American Audacity
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Show focused on how big and small issues affect the daily lives of Americans through conversations with elected officials, business owners, and exploration.
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Texas Nobility - Rochelle Johnson - Executive Director of the Taylor County Expo Center 14.09.2026 1sa 3dkIn this episode of Texas Nobility, host Blaise Regan sits down with Taylor County Expo Center Executive Director Rochelle Johnson—the day before the gates open for the West Texas Fair & Rodeo! From starting out as a college receptionist to spearheading the massive $55M transformation of the grounds, Rochelle shares the incredible inside story of keeping West Texas heritage alive and thriving. In this episode, we cover: -From the Ground Up: How decades of hard work and the 2016 bo... -
Ryan Goodwin - Chairman of the Taylor County Republican Party 07.09.2026 1sa 6dkTaylor County Republican Party Chairman Ryan Goodwin joins Blaise Regan on Abilene It’s Getting Better to discuss local leadership, volunteer-driven politics, and the major policy issues shaping Texas. They discuss: Grassroots Politics: Why face-to-face neighborhood connections and dedicated precinct chairs remain the heartbeat of local voter turnout. The Data Center Boom: Balancing the economic wins for Abilene businesses with the urgent need for water, housing, and regulatory gu... -
Zack Lassiter - Athletic Director of Abilene Christian University 31.08.2026 1sa 11dkWhat does it take to transform a regional university into a Division I national player while keeping local community roots deeply planted? In this episode of American Audacity, host Blaise Regan sits down with ACU Athletic Director Zack Lassiter. From navigating the turbulent waters of modern college athletics—including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and the transfer portal—to discussing the explosive growth of Abilene's infrastructure along the I-20 corridor, Zack shares an ins... -
Joey Light - Superintendent of Wylie ISD - On the $240 million bond package, no cell phone in schools, the school voucher program effects, the new elementary school and expansions, the massive growth in Abilene and in class size, and much more. 24.08.2026 1sa 23dkIn this episode of Abilene: It's Getting Better with American Audacity, host Blaise Regan sits down with Joey Light, the long-serving superintendent of Wiley ISD in Abilene, Texas. As he prepares to wrap up his remarkable 19-year tenure, Superintendent Light reflects on the explosive growth of the district, modern educational hurdles, and the deep roots that keep a growing West Texas school district feeling like home. Joey discusses: - Rapid Growth & Expansion: From a graduating class of ... -
Chris Daughtery - Director of From Boys to Gentlemen - Helping the Next Generation of Boys Become Men 19.08.2026 1sa 4dk"Kids these days don't have the work ethic and respect we had growing up." You've heard a variation of that line a million times from your generation and the older generation. Learn the reasons why and what can be done to help the next generation of boy become men. In this powerful episode Blaise Regan sits down with Chris Daughtery, the founder of the transformative From Boys to Gentlemen program in Abilene. After rapid-fire questions on tie-tying, mentorship, and the toughest kid to ... -
Jay Patterson - Abilene City Councilman 17.08.2026 58dkJay Patterson, Abilene City Councilman, answers 15 Rapid Fire Questions and then discusses: -The benefits and challenges of the data centers in Abilene; -How the $21 million "surplus" sales tax revenue will be used; -Airport improvements; -and as owner of a cigar shop, the Leaf, what mistakes new cigar smokers make. Take a listen and enjoy! -
Riley Rodriguez - Democrat Candidate for Texas State Senate District 28 - Abilene, Lubbock, and San Angelo 03.08.2026 2sa 18dkRiley Rodriguez does 20 Rapid Fire Question and then it's a lively discussion between him and the host Blaise Regan on: -regulating Data Centers, removing incentives, and addressing housing issues; -How the government should regulate rent and rentals and Riley's details on this; -Small government versus big government role; -Abortion and Transgender issues as a Democrat in West Texas; -Giving more power from the legislature to the counties and cities; -Whether America should have a Third Part... -
Texas Nobility - Jared Calvert - Pilot of Vintage Airplanes, Director of the Ranger Airfield, City Councilman for Ranger, Texas 27.07.2026 1sa 29dkJared Calvert has spent his life ferrying vintage biplanes across the country — landing on highways, wheat fields, and once for a Mission: Impossible shoot — but his real fight has been on the ground in Ranger, Texas, population 2,300 and falling. Since 2007 he’s single-handedly rebuilt Ranger Airfield, once visited by Amelia Earhart, into a working museum and refuge for antique aircraft, funded almost entirely by the aviation community and his own unpaid hours. Then the city tried to take i... -
Senator Charles Perry - Texas State Senator for Abilene, Lubbock, and San Angelo on Funding Water in Texas, Data Centers, Nuclear Energy, and Property Taxes 23.07.2026 1sa 24dkIn this episode, Blaise Regan sits down with Texas State Senator Charles Perry, who represents the people of Abilene, Lubbock, San Angelo, and the many counties in between. We kick things off with a fast-paced round of rapid-fire questions covering everything from the best West Texas barbecue and hidden canyon gems to his pick for the best college football team in the nation. Following the quick hits, Senator Perry dives into his personal journey—from growing up in Sweetwater, Texas, and stu... -
