According to some in Sacramento, the election outcome is an existential threat. Has California become the new Texas? Plus Texas has legalized the medical use of cannabis oil, but the fees for doing business may make it impossible. A co author of the bill wonders if that wasn’t part of the plan, we’ll hear from her. Also, a prominent public figure delivers a concession speech: only this one’s not politics, it’s football. We’ll hear what the fuss is about, and why it matters in a larger sense. Plus a Texas history textbook from the 1950’s rediscovered, and reviewed. And the week in politics and much more coming up today on the Texas Standard:
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The Black Panther Party w/ Bobby Seale (Ep. 17, 2016)
In Black America host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a 1995 address by Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale at the University of Texas, on the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party.
Malisha Dellinger (Ep. 10, 2016)
Host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Malisha Dillinger, founder, President and CEO of Curls, LLC, and author of “Against All Odds: From The Projects toThe Penthouse.”
Texas Standard: July 21, 2015
The dust bowl, in reverse? As parched California goes bone dry- the headline across Texas..drought is over. In the run up to 2012 Rick Perry trumped up his cowboy in chief bonafides. Today, Rick Perry’s running without the Texas swagger..and some say, he tossed his mojo too… we’ll take a look. Despite the diplomatic thaw, it could get bumpy as DFW-based American airlines tries to open gates in Cuba. We’ll hear why. Calling the next Jordan Spieth- could cost be holding back the future face of golf?
Texas Standard: July 15, 2015
Day one of Jade Helm 15–after all the jokes about Americans invading Texas, how do folks on the home front really feel? That’s today on the Texas Standard. With a new investigation launched by the Governor’s office, Planned Parenthood is again on the defensive. We’ll have details. Also, the new energy boom—and no, it;s not oil… And the invasive species that may not be taking over Texas as much as the haters like to think.
Texas Standard: July 7, 2015
An astonishing admission rekindles a discussion about sexual assault. Is Texas law on the side of the survivors? Also today two competing visions for the future of America…which with the nation choose, California or Texas? Also as oil prices dip and layoffs continue one profession is picking up steam in shale country. Plus how one Texas based bookstore chain is bucking the trend of shutdowns, a challenge to the law license of the state’s top attorney, grocery store wars and much more: