The El Paso Beat Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:46:12 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2201362 en-us © 2026 The El Paso Beat yes El Paso, TX, USA 0fe39abf-8a34-54b9-b82d-f7b1a257eab6 Richard Genera episodic false Humble coverage of the political happenings around El Paso, Texas. From City Council to the Texas Lege (and occasionally beyond) - The EPB serves as a great first step for those unaware of how and why things are happening in their city, or for the more engaged to stay up-to-date and potentially even learn a thing or two.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) El Paso, Texas, politics, Richard Genera https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7klmccdvlkdaoekvc82xol749btd?.jpg The El Paso Beat Santos Limon, Dem nominee for Tx 23 talks primary experience and the expected far-right insurgent challenge in November Santos Limon, Dem nominee for Tx 23 talks primary experience and the expected far-right insurgent challenge in November You know me and bios, I put them off for a sec. Go listen to the episode, check back here later for more ways to find Santos Limon, you can start with his website here

https://limonforcongress.com/

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]]> You know me and bios, I put them off for a sec. Go listen to the episode, check back here later for more ways to find Santos Limon, you can start with his website here

https://limonforcongress.com/

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]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-14792280 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600 3465 3 2 full false The earthquakes are coming - TX Railroad Commission candidate Bill Burch on the crisis and potential brought to Texas by the oil and gas industry The earthquakes are coming - TX Railroad Commission candidate Bill Burch on the crisis and potential brought to Texas by the oil and gas industry I know I have been absent for a while, but this was just too important of a conversation to have not to make time for it. I hope you learn something, and not just anxiety inducing stuff, but something to be hopeful for. You'll likely recall our recent brush with seismic activity - that should be our wake up call. That's the message candidate and guest Bill Burch is arguing, and you'll be glad someone with this much industry knowledge and experience is ready to push us onto a better path. Check out the convo and then check out more info on Bill below.

Want to learn more about Bill?

Website:
https://burch4trrc.com/

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]]> I know I have been absent for a while, but this was just too important of a conversation to have not to make time for it. I hope you learn something, and not just anxiety inducing stuff, but something to be hopeful for. You'll likely recall our recent brush with seismic activity - that should be our wake up call. That's the message candidate and guest Bill Burch is arguing, and you'll be glad someone with this much industry knowledge and experience is ready to push us onto a better path. Check out the convo and then check out more info on Bill below.

Want to learn more about Bill?

Website:
https://burch4trrc.com/

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-14529288 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0700 5203 El Paso, Texas, RRC, Railroad Commission, Democrat, Primary, Politics, Election, 3 1 full false Sitting at the intersection of spirituality and politics with Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson Sitting at the intersection of spirituality and politics with Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson This conversation has been a long time coming for me, though y'all may not know that. My own personal journey through politics has not been entirely separate from my journey through personal spirituality. I've working towards helping get El Paso get more engaged, more involved, and ultimately to raise our collective consciousness and address our concerns together. If anyone was ever an arbiter of changing the consciousness on governance, it's today's guest, author, spiritual teacher, and Presidential candidate: Marianne Williamson. I found this conversation to be uplifting and inspiring, I hope you do too.


Want to learn more about Marianne?

Website:
https://marianne2024.com/
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/williamsonmarianne/
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/mariannewilliamson/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/marwilliamson
TT:
https://www.tiktok.com/@marwilliamsonofficial

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]]> This conversation has been a long time coming for me, though y'all may not know that. My own personal journey through politics has not been entirely separate from my journey through personal spirituality. I've working towards helping get El Paso get more engaged, more involved, and ultimately to raise our collective consciousness and address our concerns together. If anyone was ever an arbiter of changing the consciousness on governance, it's today's guest, author, spiritual teacher, and Presidential candidate: Marianne Williamson. I found this conversation to be uplifting and inspiring, I hope you do too.


Want to learn more about Marianne?

Website:
https://marianne2024.com/
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/williamsonmarianne/
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/mariannewilliamson/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/marwilliamson
TT:
https://www.tiktok.com/@marwilliamsonofficial

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Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13933687 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700 2805 10 full false Ron Comeau on the endless struggle for proper animal treatment in El Paso Ron Comeau on the endless struggle for proper animal treatment in El Paso Ron is one of those community members who definitely remind you that there are some amazing El Pasoans out there who are doing good work and defending the defenseless simply out of the goodness if their heart. This episode, our guest, Ron Comeau shares his story and struggle against a corrupted system that was resulting, and is still resulting, in countless dead strays on the streets of El Paso.  Through constant and determined advocacy and sheer will, Ron and others have pushed El Paso leadership into bolder strategies in resolving our animal services issues, but now more of us need to get involved to get things across the finish line. Hope you enjoy this convo!

