What are the prospects for progress in Texas? Who better to ask than Progress Texas? This week Jesse talks to Chris Mosser, a veteran broadcaster who reports for the nonprofit media platform. They talk Lone Star politics, including this year’s redistricting fight and names to watch in next year’s elections.
Also: how Florida sugar barons are capitalizing on their relationship with Trump; an Alabama school for LGBTQ students has to revise its mission to keep its charter; and a Texas school district locks its libraries.
In the arts and culture segment, we look at the origins and spread of Trunk or Treating — coming to a church parking lot near you!
Show Notes:
Progress Texas
“Meet The Florida Sugar Barons Worth $4 Billion And Getting Sweet Deals From Donald Trump” Forbes Magazine
“Coca-Cola’s Trump-approved soda begins to roll out in the United States” CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/21/food/coca-cola-cane-sugar-launch
“America’s Addiction to Big Sugar Leaves a Bitter Aftertaste” The Heritage Foundation
Magic City Acceptance Academy
https://www.magiccityacceptanceacademy.org
“Magic City Acceptance Academy secures renewal from Alabama Public Charter School Commission” Alabama Reflector
Alabama Public Charter School Commission Meeting, 10/15/25
“Magic City Acceptance Academy and the cost of state-sanctioned bigotry” Alabama Reflector
“A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries” BookRiot
“New Braunfels ISD libraries to reopen Monday, 81 books flagged for further review” KSAT-TV
“What to know about trunk-or-treating, a trick-or-treating alternative” National Public Radio
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/1209559780/what-is-trunk-or-treat-halloween