Frontera Radio

Frontera Radio A Podcast about Laredo, Texas, and the Border

09/30/2025

The political temperature in Texas has never felt higher. In this episode of Frontera Radio, we’re joined by George Altgelt, Hammrod from Hammrod News, and Carlos Mariano Guerra to unpack the fallout from the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk—and what it means for free speech, polarization, and where the country is heading.

We also take a close look at the upcoming elections: the high-stakes Henry Cuellar vs. Tano Tijerina matchup, the scramble to fill Tano’s seat, and how Cuellar’s legal troubles could shake the race. Plus, the U.S. Senate primary is getting crowded, with names like James Talarico, Ken Paxton, and Senator John Cornyn all in the mix.

And if you’ve heard the term Gateway Gotham tossed around—yes, we talk about how that started. We also dive into Austin’s booming comedy scene, its growing national profile, and the ways politics are creeping into the punchlines.

Don’t miss this episode. Listen and share.

08/17/2025

The City of Laredo just recently approved a $225,000 study to evaluate police and fire salaries—but what’s really behind it? In this episode of Frontera Radio, we sit down with George Altgelt, Hammrod from Hammrod News, and Carlos Mariano Guerra to break it all down.

We also talk about the Texas House Democrats fleeing to Chicago to break quorum and block Trump’s redistricting plan, and the viral video about Laredo that’s been making the rounds. From there, we get into the media’s evolving response to the Trump administration—this time using satire to push back.

It’s a packed episode with local and national threads running through all of it. Tune in and share—especially if you care about where Laredo’s headed.

07/14/2025

Laredo’s citizen journalist scene is heating up—and so are the rivalries. In this episode, we sit down with George Altgelt and Hammrod from Hammrod News to talk about the rise of independent media, the feuds playing out in public, and what it all means for local politics.

We also cover Governor Greg Abbott’s brutal veto of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s proposed THC ban, the U.S. Senate race, where Senator John Cornyn is facing a serious primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and to South Texas, where County Judge Tano Tijerina has switched parties to run against beleaguered Congressman Henry Cuellar in TX-28.

The political landscape in Texas is shifting in real time. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Frontera Radio. Listen and share.

04/14/2025

Frontera and Friends w/ Sergio Mora and Jerry Garza. Topics include recent tariff craziness and its implications, the upcoming bond election and efforts for and against, and candidates announcing for office including Attorney General Ken Paxton announcing against Senator John Cornyn.

03/30/2025

A nearly 400 million dollar bond election is coming up in May, and most people in Laredo don’t even know it’s happening. It’s controversial, it’s complicated, and it could endebt the city for decades—but there’s barely any public discussion.

In this episode, we talk with George Altgelt and Hammrod from Hammrod News about what’s really at stake, who’s behind the push, and why voter turnout might stay dangerously low. From there, we shift into broader analysis, including what’s happening in the Trump administration and how national politics are affecting Laredo politics.

If you live in Laredo, this is a conversation you need to hear before the election. Listen and share—it matters more than you think.

11/27/2024

Great conversation with Tannya Benavides, candidate for City Council!

09/14/2024

Great interview with Dianelle Martinez, Candidate for UISD Board, District 7!

09/04/2024

Great conversation with Manolo Rangel, candidate for UISD Board District 7!

09/01/2024

Frontera and Friends Episode 3 - George Altgelt, Jerry Garza, and Sergio Mora discuss the upcoming city council and school board elections, the Texas Attorney General raids, the air sensor controversy and more!

08/26/2024

Great conversation with Hammrod from Hammrod News!

08/06/2024

Episode 2 of a weekly podcast collaboration with George Altgelt and Jerry Garza where we discuss the important issues of the day!

07/27/2024

The first of a weekly collaboration with George Altgelt and Jerry Garza where we talk about the important issues of the week!

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