Want to get in touch with Ron? 
Fb:
https://www.facebook.com/ron.comeau.5

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Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Ron is one of those community members who definitely remind you that there are some amazing El Pasoans out there who are doing good work and defending the defenseless simply out of the goodness if their heart. This episode, our guest, Ron Comeau shares his story and struggle against a corrupted system that was resulting, and is still resulting, in countless dead strays on the streets of El Paso.  Through constant and determined advocacy and sheer will, Ron and others have pushed El Paso leadership into bolder strategies in resolving our animal services issues, but now more of us need to get involved to get things across the finish line. Hope you enjoy this convo!

Want to get in touch with Ron? 
Fb:
https://www.facebook.com/ron.comeau.5

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
FB/IG/Threads: @theelpasobeat

]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13835667 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600 3934 1 9 full false From District Attorney to running for US Senate, Mark Gonzalez on bringing people together to find a path forward From District Attorney to running for US Senate, Mark Gonzalez on bringing people together to find a path forward Another US Senate candidate joins us on the EPB this week! Mark Gonzalez shares his story, starting with a regretful mistake in his youth, he took that lesson and let it motivate him to launch a legal and eventually political career, now Mark is taking his shot at Ted Cruz and he's on to talk about it with you.

Want to learn more about Mark?
Web
https://www.markagonzalez.com/
FB
https://www.facebook.com/MarkGonzalezTX
Twitter
https://twitter.com/DAMarkGonzalez


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]]> Another US Senate candidate joins us on the EPB this week! Mark Gonzalez shares his story, starting with a regretful mistake in his youth, he took that lesson and let it motivate him to launch a legal and eventually political career, now Mark is taking his shot at Ted Cruz and he's on to talk about it with you.

Want to learn more about Mark?
Web
https://www.markagonzalez.com/
FB
https://www.facebook.com/MarkGonzalezTX
Twitter
https://twitter.com/DAMarkGonzalez


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Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13801899 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600 2563 1 8 full false Constitutional Amendment brief with Rep Eddie Morales PLUS how you can help fight Greg Abbott's voucher scam Constitutional Amendment brief with Rep Eddie Morales PLUS how you can help fight Greg Abbott's voucher scam This one wasn't anticipated but was not a ton of work to throw together so I figured, why not? 

The El Paso Young Democrats hosted a meeting with Rep Eddie Morales so members (and guests) would have the opportunity to learn about and ask questions about the upcoming constitutional amendments up for election. It's useful info, so I'm eager to share it with you all

After the brief, I did ask Rep Morales to unpack what's happening at the special session, and importantly, how we can help -

Spoiler alert - we need to send HAND WRITTEN letters to the Governor's and Lt. Governor's offices. Bury them in hard copy complaints. Make it rain like we're Hogwarts thirsting for Harry's enrollment...you get the idea. Hard copy letters can't as easily be ignored. Demand better for our school system.

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]]> This one wasn't anticipated but was not a ton of work to throw together so I figured, why not? 

The El Paso Young Democrats hosted a meeting with Rep Eddie Morales so members (and guests) would have the opportunity to learn about and ask questions about the upcoming constitutional amendments up for election. It's useful info, so I'm eager to share it with you all

After the brief, I did ask Rep Morales to unpack what's happening at the special session, and importantly, how we can help -

Spoiler alert - we need to send HAND WRITTEN letters to the Governor's and Lt. Governor's offices. Bury them in hard copy complaints. Make it rain like we're Hogwarts thirsting for Harry's enrollment...you get the idea. Hard copy letters can't as easily be ignored. Demand better for our school system.

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
FB/IG/Threads: @theelpasobeat

]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13779357 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600 4588 1 7 full false Texas US Senate race's "most progressive" candidate - Roland Gutierrez on the changes he'd bring and what sets his campaign apart from the rest Texas US Senate race's "most progressive" candidate - Roland Gutierrez on the changes he'd bring and what sets his campaign apart from the rest We are officially kicking off our US Senate coverage! And what a fantastic
way to kick it off. Today's guest, State Senator for Uvalde, Texas and the 
self-proclaimed "most progressive" candidate in the US TX Senate primary -
Roland Gutierrez! We cover the TX Lege and of course how his campaign is set
apart from the rest in a great convo I hope you all enjoy.

Want to learn more about Roland?
Web
rolandfortexas.com

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/RolandForTexas/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/rolandfortexas

IG:
https://www.instagram.com/rolandfortexas/

TT:
https://www.tiktok.com/@rolandfortexas

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]]> We are officially kicking off our US Senate coverage! And what a fantastic
way to kick it off. Today's guest, State Senator for Uvalde, Texas and the 
self-proclaimed "most progressive" candidate in the US TX Senate primary -
Roland Gutierrez! We cover the TX Lege and of course how his campaign is set
apart from the rest in a great convo I hope you all enjoy.

Want to learn more about Roland?
Web
rolandfortexas.com

FB:
https://www.facebook.com/RolandForTexas/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/rolandfortexas

IG:
https://www.instagram.com/rolandfortexas/

TT:
https://www.tiktok.com/@rolandfortexas

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Buzzsprout-13757539 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600 2291 1 6 full false El Paso DA candidate James Montoya El Paso DA candidate James Montoya Continuing our coverage of the District Attorney's race for 2024 with James Montoya. He has spent time working inside the DA's office and on the opposite side as a public defender. He's returning for a second run at the seat with more experience and a vision for what the DA's office needs.

