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We The People

KSZM.org / Rob Roark

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 Level Listen in each week to Rob Roark to find out how!

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59:53

We The People (09-15-23) The Artist, The Clerk, and...

We The People ·

2023/09/16

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.

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59:42

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

We The People ·

2023/09/08

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

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58:47

We The People (09-01-23) Sheriff Militarization,...

We The People ·

2023/09/01

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 secret.We also continue our stories on local water usage, and the artifical turf installed at the High

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59:49

We The People (08-18-23) The Green Grass on the Hill,...

We The People ·

2023/08/18

Host Rob Roark talks about The Green Grass on the Hill, and Not Enough Money in the Budget!What can you do to make the difference? Start by getting the right data, and taking control of the narrative!

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58:32

We The People (08-18-23) Making a Difference, Fire...

We The People ·

2023/08/18

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

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59:53

We The People (07-21-23) Matthew Mendoza

We The People ·

2023/07/21

San Marcos TX City Councilmember Matthew Mendoza talks about his first year in office, the city budget, and how you can get engaged with your city.

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59:14

We The People (07-14-23) - The Z, The Bus, and...

We The People ·

2023/07/14

Rob Roark give you one hour of how you can be effective and get involved locally, to make a difference. In the four segments, Rob covers volunteers coming to San Marcos to raise money, the decision by the historic Preservation Commission to not allow a change to a historic home, and the solutions for downtown parking from the city.

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59:21

We the People (06-30-23) Kodak Moments are back in...

We The People ·

2023/06/30

Host Rob Roark interviews local entrepreneur Eli Zablosky about his new business developing camera film here in downtown San Marcos. Business creation and support does not have to come from large developments. We can each help to build community through support of the new startups.

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59:50

We The People (06-223-23) The Mouse That Roared. ...

We The People ·

2023/06/25

Your host Rob Roark has Annie and Noah Brock on the phone to discuss the breaking news of the SMART Terminal withdrawl from council agenda for annexation. The mouse roared, and the developer backed down. The future is ahead of us, and we CAN change it.

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58:09

We The People (06-16-23) LMC Puts you in The Shark Tank!

We The People ·

2023/06/16

Rob Roark has The Shark Lady Lisa Marie Coppoletta back on the first half of the show in the segment we call "The Shark Tank". Who knows what chum is going to be stirred up! The second half of the show we talk about the city budget and summer activist reading.

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59:25

We The People (06-09-23) From the Boxing Ring to the...

We The People ·

2023/06/09

Author Deborah Charnes and local woman's boxing legend Brenda Bell talk to host Rob Roark about the lessons learned that can serve us all as we strive to serve our community. Deborah's book "From The Boxing Ring To The Ashram" can be found on Amazon.

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57:12

We The People (05-19-23) The ABC's of a School Bond...

We The People ·

2023/06/09

Host Rob Roark breaks down how hard it is to get actual data on the latest school bond election.

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57:17

San Marcos SMART Terminal III

We The People ·

2023/04/28

Annie and Noah Brock join host Rob Roark for a third show in two months! Why? Because they are fighting the annexation of 800 acres across from their home for heavy industrial development, and they are affecting change. Hear about how the San Marcos City Council is listening, and addressing their 12 points.In the second half hour we talk about San Marcos CISD School Bond Election on May 6. What you need to know about bonds and how they are presented to the public.

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59:37

We The People (03-24-23) Who get's the sh*t?, Will...

We The People ·

2023/04/23

No Guest. Host Rob Roark updates on the waste water problems at The Cottages versus other business getting shut down. Will Prop A Passed in November be formal policy or not?

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59:34

We The People (04-21-23) Interview with our City...

We The People ·

2023/04/23

Host Rob Roark sets down in the first half hour of We The People with San Marcos City Manager Stephanie Reyes. Find out about the changes and vision she has for the city.On the second half hour of the show, Rob interviews Catherine Shellman who is leading the search effort of Jason Landry. Jason went missing in December 2021 near Luling, TX, and still has not been found. Find out what you can do to help in the search, and to focus elected resources to help in the effort.

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59:47

We The People (03-31-23) Back to the SMART Terminal!

We The People ·

2023/04/20

We get updates from the homeowners and citizens at the front of this battle just to our south. To annex or not? What's in it for all sides? Join us for the local conversation.

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59:04

We The People (04-14-23) University Historic Tours...

We The People ·

2023/04/14

On this week's episode, host Rob Roark is joined by Bronwyn Sergi of the San Marcos Heritage Association. She is chair of this year's historic tour. Normally the annual tour is in our older neighborhoods. This year, the tour is being hosted by Texas State University, and will include many unique historical architecture example on the campus.The second half of the show has Lisa Marie Coppoletta calling in for The Shark Tank segment. LMC (The Shark Lady) never pulls her punches, and the

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59:35

We The People (04-07-23) Parental Rights. Defending...

We The People ·

2023/04/07

Host Rob Roark interviews Kelly Stone on her trials and tribulations over taking her children overseas as a single home schooling mother studying abroad. It's not about your rights, it's about who can afford the lawyers.The second half of the show Rob talks with Michael Anderson from the Texas Republican Liberty Caucus about Texas HB 184 to help support Texas national Guard members and to keep them from being deployed overseas if Congress has not passed a Declaration of War.

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59:46

We The People (03-17-23) SMART Terminal and Ecovillages

We The People ·

2023/03/20

Join Rob Roark as he interviews Dr. Anna Juarez along with Noah and Annie Brock on the huge 500+ acre SMART Terminal development south of San Marcos in the ETJ.The second half hour is an interview with John Demaree about the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage.

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56:49

(03-10-23) Phillip Muzzy SMCISD Board Candidate

We The People ·

2023/03/18

Host Rob Roark interviews Phillip Muzzy about why he wants to represent voters of his district in the San Marcos School Board.We The People and KZSM are making sure San Martians have their Guinness! Beer shortages for SSXSW and Saint Patrick's Day in Texas? Tell us it ain't so? We reach out to the parent company of a local beer distributor.

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