Aaron Sorrells is a businessman and a Republican candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor in the March 2022 primary election, challenging the incumbent Dan Patrick. In today's episode, Sorrells calls in to discuss his campaign for Texas Lieutenant Governor and the issues he plans to tackle on the campaign trail next year. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

George P. Bush is incumbent Texas Land Commissioner, a Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, and the nephew of former U.S. President George W. Bush. In today's episode, Commissioner Bush calls in to discuss his campaign for Attorney General, why he decided to run for Texas' top legal job this year, and the lessons he has learned from two terms in office as a Texas elected official. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Beto O'Rourke is a former U.S. Representative from El Paso, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, and a 2022 candidate for Texas Governor. In today's episode, O'Rourke calls in from the campaign trail to discuss his newly-minted bid for Governor, the changes he wants to see made as Governor, which past Texas Governor is his biggest inspiration, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Danny Harrison is a businessman and Republican candidate for Texas Governor in the upcoming 2022 state election. A self-described "independent Republican," Harrison is running on a platform of lowering taxes and securing the border. In today's episode, Harrison calls in to discuss his campaign for Governor, his plans if he is elected, and his positions on the issues that are on the minds of Texans. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Trey Martinez Fischer is a State Representative for the San Antonio-area House District 116. Many Texans may also know Fischer as one of the Texas House Democrats who broke quorum, flying to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to protest certain bills under consideration by the Texas House. In today's episode, Rep. Fischer calls in to discuss the Democrats' trip to D.C., their meetings with Vice President Kamala Harris and other D.C. Democrats, and what the next step is in their fight over voting rights. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Weston Martinez is a businessman, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and a Republican candidate for Texas Land Commissioner in 2022. In today's episode, Martinez calls in to discuss his campaign for Land Commissioner, what separates him from his opponents (and from the incumbent), what he believes the future should hold for the Alamo, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the entry of Dr. Jon Spiers into the Republican primary for Land Commissioner. Spiers is not included in candidate references made in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Jason Tillery is a U.S. Navy veteran, podcast co-host, and former candidate for Amarillo City Council, Place 1 in the May 1, 2021 municipal election. In today's episode, Jason calls in to discuss his new podcast with local personalities Dan Butcher and Mike Gay, his race for the Amarillo City Council, and his advice for future local candidates. Plus, Jason tells us how he will continue to serve local taxpayers out of office and what could be in store for his political future. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Andrew Jewell is a candidate for the Libertarian Party's nomination for Texas Governor in 2022. In today's episode, Jewell calls in to discuss his campaign for Governor, the priorities he plans to tackle on the campaign trail, and the vision he wants to bring to general election voters next year as his party's nominee for Texas' top elected office. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

Jake Collier is a Republican political strategist, consultant, and political pundit. In today's episode, Collier calls in to discuss the results of the 2021 Texas legislative session, whether this session saw adequate delivery on conservative legislative priorities, and what topics should be on an agenda for a summer special session of the Legislature. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support

2020 presidential candidate, 2018 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, and former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke is the guest on our podcast today, discussing the results of the 87th Legislative Session and his opinions on issues such as voting rights and calls for a special session this summer. O'Rourke also addresses questions about his own political future and where his focus will be in the weeks following the close of the session. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support