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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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Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

We The People Special (05-29-24) - Tasman Sharp & Broke Thespians 03.06.2024

On a special weekday edition of We The People, Host Rob Roark first interviews young Tasman Sharp on the upcoming benefit for veterans, and then interviews our local community theater company, The Broke Thespians, about their upcoming theater events.

We The People (05-03-24) - 55 Years of history of Peaceful Protests in San Marcos 06.05.2024

Forrest Fulkerson returns to co-interview, with host Rob Roark, our guest Michael Holman, one of the original San Marcos 10. Vietnam War activists that were expelled from South West Texas State College for protest the war in 1969. This was right before the deaths of four students shot by the National Guard in Ohio. What has changed in 55 years? Have we learned? and, San Marcos has other peaceful p...

We The People (04-26-24) - Malachi WIlliams Memorial 27.04.2024

Host Rob Roark has Part II of "The Narrative " series. The family of Malachi Williams held a memorial at City Hall on Thursday April 25th. The city has released two press releases. This is how the family has to get out their narrative.

We The People (03-29-24) Fentanyl and The Eclipse 01.04.2024

Deborah Antich is our guest this week via phone to talk about her non-profit, providing Narcam to local businesses, and How you can spot the signs of those in need of help. The second half of the show we talk about the upcoming eclipse, and the push from the state, county, and city for preparedness.

We The People (03-29-24) Fentanyl and The Eclipse 01.04.2024

Deborah Antich is our guest this week via phone to talk about her non-profit, providing Narcam to local businesses, and How you can spot the signs of those in need of help. The second half of the show we talk about the upcoming eclipse, and the push from the state, county, and city for preparedness.

We The People (03-08-23) - Signs! Signs! Everywhere a sign! 13.03.2024

Host Rob Roark reviews Primary Election Day in Hays County Texas. Where have all the precinct conventions gone?

We The People Special Interview - Raymond Goode 13.03.2024

Rob Roark has a special interview on Wednesday (03-13-23) with Author and Playwright Raymond Goode. He is hosting a presentation of "Through Their Eyes" at The Price Center this Friday, March 15th at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. An unscheduled, drop in interview highlights the journey we all take, and the different stories we can all share, or hardships, and victories.

We The People (03-01-24) Elections and P&Z 02.03.2024

Host Rob Roark brings back longtime KZSM Alumni Political Commentator Griffin Spell into the studio. Hear insights into the local Hays County Primary, The Free Electric Cab leaves town, and what happened at the last Planning and Zoning meeting, and how it will affect you.

We The People (02-23-24) - Kathryn the Flower Farmer! 28.02.2024

Host Rob Roark brings you one hour of stories about involvement in your community. Kathryn DeLaudernaty comes into the studio to talk about the upcoming festival at her family's local Luling flower farm, and we learn about the difficulties, and fun, in being a young entrepreneur. Rob also discusses local city council resolutions on the Can Ban, Comprehensive plan survey, and early voting for the p...

We The People (02-15-24) - Sarah Brandon 16.02.2024

Host Rob Roark interviews Sarah Brandon, candidate in the Democratic primary in Hays County for the 483rd District Court Judge. She talks about Kate Cox, and the State of Texas Vs. Planned Parenthood, as well as her law practice in Family Court, time on the board of Hays Caldwell Women's Center, and the experiences that high schoolers have debating cases before a real judge. A reminder that early...

We The People Special 2024 Primary - Nicolas Costilla 14.02.2024

We The People Host Rob Roark has a sitdown interview with Nicolas Costilla, candidate for Hays County JP 1-1.

We The People Special Interview - Primary 2024 - Alex Villalobos 14.02.2024

We The People host Rob Roark interviews Hays County Sheriff candidate Alex Villalobos prior to the 2024 Primary.

We The People (02-09-24) - Isla Ruiz from Tennants Advocacy Group 09.02.2024

Host Rob Roark interviews Guest Isla Ruiz from Tenants Advocacy Group who talks about the Lindsey North Street "rent by the room" apartment project.

We The People (01-19-23) - The Cold and The Homeless 19.01.2024

Host Rob Roark talks about the upcoming Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count, The upcoming Primary Elections, and how you can get involved to make a difference.

We The People (01-12-24) 13.01.2024

Host Rob Roark takes you on an hour long journey towards making a difference, locally. Find out who is running, and who is being held accountable for the Texas ERCOT power grid.

We The People (01-05-24) Paul Hill JP Candidate 09.01.2024

Host Rob Roark interviews Paul Hill, who is a candidate for Hays County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2. Find out about the roles of the Texas Justice of the Peace.

We The People (11-10-23) Denied ! 11.11.2023

Rob Roark brings you stories and information on how you can make a difference locally. This week, how our information request on why a SWAT Assault in Travis County happened was denied by the Texas Attorney General. The story on the Texas State Camp, and the deal with Needmore Ranch to buy it. Election Wrap up. Local programs you need to know about.

We The People (11-03-23) Dream Sessions and Comprehensive Plans 04.11.2023

Host Rob Roark has as our guest Grisell Perez-Carey, our new equity officer under our San Marcos City Manager. We dive into what her role is, what the Dream Sessions plan to accomplish, and how you can get involved and play a role. The second half of the show we talk about How many who got involved through the Comprehensive plan are not happy with the outcome of the Comprehensive Master Plan. The...

We The People (11-02-03) Special - The San Marcos Comp Plan Vote 03.11.2023

On this special episode, Host Rob Roark has a roundtable discussion on the San Marcos Comprehensive Plan vote scheduled for this next Monday. Guests: Diana Baker, Forrest Fulkerson, and Nancy Moore.

We The People (09-22-23) 24.09.2023

Host Rob Roark - Water, The Deep Plant, The Meeting, and The Legacy

We The People (09-15-23) The Artist, The Clerk, and the D.A. 16.09.2023

Host Rob Roark brings you the background on the breaking story of Hays County Clerk Avery Anderson bringing suit against the Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins. (Yes, they are both elected Democrats!) The second half hour, we talk to a local glass artist about using simple, tried and true methods of marketing to create buzz and attract people to your cause.

Smoky mirro underworld message - Carlos' Groove Box 13.09.2023

bass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.

We The People (09-08-23) The Tarot - The Movie 08.09.2023

Host Rob Roark interviews Peter Hyoguchi, director and producer of the movie The Tarot. The film will have a free screening on October 5th at Texas State Performing Arts Center. We talk about the long road to producing the film, the role of changing technology, and the lesssons for the being a successful maker of change in your community. https://www.roninfilm.com/tarot.html

We The People (09-01-23) Sheriff Militarization, Water Restrictions, City Budget 01.09.2023

Host Rob Roark brings you the latest turn in our story we are following of David, the 84 year old who was taken/ "detained" by the Travis County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, property purposefully damaged, and no answers to why he, his wife, and friend were kept for over seven hours. Travis County refuses to answer ANY questions, and has asked the Texas Attorney General's office to keep this all a s...

We The People (08-18-23) Making a Difference, Fire Safety, and Digging into the City Budget. 18.08.2023

Host Rob Roark talks about Making a Difference, Fire Safety, and Digging into the City Budget.

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