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Politics is a contact sport. You don’t have to look hard to find examples of that today. If you’re engaged in policy making or just want to get an insider's look into how some of the biggest issues facing Texans play out, then this is your podcast! A political veteran with 30 years’ experience of lobbying in Texas and throughout the United States for some of the largest corporations in the world. I’ve spent my entire career in backrooms, and statehouse hallways helping to craft laws and poli ...
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Mi Esposo & My Wife

Frank and Katie

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Welcome to the Mi Esposo & My Wife podcast. A weirdcast, as they like to call it, about a lot of nothing. This weirdcast is hosted in a distinctive and unconventional way by Katie and Frank. In each episode, they will share the things that you already know with their own weird point of view giving you the exclusive opportunity of making fun of them. Don’t miss this captivating story telling about anything that can fit in between sports and spooky.
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My Nuclear Life

Shelly Lesher

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On July 16, 1945, in a New Mexico desert, the Trinity Test ushered in the Nuclear Age. No other piece of technology has penetrated the American consciousness like the nuclear bomb and found a place in everything from culture to medicine. This podcast explores how nuclear science has impacted and changed our world in both beneficial and destructive ways. We explore the intersection of nuclear science and society using interviews with historians, policymakers, experts in their fields, and firs ...
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Like Micah

Downtown Disciples

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Like Micah brings you stories about the intersection of Progressive Christianity, social justice, and lived experience. For those who have been hurt by the church, struggle with the church, still hold out hope for the church, or have no experience with the church at all; we welcome you to share in our journey of questioning, loving, and seeking wholeness in a fragmented world. This is the podcast of Downtown Disciples, an unapologetically progressive Disciples of Christ community in downtown ...
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State House is back this week with a special 2024 election preview—taking a look at the presidential candidates, their platforms, and the issues shaping who you should vote for in November. Frank believes this election may be one of the most consequential in recent years, and we should vote accordingly. Some of the main issues at stake include nati…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Let’s dive into a realm where the tropical rhythm of the Caribbean meets luxury. In this captivating episode, our hosts journey to Santo Domingo, the first city of the new world. Join Katie and Frank as they unravel the rich tapestry of th…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Where were you on October 3, 1995? In this absorbing episode, in their own way, our hosts dive into the events that ignited the “Trial of the Century.” Did OJ do it? TV series, documentaries, interviews, panels, books, articles, and much, …
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. In this gripping episode, our hosts delve into the heart-wrenching world of mass killings. Join Katie & Frank as they explore the chilling events, the lives affected, and the aftermath. From the initial shock to the overwhelming statistics…
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Selene Rodriguez is back for pt. 2 of this discussion on border security, this time honing in on our education system here in the U.S. and why we should be focused on strengthening our own systems and citizens before assisting those of other nations. Together Selene and Frank take a look at the effect illegal immigration has had on border communiti…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Connect with Katie & Frank on a journey through the quirky corridors of our legal system, where absurdity meets justice. Listen in as our hosts will keep you entertained and questioning the very fabric of our legal reality while unraveling…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. In a world teeming with diversity, we often find ourselves categorizing people into distinct groups. But what if it’s possible to simplify this complexity? Listen to Katie & Frank on this thought-provoking weirdcast as they, in their own b…
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On this week’s episode of State House, Frank sits down with Selene Rodriguez, campaign director for the Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Formerly, Selene served as a Marine intelligence specialist. Together Selene and Frank launch into a discussion on border security and the impact of illegal immigration on…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Buckle up, adrenaline aficionados! In this full speed episode, our hosts dive into the heart-pounding world of Formula 1. From getting up super early on a Sunday morning, to the iconic circuits and the roaring engines, they explore what ma…
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What if you discovered warning signs of something very dangerous buried deep underground from an ancient civilization? Would you believe the item was dangerous or would you think it was valuable treasure? Would you continue exploring? Find out what could be buried and what Drs. Caplan and Lesher would do with the knowledge. Send an email us to My N…
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DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on July 18th, the week before President Biden announced he would not run for reelection. Johanna Maska is back for pt. 2 of her conversation with Frank, this time talking all things Donald Trump, unlikely voters, and potential Democratic candidates. The episode starts out with a discussion of former President T…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Join Katie and Frank on a thrilling journey through the dense forests and mist-shrouded mountains of Western North Carolina (WNC) as they delve into the age-old mystery of this elusive beast. Is it a mythical creature, a misunderstood gian…
