Episode 12: Vote Early — Meet the Earlys

A father. A son. Two races. One mission.

Justin Early, Democratic nominee for Texas' 31st Congressional District, and his son Matthias Early, Democratic nominee for Texas House District 20, join Lawson and Don for a conversation about healthcare, housing, AI, gerrymandering, women's rights, and what it actually takes to flip Central Texas.

Justin is a veteran, cybersecurity expert, and father of seven. Matthias is 21, a former pre-med student, and one of the sharpest young voices we've had on this show. Neither of them is taking a single corporate PAC dollar.

Vote early. Vote the Earlies. ☕

About Our Guests

Justin Early — Democratic Nominee, Congressional District 31 A veteran, former Pentagon Defense Intelligence Agency analyst, and cybersecurity expert who grew up in Bell and Williamson counties. Father of seven.

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Matthias Early — Democratic Nominee, House District 20 21 years old, former pre-med student, political science major, and one of the sharpest generational voices on AI, democracy, and the future of Texas.

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Chapters 00:00

— Intro 00:44

— Welcome Justin and Matthias Early 03:38

— Justin Early's Journey and Motivation 06:24

— Matthias Early's Vision for Change 09:21

— Addressing Community Needs 12:12

— The Impact of Wealth on Society 13:00

— Generational Perspectives on Politics 22:12

— Voter Engagement and Gerrymandering 26:18

— Political Landscape in Texas 28:20

— Challenges Facing Women's Rights and Healthcare 29:19

— Rural Stability vs. Urban Development 30:32

— The Impact of AI on Employment and Society 32:31

— Voting Rights and Representation 38:14

— Grassroots Movements and Community Engagement 43:11

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Episode 11: Honking & the Heartbreak of the Finals

⚠️ Yes, we know. The Spurs lost. We recorded this before it happened and we are not okay. Pour one out with us.

Before the heartbreak hit, Lawson and Don were riding high — and this episode is proof. Grab your tea because this one's got everything.

We kick things off with San Antonio's beloved honking tradition and why it hits different this playoff run. Then Don goes deep on AI-generated Spurs merch flooding Southwest Military, and why Chat GPT fonts are officially the Comic Sans of 2026. We talk fan culture, Knicks fans behaving badly on Threads, and why this Spurs roster — average age 23 — might just be the most lovable team in the NBA.

Then things get real. We get into the growing legacy of women in sports, Kobe Bryant's underrated role in building the WNBA, and Becky Hammon running circles in the league. Don shares a controversial take on the movie Obsession, relationships, gender dynamics, and whether we hold bad behavior accountable equally — spoiler: we don't. Lawson runs the favorite animal experiment on Don live on air and the results say a lot.

We wrap with the Texas runoff results, what Paxton vs. Cornyn means for November, and why rural Democrats have to show up if they actually want to flip this state.

Hot tea. Brewed tea. And one very bittersweet cup of Spurs tea. ☕

Chapters

00:00 — Honk If You Love San Antonio

03:42 — The Evolution of Honking Traditions

04:22 — Ad Break

05:03 — AI and Authenticity in Sports Merchandise

10:09 — Fan Culture and Social Media Dynamics

13:01 — Women in Sports: A Growing Legacy

14:31 — Political Parallels: Spurs and New York

18:36 — The Spurs' Unique Team Culture

22:45 — The Movie Obsession and Relationships

28:21 — Exploring Gender Dynamics in Behavior

32:43 — The Complexity of Relationships in Modern Society 33:21 — Ad Break

33:59 — Relationships Part 2

37:33 — Animal Preferences as Reflections of Personality 44:33 — Political Landscape and Voter Engagement in Texas 50:01 — Outro

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Episode 10: Democrats in Rural Texas

What does it look like to be a blue dot in a red county? Lawson and Don sit down with two Burnet County Democrats building change from the ground up — Lane Law and Florisbel Jaramillo Macedo, both Precinct Chairs and SDEC candidates for Congressional District 31. Their slogan: Blue dots to connect.

They get into rural organizing, voter education, purity politics, the Talarico Senate race, and what it actually takes to flip Texas.

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About Our Guests

Lane Law grew up in rural Axtel, TX, outside Waco. A former broadcast engineer turned K-12 education technology specialist, he now lives in Bertram and serves as Burnet County Democratic Party Precinct 12 Chair.

Florisbel Jaramillo Macedo is a first-generation Mexican-American, recent Texas Tech grad, and electric utility professional. A Granite Shoals native by way of South Oak Cliff, she serves as Burnet County Democratic Party Precinct 3 Chair.

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Connect with Our Guests 🔗 Florisbel — Instagram & Threads: @florisbeljaramillo | Facebook: Florisbelj 🔗 Lane Law — Burnet County Democratic Party, Precinct 12

Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Backgrounds 09:57 — Political Engagement and Community Involvement 20:07 — Personal Stories and Motivations 29:11 — Strategizing for Democratic Success in Texas 30:08 — Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Politics 32:33 — Building Local Democratic Structures 34:10 — Navigating Internal Party Dynamics 37:22 — The Importance of Rural Voices in Politics 39:55 — Challenges of Diversity within the Democratic Party 42:12 — The Role of Infrastructure in Voter Engagement 45:16 — Mobilizing for Upcoming Elections 49:12 — Calls to Action for Local Engagement

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