The 956 Drive Home Rewind
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The 956 Drive Home – Zach Cantu and Davis Rankin talk about what’s happening in the Rio Grande Valley and the State of Texas.
Episodes
- We get an update on the gas and oil markets, have you experienced job burn out, what is a bond and how do they work, and we look at the latest polls in Texas politics.
This episode features updates on gas and oil markets from economist Tim Snyder, a discussion on job burnout with mental health advocate Adina Peyton, an explanation of bonds by financial advisor Dave Barnes, and a review of Texas political…
- We look at GLP-1 weight loss drugs, we get an update on the gas and oil markets, and we look at 2026 NFL draft.
This episode covers GLP-1 weight loss drugs with Dr. Ivan Melendez, an update on gas and oil markets from economist Tim Snyder, and a look at the 2026 NFL Draft with Fred Alfaro.
- We look at the latest in Ai news, we look at news coming from Mexico, we look at the latest in Texas politics, and we look at the gas and oil markets.
The 956 Drive Home Rewind covers AI news, headlines from Mexico, Texas politics, and updates on gas and oil prices. Guests include Matt Rosen, Ildefonso Ortiz, Brad Johnson, and Tim Snyder.
- McAllen PD is looking to hire new police officers, we get an update from McAllen District #2, we look at the economic impact the new oil refinery in Brownville will have and Hidalgo County announces a new drainage project.
McAllen PD is recruiting new officers, and District #2 Commissioner JJ Zamora provided an update. The economic impact of a new oil refinery in Brownsville was discussed by economist Dr. Ray Perryman. Hidalgo County officials also detailed…
- How will the conflict with Iran affect oil prices and we look back at the primary election.
This episode features economist Tim Snyder discussing oil and gas prices, and recaps of the primary election from Brad Johnson and Garrett Fulce.
- Mexico kills one of their notorious cartel bosses, we look at the district 41 race, we recap the State of the Union speech, and it’s Money 101 with Dave Barnes from Ameriprise financial.
This episode covers the killing of a Mexican cartel boss with journalist Ildefonso Ortiz, the District 41 race with Berenice Garcia, and a recap of the State of the Union speech by Prof. Bo Kabala. Financial advisor Dave Barnes provides fi…
- How has the water shortage affected local citrus growers, why are beef prices so high, and we look at the latest on Texas politics.
Jud Flowers of Lone Star Citrus discussed the water shortage and water treaty with Mexico. Tracy Tomascik from Texas Farm Bureau addressed the reasons behind high beef prices. Scott Braddock of the Quorum Report shared the latest developme…
- We look back at the GOP loss in Tarrant County, how the oil and gas industry is looking, and we look at the latest on Texas politics.
This episode discusses the GOP's Tarrant County loss with Garret Fulce, provides an oil and gas industry update from Tim Snyder, and covers Texas politics with Brad Johnson.
- We get a Super Bowl 60 preview, we look at the latest on Texas politics we talk about the hot political climate, and we look at the latest movies out at the theaters.
The 956 Drive Home Rewind features a Super Bowl 60 preview with Football Fred Alfaro, Texas politics updates with Brad Johnson, a discussion on the political climate with Dr. Bo Kabala, and movie reviews with Lisa Johnson Mandell.
- What does it take to become a priest, what do the crime numbers show in McAllen, we get an update on from Brownsville ISD, and we look at the latest on Texas politics.
The 956 Drive Home Rewind covers the journey of becoming a priest with Brother Mark, provides 2025 crime numbers for McAllen from Police Chief Victor Rodriguez, shares an update from Brownsville ISD with Superintendent Jesus Chavez, and di…
- We look at the latest polls in Texas politics, what are AI data centers, what is the latest news from the federal reserve, and we look at the latest on Texas politics.
This episode discusses the latest Texas politics poll numbers with Dr. Jim Henson. Garret Wolfe covers AI data centers, and Dr. Ray Perryman provides updates on the Federal Reserve. Scott Braddock also joins to discuss Texas politics.
- Will the massive oil reserves in Venezuela affect the oil prices, how important is it to get a flu shot, should the U.S. get more involved in fighting Mexican drug cartels, and will we eventually see cold weather.
This episode features discussions on the impact of Venezuela's oil reserves on prices, the importance of flu shots, the potential for US involvement with Mexican drug cartels, and upcoming weather changes.
- Mexico agrees to pay some of its water debt, we look at the tax rate in McAllen, how does the race for Texas senator look and we look at the Libre Initiative.
