CHS05-Kim Ogg - The Chris Heasley Show

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Chris Heasley grew up in the industrial Midwest city of Youngstown, OH where, during his formative years, his hometown experienced the steepest economic decline of any American city. Later he worked in economic development in the industrial city of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. Through these experiences Christopher developed his opinions on the causes of economic decline, industry exodus, and the factors that determine prosperity.
His interviews include notables such as Harris County Attorney, Kim Ogg, Cindy Siegel, Harris County Republican Chair, and others.


Summary
In this episode of the Chris Heasley Show, host Chris Heasley discussed the influence of George Soros on local politics, particularly in Texas, with guest Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney. Chris Soros criticized Soros's investment strategies, claiming he profits from economic crises and social unrest. Kim Ogg provided insight into how Soros's funding has impacted district attorney races across the country, including her own experience in Texas. She explained how Soros-backed candidates have pushed for progressive criminal justice reforms, including bail reform and decriminalization of certain offenses, which she argued have led to increased crime rates. Ogg shared her experience of receiving $600,000 in Soros funding during her 2016 campaign, and how Soros subsequently funded opponents against her due to her more traditional approach to law enforcement. The discussion highlighted the tension between progressive criminal justice reforms and traditional law enforcement approaches, particularly in the context of rising violent crime rates in cities with Soros-backed prosecutors.


Chapters
00:00:07 Introduction to George Soros's Influence on Global Economies
Chris Heasley opened the show by discussing George Soros's controversial investment strategies, claiming he profits from economic downturns and crises around the world, including the Asian Tiger nations in the 1990s and Yugoslavia.


00:03:47 Soros's Impact on Texas Politics
Heasley discussed Soros's influence on local elections in Texas, particularly in Harris and Fort Bend County, and expressed concern about the Democratic Party's alignment with Soros's agenda.


00:07:32 Kim Ogg's Experience with Soros Funding
Kim Ogg explained her experience as both a recipient and target of Soros funding, detailing how she received $600,000 in support during her 2016 campaign but has since faced opposition from Soros-backed candidates.


00:11:32 Discussion of Criminal Justice Reforms
Ogg discussed the impact of Soros-backed progressive prosecutors on criminal justice systems, particularly regarding bail reform and prosecution policies in cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore.


00:30:23 Analysis of Crime Rates and Public Safety
Ogg provided data on rising crime rates in Harris County, particularly noting the increase in murder rates to 650 in 2021-2022, and discussed the impact of bail reform policies on public safety.


00:49:20 Conclusion and Future Implications
Ogg emphasized the importance of understanding judicial candidates' positions beyond party affiliation and warned about the potential consequences of electing Soros-backed candidates in Texas.


Action Items
00:50:02 Kim Ogg mentioned the need for voters to research judicial candidates beyond party affiliation


00:25:42 Kim Ogg emphasized the importance of maintaining funding for public safety programs


00:03:47 Chris Heasley encouraged listeners to get involved in local politics and attend city council meetings


00:47:07 Kim Ogg highlighted the need to protect the integrity of the judicial system from political influence

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Starring: Chris Heasley