Texas Tells Podcast

Texas Tells Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 77: The Rundown - End of Year 2024
December 13, 2024

In this special end-of-2024 edition of the Rundown, Executive Director Ware Wendell updates the public on what insurance companies and big corporate lobbyists are up to at the Capitol, as well as excellent reporting on patient safety and the insurance cri

Episode 76: The Summer 2024 Rundown
September 04, 2024

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 You

Episode 75: In Conversation: Insurance Rates with Doug Heller & Michael DeLong
June 03, 2024

In today's episode,Executive Director Ware Wendell sitsdown 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 insuranc

Episode 74: The Rundown - Spring 2024
April 03, 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 EPAs recent ban on asbestos, as well as patient safety resources and coverage. Check out

Episode 73: In Conversation: Last Rights with Professor Jeffrey Simon
February 01, 2024

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
December 08, 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 y

Episode 71: The Summer 2023 Rundown
August 10, 2023

In this summer edition of "TheRundown," Executive DirectorWareWendell updates the public onnew 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 f

Episode 70: Patient Safety Wins
July 18, 2023

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

Episode 69: The 88th Legislature: Sine Die
June 06, 2023

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

Episode 68: The April 2023 Rundown
May 09, 2023

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