Jimmy Maas

Margo Weiss, Executive Director of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute, discusses the rising struggles families face as they cut back on food and medicine to afford soaring energy bills. Jimmy Maas, host of Vamos Verde, adds insights on the local impact of these financial pressures. They explore the urgent need for energy policy reform and highlight how low-income households are disproportionately affected. The conversation also touches on the shifting dynamics of political discourse and community support for public media during these challenging times.