‘Inside Texas Politics’: Sid Miller, Mark Scott, Kendall Scudder, and how the Iran War is Impacting TX Farmers and Food
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the Iran War on Texas farmers, local water emergencies, and internal conflicts within the Texas Democratic Party.
In the April 26 episode, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller tells us how Texas farmers are being squeezed by a war 7,300 miles away, and whether rising fertilizer and diesel costs will impact your grocery prices. Corpus Christi Council Member Mark Scott discusses the city’s impending water emergency and why residents may have to cut water usage by 25%. And Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder talks about keeping the party focused during an internal fight over party leadership. 00:00 — Texas Political Headlines: EARLY VOTING, GOP TO DROP LAWSUIT, AND NEW AIR FORCE ONE 03:03 — INTERVIEW: Sid Miller on Rising Fuel Costs & Farming Pressures 07:28 — ROUNDTABLE: Debating the Gas Tax Suspension & State Infrastructure 10:16 — INTERVIEW: Councilman Mark Scott on Water Rationing & Usage Cuts 14:27 — INTERVIEW: Chairman Kendall Scudder on Texas Democratic Party Turmoil 18:13 — ROUNDTABLE: Redistricting Impact & The Battle for the Latino Vote
People in this episode
Guests: Sid Miller, Mark Scott, Kendall Scudder
Topics covered
- Texas agriculture
- water emergency
- political leadership
- fuel costs
- grocery prices
- water usage
- party turmoil
Keywords
- Texas farmers
- fertilizer costs
- diesel prices
- water rationing
- Democratic Party
- political headlines
- gas tax suspension
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Places: Texas, Corpus Christi
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