The Amarillo Pioneer Podcast with Thomas Warren

Senator Ted Cruz is a second-term lawmaker representing Texas in the United States Senate. Perhaps one of the most well-known Republicans in the upper chamber, Cruz is seeking re-election to his third term in office this year. In today's episode, we discuss Cruz's re-election campaign, his priorities for another term in office, and why this election matters for the Texas Panhandle. For mor...

Rachal Hisler is a candidate for Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Texas. Hisler is running to replace incumbent Dr. Dana Myers at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Rachal about her priorities priorities for the state party and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Weston Martinez is a businessman, activist, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Martinez is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Weston about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more information about...

Mike Garcia is an attorney, legislative expert, and candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Garcia is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25, and is endorsed by former RPT Chairman James Dickey. In today's podcast, we speak with Mike about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more inf...

Abraham George is a businessman, former chairman of the Collin County Republican Party, and a candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. George is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25, and has Rinaldi's endorsement. In today's podcast, we speak with Abraham about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state pa...

Sam Silverman is a self-described "country lawyer" who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 108th District Court. Silverman is facing Tim Pirtle in the May 28th runoff election. In today's interview, we discuss Sam's qualifications for the job and why he is the right pick for voters in the May runoff election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit...

Tim Pirtle is an Amarillo criminal defense attorney who is seeking the Republican nomination for the 108th District Court. Pirtle is facing Sam Silverman in the May 28th runoff election. In today's interview, we discuss Tim's qualifications for the job and why he is the right pick for voters in the May runoff election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amari...

Ben Armenta is a businessman from the Fort Bend County area and a candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. Armenta is running to replace Matt Rinaldi at the RPT's Convention in San Antonio on May 23-25. In today's podcast, we speak with Ben about why he is running for chairman, his priorities for the state party, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cy...

Ryan Binkley is the President and CEO of Generational Group in Richardson, Texas, a co-founder of Create Church, and a 2024 Republican candidate for President of the United States. In today's podcast, we speak with Ryan about why he is running for president, the issues he plans to tackle if he is elected in 2024, how he plans to take on Trump and DeSantis in the primaries, and more. For more i...

At 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 9th, Amarillo City Council met for an orientation/onboarding workshop meeting. The special meeting was not livestreamed by the city, so we are releasing our audio recording of the meeting as a bonus podcast episode.

In today's episode, we hear from Misty Vigil, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 2 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Misty is running for City Council this year, her vision for the Amarillo Civic Center project, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Amarillo City Councilman Cole Stanley, a candidate for Amarillo mayor in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Cole is running for mayor this year, what he has learned from his time on the City Council, his top priorities, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Gabriel McHenry-Herrera, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 2 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Gabriel is running for City Council this year, his plans for the Amarillo airport, his thoughts about the Amarillo Civic Center project, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Tom Scherlen, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 3 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Tom is running for City Council this year, his top priorities, how his business experience could benefit Amarillo, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Irene Hughes, a candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Irene is running for a seat on the AC Board, how experience as a former employee of Amarillo College could help her succeed as a Regent, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Sam Burnett, a truck driver and candidate for Amarillo mayor in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Sam is running for office, the top issues that the next City Council needs to tackle, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

This weekend, we sat down via Zoom to ask the candidates running for seats on the Amarillo College Board of Regents your burning questions. Incumbent Michele Fortunato and challengers Brady Clark, Mike Yazbek, Irene Hughes, and Jason Foglesong joined us to talk about the issues. The only candidate who did not attend was incumbent Jay Barrett. Special thanks to Dan Butcher of the High Plains Pundit...

In today's episode, we hear from Josh Craft, a Randall County firefighter and candidate for the Place 1 seat on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Josh is running for office, the unique perspective he brings to the race as a younger candidate, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Brady Clark, a candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Brady is running for a seat on the AC Board, how his non-profit experiences have qualified him for this position, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Sherie Wood, a local Amazon employee and candidate for the Place 1 seat on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Sherie is running for office, her thoughts on taxpayer-funded lobbying, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Katt Massey, a local advertising executive and candidate for the Place 3 seat on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 6th local election. We discuss why Katt is seeking a seat on the City Council, her thoughts on the Civic Center project, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Kimberly Anderson, a local educator and incumbent member of the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees, who is running for re-election in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Kimberly is seeking re-election, the lessons she has learned from her first term in office, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from John Adair, a candidate for Amarillo City Council Place 3 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why John is running, his thoughts on the Amarillo Civic Center and Hodgetown, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Chip Hunt, a longtime local property management company owner and the owner of the 6th Street Antique Mall, who is now Amarillo City Council Place 1 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Chip is running, her plans to improve public safety in Amarillo, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from John Ingerson, former chairman of the Amarillo Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, who is now Amarillo City Council Place 4 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why John is running, how his experience on the Parks and Rec Board has qualified him to be on the City Council, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillo...