Something new today!
Instead of writing posts every two weeks, as I’ve done since I started this publication, I decided to mix it up a bit.
Starting today, I will be alternating my written posts with my brand new podcast. This podcast is available in video and audio formats. Here’s how you can get it.
YouTube: Click here to access the video playlist
Spotify: Click here for just the Spotify podcast
Apple: Click here for just the Apple podcast
RSS: If you have a podcatcher other than Spotify or Apple, as I do, here’s the RSS URL to paste: https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/VeHifYeS.rss
I’m going to be reducing the amount of content slightly. Instead of creating content every two weeks, I’ll be publishing twice a month. Once a month will be a written post, and the other time will be a podcast episode. I’ll be posting the YouTube video of the episode into this Substack publication, and of course, you will be getting it by email.
But if you want to be proactive and help me inflate my subscriber count so I can look like an actual content creator, subscribe to the audio and/or video forms. I’m new to this whole content creation thing so it’s pretty exciting.
Anyway, this podcast will be interviews with progressive activists in and around Dallas. We delve into the life stories of these activists and how they got to where they are today.
First episode
This first episode is with none other than Subrina Brenham. I met Subrina about a year and a half ago as we were preparing for a blockwalk in the community of Bonton, when I was working for the Dallas County Democratic Party. I’m glad to have met her.
She is a community activist and former Dallas city council candidate. We discuss her journey into activism, her experiences running for office, and the challenges faced in local politics.
The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, voter education, and the impact of elected officials on civic participation. Subrina shares her insights on issues affecting District 8 in Dallas, including public safety, environmental concerns, and the need for better resources.
We conclude with reflections on the future of Dallas and the role of leadership in fostering a more engaged electorate.
Connect with her on Facebook.
Other notes
This is my first podcast episode and first video I’ve uploaded to YouTube, and boy, am I learning a lot.
Two things: My internet connection sucks and I probably need to wear a proper shirt.
My modem is really old and I’ve been putting off buying a new one. What a way to make me finally get one. Hopefully my end of the video won’t be laggy and choppy as it is with this episode.
As far as the shirt, I guess I can do better.
But I have to say, the audio is really high-quality. If you’re thinking of doing this sort of stuff, Riverside is the way to go. Their AI tools are insanely good and their publication process can’t be much simpler.
I also have some ideas kicking around in my head if I open up paid subscriptions. A couple of people have already pledged. If you want to be a Chronicles OG, pledge today. This would be content that only subscribers can access, but the written posts and podcast episodes will still all be free.
Thank you, Subrina!
For being my first guest! I look forward to interviewing many more.
Oh, and bonus!
If you know what tune I remixed to make my theme song for this podcast, let me know. Real ones will recognize it. I got someone on Discord to make it into a beat over two years ago, and I’d been waiting for the right moment this whole time.