KSZM.org / Rob Roark

We The People

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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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KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

We The People (01-23-26) - Cynthia Millonzi 23.01.2026

Host Rob Roark welcomes Cynthia Millonzi, candidate for Hays County Clerk in the Democratic Primary.

We the People (01-16-26) - Judge Becerra on ICE in Hays County 18.01.2026

Host Rob Roark talks about the Immigration enforcement going this last week in local cities with Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, and about ways you can make your views known, locally, positively.

We The People (01-09-26) - Protesting to Be Effective 09.01.2026

Join host Rob Roark and KZSM host Brett Stahl as they talk about the protests on the square and influencing at the local level.

We The People (01-02-26) - Landon Campbell Hays DA Candidate 02.01.2026

This week host Rob Roark has as his guest Landon Campbell candidate in the Democratic primary for Hays County District Attorney. Learn about the race, why the DA's office is so important in the county, and why the primaries are so important. We also talk about the latest city survey, and how it is being used to sculpt your views, and the upcoming city budget process.

We The People (12-26-25) - Surveys and Candidates 26.12.2025

Host Rob Roark takes a Post Christmas start to the 2026 Budget process and dives into the latest round of city surveys.

We The People (12-19-25) - Local Runoff Wrap Up 22.12.2025

Cohost Forrest Fulkerson returns with Host Rob Roark to do a wrap up of the local runoff elections.

We The People (12-11-25) - A Brighter Future for San Marcos PAC 11.12.2025

Guest Brian Olsen and Luara Dupont

Open Door Special (11-20-24) - CASA of Central Texas 20.11.2025

Rob Roark has a very special one hour discussion with Jade Dmitri, Sheila Beck, and John Hardy from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Central Texas. Find out how you can volunteer, and support their mission to make a difference in the life of a child.

We The People (11-07-25) - Post Election Interview with Matthew Mendoza 07.11.2025

Host Rob Roark brings you election wrap up, and an in depth interview with council member Matthew Mendoza.

We The People (10-31-25) - Local Elections ARE important 31.10.2025

Host Rob Roark talks to Ben Raska and Jamie Trant who are running for the Board of Direc tors for the Crystal Clear Water District. He also talks about the Hays Republican Primary voting for March, and the local PAC putting money into races.

Open Door (08-13-25) - Interview Chase Norris for SM City Council 15.08.2025

KZSM host Rob Roark Interviews San Marcos City Council Place 1 SM City Council Candidate Chase Norris.

We The People (05-02-25) -Where's The Money Coming From? 02.05.2025

Rob Roark is back, and hosting a packed show fuller than a San Marcos City Council agenda! Listen in and find out how you can make a difference, locally. The Resolution against Israel, Judge Becerra fighting the Housing Finance Corporations from across the state, May Day protests, and more fill this one hour you don't want to miss!

San Marcos, TX Just For Fun Parade 2025 Interview 03.04.2025

Rob Roark talks about the 2025, 48th annual Just for Fun Parade with Viki and Molly.

We The People (03-32-25) - Testifying at the Texas Leg! 22.03.2025

Our guest this week for the first half of the show is David Albert, Union President for adjuncts at Austin Community College. SB37 and HB499 would put more control of the universities under the governor appointed board of regents. David and others testified in the Senate Education Committee against this bill as it goes through the Texas legislative process. Then host Rob Roark fills you in on the...

We The People (03-32-25) - Testifying at the Texas Leg! 22.03.2025

Our guest this week for the first half of the show is David Albert, Union President for adjuncts at Austin Community College. SB37 and HB499 would put more control of the universities under the governor appointed board of regents. David and others testified in the Senate Education Committee against this bill as it goes through the Texas legislative process. Then host Rob Roark fills you in on the...

We The People (03-15-25) - River Festivals and Data Centers 15.03.2025

Host Rob Roark leads off with Abbey Wetzel who is trying to help mobilize local citizens in the South Hays / San Marcos area against tow large data centers being planned. There are petitions being circulated this weekend against the noise, and water usage of these Facilities. Listen in to find out the hearings coming up that the public needs to be at. The secodn part of the show is an interview wi...

We The People (02-14-25) - The Narrative 17.02.2025

Host Rob Roark tales you on a one hour journey through how you can make a difference, locally, within San Marcos. He brings you along on the journey as he starts on the Charter Review Commission. We have updates from the family of Malachi Williams of police cam footage of his shooting in the HEB parking lot.

Open Door (11-19-24) Ronald Gross Author 27.11.2024

Host Rob Roark welcomes local author Ronald Gross to the KZSM Studio to discuss his latest book " Unlock your creativity: a guide to intuitive drawing".

Alex Villalobos KZSM Interview (09-17-24) 11.10.2024

Rob Roark, host of We The People interviews Democratic Candidate for Hays County Sheriff Alex Villalobos ahead of the November 2024 elections.

Atom Von Ardnt KZSM Interview (10-09-24) Place 5 San Marcos City Council Candidate 11.10.2024

We The People host Rob Roark interviews San Marcos City Council Candidate Place 5 candidate Atom Von Ardnt.

Miguel Arredondo KZSM Interview (10-10-24) San Marcos Mayoral Candidate 11.10.2024

We The People host Rob Roark interviews Miguel Arredondo, San Marcos mayoral candidate.

We The People (10-04-24) - Straight Talk with Army Serviceman 11.10.2024

Host Rob Roark has three surprise guests who are active Army servicemembers from Fort Cavazos in Killeen, with one returning Bobcat. They talk about their challenges and their future after the service. Rob also discusses the upcoming candidate forums, and the Texas house Speakers race.

We The People (09-06-24) - Mayor Jane Hughson 07.09.2024

Host Rob Roark has San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson in the studio to talk about what San Marcos citizens need to know about the city Comprehensive Plan, current budget conditions, new city programs for home furnishing recycling, and her current re-election campaign.

We The People (08-30-24) - Deborah Charnes 30.08.2024

On this episode, we have back in the studio author Deborah Charnes to talk about her book "From the Boxing RIng to the Ashram". Nuggets on how you can apply control of mind and body to be a more effective activist, and to help in navigating this political season. We also receive an update from the city on the train horns, and when they expect to have the necessary repairs made.

We The People (08-16-24) - Griffin Spell San Marcos City Council Candidate 18.08.2024

Host Rob Roark welcomes Griffin Spell as his guest back to the the KZSM Studio. Griffin is running for San Marcos City Council Place 5 on the November 2024 ballot. Griffin answers questions about he city budget, growth, and other questions posed by listeners.

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