"ENERGY = A Plan for Texas"

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss "ENERGY = A Plan for Texas" with Barry Smitherman, Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, Bruce Vincent, President of Swift Energy Company and Patrick Seeba, Project Manager of the Greater Houston Port Bureau, Inc. Original broadcast date Friday, April 27, 2012 @ 7:30pm.

"29th Congressional District of Texas" United States Congressman Gene Green

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss "Local, State and National Issues" with United States Congressman Gene Green, 29th District of Texas. Original broadcast date Friday, April 20, 2012 @ 7:30pm.

"2nd Congressional District of Texas" United States Congressman Ted Poe

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss “Local, State and National Issues” with United States Congressman Ted Poe, 2nd District of Texas.

Woman’s Voting Issues – Local, State and National “Will This Decide Who Wins in 2012?”

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss “Woman’s Voting Issues – Local, State and National – Will this decide Who Wins in 2012?” with Dixie Swanson, author of “The Accidental President Trilogy – A Political Fable for Our Time”, Natalie Arceaux, host of “The Civil Right” airs Saturdays 1-2pm on KNTH 1070 AM., Houston City Councilwoman Ellen Cohen, District C and Texas State Representative Ana Hernandez Luna, District 143. Original broadcast date Friday, April 6, 2012 @ 7:30pm.

Voter ID Law Goes to Court – “On Hold – Do We Need It or Not?”

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss the “Voter ID Law – On Hold – Do We Need It or Not?” with Texas State Representative Sylvester Turner, District 139, Texas State Representative Carol Alvarado, District 145, Texas State Senator Glenn Hegar, District 18 and Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez. Original broadcast date Friday, March 30, 2012 @ 7:30pm.

Redistricting Maps Set – Court Sets Schedule for Texas Elections – “What Does This Mean For Us?”

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss the Redistricting Maps and the court ruling on the schedule for the Texas Elections – “What Does This Mean For Us?” with Robert D. Miller, partner, Locke Lord LLP, Silvia R. Garcia, President of the NALEO, The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials and former Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner and Paul Bettencourt, Chief Executive Officer, Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC. Original broadcast date Friday, March 23, 2012 @ 7:30pm.

Red, White and Blue gets a new set!

The new season of Red, White and Blue recently premiered with a fresh set created by Matthew Brawley, the show’s director. Gary Polland and David Jones are hosts of the locally-produced HoustonPBS political affairs program.

Grand Jury

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss the aftermath of the “Grand Jury” and the DA’s Office. What really happened? Why? Do we need reform? What does this mean for the future? Guests: Ray Hunt, President of the Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) Mark Bennett, Bennett & Bennett, Houston Criminal Defense Lawyers David Mitcham, Attorney at Law, Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

State of the County

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss “The State of the County” with Harris County Commissioner R. Jack Cagle, Precinct 4, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart.

A Conversation with Our New City Council

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss city issues with our new, Houston City Council Members: Larry Green, District K; Jack Christie, At Large Position 5; and Andrew C. Burks, Jr., At Large Position 2.

The Politics of Energy

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, discuss the politics of energy with Professor Dr. Robert Stein, Political Science Department, Rice University; Dan Tutcher, Founder and Principal of Center Coast Capital Advisors, LP; Peter Fasullo, Co-Founder and Principal of En*Vantage, Inc; and Keir Murray, Founder and Principal of KLM Public Affairs, LLC. The U.S. Congress gave President Obama a 60 day deadline to make a decision about the Keystone Pipeline from Canada to the Gulf. In January 2012 President Obama rejected the application, stating that the deadline for the decision prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s impact. What are the politics behind the decision? What does this mean for this project as well as all the other pipelines that cross the United States now? What does this mean for the Energy Industry and our Region?

Redistricting On Trial: Who’s In Which Race

Gary Polland and David Jones will discuss “Redistricting On Trial Who’s In Which Race?” with Texas House of Representative Jessica Farrar of District 148 and Harris County Republican Chair Jared Woodfill.

Harris County District Attorney 2012 GOP Primary Candidates

Gary Polland and David Jones, hosts of the HoustonPBS political affairs program, Red, White and Blue, talk with the 2012 GOP Primary Candidates running for Harris County District Attorney incumbent DA Pat Lykos and Retired State District Judge Mike Anderson.