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All Politics Is Local

All Politics Is Local

Written by: Conor Rice and Joseph Ramirez
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All Politics Is Local is a weekly podcast hosted by Conor Rice and Joseph Ramirez, where South Texas meets real talk. Each episode brings candid conversations with local leaders, organizers, and everyday people making a difference from city hall to the courthouse, from school boards to statewide battles, and all the way to DC.


We dig into the issues that impact our community most: justice, equity, infrastructure, education, and more with heart, humor, and zero fluff. If you’re tired of national noise and ready to get grounded in what’s happening here at home, this is your show.


🎙️ Originally aired live on Majic 104.9 FM every Thursday from 6–7PM, now available anytime, anywhere you get your podcasts.

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  • All Politics Is Local

    All Politics Is Local
    Jul 11 2025
    🎙️ Episode 2 – Justice, Leadership, and Community

    Guest: Celina Leon

    Original Air Date: 07/10/25

    Hosts: Conor Rice & Joseph Ramirez

    In Episode 2 of All Politics Is Local, we sit down with criminal defense attorney and newly announced candidate for Judge of the 94th District Court — Celina Leon. A Board Certified trial lawyer with over 15 years of experience and deep roots in community service, Celina shares her journey from the courtroom to the campaign trail.

    We talk about what inspired her to run, the legacy of Judge Bobby Galvan, the importance of fair and ethical leadership on the bench, and how her values of integrity and community engagement shape her vision for justice in Nueces County.

    This conversation is a powerful look at what it means to lead with heart and serve with purpose.

    📻 Originally aired live on Majic 104.9 FM

    🎧 Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    57 mins
  • All Politics Is Local

    All Politics Is Local
    Jul 10 2025



    🎙️ Episode 1 – A Legacy of Local Leadership


    Guest: Alice Upshaw Hawkins

    Original Air Date: 07/03/2025

    Hosts: Conor Rice & Joseph Ramirez


    In our very first episode of All Politics Is Local, we sit down with the legendary Alice Upshaw Hawkins — a trailblazer, lifelong educator, and the first Black woman elected to the Corpus Christi Independent School District Board of Trustees.


    Alice shares powerful stories from her decades of public service, her unwavering fight for educational equity, and what it meant to break barriers in South Texas politics. We dive into the challenges she faced, the victories that shaped her career, and her advice to the next generation of community leaders.


    This episode is a celebration of leadership, legacy, and the power of local action to drive meaningful change.


    📻 Originally aired live on Majic 104.9 FM

    🎧 Now available wherever you get your podcasts

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    56 mins
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