{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Celebrate Growth and Diversity with City Councilmember Ed Pollard","description":"In this week\u2019s episode, host Ryan Coonerty sits down with Houston City Councilmember Ed Pollard. They discuss being a blue dot in a red state, Pollard's approach to being&amp;nbsp; \u201cpro- growth and pro-business,\u201d and what Houston needs to do to reach its true potential. Ryan and Pollard also talk about what national Democrats get wrong about the politics of Texas and immigrant communities, Pollard\u2019s full-time job as a lawyer, and how you should spend 24 hours in Houston. Tune in to learn more from this engaging conversation! IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: \u2022 [01:16] Introducing today\u2019s guest, Ed Pollard. \u2022 [02:04] All about Houston and why it\u2019s not mentioned often. \u2022 [04:16] How Ed is growing economic opportunities in Houston. \u2022 [05:50] What it\u2019s like to be a blue dot in a red state. \u2022 [06:50] Ed tells us about Houston\u2019s property tax cap. \u2022 [09:35] His background in Houston and what brought him back. \u2022 [11:57] How Ed\u2019s travel experience has shaped his work. \u2022 [13:43] What it\u2019s like to engage such a diverse group of people. \u2022 [16:45] How Democrats have failed to connect with immigrant communities. \u2022 [20:12] What Houston needs to do to address quality of life issues and thrive. \u2022 [22:00] The role sport plays culturally and economically in the city. \u2022 [24:08] How Ed manages his roles as a lawyer and a council member. \u2022 [26:25] What you should do if you\u2019re in Houston for a day. ","author_name":"An Honorable Profession","author_url":"https:\/\/newdealleaders.libsyn.com\/site\/about","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38604595\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194281265"}