The Think Brazos Podcast
”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
Chrissy Ransome is running for Bryan City Council, Single Member District 2. In this Think Brazos Podcast interview, she discusses her lifelong ties to Bryan, why she is running for city council, and the local issues she believes deserve attention.
Topics include housing affordability, neighborhood growth and gentrification, public transportation, public input in city government, modular and mobile homes, future development in the r...
Bryan City Council Member Ray Arrington is running for re-election to Single Member District 2 in November 2026. In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Arrington discusses his background, his first term on council, and the issues facing Bryan as the city continues to grow.Topics include aging infrastructure in District 2, housing options and affordability, residential development, mobile home regulations, and public transport...
Paul Torres, Bryan City Council District 1 representative and candidate for re-election, joins Charles Coats on the Think Brazos Podcast to discuss neighborhood infrastructure, housing affordability, and the decisions facing the City of Bryan.
Torres discusses infrastructure improvements in District 1, his experience serving on city boards and commissions, and his approach to working with residents and city staff. He also shares his...
In this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast, Charles Coats talks with Chris Scotti, a candidate for Bryan City Council Single Member District 1, about housing affordability, neighborhood investment, economic development, and how the city can plan for future growth.
Scotti discusses his background in economic development and previous City Council experience, along with his views on expanding housing options, supporting working famili...
On the Think Brazos Podcast, host Charles Coats interviews Elizabeth Cunha, a former two-term College Station city council member running for mayor in 2026. Cunha discusses her 22 years working for College Station ISD, her experience on city council, and why she is running for mayor. She explains how her positions on taxes and impact fees differ from her opponent’s, including her support for suspending impact fees on starter-...
On the Think Brazos Podcast, host Charles Coats interviews Bob Yancy, a two-term College Station city council member running for mayor in 2026. Yancy shares his background—Air Force service, earning a political science degree from Texas A&M as a non-traditional student, building homes, and starting a business—and says he is running to help restore prosperity through a diversified job base and affordable housing. He ...
On the Think Brazos Podcast, City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez discusses his background in Bryan, business, and long-term civic involvement, and explains why he is running again for mayor. He emphasizes economic development aimed at attracting high-paying jobs tied to projects and institutes connected to RELLIS, and says major challenges over the next decade include growth, infrastructure, and transportation, including impacts fr...
In this Think Brazos Podcast interview, Rafael Peña, a former Bryan City Council District 2 member and candidate for mayor of the City of Bryan, discusses his background and why he’s running, emphasizing what he describes as better governance, accountability, and clearer communication at City Hall. Peña criticizes the Texas Avenue medians project, the city’s $2 million loan tied to the Midtown Schulman movie theater pro...
This week, we are honored to sit down with a true Brazos Valley icon: Scott DeLucia. After an unbelievable 59-year career in local radio, Scott recently retired from WTAW’s morning lineup.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Scott brings his decades of institutional knowledge to the table. He shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories of broadcasting through the community's most defining moments—from anchoring coverage ...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Wanda Watson, who is running for re-election as the Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.
Wanda Watson was originally elected to the Brazos County Commissioners Court in 2022. Before her current role, she served as the chair of the Democratic Party in Brazos County and as an election judge.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat ...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Prentiss Madison, Sr, who is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.
Madison is a former two-term Bryan city councilman and has also served on Planning and Zoning, Adjustments, and Parks and Recreation Commissions. Madison and his family run a recycling business called Madison Metals.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habi...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Peter Michelena, who is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.
Michelena deployed twice to Afghanistan and received two Purple Hearts while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, has worked for the City of Bryan, and is currently the CFO of the local VFW Post #4692.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intend...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Andre Malone, who is running for Precinct 4 Brazos County Commissioner.
A self-described "Army brat," Malone has lived in Brazos County for 45 years and is a failure auditor for the oil and gas industry.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that imp...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Jeff Murski, who is running for Precinct 2 Brazos County Commissioner.
Jeff Murski brings years of experience in public relations with an electric company and government working for Congressman Pete Sessions.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies tha...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Jordan Januse, who is running for Precinct 2 Brazos County Commissioner.
Jordan Januse's family ran Frank's Country Store, a store beloved by many locals. Januse continued his experience with small businesses by starting a home cleaning company.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community und...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with Kyle Greenwood, who is running for Precinct 2 Brazos County Commissioner.
Locally, Greenwood is known for his role fighting a proposed road in eastern Brazos County. "No East Loop" supporters attended commissioners' court meetings for months arguing against the road.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with former Bryan City Councilman Mike Southerland, who is now running for Brazos County Judge.
Mike Southerland is a Vietnam veteran who served two terms on the Bryan City Council.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended to help our community understand local government policies that impact our daily lives, especi...
Before you vote in the 2026 Texas primary election, listen to our conversation with former State Representative Kyle Kacal, who is now running for Brazos County Judge.
From the summer of 2025 until January 2026, Kacal served as acting Brazos County Judge while Judge Duane Peters took a medical leave of absence. Now, Kacal wants the job for a full term.
Think Brazos is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity intended...
Join us on this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast as we host Texas State Representative Paul Dyson. From the Reese Avonley Homes Studio in Bryan, Texas. Dyson shares insights on legislative challenges, affordable housing issues across the state, the impact of unfunded mandates, and his firsthand experiences during his first legislative session. He also discusses plans for the future, including property tax relief and the impact f...
**Heads up**
⚠️ We had an audio glitch during part of our interview with David Brower.
You’ll notice a dip in sound quality in the second half of the interview—but we promise it’s worth powering through.
In this episode of the Think Brazos podcast, host Charles Coats speaks with David Brower, the Community Development Administrator for the City of College Station. They delve into the city's housing action plan, it...
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