The Grapevine Talk Podcast

For our final Candid Candidate Conversation, we sit down with Amber Goodwin, attorney, former Travis County Assistant District Attorney, leader with the Community Violence Legal Network and Community Justice Action Fund, and candidate for Austin City Council District 1. Amber shares her perspective on public safety, justice reform, and her vision for the future of Austin.    

In this episode, we sit down with Selena Xie, EMS Commander, former ICU nurse, labor leader, longtime public servant, and candidate for Austin City Council District 8. Drawing on her experience in healthcare, emergency response, and public service, Selena shares her vision for Austin and the priorities driving her campaign.    

Join us for a conversation with Alexandria Anderson, small business owner, University of Texas graduate, Chair of the MLK Neighborhood Association, member of the City of Austin Women’s Commission, Joint Inclusion Committee, and African American Resource Advisory Commission, and candidate for Austin City Council District 1. We discuss her vision for Austin, community leadership, and the issues shap...

District 8 you're up next.  We had Jeff Bowen, candidate for Austin City Council District 8 stop by to talk about his campaign.  Jeff is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, Austin Neighborhood Council President, small business owner and Austin Board of Adjustments chair.  Tune in to hear why he would like your vote.  

We’re thrilled to welcome Holly Taylor — Board Certified Lawyer, Former Prosecutor, Former UT Law Adjunct Professor, and Candidate for Judge, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9 — for a powerful and thought‑provoking candid candidate conversation.

You're in for a treat with this episode.  Roger Davis kicks it off by talking about the need for financial literacy.  Then we have Neha Shah, Candidate for Austin City Council District 3 stop by to talk about her campaign. 

You're in for a treat.  Join us as we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month by having Andrei Rogers, cybersecurity expert leave a tip on how to be safe when online.  After that we continue our Candid Candidate Conversations by having Steven Brown, candidate for Austin City Council District 1 stop by.  

You're in for a special treat today. We're not interviewing just one person, today we have 3 guest coming thru to talk about their campaigns. First, we’re joined by Scott Colom, candidate for the United States Senate for Mississippi, for Candid Candidate Conversations. Scott isn’t your typical Senate candidate- he’s history in the making. Scott is a district attorney, former judge, and lifelong pu...

Candid Candidate Conversations officially kicked off with Misael Ramos, candidate for Austin City Council District 1.  Misael is a longtime East Austin community leader, union member, organizer, and affordable-housing advocate with more than 20 years of experience working on issues ranging from housing and transit to labor and pubic safety.  Now, he wants to take that experience to City Hall

In this shortened version (mistakes happen) of The Grapevine, Dr. Kazique "KP" Prince has a seat for a conversation about trust, leadership, community, and how meaningful dialogue can strengthen the connections that matter most.

Caitlin Rourk, U.S. Army veteran, U.S. Army Reserve & Texas National Guard & candidate for Texas U.S. Congressional District 10 joined us to talk about her campaign & the challenges of having to campaign in such a sprawling district. 

Founder of Politically Correct Solutions & nationally recognized political strategist & campaign manager Jamarr Brown joined us to talk about the current political climate. 

On this shortened edition of the Grapevine we have Louis Min to join us to talk about her event, It's Whitney B*tch-Panel, Photo Exhibit & Music. 

It's your lucky day as we bring you 2 jammed packed interviews in one show.  For the 1st half we will chop it up with Joe Jaworski, who is running in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General.  After him we talk to Mayor Pro Tem Na'Cole Thompson who is running in the special election to become the Mayor of Leander. 

Sophia Mirto of Hands Off Central Texas stopped by to talk about the work they have been doing and what to expect in the upcoming Democratic Primary

We were joined by Chenae Erkerd aka The Recruiter Cousin to discuss some good tips for those looking to get hired. 

Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes joins The Grapevine for a wide-ranging conversation about her work on Austin City Council and the moment we’re living in. We talk about the challenges facing Austin, the responsibilities of local leadership, and how city policy connects to the larger issues unfolding across the country and the world. From governance to community, this episode digs into what it means to...

Fellas, make sure you are taking care of your mental health. 

Join us as we chop it up with Tycha Kimbrough to talk about the work of Austin Black Lawyers Association & their gala.  

Dr. David Albert joined us to talk about the impact SB 37 will have to higher education in the state of Texas. 

This week we are talking about what's happening in the world but most importantly we are introducing you to Texas' newest lawyer.  

We ended Black History Month talking about what is going on in Texas and the country.  

On this cold winter day in Austin, TX join us for a conversation on what is happening in the world. 

Join us for Valentine Day as we have a great time. 

Join us as we talk to Kathy Mitchell about the Austin Police Department contract and Niky breaks down what is going on in the Diddy case.