Why a Tejano Music Superstar Wants to be a Texas Politician | Y'all-itics: Nov. 12, 2025

The only contest Bobby Pulido is worried about winning is the race for the 15th Congressional District in south Texas. 00:00 — Bobby Pulido on wanting more meaning than music 01:58 — Bobby Pulido joins the podcast 02:25 — Rebecca Lopez brings Tejano flair to the studio 03:08 — Why Bobby Pulido is leaving music for politics 04:45 — Why District 15 is wide open for change 05:29 — Gerrymandering, shifting voters, and South Texas politics 05:47 — Immigration and frustration along the border 07:23 — Is Bobby Pulido a progressive, centrist, or independent? 08:29 — Is he really a Democrat? Bobby explains 10:37 — Campaign funding, small donors, and grassroots support 11:25 — How both parties take voters for granted 12:16 — The importance of messaging, not just money 12:46 — Would Bobby debate Rep. Monica De La Cruz? 13:32 — Top two priorities: healthcare and immigration 14:18 — Bobby Pulido doesn’t have health insurance? 15:17 — Can a musician lead in politics? His answer 15:52 — From the stage to the campaign trail 16:21 — Preparedness and purpose in public service 16:58 — Selena’s lasting influence on Bobby Pulido’s career 18:26 — “My life has to have a bigger purpose than music” 18:45 — A message to Latino voters (in Spanish) 19:39 — Rebecca Lopez translates Bobby’s message 19:53 — Final thanks and goodbye