Texas in Focus

Matthew Reyna
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Focused on politics, policy, and culture in Texas. Long-form discussions with the leaders at the forefront of a rapidly changing state.

  1. The Alamo in Focus with Kate Rogers

    JAN 30

    The Alamo in Focus with Kate Rogers

    On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes former Alamo Trust President and CEO Kate Rogers to the program. Rogers recently resigned from her position in the midst of mounting criticism from Texas Republican leaders, most notably Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Rogers discusses the sudden chain of events that led to her resignation, why she is suing for her job back, and what she is most proud of after more than four years leading the day-to-day operations at the most famous landmark in Texas.   Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (www.soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit (The Texas Tribune): https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/alamo-trust-president-kate-rogers-lawsuit-dan-patrick-dawn-buckingham/

    21 min
  2. Boxing in Focus 2026 with Eddie Garcia

    12/29/2025

    Boxing in Focus 2026 with Eddie Garcia

    On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna is in the studio with Eddie Garcia, the President of the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA). In 2026, Garcia will begin his third year as the President of STABA. Garcia discusses the biggest amateur boxing stories of 2025, what events he is looking forward to in 2026, and why he is optimistic that South Texas will host a national boxing tournament in the near future.   Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA) Calendar: https://southtexaslbc.org/calendar   USA Boxing National Rulebook: https://www.usaboxing.org/usa-boxing-rulebook

    42 min
  3. Bexar County Showdown in Focus with Mayor Ron Nirenberg

    12/27/2025

    Bexar County Showdown in Focus with Mayor Ron Nirenberg

    On this week's episode of Texas in Focus, host Matthew Reyna welcomes former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to the program. Mayor Nirenberg recently declared that he will challenge incumbent Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the Democratic Primary election. Mayor Nirenberg discusses why he decided to challenge Judge Sakai, his early grades for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, his successor in the Mayor's Office, and his optimism about the San Antonio Spurs.   Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   'Failed promises' vs. 'obvious secrecy': The issue firing up the Bexar County judge race (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/project-marvel-ron-nirenberg-peter-sakai-21246604.php

    17 min
  4. Dallas VideoFest's Kovacs Weekend + UNT Football in Focus

    11/14/2025

    Dallas VideoFest's Kovacs Weekend + UNT Football in Focus

    On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna welcomes two guests to the program. In the first segment, renowned silent film accompanist Ben Model discusses the upcoming Dallas VideoFest's Kovacs Weekend, which starts on Friday, November 21. Later in the episode, Matthew is joined by Mean Green Sports Network producer Zac Babb to discuss the success of the University of North Texas football team.    Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   2025 Kovacs Award (VideoFest): https://videofest.org/kovacs/   The Silent Film Universe (Ben Model): https://silentfilmmusic.com/the-silent-film-universe-book/   What does UNT have to do? (KERA News): https://www.keranews.org/sports/2025-11-13/what-does-unt-have-to-do-a-look-at-the-race-for-a-spot-in-the-american-conference-title-game-the-cfp

    45 min
  5. Propositions A & B in Focus with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai

    11/01/2025

    Propositions A & B in Focus with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai

    On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna discusses the propositions that could lead to a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Judge Sakai is in his first term as the chief executive of Bexar County and has been a vocal supporter of Propositions A and B. Later in the episode, Matthew asks Judge Sakai about his thoughts on his first term and upcoming re-election campaign.   Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   What are Prop A and Prop B? Unpacking Bexar County's Nov. 4 venue tax election (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/what-is-prop-a-prop-b-bexar-county-venue-tax-election-ballot-language-explainer/

    24 min
  6. DIFF Shorts 2025 + Competitive Eating in Focus

    10/17/2025

    DIFF Shorts 2025 + Competitive Eating in Focus

    On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the Dallas International Film Festival DIFF Shorts 2025 Festival with Alexandria Boddie and Liz Tran. Alexandria and Liz are the creative team behind the music video Oh Rosie!, which will be shown at the festival. Later in the episode, Matthew talks to Geoff Esper, the third-ranked competitive eater in the world, who won the World Taco Eating Championship in San Antonio, TX, in September.     Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (www.soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   Watch Oh Rosie!: https://youtu.be/TcXzmrMGESY?si=oQMjobSifXyViQzH   More about DIFF Shorts: https://diffshorts2025.eventive.org/welcome   Taco Cabana's first-ever taco eating contest helps set world record (San Antonio Express-News): https://www.expressnews.com/food/article/san-antonio-taco-cabana-eating-contest-record-21059864.php

    26 min
  7. IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival in Focus with Farris Rookstool III

    09/09/2025

    IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival in Focus with Farris Rookstool III

    On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna previews the 2025 IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, former FBI analyst, and renowned JFK assassination historian, Farris Rookstool III, joins the program to discuss the Bonnie & Clyde and JFK: Breaking the News panels he will participate in during the festival.    Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (www.soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)   Buy Tickets for the IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival: https://garlandarts.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3616

    1h 20m
  8. Project Marvel in Focus with Councilwoman Sukh Kaur

    09/02/2025

    Project Marvel in Focus with Councilwoman Sukh Kaur

    On this week's episode, San Antonio City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur joins host Matthew Reyna to discuss Project Marvel, the potential deal for a new basketball arena in downtown San Antonio. Councilwoman Kaur outlines why we should bring the San Antonio Spurs downtown, how the current deal is better than previous arena deals in other cities, and how the funding for the arena will be shouldered by a tax on tourists rather than a tax on residents.   San Antonio City Council officially approves framework for $1.3B Spurs arena (San Antonio Report): https://sanantonioreport.org/city-council-spurs-arena-votes-project-marvel/   Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)

    20 min
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Focused on politics, policy, and culture in Texas. Long-form discussions with the leaders at the forefront of a rapidly changing state.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Reyna
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
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    Texas in Focus