This episode features discussions on Mexico's water debt with Jed Murray, McAllen's tax rate with Isaac Tawil, the Texas Senate race with Brad Johnson, and the Libre Initiative with Jorge Martinez.
- We look at the latest Texas news, we look at the news coming out of Mexico, we get an update from Turning Point USA at UTRGV and should an ISP be held liable for a customer’s piracy.
The 956 Drive Home Rewind covers Texas news, news from Mexico, an update from Turning Point USA at UTRGV, and discusses whether ISPs should be liable for customer piracy.
- We look at the latest Texas news, what is the latest on the Epstein files, we look at the news coming out of Mexico, and what is Y’ all Street?
This episode of The 956 Drive Home Rewind covers recent news from Texas, developments regarding the Epstein files, and updates from Mexico. It also explores the concept of 'Y'all Street'.
- We look at news coming out of Mexico, what are veterans facing in 2025, can the oil industry recover from the government shutdown, and how are local farmers dealing with the water shortage.
This episode covers current news from Mexico, discusses the challenges veterans will face in 2025, analyzes the oil industry's recovery after a government shutdown, and addresses the water shortage's impact on local farmers.
- We look at the Texas economy, how older people are keeping their brains healthy, the U.S. Transportation Department cancels 13 routes to Mexico and are there too many political signs during election seasons.
This episode covers the Texas economy with economist Dr. Ray Perryman and brain health in older adults with Dr. Patrick Porter. It also addresses the cancellation of 13 U.S. Transportation routes to Mexico with McAllen City Manager Issac T…
- What does the Bowie Development Project in McAllen entail, we look at the growth in blue collar jobs, what’s the latest in Texas politics and we look at the Texas A&M education center in McAllen.
This episode covers the Bowie Development project in McAllen with City Manager Issac Tawil. It also features insights on the shift towards blue collar jobs, updates on Texas politics, and the impact of the Texas A&M education center in the…
- We look at some of the bigger political races in Texas, how to get into college sororities, The Texas GOP censored 5 republican law makers, and a recent survey done for senator of Texas shows a surprise on the democrat side.
This episode covers major Texas political races, college sorority recruitment advice, the Texas GOP's censorship of lawmakers, and a recent survey on the Democratic senatorial race, featuring insights from local news and academic sources.
- We get an update on the latest news on ICE raids, what are the latest headlines coming from Mexico, we look at redistricting in Texas and how is the relations with humans and AI evolving.
This episode features updates on ICE raids, news from Mexico, and Texas redistricting. Additionally, Dr. Jonathan Thorpe discusses the evolving relationship between humans and AI.
- We get an update on news from Mexico, the Fed reduces interest rates, we get an oil industry update and what are closed primaries.
This episode features updates on news from Mexico, the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates, and the oil industry. Political Science professor Brandon Rottinghaus also discusses the concept and implications of closed primaries.
- We get an update on news from Mexico, Hidalgo County has seen cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, we get an update from Palm Valley Animal Society, and how should social studies be taught in Texas schools.
This episode covers news from Mexico with Ildefonso Ortiz, Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Hidalgo County with Dr. Ivan Melendez, an update from Palm Valley Animal Society, and a discussion on teaching social studies in Texas with L.J. Fr…
- We get an oil industry update, we get a Texas legislative update, what does it take to be a truck driver in 2025, and McAllen revokes permits for some downtown bars.
This episode features updates on oil prices from economist Tim Snyder, Texas legislative news from Brad Johnson, insights into truck driving in 2025 from Mike Kucharski, and a discussion on McAllen bar permits with City Manager Issac Tawil.
- We get a legislative update, how is the local real estate market doing and what changes could be coming to the downtown McAllen entertainment district.
This episode features legislative updates from Brad Johnson and Harvey Krongberg, a local real estate market report from Craig Grove, and a discussion with McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil about potential changes to the downtown entertainm…
- State democrat representatives leave the state to avoid quorum during the special session, we get an energy update, state democrats return for the 2nd special session, how has ICE immigration raids affected the local labor market.
Democrats departed and returned for a special session, as detailed by Brad Johnson of Texan.news. Tim Snyder of Matador Economics offered an energy update, and McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos discussed the budget and the impact of ICE raid…
- School is back in session, motorist should take caution around schools, we look at the budget for McAllen, McAllen International Airport is looking to expand, and how important is sleep for kids going back to school.
Topics include back-to-school road safety with Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala, McAllen's budget with Mayor Javier Villalobos, airport expansion with Aviation Director Jeremy Santoscoy, and the importance of sleep for children with Paul…
- : A recent Texas Polls shows the how Texas residents feel about THC, rightwing Texas lawmakers are trying to California your Texas, is paying college athletes getting out of hand, and we get an update on news happening in Mexico.