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Johanna Maska joins Frank for this conversation about the current state of the Democratic Party and the potential for President Joe Biden to step aside. They discuss the recent debate between Biden and Donald Trump, as well as the pressure being put on Biden by the Democratic Party. They also touch on the possibility of Kamala Harris taking over as…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. What happened? Will we ever find out the motive? Guilty or not guilty? Our hosts are not here to answer these questions, as usual we just want to hear the odd twist that our hosts, Katie & Frank, are bringing to this widely opined subject.…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Every weekend Katie & Frank gear-up very early to go out and have breakfast. From a good old diner to a fancy place with Mimosas, Micheladas and Negronis. But, at what point does breakfast become brunch? Let’s find out what bizarre things …
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In the second part of the discussion with Frank and David, they discuss the political landscape in Texas, particularly focusing on the Hispanic vote and its impact on the Democratic and Republican parties. It also touches on the upcoming presidential election and the role of Texas in national politics. The conversation then shifts to the Texas film…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. In this episode you will learn about Winston Salem, North Carolina, our hosts’ hometown. Katie & Frank will, in their unique weird way, share with us the good, bad and hideous side of The Camel City. After listening to this episode, you ar…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. From Sports to Spooky and everything in between is the motto of this podcast, well this episode is right down that alley. Come and listen to what Katie & Frank have to say about what already has been said around this twosome. Yeah, Yeah, y…
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David Weeks is welcomed back to the show this week where Frank and he discuss the current political landscape in Texas, specifically focusing on the Republican control of the state. It highlights the recent changes in power and the challenges faced by Republicans in passing conservative legislation. The upcoming speaker's race is also mentioned as …
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. As you can probably have figured out by reading the name of this weirdcast, our hosts Katie & Frank are married. With marriage usually comes a thing called honeymoon. Our hosts spent their honeymoon in a small Croatian town named Rovinj. W…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Have you ever asked you partner, family or friends What are we eating today? It is so funny that a lot of times we spend more time deciding what and where to eat than enjoying the actual meal. Let’s listen to what silly opinions Katie & Fr…
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"Hispanics are not monolithic and have diverse cultural and political perspectives." In this episode, Frank explores the journey of Hispanics towards conservative values and the Republican party. He covers the cultural and historical factors that have shaped this trend, as well as shares his personal experiences that shape his platform. Listen in a…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Boooring! We know, we know. But, why not? Let’s just give it a shot and listen to what our unconventional hosts, Katie & Frank, have to say about this day to day set of tasks that we just give for granted. We have an idea, why don’t you li…
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In this part two of the conversation with Frank and Michael Baselice, they explore the allocation of resources in political campaigns and the importance of targeting specific voter groups. It discusses the Republican Party's efforts to communicate with different demographics and the impact of redistricting on election outcomes. The conversation als…
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Physicist and activist, Frank von Hippel discusses his career in arms control and what the future may hold for the world. Two corrections – 1) The Nuclear Weapons Freeze march was from the UN to Central park and 2) The banner in the Freeze march said 177 out of 195 towns voted for the Freeze in Vermont, not 193 out of 197.…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. Tacos 1 is the first of several episodes (we hope) where Katie & Frank will share their appetite for one of their favorite foods: Tacos, Tacos, Tacos. Grab a tortilla, warm up some Birria broth and dig in!…
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We value your insights and would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Please send us a quick text, thanks. El primero is the pilot episode of Mi Esposo & My Wife Weirdcast. Get to know your peculiar hosts Katie & Frank. Who are they, what they do, what they like and why they got the unwise idea of hosting this weirdcast. Let the voyage begin!…
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Frank is joined by Michael Baselice of Baselice & Associates, Inc in the mobile studio. Together, they explore the Hispanic voting trends towards Republicans and the importance of the Hispanic Latino vote for the future of the country. It discusses the shift in the Hispanic vote in Texas from about 37% Republican to about 43% and the impact of the …
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This part 2 covers various topics including the challenges of implementing policies, the political shift in the Hispanic community, the impact of Biden's actions on the border and oil industry, the importance of school choice, and the role of social media in communication. Lastly, Frank and David touch on the dynamics of the Texas House and the upc…
