Tex Mix Podcast
Tex Mix Podcast
Tex Mix
As the newest venture of the Texas Signal media company, the Tex Mix Podcast perfectly blends politics and culture. Hosted by Jessica Montoya Coggins.
A Discussion on DACA
On another special episode of Tex Mix, we are joined by Gaby Pacheco, the program director of TheDream.Us, the largest scholarship fund for Dreamers. She was the first undocumented Latina to ever testify in front of Congress and she's a nationally-recognized DACA advocate.
Feb 16, 2021
23 min
Paxton Patrol
In a special episode of the Tex Mix, we dig through all the legal drama involving Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Feb 5, 2021
31 min
Season 2: Simon Rosenberg
And we're back! Our first post-Inauguration episode is with Simon Rosenberg, the founder and President of New Democrat Network."
Jan 21, 2021
26 min
Episode 7: When Oprah Came To Texas — Part Two
In this second part of the Tex Mix, we look back at one particular episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show that was filmed in Amarillo. Mmmbop!
Dec 17, 2020
21 min
Episode 6: When Oprah Came to Texas — Part One
Remember when Oprah came to Amarillo for a trial against cattle feeders? This episode looks into how the infamous trial came to be.
Dec 16, 2020
18 min
Episode 5: A'shanti Gholar, the President of Emerge
This week we are joined by A’shanti Gholar, the president of Emerge, the only organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office. She has served as a trailblazing organizer and activist for 15 years. And for the Democratic National Committee, A’shanti served as the National Deputy Director of Community Engagement and the Director of African American Engagement. We discuss the results of the 2020 elections and the hopes for the new President and Vice President in the White House.
Dec 3, 2020
19 min
Episode 4: Jason Villalba, the President of the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation
In a special Thanksgiving episode, we are joined by Jason Villalba, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation. He is also an attorney and a former Republican representative.
Nov 26, 2020
31 min
Episode 3: Mario Nguyen, President of the Dallas LGBT Bar Association
In our first episode post-election, we are joined by Mario Nguyen, President of the Dallas LGBT Bar Association. Mario walks us through some potential Supreme Court cases, and what we could expect from a Biden-Harris administration regarding LGBTQ rights. We also learn about why LGBT Bar Associations are so integral for the legal community. And we remember that Will from "Will & Grace" is actually a lawyer.
Nov 11, 2020
20 min
Tex Mix Podcast – Episode 2: Former Congressional Candidate Jana Lynne Sanchez
In the newest episode of the Tex Mix, we are joined by Jana Lynne Sanchez. With an extensive background in journalism, PR and political fundraising, Sanchez is working her tail off to turn Texas blue. She is the founder of Texas Blue Strategy and was also a candidate in 2018 in Texas’s 6th congressional district. Host Jessica Montoya Coggins talks to Sanchez about numerous topics, including voter turnout, COVID-19 and the dismantling of the Affordable Care Act, and getting featured in the new Showtime documentary titled Surge, out now.
Oct 28, 2020
26 min
Tex Mix Podcast – Episode 1: Former State Senate Candidate Mark Phariss
Texas Signal is excited to bring you the first episode of their newest media venture entitled the Tex Mix Podcast. Hosted by Jessica Montoya Coggins, the podcast blends politics and culture. Her first guest is lawyer, activist, and former state Senate candidate Mark Phariss. And they're diving deep into Collin County! 
Oct 21, 2020
26 min