The 956 Drive Home Rewind: Recent Episodes
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The 956 Drive Home – Zach Cantu and Davis Rankin talk about what’s happening in the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas.
Juan Pablo Villasmil, political analyst talks about Mexico-China relations.
Energy expert, Jeff Luse talks about nuclear energy in Texas.
Ethan Brown, Boston University grad in environmental analysis and policies talks about why it’s so hot.
Jason Solis with the McAllen church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints talks about the new temple.
Football Fred Alfaro talks about football practice during heat waves.
Political strategist Raven Harrison talks about term limits for all politicians.
Scott Braddock gives us an update from the Texas Legislator
Dr. James Castillo talks about the dangers of hot weather.
Ed Hirs, Energy economist at the university of Houston talks about electric vehicles.
Realtor Craig Grove talks about the real estate market.
Roseann Bacha-Garza with the College of Liberal Arts at UT-RGV talks about the meaning of Juneteenth.
Valeri Sokolosky , expert in leadership talks about the work place dynamics with older and younger employees.
Barry Goldsmith with the National Weather Service talks about the hurricane season that is expected this year.
Dr. James Castillo talks about a fungal meningitis outbreak in Cameron County.
State Rep. Terry Canales talks about the Ken Paxton impeachment trial.
Dr. Emily Probst talks about chagas disease.
Liz Suarez, Director of Aviation with McAllen International Airport talked about the importance of being named the official South Texas airport of the Dallas Cowboys. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an update on the diesel fuel market.
Local realtor Lee Jinks gives us a real estate market update. Cody Wisniewski, Senior Attorney for Constitutional Litigation with Firearms Policy Coalition talked about what we need to look out for when purchasing guns with a credit card.
Ildefonso Ortiz, Reporter with Breitbart Texas talks about the latest news coming out of Mexico. Hidalgo County health authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about what health concerns he is seeing out in our community.
HVAC expert Stephen Stewart talked about the steps we need to do to get our homes ready for cold weather. Energy Expert Tim Snyder talked about how we could see gas prices come down a bit.
Patrick Svitek with the Texas Tribune talked about how some local democrat candidates feel abandoned by the nation democrat party. Political Science professor Brandon Rotting house talked about he rift between the new and old generation of the GOP.
Healthy Living Expert Junior Wakefield talked about the latest in the weight loss battle. Christopher Vitek, professor of biology talked about the dangers of tick bites.
Real Estate Expert Cliff Freeman talks about the real estate market. Marketing Expert Brian Cross talked about how Tik Tok has become very popular.
Dr. Neuman at the Texas A&M University Biology Department talked about Covid-19. Family law attorney Jennifer Hargrove talked about divorce rates going up.
Port of Mansfield director Ron Mills gave us a dredging update. David Caffey, hiring expert talked about how some people are having 2nd thought on their college major.
Oil and gas expert Tim Snyder talked about the EPA shutting down a big oil exporting project in Corpus Christie. Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the current Covid-19 and Flu vaccines available
Real Estate Expert Coco Shelburne talked about the state of the real estate market. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an oil market update. Edwin Walker with U.S. Law Shield talked about the latest news in gun ownership restrictions. Patrick Svitek with the Texas Tribune gave us the latest on the Texas Governor’s race
Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talked about his article on population dynamics. Rebecca Olaguibel with the city of McAllen talked about the Refresh 50/50 program. Former McAllen mayor Jim Darling talked about the water levels in the city. Brian Jones, local cotton farmer talked about how the drought is affecting the cotton crop.
Ivan Melendez, Hidalgo County medical authority talked about the latest covid numbers in our area. Dr. Archis Grubh, Tx. Parks & Wildlife Aquatic biologist talked about an invasive form of crayfish that was found our area. Mike Hatton a former commercial airline pilot talked about American Airlines purchasing some Super Sonic jets. Idelphonso Ortiz, report with Breitbart Texas talked about the latest news from Mexico.
Austin Greg, licensed clinical social worker talked about kids heading back to school and being mentally prepared. Barry Goldsmith wit the national weather Service talked about his current trip to our reservoir and the low water levels.
Immigration attorney Manuel Diaz talked about the immigration process under the Biden administration
Partick Svietek with the Texas Tribune gave us a update on Texas politics.
Spencer Oleary, Workplace expert talks about working remotely. Local Realtor Lee Jinks talks about the state of the local real estate market. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum Report discuss the school voucher debate happening in Texas. Edwin Walker, US Law Shield talks about using a gun in self-defense.
Tim Snyder, Matador Economics talked oil prices and how that’s affecting gas prices. Patrick Svitek, Reporter with the Texas Tribune, talks about the Texas Attorney General banning his office lawyers from speaking at Texas bar events. David Rauch, HOA expert talks about the role of Homeowners Associations. Zeph Capo, President of the Texas American Federation of Teachers talks about why some teachers are leaving the teaching profession.
Monty Exter with the Texas Association of Professional Educators talked about why some school districts are choosing to go to a 4-day school week. Idelphonso “Poncho” Ortiz, Reporter for Brietbart Texas talks about why we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and the U.S. effort to bring drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to justice. Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talks about Texas being ranked the 5th best state in the U. S. to do business in. Former McAllen mayor Jim Darling gave us a water level update.
In this episode: Phil Ethridge, Criminal Justice professor at UT-RGV talked about the Texas State House report on the Uvalde school shooting. State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa talks about the Texas State House’s report on the Uvalde School Shooting. Matt Wolthoff, President of Driscoll Children’s hospital gave us an update on the construction of the new hospital in Edinburg. Michelle Richmond, Executive Director, Texas Competitive Power Advocates talks about how ERCOT regulates our power grid.
In this episode:
Sinclair Newborn IV with liveenergy.com talks about crypto mining. What is it? Professor Ronald Keiser at Texas A&M University talks about how the hot weather affect the foundation of our homes. Energy Expert Ed Hirs talks about ERCOT’s (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) asking us to conserve electricity during the extreme hot weather Ed Campirano, Brownsville Port Director gives us an update on what’s happening at the port of Brownsville.
In this episode:
Brandon Darby talks about his experience owning an electric car. Attorney Sandra Spurgeon talks about what companies can and can’t do to cover employee’s abortion costs. Conner Boyack with Libertas Institute talks about educator burn out. Tim Snyder, Matador Economics talks about high gas prices