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The 956 Drive Home Rewind

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The 956 Drive Home – Zach Cantu talks about what’s happening in the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas.

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: We look at the issue of affordable housing, we get an update on the trucking industry and its finance 101 with financial advisor Dave Barnes. politics, and we get an update on border news. 03.07.2026 38:09

Affordable housing expert Lance Thrailkill talked about the future of affordable housing. Mike Kucharski with JKC Trucking gave us an update on the trucking industry. Financial advisor Dave Barnes gave us a finance 101 update.

We look at AI and Data Centers, will data centers bring an energy crisis, we get an update on Texas politics, and we get an update on border news. 23.06.2026 51:30

Matt Rosen is the Founder and CEO of Allata talked about some benefits of AI. Sarah Montalbano is a prominent energy policy analyst who talked about the potential energy crisis due to data centers. Brad Johnson with texasbullpen.com gave us the latest news in Texas politics. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on border news.

We get an oil and gas update, how does AI affect your business, how will the SpaceX IPO affect the Brownsville real estate, and will data centers benefit Texas. 16.06.2026 47:10

Economist Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gives us an oil and gas update. Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talks about how AI affects your business. Local realtor Craig Grove talks about how the SpaceX IPO will affect the local real estate market. Garrett Fulce, owner of Fulce Consulting, talks about the impact of data centers on the Texas economy.

How do AI data centers work, are property taxes rising across the U.S. and with the Hantavirus scare how do we prevent from catching or spreading any infectious disease. 17.05.2026 32:49

Mitch Rolling, Director of Research, Energy Analysis at Always On Energy Research talked about how AI data centers work. James Dixon from Make Politics Local Again talks about the rise in property taxes. Rayne Guest, Infection Prevention Specialist, talked about how we can prevent spreading any infectious disease.

We get an update on the gas and oil markets, have you experienced job burn out, what is a bond and how do they work, and we look at the latest polls in Texas politics. 09.05.2026 48:00

Economist Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an update on gas and oil prices. Adina Peyton a mental health advocate with GRAMI, talked about job burn out. Financial advisor Dave Barnes talks about bonds and how they work. Dr. James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project, talked about the latest Texas political polls.

We look at GLP-1 weight loss drugs, we get an update on the gas and oil markets, and we look at 2026 NFL draft. 27.04.2026 37:39

Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about GLP-1 drugs. Economist Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an update on gas and oil prices. Football Fred Alfaro looked ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft.

We look at the latest in Ai news, we look at news coming from Mexico, we look at the latest in Texas politics, and we look at the gas and oil markets. 21.04.2026 47:16

Matt Rosen with Allata.com gave us the latest on Ai news. Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart.com gave us the latest headlines coming out of Mexico. Brad Johnson with Texas Bullpen.com talked about the latest in Texas politics. Economist Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an update on gas and oil prices.

McAllen PD is looking to hire new police officers, we get an update from McAllen District #2, we look at the economic impact the new oil refinery in Brownville will have and Hidalgo County announces a new drainage project. 21.03.2026 53:35

McAllen Police chief Victor Rodriguez talked about the next round of recruiting for the police academy. McAllen District #2 Commissioner JJ Zamora gave us an update on the district. Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talked about the economic impact of the new oil refinery in Brownsville will have on the local economy. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 commissioner Ellie Torres and Hidalgo County Drainage D...

How will the conflict with Iran affect oil prices and we look back at the primary election. 06.03.2026 37:37

Economist Tim Snyder gives us an update on oil prices and how that will affect gas prices. Brad Johnson with The Texas Bullpen gave us a recap of the primary election. Garrett Fulce with the Seeing Red Podcast gave us a recap of the primary election.

Mexico kills one of their notorious cartel bosses, we look at the district 41 race, we recap the State of the Union speech, and it’s Money 101 with Dave Barnes from Ameriprise financial. 28.02.2026 46:57

Ildefonso Ortiz, journalist with Breitbart Texas talks about the killing of one of Mexico’s cartel bosses. Berenice Garcia with the Texas Tribune talks about the race for District 41. Bo Kabala, Political Science professor at Tarleton State University recaps the State of the Union speech. Financial Advisor Dave Barnes with Ameriprise Financial gives us some financial tips.

How has the water shortage affected local citrus growers, why are beef prices so high, and we look at the latest on Texas politics. 13.02.2026 32:11

Jud Flowers with Lone Star Citrus talked about the water shortage and the water treaty with Mexico. Tracy Tomascik with Texas Farm Bureau talked about high beef prices. Scott Braddock with the Quorum Report gave us the latest in Texas politics.

We look back at the GOP loss in Tarrant County, how the oil and gas industry is looking, and we look at the latest on Texas politics. 10.02.2026 31:51

Garret Fulce with the “Seeing Red” podcast talked about the GOP loss in Tarrant County. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics gave us an update on the gas and oil industry. Brad Johnson Texas Bullpen gave us the latest in Texas politics.

We get a Super Bowl 60 preview, we look at the latest on Texas politics we talk about the hot political climate, and we look at the latest movies out at the theaters. 31.01.2026 43:10

Football Fred Alfaro gave us a preview of the upcoming super Bowl. Brad Johnson Texas Bullpen gave us the latest in Texas politics. Dr. Bo Kabala political professor at Tarleton State University, talked about the political climate. Movie critic Lisa Johnson Mandell talked about the latest movies at the theater.

