Two Texas Teas

Episode 12: Vote Early — Meet the Earlys A father. A son. Two races. One mission. Justin Early, Democratic nominee for Texas' 31st Congressional District, and his son Matthias Early, Democratic nominee for Texas House District 20, join Lawson and Don for a conversation about healthcare, housing, AI, gerrymandering, women's rights, and what it actually takes to flip Central Texas. Justin is a veter...

Episode 11: Honking & the Heartbreak of the Finals ⚠️ Yes, we know. The Spurs lost. We recorded this before it happened and we are not okay. Pour one out with us. Before the heartbreak hit, Lawson and Don were riding high — and this episode is proof. Grab your tea because this one's got everything. We kick things off with San Antonio's beloved honking tradition and why it hits different this p...

Episode 10: Democrats in Rural Texas What does it look like to be a blue dot in a red county? Lawson and Don sit down with two Burnet County Democrats building change from the ground up — Lane Law and Florisbel Jaramillo Macedo, both Precinct Chairs and SDEC candidates for Congressional District 31. Their slogan: Blue dots to connect. They get into rural organizing, voter education, purity politic...

Episode 9: Inside San Antonio City Hall ft. Rocío Guenther This week Lawson and Don sit down with a friend of six-plus years — Rocío Guenther — a journalist, public servant, and consultant whose career has bridged Guadalajara, San Antonio, Spain, and Germany. Originally from Guadalajara, Rocío started as a bilingual reporter at the San Antonio Report covering U.S.–Mexico relations and immigration....

Special Episode: Happy Mother's Day with Luke Picasso ⚾ This week's a special one. Don and Lawson are joined by the youngest and most heavily bribed guest in Two Texas Teas history: Lawson's son, Luke Picasso . After "many contract negotiations," Luke takes the mic to walk us through his Select baseball season — the sprained elbow that has him on the IL, his Atlanta Braves loyalty, and his very s...

Episode 8: Megan Thee Stallion Won the Kentucky Derby, Musgraves, and Chief of Staffs Don and Lawson are back, and this week they're trying something new. Introducing the show's new segment structure: Hot Tea (the spicy stuff), Sweet Tea (the feel-good wins), and Brewed Tea (what's coming down the pipeline). One brand, three flavors, all Texas. They open with the Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stall...

Special Episode: Fiesta, Spurs, and San Antonio Sucia Don and Lawson are back together and they brought the full San Antonio energy with them. Recorded mid-Fiesta, this one is exactly what you would expect from two people obsessed with this city. They go full send into Fiesta — medals, cascarones, Market Square's new $5 cover, Fiesta Sucia, the Spurs Guy as a Fiesta saint, Fiesta Flambeau, and the...

Episode 7: No Tumbleweeds: Two Outsiders on What Texas Really Is ft. Jordan Webb ⚠️ A Note Before You Press Play Lawson is taking an unplanned week off due to some technical difficulties on our recording app. We will have her back next episode. Bear with us on the audio and video quality as this interview was recorded a few months back. We are fixing it as we go. ☕ About This Episode Don flies so...

Episode 6: TSA & Texas Infrastructure ft. Ariel Slick Don and Lawson kick things off with a conversation about the TSA funding disputes rattling travelers across the nation, then welcome Fort Worth author and journalist Ariel Slick for a deep dive into Texas infrastructure, historical floods, and the water crisis quietly building across the Lone Star State. From the devastating floods of Fort...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses harassment and women's issues. If you need support: RAINN - Call: 1-800-656-4673 (24/7) | Chat: online.rainn.org Summary Lawson and Don start with hilarious SXSW stories—from out-of-towners accidentally flying into Dallas to Don's free tequila adventure at an Austin bar. Lawson reveals how MTV's Real World Austin introduced her to the festival in the early...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses suicide and political allegations. If you need help: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call/Text: 988 (24/7) | Chat: 988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 Summary Recorded a few days after Texas's primary elections, Lawson calls in from a San Diego beach. The hosts tackle one of the most difficult stories in Texas politics: Congressman T...

In this episode of Two Texas Teas, hosts Lawson and Don explore the intersection of technology, politics, and personal responsibility in the Lone Star State. What We're Discussing: 🤖 AI in Texas: From creative processes to business applications, we break down how Texans are using artificial intelligence in their daily lives—both professionally and personally. Learn about TRAIGA (Texas Responsible...

Summary In this episode of Two Texas Teas, hosts Lawson and Don dive into a wide-ranging conversation that spans from San Antonio's iconic rodeo season to the complexities of the Star Wars universe. They discuss recent life changes, ICE, and the role of government responsibility in times of crisis. The hosts also share their Super Bowl predictions and explore unexpected political parallels in the...

In our offically offical first episode, we delve into the significance of the MLK parade this year. We also discuss how important constituent services are for an elected official. We talk about how long we've been stuck in TJMaxx and overcome more technical issues. Every episode will get better. Visit our website to learn more: twotexasteas.com Get you're mom a shirt at our Shopify store! Socials...

Episode 0 is uncut, unpolished, and proudly amateur — and that’s exactly what it is. Join Lawson and Don as they introduce themselves, look back at 2025 with candid (and funny) takes, and explore the differences between people who live in Texas and those who don’t. This inaugural episode might be rough, but the goal is authenticity and growth. It only gets better from here. Grab a seat, sip some t...