted in the ongoing 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature.
More about Texas' Big City Mayors: https://texasbcm.substack.com/p/about-texas-big-city-mayors
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On this episode of North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna is joined by Dr. Mark Atwood Lawrence, historian and Director of the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum, to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the passing of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. In this episode we discuss LBJ’s historical ranking among presidents, the legend of the Johnson Treatment, and the library’s handling of classified documents amidst recent presidential controversies. President Johnson was one of two presidents born in Texas. His presidential library is located in downtown Austin.
More about the LBJ Presidential Library: https://www.lbjlibrary.org/
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On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two great guests in separate interviews. In the first segment, State Representative Jessica González previews the opening days of the Texas Legislature and discusses bills she's filed to increase voter participation. Next, Emily Caldwell, Washington Correspondent for the Dallas Morning News, discusses the unprecedented Speaker's race in Congress and what North Texans can expect from their federal representatives.
More about Rep. González: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=104
Follow Emily Caldwell's coverage of Congress: https://www.dallasnews.com/author/emily-caldwell/
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On this week's episode of North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two great guests. In the first segment, Eleanor Dearman, state government reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, previews the 88th session of the Texas Legislature. Dearman discusses Republican and Democratic legislative strateies, bills already filed by DFW-area lawmakers, and what it takes to be a thorough statehouse journalist. In the second segment, University of North Texas play-by-play commentator Zac Babb discusses the massive overhaul of the Mean Green athletic department.
"Property taxes, school vouchers, and trans health care on minds of Texas lawmakers" by Eleanor Dearman: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article270353547.html
Follow Eleanor Dearman: https://twitter.com/EllyDearman
Follow Zac Babb: https://twitter.com/zacbabb
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On this week's episode of North Texas in Focus, State Representatives-Elect Salman Bhojani and Venton Jones join the program to discuss their history-making victories, priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session, and their commitment to forging relationships with their colleagues across the aisle.
More on Representative-Elect Bhojani: https://www.keranews.org/government/2022-11-11/salman-bhojani-is-among-the-first-muslims-elected-to-the-texas-legislature
More on Representative-Elect Jones: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/elections/dallas-venton-jones-one-of-three-openly-gay-black-state-lawmakers-elected-tuesday/287-c9de99a6-d2a2-42ff-999e-32a5aa9ec0cb
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On this week's episode of North Texas in Focus, we are taking a deeper look at the ongoing workers' strike at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Host Matthew Reyna is joined by Kaley Johnson, criminal and social justice reporter for the Star-Telegram, who is serving as one of the vocal leaders of the strike in her role as vice president of the Fort Worth News Guild. Johnson describes the events that led to the strike, Star-Telegram parent company McClatchy's decision to revoke healthcare benefits from those on the picket line, and the local stories that may be lacking deeper analysis without her and her colleagues in the newsroom.
Fort Worth Report: "Fort Worth Star Telegram journalists go on strike, citing unfair labor practices by company": https://fortworthreport.org/2022/11/28/fort-worth-star-telegram-journalists-go-on-strike-citing-unfair-labor-practices-by-parent-company/
Fort Worth News Guild Strike Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fort-worth-newsguild-strike-fund?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_medium
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On this week’s episode of North Texas in Focus, Hayden Pedigo, the star of the new PBS Documentary Kid Candidate, discusses the inspiration for the movie—his 2019 long shot run for Amarillo City Council. In the interview, host Matthew Reyna asks Pedigo to describe how the movie came together and the impact it’s had on young political candidates across the country.
Watch Kid Candidate: https://worldchannel.org/episode/america-reframed-kid-candidate/
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On this week’s episode of North Texas in Focus, newly elected Texas State Representatives Frederick Frazier (R-McKinney) and Mihaela Plesa (D-Plano) join host Matthew Reyna in separate interviews to discuss their successful campaigns and policy priorities for the upcoming session of the Texas Legislature.
Reading on Representative-Elect Frazier: https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/election/2022/11/08/mckinneys-frederick-frazier-wins-race-for-texas-house-district-61/
Reading on Representative-Elect Plesa: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2022/11/09/planos-mihaela-plesa-becomes-first-democrat-in-decades-to-win-collin-county-house-seat/
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On this week’s episode of North Texas in Focus, Jeffrey Kahn, Professor of Law at SMU’s Dedmon School of Law, discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Professor Kahn is an expert in Russian law whose writing on the subject has been published in the New York Times, Dallas Morning News, and countless academic journals. He joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss the legality of the Russian invasion, the threat of escalation when nuclear weapons are involved, and signs that Western political support for Ukraine is wavering.
Russia's withdrawal from the Council of Europe is a loss of hope for human rights by Jeffrey Kahn: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2022/03/23/russias-withdrawal-from-the-council-of-europe-is-a-loss-of-hope-for-human-rights/
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In this episode, Jay Kleberg, the Democratic nominee for Texas Land Commissioner, discusses his statewide campaign. Kleberg answers questions from host Matthew Reyna about the job performance of incumbent Commissioner George P. Bush, the General Land Office’s oversight of The Alamo, and if he really believes that Democrats have a chance on Election Day.
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On this week's episode of North Texas in Focus, Semafor Political Reporter David Weigel joins the program to discuss the 2022 midterm elections. Weigel discusses Democratic Party investment in Texas, shifting voting patterns in the Rio Grande Valley, and differences between Beto O'Rourke's statewide political campaigns in 2018 and 2022.
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In today's episode, host Matthew Reyna talks to North Texas Congressman Colin Allred (D-Dallas). Congressman Allred was first elected in 2018 and represents Texas' 32nd Congressional District. Prior to serving in elected office, he spent four seasons in the NFL as a linebacker for the Tennessee Titans. In this discussion, Allred lays out his case for Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections and offers a progress report on the Biden agenda in the U.S. Congress.
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On this week's episode of KNTU's North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna talks to McKinney (TX) Mayor George Fuller.
Mayor Fuller is in his second term as the chief executive of one of America's fastest growing cities. In this interview, Mayor Fuller leaves no stone unturned as he discusses governing during the pandemic, toxic partisanship seeping into local elections, and McKinney being one of the first cities in the Metroplex to land H-E-B.
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On this week's episode of KNTU's North Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna talks to Texas State Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas).
Rep. Crockett is currently seeking a promotion from voters as the Democratic nominee in Texas U.S. Congressional District 30. In this wide-ranging interview, Crockett discusses her campaign for Congress, bipartisanship in the age of the Big Lie, and whether she believes President Joe Biden should be the Democratic standard bearer in 2024.
This episode was produced at the studios of KNTU FM 88.1 located at the University of North Texas.