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This episode sets the stage for the Black Sea Experiment. We are introduced to Tom Cochran and Frank von Hippel, two people who had a hand in changing the way the US viewed arms control verification. This episode introduces seismic verification, used to verify nuclear tests for decades.
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David Weeks, a veteran in corporate and political communications, discusses his 40-year career and the behind-the-scenes work in politics. He highlights the shift in Texas politics from conservative Democrats to Republicans and the rise of the Tea Party Movement. Weeks emphasizes the importance of candidates representing the values of their distric…
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In this part two, Frank and Matt Hoff discuss the challenges of accessing healthcare and the benefits of point of service medication dispensing. It also explores the legislative efforts and support for this practice. The changing healthcare landscape and the need for improved patient experience are highlighted. The role of physician groups and the …
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Shelly continues her stay in Tbilisi, Georgia and speaks to two Physicists, Giorgia Japaridz (Illia State Univ.) and Revaz Shanidze (Tbilisi State Univ). They discuss what life as a physicist was like under Soviet rule and after Georgian independence. Along the way we learn about scientists who protected nuclear material when security fled, why the…
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Frank is joined by Matt Hoff, CEO of A-S Medications Solutions where they discuss the topic of physician dispensing and its benefits in improving medication access for patients. Matt shares his personal background and military experience, leading into A-S Medications Solutions and explains how their company supports physician dispensing. Together, …
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Looking ahead after Super Tuesday, Frank is joined by Kari Lake, a candidate for the United States Senate in Arizona. Kari discusses the importance of securing the border and implementing America First policies. She highlights the need for strong leadership and a focus on national security. Frank and Kari emphasize the negative impact of open borde…
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Harvey Kronberg makes his return to State House! Together with Frank, they cover various themes in Texas politics, including the influence of disinformation, the civil war within the Republican Party, the power dynamics in the Texas Senate, the role of billionaires in politics, and the potential outcomes of the upcoming primaries and November elect…
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Spend time with Shelly and two guest as she travels to Tbilsi, Georgia. First she discusses storytelling and Georgian’s atomic Odyssey with Shorena Lortkipanidze from the Civil Council on Defense and Security (Tbilsi, Georgia). Next, Mariam Chabashvidi explains her love for computer programming after Georgian independence and how she became an inva…
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In part two of the conversation with Frank and Sherry Sylvester, they touch on the impact of national politics on Texas, the economic strength of the state, and the perception of Texas and Texans. Both Santos and Sylvester express optimism for the future of Texas politics and highlight the need for school choice in the state. For the full bio on Sh…
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In this conversation, Frank talks to Sherry Sylvester, a public policy expert and a distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, about the current political landscape in Texas. They discuss various issues, including the crisis at the border, the influence of Governor Greg Abbott, challenges in the Texas House of Representative…
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In part two of our State House recap and forecast series, we unravel the intricate web of events that unfolded during the 2023 legislative session and its aftermath, setting the stage for the "Election Civil War" of 2024. Join as host Frank Santos navigates the complex landscape of Texas politics, shedding light on the power struggles that emerged …
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Step inside our new State House mobile podcasting sprinter as we bring you closer to the heart of Texas politics. Join us as we dive into the intricacies of the Texas legislative process, where the governor and lieutenant governor set the stage with their priorities, and thousands of pieces of legislation vie for attention. From school choice and p…
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In the second part of the conversation, Mandy sheds light on the impact of school choice on low-income families, drawing examples from Florida's success in implementing private school choice for low-income demographics. The discussion covers the influence of lobbyists and interest groups on education policies, addressing concerns about technology o…
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NOTE: This release marks the beginning of State House's bi-weekly release schedule for the holidays! Join us every other week beginning in December through the month of January to stay up to date on the issues that matter most to Texans as we enter the election year! Did you know that 90% of Texans are within a 30-minute drive of a career or techni…
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In part two of the conversation, Frank and Dennis explore the crucial work the coalition does for the disabled community in Texas. Despite differing views, Dennis and Frank engage in a spirited dialogue on various political issues, emphasizing the importance of open discussions in politics. Discover the challenges faced by the coalition, the impact…
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Dennis Borel, Executive Director of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities provides insights into the work of a cross-disability organization that navigates the multifaceted realm of disabilities, chronic illnesses, and diverse age groups. Frank and Dennis discuss the importance of collaborative efforts, linking various disability-focused groups…
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