This episode discusses a Texas Poll on THC, efforts by lawmakers to prevent 'California-ing' Texas, the issue of paying college athletes, and current news from Mexico, featuring insights from Dr. Jim Henson, Christopher Hooks, Football Fre…
- We get an update on news happening in Mexico, how will tariffs on tomatoes affect the RGV, we get an update on the upcoming legislative special session, and how will the proposed Medicaid spending cuts affect the RGV.
This episode covers news from Mexico, the potential effects of tomato tariffs on the RGV, updates on the Texas legislative special session, and the impact of proposed Medicaid spending cuts on the RGV.
- : What does a new Texas poll show about how Texans feel, we get an update on news happening in Mexico, we take a look at the upcoming special session, and how is Hidalgo County helping with the flooding in Central Texas.
This episode features discussions on a new Texas poll by Dr. Jim Henson, news from Mexico with Ildefonso Ortiz, insights into the upcoming Texas legislative special session from Harvey Kronberg, and an update on flood relief efforts in Cen…
- We talk with Robert Edsel about his new book, how does the European Union affect our tech, what’s the latest travel advisory for Mexico, and we get an update on oil prices.
This episode features Robert Edsel discussing his book "Remember Us." Additionally, it covers the European Union's impact on technology with Kyle Moran, Mexico travel advisories with Ildefonso Ortiz, and an oil price update from Tim Snyder.
- We talk about the ebb and flow of the current US economy, how might FEMA cuts affect a local community, how are the current US Mexico relations, and Texas decides to stop funding the state border wall program.
This episode features economist Dr. Ray Perryman on the US economy, Berenice Garcia and Zach Despart from the Texas Tribune discussing FEMA cuts and the state border wall program, and Dr. Tony Payan on US-Mexico relations.
- We talk with the owner of one of the top BBQ places in Texas, how is AI affecting the workplace, the SBA is in town to help small businesses, and we look at the latest news coming out of Mexico.
This episode features GW's BBQ owner George Watts on his restaurant's Texas ranking, workplace expert Heather Lisle on AI's effects, and the SBA's Gabe Perales discussing flood relief. Brandon Darby also shares news from Mexico.
- : How are Tik Tok mental health videos affecting Gen Z, we look at the growth of the city of Edinburg, FEMA is in town helping residents affected by a recent flooding rain storm , and we get a recap on the just finished legislative session.
This episode features discussions on the effects of Tik Tok mental health videos on Gen Z, the expansion of Edinburg with Mayor Ramiro Garza, FEMA's flood relief efforts with Alberto Pillot, and a legislative session recap by Harvey Kronbe…
- What rights do kids have concerning social media, we get a Texas legislative recap, we’ll look at the gas and oil prices heading into the summer driving season, and Palm Valley Animal Society will be moving to a new location.
This episode features legal expert Jermy Rosenthal on children's social media rights, Harvey Kronberg's Texas legislative recap, and energy expert Ray Trevino on summer gas prices. Jarod Munoz also discusses Palm Valley Animal Society's re…
- How does illegal immigration affect the trucking industry, we get the latest headlines on the news coming out of Mexico, should the government be concerned with our health, Should the U.S. president be allowed to use an auto pen to sign documents.
This episode discusses the impact of illegal immigration on the trucking industry, features an update on news from Mexico, explores the Make America Healthy Again movement and the future of medical marijuana in Texas, and examines the use…
- Why are prescription drug prices so high, what is a screw worm and how might it affect the Texas cattle industry, should the STARR exam be eliminated, and what’s the future of hemp and medical marijuana in Texas.
This episode features discussions on the rising costs of prescription drugs with Dr. Bill Hennesy, the threat of screw worms to the Texas cattle industry with Tracy Tomascik, the potential elimination of the STARR exam with Monty Exter, an…
- : We get a gas and oil update from Texas, why would CNN interview a Mexican cartel leader, could cloud seeding help with the water shortage, and we get a Texas legislative update
The episode features updates on Texas gas and oil markets from Tim Snyder, a discussion on CNN's interview with a cartel leader with Ildefonso Ortiz, an explanation of cloud seeding's potential for water shortages by Isaiah Menning, and a…
- We get the latest news coming out of Mexico, Mexico agrees to pay some of their water debt, we get a Texas legislative update, and can you reverse cognitive decline by changing your diet?
