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”Think local. Think Brazos!” The Think Brazos Podcast hosts conversations with locals, politicians, and experts to discuss policies that impact housing affordability, economic opportunity, and financial resiliency for families in Brazos County. Disclosure and disclaimer: The purpose of the Think Brazos Podcast is to present to the public a deeper sense of who the candidates are who hope to lead this community and to create a space for them to present their ideas, especially about housing and affordability. However, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity (which created and sponsors Think Brazos) does not and cannot endorse any particular candidate or political party. The open dialogue we create by doing our utmost to speak to every candidate for a particular political race we decide to cover should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the candidate or his/her political party. Further, the ideas and opinions expressed by the candidates we interview are purely their own and not necessarily those of Habitat for Humanity. Housing affordability is an important issue, so we thank you for following the Think Brazos Podcast. Executive Producer - Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Producers - Charles and Whitney Coats Host - Charles Coats Videographer and Sound Engineer - Mario Treviño
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Neo Jang is a resident of College Station, Texas and for the past couple years, he has used a cargo bike to transport his children around town instead of a car. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Neo discusses his evolution from a car guy to a bike dad and how he has connected with others in College Station along the way.
Neo serves as a volunteer on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, which works to improve those aspects of quality of life for residents in College Station, Texas.
Important links:
Think Brazos website
Mentioned in the episode:
College Station’s Citizen’s University is a free class where you can learn about how your city functions.
YouTube video "Why did kids stop walking to school?"
Book titled "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World"
Insight for relationship between housing and transportation policy: Strong Towns
Support the podcast by donating to Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
State Representative John Raney joins the Think Brazos Podcast to discuss the 88th legislative session and his philosophy on local control. Raney also calls for constituents to get more involved in primaries and small businesses to engage in legislation.
Important links:
Think Brazos website
Mentioned in the episode:
Habitat Texas’s bill HB1704 can be found at Legiscan.com here.
Texas Tribune’s article “To tackle high housing costs, Texas lawmakers push to build more homes”
Support the podcast by donating to Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Lindsay Hackett, certified urban planner and consultant, discusses “missing middle housing” on this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast. Hackett earned both her bachelors and masters degrees in urban planning from Texas A&M University. Since graduating, she has enjoyed using her skills to improve housing options that enable people to thrive in Bryan and College Station, Texas, known to insiders and outsiders as Aggieland.
Hackett explains the range of housing types included in "missing middle housing", how it can save residents money, and how it promotes good community.
Important links:
Hackett Planning LLC website
Think Brazos website
Article "Five Reasons Demand for Walkability is Growing Across America" by Opticos Design.
Support the podcast by donating to Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Barry Moore is the chair of the newly formed Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Moore discusses the transportation organization and Proposition B on the November 8th ballot.
Visit the Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority website.
Learn more about Think Brazos.
NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts.
Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu
Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wanda Watson is running for Brazos County Precinct 4 Commissioner. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, she gives an update of the issues for the November 8th election. This is a follow-up interview because Think Brazos also covered the Democratic primary run-off for this race in May of 2022. You can also listen to Ms. Watson's original interview.
NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts.
Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu
Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Timothy Delasandro is running for Brazos County Commissioners Court Precinct 4 and he makes his case to the voters on this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast. This episode is part of our candidate interview series for the November 8, 2022 election.
NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts.
Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu
Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Councilman Bobby Gutierrez is running for mayor of Bryan, Texas. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Gutierrez discusses his background, motivations for running, and strategy for housing affordability in Bryan.
Bobby Gutierrez's campaign website
Think Brazos website
Disclosure and disclaimer:
The purpose of the Think Brazos Podcast is to present to the public a deeper sense of who the candidates are who hope to lead this community and to create a space for them to present their ideas, especially about housing and affordability. However, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity (which created and sponsors Think Brazos) does not and cannot endorse any particular candidate or political party. The open dialogue we create by doing our utmost to speak to every candidate for a particular political race we decide to cover should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the candidate or his/her political party. Further, the ideas and opinions expressed by the candidates we interview are purely their own and not necessarily those of Habitat for Humanity. Housing affordability is an important issue, so we thank you for following the Think Brazos Podcast.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Jacob Randolph is running for mayor of College Station, Texas. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Randolph discusses his motivations for running and his concerns about the financial future of College Station.
Jacob Randolph's facebook page.
Think Brazos website
Support the Think Brazos podcast by donating.
Disclosure and disclaimer:
The purpose of the Think Brazos Podcast is to present to the public a deeper sense of who the candidates are who hope to lead this community and to create a space for them to present their ideas, especially about housing and affordability. However, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity (which created and sponsors Think Brazos) does not and cannot endorse any particular candidate or political party. The open dialogue we create by doing our utmost to speak to every candidate for a particular political race we decide to cover should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the candidate or his/her political party. Further, the ideas and opinions expressed by the candidates we interview are purely their own and not necessarily those of Habitat for Humanity. Housing affordability is an important issue, so we thank you for following the Think Brazos Podcast.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Rick Robison is running to be the next mayor of College Station, Texas. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, he tells us why he's running and what is priorities are for the Heart of Aggieland.
Rick Robison's facebook page
Think Brazos website
Support the Think Brazos podcast by donating.
Disclosure and disclaimer:
The purpose of the Think Brazos Podcast is to present to the public a deeper sense of who the candidates are who hope to lead this community and to create a space for them to present their ideas, especially about housing and affordability. However, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity (which created and sponsors Think Brazos) does not and cannot endorse any particular candidate or political party. The open dialogue we create by doing our utmost to speak to every candidate for a particular political race we decide to cover should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the candidate or his/her political party. Further, the ideas and opinions expressed by the candidates we interview are purely their own and not necessarily those of Habitat for Humanity. Housing affordability is an important issue, so we thank you for following the Think Brazos Podcast.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
John Nichols is currently a city councilman and is running to be the next mayor of College Station, Texas. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, he discusses his background, role of the mayor, housing affordability, and the city's purchase of Macy's.
John Nichol's facebook page
Think Brazos website
Support the Think Brazos podcast by donating.
Disclosure and disclaimer:
The purpose of the Think Brazos Podcast is to present to the public a deeper sense of who the candidates are who hope to lead this community and to create a space for them to present their ideas, especially about housing and affordability. However, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity (which created and sponsors Think Brazos) does not and cannot endorse any particular candidate or political party. The open dialogue we create by doing our utmost to speak to every candidate for a particular political race we decide to cover should in no way be construed as an endorsement of the candidate or his/her political party. Further, the ideas and opinions expressed by the candidates we interview are purely their own and not necessarily those of Habitat for Humanity. Housing affordability is an important issue, so we thank you for following the Think Brazos Podcast.