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Bekka and Cannon discuss the last days of the campaign, why Jodey is the worst, and longing for a time when we didn't feel like elections were a matter of life or death.

Bekka and Cannon discuss how they are coping with the stress of the last two weeks before Election Day.

As the election draws near, Jodey is getting nervous and setting up interviews; therefore, Tom's getting interviews as well. Bekka and Cannon discuss what it feels like to vote for a candidate you've campaigned for and plans for the next few weeks.

This week a very tired Cannon and Bekka discuss the VP debate, Jodey's violent and divisive letter, and our possible TV ad. It's a lot.

Cannon and Bekka discuss block walking, family members finally giving up on Trump, and our NOW PAC endorsement (which for West Wing fans is basically like Mary-Louise Parker endorsing us).Upcoming Events:Saturday, Oct 3rd - Unity in the Community at Stevenson Park from 10am - 8pmTuesday, Oct 5th - Garza County Candidate Forum at the Community Center Youth Room in Post, Texas starting at 6.30pm

Cannon, Elizabeth, Noah, Ben, and Bekka - our assistant to the thank you notes - share their thoughts on the death of RBG, the campaign, and more.

This week Cannon shares his thoughts about the campaign's progress then sits down with Danielle East to talk about her work opening the East Lubbock Art House.You can find out more about the art house at EastLubbockArtHouse.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Or swing by and check them out: 405 MLK Blvd. Suite B.

Cannon and Trevon discuss campus life, the reach of a digital campaign versus one focused on in-person events, and how neither of us think the Woodward tapes will change many minds in West Texas.

Cannon talks with Kenneth Castillo and Leslie Timmons about their work to stop sexual assault before it happens. Voice of Hope Crisis Hotline:(806)763-3232

In this short special segment, Trevon discusses what he has experienced watching the shooting of Jacob Blake and the aftermath. His words our powerful, well-thought out, and worth ten minutes of your time.

Everyone was a little busy this week so Cannon asked the interns to discuss how they were feeling about everything that happened in this very long week. We hear from Noah about his thoughts on trying to stay positive. (Cannon says we'll hear from Trevon but wasn't able to get his response soon enough so we'll hear from him in a short bonus episode Saturday.)Cannon talks with Jim Beck about working with the homeless, Truth and Reconciliation talks happening in Lubbock, and the need to build relationships.

Cannon and Trevon are joined by one of the newest interns, Ben, to discuss going back to school, Jodey's new anti-rioting bill that does nothing for the district, and the campaign's new partnership with Ride Share 2 Vote.

Cannon talks with Bekka, a local educator and campaign volunteer, about our messaging on Facebook and the need to build coalitions in order to make real change happen in November and beyond.

Cannon, Randilyn, and Trevon sit down with Tom to discuss stimulus checks, renewable energy, and how deregulation really means putting working people at risk.

Cannon, Trevon, and Randilyn discuss Trump's unconstitutional threat to move the election, the motivation behind mispronouncing the names of people of color, and Jodey's attempt to take money away from teachers and give it to his rich friends and donors.Then Cannon is joined by Robert Baxter to discuss Lubbock Compact and their efforts to promote more equitable spending through the city. Find out more about their organization at LubbockCompact.com.

Cannon, McKenzie, Randilyn, and eventually Trevon discuss the state party projecting that Tom is only down by 30,000 votes. Then we discuss Trump's attempt to exclude undocumented residents from the census count and AOC's perfect response to disrespectful white dudes.Then Cannon talks to Jazmine McGaha about We Vote Too, her voter registration initiative that focuses on women of color in Lubbock and throughout West Texas. WeVote2.orgWeVote2 on all socials.If you would like to get involved, you can email Jasmine at admin@wevote2.org.

Cannon, Trevon, and Randilyn discuss how Jodey's social media has a very different tone than his newsletters and what that means, how different communities experience racism, and a supporter inspired-topic, Universal Basic Income.Then, Randilyn talks with Taylor County Democratic Chair, Elizabeth Smyser, about organizing efforts and Abilene ISD getting closer to changing school names.

Cannon, Trevon, and Elizabeth discuss the campaign's progress and how college students perceive political parties.

Cannon and Trevon are joined by social media team members, Randilyn and Elizabeth to discuss grassroots efforts in Lubbock to change the city's history of ignoring communities of color in east and north Lubbock as well as the campaign's social media strategy. Cannon then horrifies his staff members by talking about Lubbock's racist past that is purposefully forgotten by city leaders.Trevon then talks to John Gibson, candidate for State House District 84, to discuss Houston, Lubbock, and why John chose to run now.

Okay, this is a long one, but I promise it's worth it.Trevon starts with an exciting announcement then he and Cannon discuss movement in the campaign and recent Supreme Court decisions. Trevon also opens up about how he has changed his daily routines after the recent lynchings, one of which happened twenty minutes away from his home.Drew Landry talks to Cannon about his 2018 run for State House 83 and his work on John Gibson's race for State House 84.