120 episodes
The Rabble | Texas Politics for the Unruly Mob Rouser
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4.8 • 65 Ratings
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Let's stop flipping out and start flipping Texas! A weekly conversation between three progressive activists bringing confetti and taco cannons to Texas politics. Plus, we always offer one simple, straightforward mission to turn Texas blue. Hosted by Rouser: Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn. Find us on socials: @therabbletx.
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We play "Spin the Bottle" with the 87th Texas legislature (& Diana Gómez of Progress Texas & Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer)
The 87th Texas legislature has yee'd its last haw, so we decided it was time for a slumber party game now that we can all actually sleep again. We invited Diana Gómez of Progress Texas and Mike Kanin of the Texas Observer to put on their jammies and join us for a (very chaste) game of Spin the Bottle. We determine which bills we'd like to make out with and which bills we wish got shoved in a locker or thrown in a dumpster or given an atomic wedgie. Also, mark your calendar for THIS Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm when we will be hosting the Molly Awards for the Texas Observer! It will be virtual (yet waywayway better than Zoom), so you can join us from anywhere. Get your ticket at MollyAwards.com
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How bills get passed (or don't) in the Texas legislature
Tuesday was opening day of the 87th Texas Legislature (also known as "nerd prom," according to state Capitol insiders). We revisit a conversation from our third episode ever (!) about the bills and the bees (aka how laws are made here in Texas) with friend and shero Stephanie Chiarello, founder of the Over the Lege comedy series. We also reflect on how much is different from the last Texas legislative session 2 years ago.
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The Rabble's 2020 End-of-Year Extravaganza!
We're kickin' it old-school style to close out 2020... political f*ck, marry, kill is back! And so is Kristen! We talk about the things we loved and hated in 2020 and drop some hints about what we're gonna get up to in 2021.
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Day 46: Daily Democracy Challenge (0 Days 'til Election)
The moment we've been waiting FOUR FRICKING YEARS FOR is HERE!!! It's Election Day 2020! We're all a little anxious, so we wanted to offer up some calming ASMR at the end of today's episode. You're welcome... ?
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Day 45: Daily Democracy Challenge (1 Day 'til Election)
Election Day is tomorrow! What the... how the... ??? We are having so many feelings.
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Day 44: Daily Democracy Challenge (2 Days 'til Election)
Last two days to turn out the vote!!! AGHHHHH! We can do it!
Customer Reviews
Moving interview
The interview with Ann Finch moved me to tears. Thank you for raising this authentic voice of a living saint.
Will y’all be my best friends?
Love listening to this podcast! Learning a ton about TX politics, activism, and advocacy while also laughing out loud. Keep it up Ladies. Also - if we could get a Pod Save America + Rabble team up episode minds would be blown 🤩
The Rabble is So Good
I just finished listening to the latest podcast and as always, AS ALWAYS. This show lifts my heart, makes me feel like I’m learning and capable of making change, and like I’m not alone in my journey. I want to force every human in Texas to listen.