What does the Texas Land Commissioner actually do? A lot more than you might think.

Dr. Dawn Buckingham joins Sarah Zubiate Bennett on Let’s Talk Local to talk about the Alamo, Texas public school funding, border security, rare earth minerals, veteran services, oil and gas, and much more.

Go inside one of the most wide reaching offices in the Texas government and hear how Buckingham says her team is working to protect Texas land, resources, history, and future.

Danielle D’Souza Gill is a strong, accomplished woman who isn’t afraid to stand firmly in her faith, values, and beliefs. She’s married to Congressman Brandon Gill, and together they’re raising a beautiful family, but Danielle’s story extends far beyond being the wife of a congressman.

She’s an Ivy League graduate, accomplished author, influencer, blogger, and passionate advocate for faith, family, patriotism, and empowering women to use their voices.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, Danielle opens up about the values that guide her, the importance of family, and what it means to be a strong woman in today’s world. Tune in to get to know Danielle D’Souza Gill beyond the headlines and discover the woman, wife, mother, and advocate behind the public persona.

Congressman Keith Self has spent much of his life serving and defending America, and today, that fight continues in Washington, D.C.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, Congressman Self joins host Sarah Zubiate Bennett for a candid conversation about the threat of radical Islamism, the rise of extremist ideologies, and the challenge of protecting both national security and the First Amendment.

They also discuss the growth of mosques across DFW and the controversy surrounding a major mosque expansion in McKinney, raising difficult questions about religious freedom, community concerns, and where the line should be drawn when extremist beliefs threaten American values.

How do we protect freedom of religion while confronting genuine extremism? What should local and federal leaders be watching for? And why does Congressman Self believe Americans need to pay closer attention?

Join Sarah and Congressman Keith Self as they tackle one of the most complicated and consequential conversations facing North Texas and the country.