Retake Our Democracy: Recent Episodes
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Retake Our Democracy is a 30-minute weekly show that focuses on local, state and national issues, examining them from a progressive perspective. Interviews focus on a guest’s involvement with a myriad of topics such as, social, political, economic, issues, that impact on the guest's specific community and implications for the broader local, state and national communities.
Interview with guest Pam Roy, Executive Director of Farm To Table NM; promoting locally based agriculture through education, community outreach and networking.
To check out and sign up to find out more about policies: https://nmfoodpolicy.org/
Farm to Table New Mexico: https://www.farmtotablenm.org/
Or call Pam directly: 505-660-8403
Stephanie Garcia Richard is running for her second term as New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands.
She is the first woman, Latina, and educator to serve as Land Commissioner, responsible for managing 13 million acres across New Mexico to raise revenue on behalf of public schools, universities, and hospitals. is running for her second term as New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands.
She is the first woman, Latina, and educator to serve as Land Commissioner, responsible for managing 13 million acres across New Mexico to raise revenue on behalf of public schools, universities, and hospitals.
A very different perspective throughout the second half which will be on our website is even more compelling than the rest of the show.
Alicia Edwards, Chair of Gila River Regional Hospital and Grant County Commissioner and a great interviewee.
Jennifer Ramo, E.D. for NM Appleseed. Interview goes 45 minutes or so with clear break at 28 minutes, almost exactly.
Guest: Rochelle Williams, Founder and Co-Chair of Blue CD 2 New Mexico. CD2 is one of the largest congressional districts in the country, and includes most of the southern half of New Mexico.
Paul brings on Gabe Vasquez, A Democrat running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District.
Paul talks with Enrique Jesus Cardiel, Candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives District 19.
Paul & Roxanne talk about subtle shifts taking place in Ratake Our Democracy for the upcoming November elections.
On this episode, Paul talks about how state and local communities can create social and economic climate justice.
This week host Paul Gibson talks with Harold Dixon, former CEO of the State Employees Credit Union.
This week we talk about the wildfires happening here in and around New Mexico and US Fire Service.
Host Paul Gibson speaks with Susan Herrera, who represents District 41 in the NM House of Representatives. District 41, roughly the size of Connecticut, is located in the north-central part of the state and includes parts of Rio Arriba, Taos and Santa Fe counties.
Roger Montoya represents District 40 in the NM House of Representatives. Host Paul Gibson writes, "I respect Rep. Montoya so much because he gets justice in his gut. Before taking a position, he doesn’t test public opinion or the wind, but his values. A great representative; a great man. Tune in to find out why."
Reena Szczepanski, Speaker Egolf's Chief of Staff, speaks about her career in public service and her campaign to take his District 47 seat.
Guest: Former New Mexico Senator, Director of Working Families Party, and co-founder of S.E.E.D. New Mexico.
Co-Hosts and Co-Founders of Retake Our Democracy discuss the current New Mexico State Legislative session.
Retake Our Democracy founders Paul and Roxanne discuss the 2022 New Mexico Legislative Session.
Guest Mariel Nanasi joins host Paul Gibson to discuss the proposed Avangrid/PNM merger.
Paul returns from sabbatical and discusses the current healthcare system in NM, and his recent personal experience within it, during his recovery from a recent stroke. Co-hosted with his partner Roxanne Barber.
Guest Greg Palast, author of the newly published "How Trump Stole 2020: The Hunt for America's Vanished Voters."
Cylvia Hayes, former first lady of Oregon and expert in sustainable economic development
Guest Greg Rogers, author, CPA and environmental attorney discusses the fracking industry in New Mexico.
A conversation with Mario Atencio & Daniel Tso, Greater Chaco Canyon Indigenous Activists