ANGRY CLOUD Radio Hour: Connect THOSE Dots Podcast
ANGRY CLOUD Radio Hour: Connect THOSE Dots Podcast
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I'm frustrated with the state of politics and the social landscape in this state and country, I'm sure you are too. But what I am really frustrated with is the disconnect between what people say they want and the actions they take. People just react, sometimes without thinking things through and what those reactions can mean down the road, especially about things they care about. Through conversations with folks in politics, technology, the arts and more, I hope to help people connect the dots and understand how they can move beyond screaming on social media and start doing the things to bring about positive change for us all.
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Explores themes around civic engagement, social activism, and legislative processes with specific episodes discussing human trafficking legislation, voting rights, and the intricacies of Texas legislative sessions.
I’m frustrated with the state of politics and the social landscape in this state and country, I’m sure you are too. But what I am really frustrated with is the disconnect between what people say they want and the actions they take. People just react, sometimes without thinking things through and what those reactions can mean down the road, especially about things they care about. Through conversations with folks in politics, technology, the arts and more, I hope to help people connect the dots and understand how they can move beyond screaming on social media and start doing the things to bring about positive change for us all.
Despite the fact that he recently retired from 23 years in state government (or maybe because of it), Andy Smith and I take a break from politics in our recent conversation. Instead Andy tells stories of his years reporting on and later working for SXSW, starting as a reporter for the Austin American Statesman in the early 90s and later as editor of SXSW magazine from 2006-2020. From Big Freedia to a determined band from Uzbekistan, he recalls some of his favorite personalities, musicians and a giant nacho cheese chip brand activation. He also shares his thoughts about the evolution of SXSW from a scrappy music festival, to its many iterations, to what the future may hold for it.
Andy is the coauthor of SXSW Scrapbook: People and Things That Went Before (2011) documenting 25 years of SX, a great pickup if you'd like to take a deeper dive into the subject matter. He also a musician, so take a wonderful trip down the Daylight Titans (his band) rabbit hole on Bandcamp or YouTube.
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