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In many ways, local politics impacts people much more than federal politics does. In recognition of that fact, Texas District 22 hopeful, Jacorion Randle has a list of things on his mind in his bid to move the state forward as he runs for election to the Texas House of Representatives. A firm Republican and staunch Trump supporter, Jacorion recognizes the president’s legacy in the state, particularly in the oil and gas industry. Still in his twenties, he is generations younger than his opponent, the Democrat incumbent, Joe Deshotel. In this conversation with Jason Byrd, he enumerates the things Texas has to do in order to move forward – things that he vows to take on should he succeed in his candidacy.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has put a stop to our day-to-day lives. For those in the litigation business, this means a delay in various processes when handling a case. Talking further about the repercussions of this unprecedented global crisis, Jason Byrd sits down with Attorney Tonya Toups. Exclusively practicing in the area of Family Law, Tonya shares how she is dealing with divorce and custody issues during this time. She talks about how she guides clients through the court process and helps them manage their emotions for a rational business mindset. Tonya also enlightens us about the factors that drive the costs of these legal battles and gives her advice for lawyers when faced with general Family Law questions.

With elections just around the corner, it helps to know the important people who are going to be leading our community in the future. Jason Byrd offers up a platform for that in this insightful episode. He has over Joseph Trahan, who is running to be the next chair of the Jefferson County Democratic Party. In this position, Joseph would play an important role in leading the party, determining the direction in how they promote and impact the level of support for their candidates. With such a crucial role as the person who will man the party and the candidates that may carry the future of Jefferson County, it is crucial to get to know what Joseph offers to the table. Hear his goals, aspirations, and motivations. Learn about the things he is passionate about when it comes to moving the community and its people forward.

A senior pastor’s wife, Ava Graves has been active in her church in Houston even before she was married. Ava is the democratic party chair at Jefferson County in Texas. On today’s show, she joins Jason Byrd to talk about why she loves Beaumont City, her life and work as a senior pastor’s wife, and becoming Jefferson County’s democratic party chair. She also talks a little bit about being a community volunteer and shares how she got involved in politics.

On November 27, 2019, two massive explosions tore through TPC Group’s chemical plant in Port Neches, Texas. Chemical and petroleum-based products blew up in smoke and have since affected many in the area, prompting a mandatory evacuation among those within a four-mile radius. Discussing this recent event,  host Jason Byrd brings on two guests to share with us their experiences and insights about this TPC Explosion - local reporter Tiffany Murphy and local business owner Fred Vernon. They get down to the details of what happened, what has been happening before with TPC, and what will happen in the future. They talk greatly about the issues that have been surrounding chemical plants and how they have been affecting many lives and the environment. Get into this conversation to learn about the information that may have been missed—what role politics play, how the event’s possible repercussions will be taken up by the law, what you can do when you are affected by similar situations, and more.

There are so many things you can learn from someone who has so much on his plate. Today, renaissance man and host of Tyler Knows Everything, Tyler Troutman, is on the show. As a state delegate, he has a lot of stories about passing some laws and pointing out opinions on having figureheads. Besides the political side of his life, he also talks about his life as a family guy, teaching his daughter how to drive, spending quality time with family, being a registered dietician and a health buff, and how he fell into sales and podcasting. Learn more from Tyler’s interesting life as he shares his growing interest in the legal process and the future direction of his podcast.