Texas Nobility - Emily Gernaat: Owner of Frontier and Legacy, Horse Trainer, and 4th Generation Dairy Farmer 21.07.2026 1sa 17dkIn this episode of Texas Nobility, we sit down with Emily Gernaat - the Owner of Frontier and Legacy Marketing in Texas, horse trainer in Tennessee and Texas, and a 4th Generation Dairy Farmer. Texas Nobility is not just about being born in Texas, it's about the ethos, spirit, character, and values that embody and infuse the Texan way of life that makes a person noble. Hailing originally from Michigan before making her way down to Texas by way of Oklahoma and Tennessee, Emily shares her... -
Joe Waldron - Superintendent of Abilene ISD 16.07.2026 1sa 22dkJoe Waldron, the new Superintendent of Abilene ISD, answers 15 Rapid Fire Questions about Texas and then we dive into: -How the school voucher law has affected public education; -How the billions of new construction for data centers affect public education funding; -How public education is really funded in Texas...first the taxpayers, then the state general funds, explained in an easy way to understand; -How AI is being implemented into schools and has changed how teachers teach and stu... -
Emily Crawford - Abilene City Manager 25.06.2026 1sa 27dkEmily Crawford, the Abilene City Manager, answers 20 Rapid Fire Questions and then gets down into the nitty gritty. If you've wanted to know the -projected growth of Abilene over the next ten years, -how many temporary workers and permanent workers the data center is projected to employ, -how much water the data center uses on the daily, monthly, and annually (hint: it may blow your mind, in a good way), -how the City is looking at using the $21 million in 'surplus' sa... -
Weldon Hurt - Mayor of Abilene, Texas 09.06.2026 56dkWeldon Hurt, Mayor of Abilene, does 20 Rapid Fire Questions followed by an in depth discussion with Blaise Regan on: -the Data Centers, their impact on the community, the challenges they brought and the benefits, the safeguards and agreements on water, sounds, and taxes; -how Abilene will spend the $20 Million in additional sales tax revenue this year; -the Abilene Firefighters Association negotiation and what to expect; -the Housing issues and how long it will last; -the important but quiet ... -
Tim Condon - Angry Cactus Owner & Executive Chef 04.06.2026 1sa 5dkTIM CONDON, owner and executive chef of the Angry Cactus, answers 20 Rapid Fire questions about himself, Angry Cactus, and the restaurant industry, and followed by an in depth discussion about what it takes to open a second restaurant, the drive and passion, the differences between Abilene and San Angelo where his first restaurant is, his favorite dishes, the advice and tips he gives to new chefs, and much more. Tim Condon is a man that embodies the difference between America and other ... -
Ben Bailey - Candidate for Abilene City Council 29.05.2026 1sa 6dkBen Bailey, candidate for Abilene City Council, answering 20 Rapid Fire questions followed by in depth discussion on how to spend $20 million in sale tax revenue, housing, how to budget time for public service, how we zone and increase the supply of housing, and where he'd like to see Abilene in ten years. Vote: Early voting starts Monday. Runoff Election Day is June 13th. Don't let others decide the budget for you. -
Tammy Fogle - Candidate for Abilene City Council 28.05.2026 53dkTammy Fogle, candidate for Abilene City Council, answering 20 Rapid Fire questions followed by in depth discussion on Data Centers, how to spend $20 million in sale tax revenue, how we zone and increase the supply of housing, and her ten year vision for Abilene. This isn’t a polished campaign speech. It’s a transparent, hard look under the municipal hood at the sacrifices, budget realities, and hard choices coming down the pipeline over the next three years for the Abilene City Council... -
Abraham Enriquez - Congressional Candidate for Texas' District 19 - Republican Primary 22.05.2026 46dkAbraham Enriquez is running for Texas' Congressional District 19, which covers Lubbock and Abilene and most of rural West Texas. We do 20 Rapid Fire Questions right off the bat, from best BBQ to the Iran War, and then dive into Data Centers and Ukraine. His answers are quick and concise so we are able to cover other issues: student loan debt; foreign affairs; and immigration. Early Voting is May 18 through May 22, and Election Day for this Runoff is May 26, 2026. -
Tom Sell - Congressional Candidate - District 19 - West Texas Republican Primary 22.05.2026 45dkTom Sell is running for Texas' Congressional District 19, which covers Lubbock and Abilene and most of rural West Texas. We do 20 Rapid Fire Questions right off the bat, from best BBQ to the Iran War, and then dive into Data Centers and Agriculture. Early Voting is May 18 through May 22, and Election Day for this Runoff is May 26, 2026. -
Brian Yates - GM of the West Central Texas Municipal Water District - On Water Usage by the Data Centers, Our Current Water Situation, What Needs to Be Done to Water for Growth through 2070, and If He Drinks the Tap Water 03.09.2025 40dkBrian Yates - GM of the West Central Texas Municipal Water District On Water Usage by the Data Centers, Our Current Water Situation, What Needs to Be Done to Water for Growth through 2070, and If He Drinks the Tap Water -
Katie Alford - President/CEO of the Community Foundation of Abilene - On Executive Director Burnout and Pay, Event Fatigue, Biggest Weakness and How to Address it, Monthly Meetings by CFA for Exec Dir Support, and Much more! 26.08.2025 41dkKatie Alford - President/CEO of the Community Foundation of Abilene - On Executive Director Burnout and Pay, What She Tells Potential New Charity Founders, Optimal Board Size, Event Fatigue, Biggest Weakness and How to Address it, Monthly Meetings by CFA for Exec Dir Support, and Much more!