Want to learn more about James?
Web: jamesmontoya.com
Phone: 915-603-7973
Email: montoyaforda@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JamesMontoyaElPaso

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Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Continuing our coverage of the District Attorney's race for 2024 with James Montoya. He has spent time working inside the DA's office and on the opposite side as a public defender. He's returning for a second run at the seat with more experience and a vision for what the DA's office needs.

Want to learn more about James?
Web: jamesmontoya.com
Phone: 915-603-7973
Email: montoyaforda@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JamesMontoyaElPaso

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
FB/IG/Threads: @theelpasobeat

]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13633752 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600 3335 1 5 full false El Paso DA candidate Nancy Casas El Paso DA candidate Nancy Casas Kicking off our coverage of the District Attorney's race for 2024 with Nancy Casas. She has spent time working inside the DA's office and also abroad helping foundling Democracies find their footing. She aims to bring her experience and love for her community to the role, listen to hear all about her!

Want to learn more about Nancy?
Web: nancycasasforda.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NancyCasas4DA
IG: @nancy.casas.12


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]]> Kicking off our coverage of the District Attorney's race for 2024 with Nancy Casas. She has spent time working inside the DA's office and also abroad helping foundling Democracies find their footing. She aims to bring her experience and love for her community to the role, listen to hear all about her!

Want to learn more about Nancy?
Web: nancycasasforda.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NancyCasas4DA
IG: @nancy.casas.12


Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13576799 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600 3142 1 4 full false George Zavala on holding authority accountable and where we go next George Zavala on holding authority accountable and where we go next Probably what will be the political scandal of 2023 for El Paso, the gas card fiasco, is in large part thanks to a humble citizen trying to hold his elected representative accountable. That citizen also happens a friend of mine, and our guest on today's episode. George Zavala has been a fierce advocate for people with disabilities, but his latest journey, he hopes, will inspire and motivate all of us.

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]]> Probably what will be the political scandal of 2023 for El Paso, the gas card fiasco, is in large part thanks to a humble citizen trying to hold his elected representative accountable. That citizen also happens a friend of mine, and our guest on today's episode. George Zavala has been a fierce advocate for people with disabilities, but his latest journey, he hopes, will inspire and motivate all of us.

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
FB/IG/Threads: @theelpasobeat

]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13415965 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600 4072 1 3 full false Chairman Apodaca returns for a look ahead at the 2024 cycle Chairman Apodaca returns for a look ahead at the 2024 cycle My first interview back is one with a returning guest, El Paso County Democratic Chairman Michael Apodaca joins us to discuss a variety of topics from what went wrong with Prop K and how we pick up the pieces and move forward to how the next Texas Senate Democratic nominee can capitalize on Beto's work from 2018. I will warn you all, I don't have the magic audio editing service I had last iteration *yet* and this in-person interview had some external factors that had me tweaking with the audio a bit so...

it's a bit hard to hear. Turn up your volume. Sorry in advance, but I should have the better luck moving forward!

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]]> My first interview back is one with a returning guest, El Paso County Democratic Chairman Michael Apodaca joins us to discuss a variety of topics from what went wrong with Prop K and how we pick up the pieces and move forward to how the next Texas Senate Democratic nominee can capitalize on Beto's work from 2018. I will warn you all, I don't have the magic audio editing service I had last iteration *yet* and this in-person interview had some external factors that had me tweaking with the audio a bit so...

it's a bit hard to hear. Turn up your volume. Sorry in advance, but I should have the better luck moving forward!

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
FB/IG/Threads: @theelpasobeat

]]> Richard Genera Buzzsprout-13376360 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600 2737 1 2 full false Don't call it a comeback - The El Paso Beat Returns! Don't call it a comeback - The El Paso Beat Returns! I try and I try to stay away, and...the local politics...it just keeps bringing me back.

In traditional EPB fashion, I had larger aspirations for my return episode but procrastinated and am opting for simpler and quicker so, this is what you get. I have some thoughts on Rep Hernandez's gas card scandal, namely where we should go from here, and set some mild expectations for the show ahead. It's so good to be back!
Have thoughts? Share em!
Email
theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> I try and I try to stay away, and...the local politics...it just keeps bringing me back.

In traditional EPB fashion, I had larger aspirations for my return episode but procrastinated and am opting for simpler and quicker so, this is what you get. I have some thoughts on Rep Hernandez's gas card scandal, namely where we should go from here, and set some mild expectations for the show ahead. It's so good to be back!
Have thoughts? Share em!
Email
theelpasobeat@gmail.com
IG/Threads
@theelpasobeat

Want to reach me?
Email: theelpasobeat@gmail.com
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]]> Richard Buzzsprout-13336708 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600 1404 1 1 full false