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Welcome to GPL’s Season 2 Episode 4!
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In This Episode…
We are talking about Ken Paxton looking us in our faces and saying “Do as I say not as I do…” and we say….nah brah, we speak to Democratic Nominee Clayton Tucker who is running for Texas AG Commissioner and he tells us why screw worms are everywhere, what can we do, and what is worst than them, we crash out [Evergreen], we try to find some levity, and some how Jalon brings it all back to the World Cup. She’s talented.
Citing Our Sources
GPL News: Oh Ken
Do As I Say, Not As I Do. Or…Whatever This Is
Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.1
Who will police Ken Paxton’s alleged voter fraud? (gift article)
GPL Interview: Meet Clayton Tucker!
Clayton Tucker is running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner! We talked with him about what is that actually, why is that important, why he’s running for this office, why screw warms are expanding, and then he educates us in the history of The Cowboy.
We loved talking with Clayton and hope you enjoy it too!
This is just a simple case of organized people fighting organized money. So imagine what we could do if I was elected. - Clayton Tucker
Check out Clayton’s website to find out more about him and to donate to him directly. We deserve better, Texas. And Clayton is better.
Sid Miller to join Democratic nominee for agriculture commissioner at data center forum
If you eat food, then this is the race for you because if you eat food, you're involved in agriculture. - Clayton Tucker
Everything Is Political
Dirty Dancing and the American Summer Vacations
Summer Isn’t Always A Vacation For Families Who Can’t Afford It (from 2016)
Disney and the Decline of America’s Middle Class
We’re A Middle-Class Family. We Can’t Afford To Go On Vacation — And We’re Not The Only Ones.
A Brief History of Summer Vacation
Geopolitics in The World Cup. Fun!
The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires
Crash Out Corner
Local Media Is Disappearing
Dozens of rural newspapers shut down in latest disappearance of local journalism
Ward Huey: Why local news still matters in every part of Texas
Local journalism helps communities solve problems, but Heartland newsrooms are disappearing
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer’s passion project of capturing local newsrooms
Racism in World Football / World Cup
It’s….uh….a problem. Huge.
Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team
‘Dehumanizing’ racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé by senator rock World Cup | CBC News
The real world has infiltrated the World Cup, magnifying the worst of human behavior - The Athletic
FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse involving IShowSpeed during World Cup match
Racist commentary about Black players comes under scrutiny at World Cup
Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’
World Cup 2026: Concerning increase in racist social media posts
Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator
FIFA Opens Investigation Into Behavior Of Argentina Fans At World Cup
Argentina fans accused of violence, racism by Egypt, Cape Verde supporters
What We’re Reading
The Boston accent is disappearing. How much longer will its music linger?
Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes
What We’re Watching
That’s it for this episode! Thanks for listening and subscribing...and sharing!!!
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Your Moment Of Zen
Honestly, I’m upset they didn’t ask me to be interviewed. Not to brag, but I’ve been doing this since the last World Cup. So…… - Jalon
Election 2026
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GPL Presents: New Newsletter with Jalon Nichols
Every week, Jalon catches you up on what is going on out here, who is doing it, how does that impact your everyday life, and what everyone is saying about. We are based in Texas, so we have a lot of Texas news, but we cover the whole wide world. There is a LOT of stuff going on everyday, and no one can keep up with it all, but we attempt to….for you. (Clap for us).
GPL Presents: Organizers Corner w/ Joey Cade
Every Wednesday, Joey Cade, our Resident Precinct Chair, lays out our Call To Actions for the week. Because knowing what’s going on is one thing. But doing something about it is another. Let’s do both!
GPL Presents: Water Cooler with Jalon and Joey
Every morning, Jalon D’na and Joey Cade check in and talk about something we read or saw on slack. Videos drop on some Thursdays!
GPL Presents: Daily Briefs with Jalon Nichols
Everyday, Jalon reads you the headlines of the day — just to keep you in the know. Think NPR at the top of each hour, with a lot of shade some jokes.
We shouted them out on the pod, but bears repeating. Shoutout to The Texas Tribune. They have no paywalls to make sure all the information you need to be an informed citizen is free for you. Paywalls on news is one of our biggest pet peeves. We get it…but we should not have to be able to afford to read the news. And if we do have to, make it affordable.