What does it take to become a priest, what do the crime numbers show in McAllen, we get an update on from Brownsville ISD, and we look at the latest on Texas politics. 26.01.2026 46:32

Brother Mark talks about his decision of becoming a priest. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez gave us the latest crime numbers form 2025. Brownsville ISD Superintend Jesus Chavez gave us an update from Brownsville ISD. Scott Braddock from the Quorum Report talked about the latest in Texas politics.

We look at the latest polls in Texas politics, what are AI data centers, what is the latest news from the federal reserve, and we look at the latest on Texas politics. 18.01.2026 42:02

Dr. Jim Henson. with Texas Politics Projects talks about the latest poll numbers. Young Voices contributor Garret Wolfe talked about AI data centers. Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talked about the latest news from the federal reserve. Scott Braddock from the Quorum Report talked about the latest in Texas politics

Will the massive oil reserves in Venezuela affect the oil prices, how important is it to get a flu shot, should the U.S. get more involved in fighting Mexican drug cartels, and will we eventually see cold weather. 10.01.2026 50:21

Economist Tim Snyder talked about the price oil after Nicolas Maduro’s arrest. Dr. Ivan Melendez talked about the importance of getting a flu shot. Professor Tony Payan talked about the U.S. possibly taking on drug cartels in Mexico. Meteorologist Barry Goldsmith talked about the warm weather and when we will see a cold front.

Mexico agrees to pay some of its water debt, we look at the tax rate in McAllen, how does the race for Texas senator look and we look at the Libre Initiative. 26.12.2025 42:36

Jed Murray from the Texas International Produce Association talks about Mexico agreeing to some of its water debt. McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil talks about the tax rate in McAllen. Brad Johnson talks about the latest Texas Senator race. We talked to Jorge Martinez about the Libre Initiative.

We look at the latest Texas news, we look at the news coming out of Mexico, we get an update from Turning Point USA at UTRGV and should an ISP be held liable for a customer’s piracy. 13.12.2025 41:02

Brad Johnson with Texas.news gave us the latest Texas news. Dr. Tony Payan with the Baker Institute at Rice University talked about the latest news coming out of Mexico. Alexis Uscanga talked about how Turning Point USA at UTRGV is engaging with students on the UTRGV campus. Patent Attorney John Rizvi talked about the ongoing case between Cox Communications and Sony, whether an ISP should...

We look at the latest Texas news, what is the latest on the Epstein files, we look at the news coming out of Mexico, and what is Y’ all Street? 05.12.2025 42:58

We look at news coming out of Mexico, what are veterans facing in 2025, can the oil industry recover from the government shutdown, and how are local farmers dealing with the water shortage. 16.11.2025 47:06

Idelfonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news coming from Mexico. Ron Glasgow an advocate for veterans, talked about what veterans are facing in 2025. Tim Snyder with Matador Economics, talked about how the oil industry is recovering after the government shutdown ended. Local farmer Brian Jones talked about how local farmers are dealing with the water shortage.

We look at the Texas economy, how older people are keeping their brains healthy, the U.S. Transportation Department cancels 13 routes to Mexico and are there too many political signs during election seasons. 07.11.2025 42:45

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman gives us a stet of the Texas economy. Dr. Patrick Porter talked about a recent study that showed some older people have cognitive function on par with younger people. McAllen City manager Issac Tawil talked about US Transportation department cancelling 13 routes to Mexico. Political science professor Dr. Bo Kabal talked about the many political signs during elec...

What does the Bowie Development Project in McAllen entail, we look at the growth in blue collar jobs, what’s the latest in Texas politics and we look at the Texas A&M education center in McAllen. 01.11.2025 43:46

McAllen City manager Issac Tawil talked about Bowie Development project. Blue collar jobs expert Roger Wakefield talked about why people are leaving white collar jobs for blue collar jobs. Harvey Kronberg with the Quorum report gave us the latest from Texas politics. Manny Vela talked about the impact of the Texas A&M higher education center has had in the RGV.

We look at some of the bigger political races in Texas, how to get into college sororities, The Texas GOP censored 5 republican law makers, and a recent survey done for senator of Texas shows a surprise on the democrat side. 17.10.2025 47:20

Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about some of the bigger political races from Texas. Stacia Damron from Hiking and Heels, a sorority coaching program talked about how to get in a sorority in college. Renzo Downey with the Texas Tribune talked about the Texas GOP censoring 5 Republican law makers. Michael Adams with Texas Southern University talked about a recent survey done to see...

We get an update on the latest news on ICE raids, what are the latest headlines coming from Mexico, we look at redistricting in Texas and how is the relations with humans and AI evolving. 10.10.2025 42:24

Bob Price from Breitbart.com talked about the ongoing ICE raids against illegal immigrants. Ildefonso Ortiz from Breitbart Texas gave us the latest news from Mexico. Brad Johnson with the Texan.news talked about redistricting in Texas. Dr. Jonathan Thorpe with quantum connections.com talked about the evolution AI and human relations.

We get an update on news from Mexico, the Fed reduces interest rates, we get an oil industry update and what are closed primaries. 26.09.2025 43:29

Ildefonso Ortiz with Breitbart Texas gave us an update on news coming from Mexico. Economist Dr. Ray Perryman talked about the fed lowering interest rate to .25%. Tim Snyder form Matador economics gave us an update on the oil industry. Political Science professor Brandon Rottinghaus talked about closed primaries and what does it mean.