Texas Tells Podcast

  • Episode 76: The Summer 2024 Rundown

    In the Summer 2024 edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on skyrocketing homeowners and auto insurance rates, trucking dangers, and the investigation into utility failures following Hurricane Beryl. Check out our Youtube videos for links shared in this episode: https://youtu.be/Xb861SpHKDs?si=0B_h-MMcWmIePcCz

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  • Episode 75: In Conversation: Insurance Rates with Doug Heller & Michael DeLong

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with Doug Heller and Michael DeLong, two leading experts from the Consumer Federation of America, to discuss the insurance crisis hurting so many homeowners and drivers. We explore how insurance companies have hiked rates while reducing coverage and policy solutions at the national and state level. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcX-rEsBktA

  • Episode 74: The Rundown - Spring 2024

    In the Spring 2024 edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on the historic Panhandle wildfires, insurance claim information, the EPA’s recent ban on asbestos, as well as patient safety resources and coverage. Check out our Youtube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ufmD2lMWA&t=3s

  • Episode 73: In Conversation: Last Rights with Professor Jeffrey Simon

    In today's episode, Executive Director Ware Wendell sits down with Professor Jeffrey Simon, author of the new book "Last Rights: The Fight to Save the 7th Amendment," to discuss the threats to your constitutional right to trial by jury.

  • Episode 72: The Rundown - End of Year 2023

    In this end-of-year edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on happening with insurance companies, the coalition opposing forced arbitration, a new patient safety video from the Texas Watch Foundation that could save your life, and Professor Jeffrey B. Simon's excellent new book on the fight to save the 7th Amendment. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha5Dggfdwew

  • Episode 71: The Summer 2023 Rundown

    In this summer edition of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on new patient safety laws that will help protect you and your family, our latest podcast, excellent reporting on a great public servant, and what we're doing to fight forced arbitration. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://youtu.be/cyR9nD_libw

  • Episode 70: Patient Safety Wins

    In today's episode of "Texas Tells," McKenna Carboy dives into the important patient safety bills passed in this legislative session and how they may help you and your family. She speaks with experts and activists about these vital patient safety bills to better understand the scope of these new laws. Check out our Youtube video for links shared in this episode:https://youtu.be/9enPgDUfo_M

     

  • Episode 69: The 88th Legislature: Sine Die

    In this episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on our work during the 88th Legislative Session, and how you helped us make a big impact for patients, policyholders, and the public. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIn-N3Ktfoc

  • Episode 68: The April 2023 Rundown

    In this month's episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, good bills that will improve safety, and bad bills that may restrict your rights or threaten your family. Check out our YouTube video for links shared in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89AwwAD1mK0

  • Episode 67: The February 2023 Rundown

    In this month's episode of "The Rundown," Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what is happening at the Texas Capitol, great bills that will protect the public, and excellent reporting on senior safety in our state. Check out our YouTube videos for links shared in this video: https://youtu.be/iosp3tewsKo

  • Episode 66: Our Courts: The Bedrock of Democracy

    In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into the Texas Watch Foundation's latest project: “Our Courts: The Bedrock Democracy.” This three-part series, running all across our country, aims to help Americans learn more about the importance of the judicial branch of government and how it functions, empowering you as a citizen. You can find the video version of this series on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Be4uks23Ws&t=110s