{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftexas-talks.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep-69-rep-john-lujan-pJqTRUEP","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ep. 69 - Rep. John Lujan","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dfcd0ad9-2260-4872-93ef-d778d3e93ff7/6d9b4192-8cb1-4494-9331-ff417c03e507/tt.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/cebbb3dd-bd38-4b79-8193-f6d83763d48b\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Ep. 69 - Rep. John Lujan\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail interviews Texas State Representative John Lujan of House District 118. A former firefighter and Bexar County sheriff’s deputy, Lujan shares his personal journey into public service, his passion for education and faith-based community work, and the real-world impact of Texas border policy.\n\nRep. Lujan offers insights on the need for practical, bipartisan solutions at the Texas-Mexico border, his role on the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, and why strong families and local engagement matter more than ever. Whether you're interested in border policy, Latino leadership, or public safety reform, this conversation brings a grounded, heartfelt perspective from deep in the heart of Texas.\n\n🎯 Highlights include:\n- Firsthand stories from the Texas border\n- Lujan’s experience as a first responder\n- Supporting faith and education nonprofits\n- What’s working—and what’s not—in immigration policy"}