Lillian Salerno on Texas Midterms: Win It, Then Make It Count | Pod Bless Texas

On this episode of Pod Bless Texas, host Kendall Scudder sits down with Lillian Salerno, the show's original co-host and former USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development in the Biden administration, where she oversaw a roughly $30 billion portfolio covering rural hospitals, water, electric, and broadband. Lillian says being a good candidate isn't enough: once you're in office, you have to do something. Then the conversation takes a turn, with Lillian declaring herself an "official anti-Disney adult," revealing an exclusive members-only Disney club, and her plans after the November election. 00:00 Welcome back: Lillian Salerno rejoins Pod Bless Texas 01:39 How they met and Lillian's role in the Biden USDA 05:22 What gives Lillian hope for Texas 08:34 The Texas races she's most excited about 11:12 "Be a good office holder" and lessons from the Obama years 13:01 Lillian vs. Disney adults (and the exclusive Disney club) 19:55 Lillian's surprise announcement 22:20 Throwbacks, John Delaney's sandwich, and new segment ideas 26:40 The issues Kendall thinks will flip Texas 28:41 Register to vote by October 6 ------------------------------- 🌟 Pod Bless Texas covers Texas' hottest political issues and delivers hard-hitting news!🎙️ The host, Texas Democratic Party Finance Chairman Kendall Scudder, brings Texans hard-hitting headlines, expert takes, and information. 💙 🌟 It covers progressive politics in Texas 🗣️ including former guests like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Al Franken, Fmr. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower, and many other recognizable names in Texas and US Politics. Learn what's on the minds of politicians. 🧠 We salute those who have lived in or witnessed the Lone Star State during this "Age of Unreasonableness." 🌌 🌟 It's addictive listening to Pod Bless Texas! 🎧 Taking you on a fiery rollercoaster ride through Texas politics! 🌵🎢 Subscribe 🔔 to electrifying episodes! 🛎️ Together, let's build a brighter future. 💪 Tune in now! 🎧 #PodBlessTexas #progressivepolitics #podblesstexas #TXDems 🎉 ------------------------------- For daily U.S political update, follow us on other Social Media Handles: - Facebook: -   / podblesstexas   Twitter: -   / podblesstexas   Instagram-   / podblesstexas