Border Politics: How Governor Abbott is Shaping the National Conversation

In this episode of "Kent Hance, The Best Storyteller in Texas Podcast," host Kent Hance and co-host Sandy McIlree discuss a range of current events and political issues.  They discuss the controversy of a transgender athlete in the Olympics and Kent shares how such a situation would have likely been handled in his hometown of Dimmitt, Texas. Kent also sheds light on President Biden's changes to Title IX, and the legal proceedings of the September 11th masterminds. The discussion also delves into the upcoming presidential election, border issues, and the accuracy of political polling, offering a comprehensive overview of today's political landscape.   Timestamps (by podsqueeze)   Interview with Vicki Hollub (00:00:04) Discussion about the upcoming interview with Oxy Petroleum's CEO, highlighting her significance as a female leader.   Quote by Robert Frost (00:01:14) The speakers reflect on a quote about love and its relation to current events.   Controversy in Female Boxing (00:01:36) Debate over a female boxing match involving a transgender athlete, raising questions about fairness.   Biden's Title IX Changes (00:02:19) Discussion on President Biden's changes to Title IX regarding transgender rights and the legal pushback in Texas.   Trump's Stance on Women's Sports (00:04:43) Former President Trump's commitment to keeping men out of women's sports in response to Biden's policies.   September 11th Masterminds (00:05:52) Legal proceedings surrounding the masterminds of the September 11th attacks and the public's reaction to plea deals.   Death Penalty Discussion (00:06:30) The implications of reversing a plea deal that could affect the death penalty for the 9/11 attackers.   Presidential Campaign Dynamics (00:09:43) Analysis of key swing states and the presidential campaign landscape as election approaches.   Border Issues in Politics (00:12:05) Governor Abbott's impact on national politics through his stance on border issues and sanctuary cities.   Illegal Entry and Security Concerns (00:14:05) Discussion on recent illegal entries and security threats at military installations.   Political Ads and Public Perception (00:15:19) The role of political ads in shaping public perception, particularly regarding immigration policies.   Polling Accuracy Challenges (00:16:07) Exploration of the challenges in polling accuracy due to changes in communication technology.   Campaign Turnout Importance (00:18:25) The significance of event turnout as an indicator of voter enthusiasm and electoral success.   Media Bias in Coverage (00:19:20) Analysis of media bias in political coverage affecting public perception of candidates.   Funny Packing Mishap (00:20:18) Discussion about forgetting to pack essentials like underwear for a long trip.   Stupid Criminal Week (00:20:51) A humorous recount of a chaotic police call involving a gun, knife, and a cooking argument.   Domestic Disturbances (00:22:03) Insights into the dangers police face during domestic disturbance calls.   Mosquitoes in Summer (00:22:48) Discussion on why mosquitoes are attracted to certain people, including personal anecdotes.   Chasing Mosquito Trucks (00:23:12) Nostalgic memories of kids chasing mosquito spray trucks in the neighborhood.   Willie Nelson's Groupies (00:25:14) A light-hearted story about Willie Nelson's humorous response to groupies on the Johnny Carson show.   Johnny Carson's Humor (00:25:30) Reflection on the comedic style of Johnny Carson compared to modern late-night shows.   Animal Kingdom Memories (00:26:47) Nostalgia for the Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and its memorable host Marlin Perkins.   Python Bounty in the Everglades (00:27:24) Discussion on the ecological impact of pythons in the Everglades and bounty hunting efforts.