KSZM.org / Rob Roark
We The People
You cannot change anything at the National Level. You can influence at the State Level. You can affect policy at the Regional Level. You can implement real policy at the Local LevelListen in each week to Rob Roark to find out how!
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Jun 26, 2026
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Episodes
We The People (06-26-26) - On the Art of Civil Discourse 26.06.2026 58:44
Host Rob Roark brings you what people are talking about in Hays County this week.
We The People (06-18-26) - Data Center Banned 19.06.2026 57:33
Host Rob Roark takes you through the crazy week locally! Juneteenth Parade, Downtown City Hall, Data Center Ban, Defiance on the weed ban, and so many other rabbit holes on a one hour episode this week!
Open Door (06-11-25) - Keely Hennig of Upward Communities 13.06.2026 38:31
Host Rob Roark welcomes Keely Hennig of Upward Communities into the KZSM studios to talk about the potential Downtown City Hall Public Private Partnership.
Open Door (06-11-26) #2 - Davis Jones 13.06.2026 38:40
Host Rob Roark welcomes in San Marcos Mayoral candidate Davis Jones to talk about the financial implications of a potential Downtown City Hall.
We The People (06-12-26) - Free Speech & Stirring Up Trouble 12.06.2026 59:41
Host Rob Roark welcomes to the show, via phone call, John Ferrara of the brand Hawk's Eye News to talk about upstart local press and news outlets. Rob also brings you the follow up meetings news on the Downtown City Hall plans, and how local activists brought together different sides to share information, peacefully.
Open Door (06-10-26) - Interview with Rodney Gonzales - San Marcos Assistant City Manager 10.06.2026 1:00:46
Rob Roark has a conversation with Rodney Gonzales, Assistant City Manager for San Marcos. The FY 2027 budget and the City Hall project are tops on our listeners minds right now.
We The People (06-06-26) - Rebuilding the People's House 06.06.2026 59:41
Host Rob Roark welcomes in Lisa Prewitt and Jon Leonard to talk about their pursuit of more public input on the planned move of the City of San Marcos City Hall to a possible downtown location. The city has put up new summary sites on the Hopkins Street project at the City of San Marcos web site. An independent group is holding a community discussion June 11 7-8:30 at the San Marcos Library.
We The People (05-29-26) - Fighting AI with Kay Weinberg 29.05.2026 59:33
Host Rob Roark Welcomes on a phone interview Kay Weinberg from the Hays / Caldwell Examiner who talks bout their article on local Carson developments dropping from an agreement for a local Data Center after properties were graffitied. How far is intimidation? And will the government start to fight the AI activists? Also...Art on the streets. The primaries are over, bring on the independents
We The People (05-22-26) - Runoff Election, La Cima, Moving City Hall, and Memorial Day 22.05.2026 59:56
Host Rob Roark tackles the local issues where you can make a difference. Runoff Election, La Cima, Moving City Hall, and Memorial Day
We The People (05-01-26) - Surveys, Runoff Elections, and Giving Access 18.05.2026 59:57
Host Rob Roark takes you through one hour of what you need to know to make a difference, locally.
We The People (05-08-26) - Tower, Local Media, & Preparedness 18.05.2026 58:21
Host Rob Roark takes you through one hour of what you need to know to make a difference, locally.
Open Door (05-18-26) - Phil Pepin and Coffee Trade as the Canary in the Coal Mine 18.05.2026 47:41
Host Rob Roark hosts a very in depth conversation with Phil Pepin, owner of Moon Does Coffee, an importer and roaster of custom coffee blends. He discusses the effects of the ongoing trade tariffs, and the current conflict in the Persian Gulf. You will learn about the many facets of the coffee business, as well as why you need to be preparing for very real potential food shortages, and higher pric...
We The People (04-24-26) - Sloan Rogers and the Jack C Hays Statue Tale 28.04.2026 59:58
This is the show of "No Shows" for host Rob Roark. Sloan Rogers stops in to tell us the tale of the beer keg perched on the Jack C. Hays statue. Rob also brings you up to speed on upcoming events, and how you can get involved to make a difference.
We The People (04-24-26) - Sloan to the Rescue 24.04.2026 59:58
Host Rob Roark welcomes into the studio Sloan Rogers, local. He has a love of history, and tells about the tale of the beer keg and the Jack C. Hays statue this week.
Open Door (04-22-26) - Maxfield Baker & San Marcos Civic Club 24.04.2026 59:58
Rob Roark interviews Maxfield Baker on the upcoming event by the San Marcos Civics Club on Friday night 4-24 at Tantra on Rent issues.
We the People (04-17-26) Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra 17.04.2026 59:51
Host Rob Roark has a unscripted, un filtered discussion with Hays County Democrat Judge Ruben Becerra. They discuss a new health proposal for the county, limits to lobbying influence in county contracts, and the "water wars" in the primary with Texas Representative Erin Zweinner. Rob also discusses how the City of San Marcos calculates our population, and are the artists going to let the city, and...
Open Door (02-04-26) - Kisrta Melton for Hays County District Attorney 14.04.2026 34:41
Host Rob Roark talks with Kirsta Melton about her campaign as an independent for the November elections District Attorney race.
We The People (04-10-26) - Take Control Locally 10.04.2026 57:55
Host Rob Roark goes solo on the air this week for KZSM's We The People. Listen in to the latest on the temporarily lifted hemp ban, the Hays County Runoffs and The Water Wars, and the importance of staying in touch with your neighbors.
We The People (04-03-26) - Water Summit Report with Peggy Jones 07.04.2026 59:56
Host Rob Roark has guest Peggy Jones in the studio to talk about the water summit held by Judge Ruben Becerra, and the resulting blow up with TX Rep. Erin Zweinner.
We The People (03-27-26) - Throwing The Hat in the Ring 29.03.2026 58:50
Host Rob Roark interviews Davis Jones, who intends to file to run for San Marcos Mayor in November 2026.
Open Door (02-04-26) - Independent Hays County District Attorney Candidate Kirsta Mllton 27.03.2026 34:41
Rob Roark interviews Kirsta Milton, who is planning to file as an an independent for Hays County District Attorney.
We The People (03-20-26) - Incremental Influencing 20.03.2026 59:49
Host Rob Roark guides you on how you can be an Incremental Influencer in you community. Take those phone survey calls! He discusses the upcoming Texas Hemp Cliff on March 31st, the difficulty of getting volunteers for parades, local run off race focus, and affecting the party platforms for the state.
We The People (03-13-26) - Here comes the Texas "Hemp Cliff" 15.03.2026 59:04
Host Rob Roark in this week's episode talks about the end of Cannabis Flower sales in Texas after March 31st, the local runoff elections, Data Centers, and rabies outbreaks.
We The People (03-06-26) - Getting fired up about Talarico 06.03.2026 59:32
Guest Dr. Kristi Money talks about her Ope-Ed piece in the statesman about getting excited for Democratic US Senate Candidate James Talarico
Open Door (01-21-26) - Candidates Alfonzo Salazar and Dee Dee Rodgers 26.01.2026 56:08
Host Rob Roark has a special one hour Open Door Candidate Interview Show.
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