State House with Frank Santos

Politics is a contact sport. You don’t have to look hard to find examples of that today. If you’re engaged in policy making or just want to get an insider's look into how some of the biggest issues facing Texans play out, then this is your podcast! A political veteran with 30 years’ experience of lobbying in Texas and throughout the United States for some of the largest corporations in the world. I’ve spent my entire career in backrooms, and statehouse hallways helping to craft laws and policies and NOW, I want to bring you inside some of these discussions so you have access to the inner workings of the Texas StateHouse. You’ll find it revealing, useful and actionable- keeping YOU involved in today's most important conversations. So, tune into the conversation, just search State House with Frank Santos and subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss a minute. Your seat at the table starts now!

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The Backstory with Harvey Kronberg 1: 88th Lege Session

The oracle of Texas Politics makes his premiere on this newly recurring series called, The Backstory. Serial Entrepreneur and long time publisher of the Quorum Report, and the Texas Energy Report, Harvey Kronberg joins Frank to discuss the current status of the 2023 Texas legislative session, including issues of gender, teachers and education, and how the Governor and others collaborate on operations and issues. Reporting Texas Politics since 1983. Follow Harvey Kronberg's Quorum Report Here: ht...

Mar 08, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Doctors Decide What’s Right for the Patient

“When you look at the policy of what works and what doesn’t, successful programs start with the doctor/patient relationship.” Today on State House we explore how different states have unique challenges in growing cannabis, and why creating a safe market is crucial for patients who rely on it. Brian Herrington, the Vice President External Affairs of Hawthorne Gardening Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Scotts Miracle-Gro, discusses the various regulatory hurdles that growers face in diffe...

Feb 22, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Disabled Texans Appeal for More Options

Today, we delve into the world of advocacy for individuals with disabilities and how medical cannabis has and can play a major role in recovery. Our guest, Chase Bearden, who most recently served as the director of policy and Advocacy for Texas Patients First Foundation, is a well known voice throughout the state of Texas in the fight for accessible and quality care for persons with disabilities. With extensive experience in policy and advocacy, Chase brings a unique perspective and his personal...

Feb 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Healing Neurological Trauma in Combat Veterans

Medical Cannabis is saving the lives of military veterans with PTSD. There are three major ways veterans are fighting the emotional battle against PTSD. They suppress, repress, or escape emotions which brings them further and further away from homeostasis. In this episode, we'll hear from speaker, coach, and military veteran Judson Kauffman, who has used medical cannabis to manage his PTSD symptoms and who will discuss the science behind how medical cannabis can help. We'll also explore the chal...

Feb 08, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Can Medicinal Cannabis Aid Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts?

In the state of Texas alone, 79,000 girls between 12 and 19 are being trafficked for sex. One means of recruiter control is the introduction of illicit drugs within these operations. These drugs are not only the nexus to the next criminal activity, but continue to propel the stigma against cannabis and the medicinal uses for good it can bring those suffering PTSD. In light of January being Human Trafficking Awareness Month, David Hinkle, of the Warrior National Foundation, and Sal Hernandez, Dir...

Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3

States That Flourish Have Something In Common

When patients are forced into the illicit market, they are accessing a product that is untested leading to quality and healthcare concerns. Jon Sandelman, the chairman and CEO of AYR Wellness joins the conversation on State House to propose what has worked well in some states, and what has not worked well. By walking instead of running, Texas can be one of those states that understands controlling access where legitimate providers succeed, ensures that consistency of quality in those states is t...

Jan 31, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Texas Can Do THESE Things Better in the Fight for Medical Cannabis

In this first episode of State House, we're going to talk about key health care issues facing many Texans' access to medical cannabis. It's been almost 100 years since cannabis was made illegal, and health care professionals and policymakers have learned a lot about this product and heard from patients, advocates, and doctors finding that there's much more to the benefits to this plant than was perhaps originally thought. Thank you to Ayr Wellness: Create Wonder: https://ayrwellness.com/ CONNECT...

Jan 31, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Exciting News: State House Podcast Launching Soon!

Politics IS a contact sport . You don’t have to look hard to find examples of that today. If you’re engaged in policymaking or just want to get an insiders look into how some of the biggest issues facing Texans play out, then this is your podcast! Welcome to StateHouse Media podcast with me, your host Frank Santos. Who am I? A political veteran with 30 years’ experience of lobbying in Texas and throughout the United States for some of the largest corporations in the world. I’ve spent my entire c...

Nov 08, 2022•2 min

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