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February 18 - Politics with Brandon Mack, Nick Hellyar, Patrick Oathout, and author Jacob Anthony Rose

Queer Voices

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0:00
Political Special Opens
1:06
Brandon Mack Introduced
2:39
Inside The Caucus Vetting Process
4:14
Threats And Legislative Strategy
6:22
What’s On The Ballot Next
8:18
Redistricting Shakes Representation
10:14
Abbott’s Spending And Community Pushback
12:22
Join The Caucus And Get Involved
14:07
Why Local Elections Matter Most
16:39
Hope, History, And Movement Resilience
18:31
District C Race Setup
19:40
Patrick Othout: Why I’m Running
22:25
Safety, Storms, And Democracy
24:55
Tech Literacy And City Services
27:58
Protecting Trans Neighbors
31:22
Nick Hellyer: Core City Basics
33:51
Budgets, Trash, And Public Safety
36:39
Endorsements And Representation
39:20
Turnout And Montrose’s Voice
41:05
Jacob Anthony Rose: Memoir And Drag
44:12
Surviving Trauma And Finding Voice
47:28
Building A Drag Career
50:24
What Drag Means In A Backlash
53:10
The Book, Publishing, And Next Steps
56:26
Closing Credits And Disclaimers
Queer Voices
February 18 - Politics with Brandon Mack, Nick Hellyar, Patrick Oathout, and author Jacob Anthony Rose
Feb 18, 2026
Queer Voices

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We start off with an interview with the new President of the Houston LGBTQ Political Caucus, Brandon Mack.  Then Bryan Hlavinka talks to two candidates that are both running for Houston City Council District C - Nick Hellyar and Patrick Oathout. Both candidates are queer voices! And finally, we discuss Jacob Anthony Rose's memoir Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice. 

Nick Hellyar site: 

https://nickforhouston.com/

Patrick Oathout site: 

https://patrickforhouston.com/

Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus site: 

https://www.thecaucus.org/

Jacob Anthony Rose site:  

https://jacobanthonyrose.com/

Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here.  Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond.  Check out our socials at:

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