This episode covers news from Mexico including their agreement to pay water debt, a Texas legislative update, and a discussion on how dietary changes can impact cognitive decline, featuring guests from Breitbart Texas, Quorum Report, and D…
- How can we raise kids reading proficiency higher, what will Pope Francis’s legacy be, we get an update on U.S. oil production and does Camron County need a special event center.
This episode features discussions on improving children's reading proficiency with Susan Valverde, Pope Francis's legacy with Professor Mathew Schmalz, a U.S. oil production update from Tim Snyder, and the need for a special events center…
- The Trump administration has pit harsher tariffs on Chaina how will that affect the supply of products in the U.S., we get an update on U.S. oil production, we get a Texas legislative update and why are some Europeans healthier than Americans.
This episode features discussions on the economic impact of Trump's tariffs on China, updates on US oil production, a Texas legislative review, and an analysis comparing European and American health outcomes, including dietary factors.
- We get a Texas legislative update, how are the tariffs affecting the economy and home builders, and we talk about distracted driving awareness month.
This episode features Scott Braddock on Texas legislation, Eason Maycus on how tariffs affect home builders, and Tim Snyder on the stock market's reaction to tariffs. Rey Pedraza from Tx DOT discusses distracted driving awareness month.
- How are the Trump administration tariffs affecting the stock market, We get a legislative update from the Texas legislator, how is Gen Z handling the work place environment, and we look at the public’s mistrust of the media.
This episode features discussions on the economic effects of Trump administration tariffs, a legislative update from Texas, insights into Gen Z's workplace behavior, and an analysis of public distrust in media.
- We get the latest news coming from Mexico, why is the Texas AG going after the city of Dallas, how is AI affecting the energy grid, and we look at the public’s mistrust of the media.
This episode covers news from Mexico with Poncho Ortiz, Texas AG's actions against Dallas with Ashley Smith Thomas, AI's impact on the energy grid with Sonya Murphy, and media mistrust with Scott Baradell.
- How is Gen Z handling being back in an office setting, is time to get rid of the penny, why did the city of Mission take over the Cimarron country club, we get state legislative update, and will the latest tariffs on Canada and Mexico affect consumers in the U.S.
This episode features workplace expert Paul Peters on Gen Z's return to office culture. Dina Arevalo discusses the city of Mission's acquisition of the Cimarron country club, Scott Braddock provides a legislative update, and Tim Snyder ana…
- What are digital assets and what does the Trump administration want to do with them, is time to get rid of the penny, we get an update from the Port of Brownsville, and we get the latest news from Mexico and the Texas- Mexico border.
This episode discusses digital assets with Niklas Kleinworth, the economic arguments for eliminating the penny with CPA Bill Dendy, an update from the Port of Brownsville with William Dietrich, and news from Mexico and the border with Ilde…
- Are tariffs against Mexico working to combat illegal immigration, are we seeing more flu cases in the RGV, we get a Texas legislative update, and we get a status update on oil and gas drilling.
This episode features economist Dr. Ray Perryman discussing the effectiveness of tariffs on Mexico for combating illegal immigration. Dr. Ivan Melendez addresses the rise in flu cases, Scott Braddock provides a legislative update, and RT T…
- We get an update on the U.S. Mexico battle with the cartels, we look at the recent immigration protest in McAllen, will the U.S.- Mexico come to an agreement on trade, and we look at the tariff war with Canada and Mexico.
This episode discusses the U.S.-Mexico relationship, covering the battle against drug cartels with insights from Ildefonso Ortiz, immigration protests in McAllen with Mayor Javier Villalobos, and trade disputes with Mexico and Canada featu…
- We look at how we can help a local veterans cemetery, we look at how one community is trying deal with their water shortage, we get a Texas legislative update, and we look at the illegal immigration debate.
This episode features discussions on supporting a local veterans cemetery, addressing water shortages with a desalination project, legislative updates from State Rep. Terry Canales, and the challenges faced by clients regarding immigration…
- We look at the Trump’s administration plan for energy and border security, what are some of the solutions to help with the water shortage, and we look at the debate of school vouchers.
This episode discusses the Trump administration's energy and border security initiatives, potential solutions to water shortages, and the ongoing debate regarding school vouchers, featuring insights from various experts.
- Why did META change its free speech policy, how will U. S.- Mexico relations go under the Trump administration, we get an economic update from Edinburg, and we look at the birthright citizenship debate.
The podcast features discussions on META's free speech policy changes with James Czerniawski, US-Mexico relations under the Trump administration with Dr. Tony Payan, an economic update from Edinburg with Mayor Ramiro Garza, and the birthri…