Topic: Texas Governor

A potential run for the office of Governor of Texas is discussed as a future career move. The conversation covers the logistics of moving to Austin, the power of the position, and the role of a political advisor in a hypothetical campaign to succeed Greg Abbott.

The hosts jokingly discuss an "exit strategy" from the podcast, which includes one host running for Governor of Texas in 2028. They envision a campaign involving cowboy hats and ceremonial gunfire, while the other host serves as a political advisor.

The military exercise Jade Helm 15 has sparked widespread conspiracy theories in Texas regarding martial law. Chuck Norris wrote an op-ed supporting Governor Abbott's request for transparency from the federal government, though critics have used the piece to label Norris a "wingnut" despite his focus on the unprecedented scale of the maneuvers.

Judy Schwartz from Boerne, Texas, donates toward her knighthood and suggests Adam Curry should run for Governor of Texas. Adam jokes about turning the governor's mansion into a "party palace" with stripper poles. The segment transitions into a discussion about a listener's frustration with a 30-minute conversation about emojis on the TWiT network.

Texas Governor Rick Perry is criticized for several verbal stumbles during his presidential campaign, including a confusing statement about a "very offensive rock." Perry also compared Mitt Romney's policy shifts to the movie star dolphin "Flipper." The hosts express disdain for Perry's performance on the national stage.

Media outlets are beginning to use the term "domestic anarchists" to describe various groups and incidents. The New York Times recently linked a 2008 bombing of the Texas Governor's mansion to organized anarchist groups. This shift moves away from the "lone wolf" narrative toward a more organized threat model.

Linda Chavez-Thompson, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Texas and former AFL-CIO official, addressed the Netroots conference. She emphasized her refusal to fly through Phoenix, Arizona, as part of a political boycott. The hosts criticize her performance and the use of Spanish phrases to appeal to the blogger audience.