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The Nathan Johnson Podcast

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Elected with strong bipartisan support in 2018, Senator Nathan Johnson represents the economically and demographically diverse Senate District 16, which comprises the northern part of Dallas County. Johnson graduated magna cum laude with a degree in physics from the University of Arizona, and earned his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He practices law in the Trial Practice Group at the law firm of Thompson & Knight. He has also composed music for the classical concert stage and scored the hit television series Dragon Ball Z. Johnson passed 22 bills into law during his first legislative session, all with bipartisan support. He earned a reputation for being a quick study who convenes and considers the views of diverse constituencies, and pursues creative public policy solutions. His emphasis on improving the health of Texans prompted him to author and support a number of healthcare initiatives, ranging from medical coding to Medicaid expansion, with much in between. Heading into next session, Johnson and his team are developing legislative strategies to foster sustainable, economic growth and broaden opportunity.

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Elected with strong bipartisan support in 2018, Senator Nathan Johnson represents the economically and demographically diverse Senate District 16, which comprises the northern part of Dallas County. Johnson graduated magna cum laude with a degree in physics from the University of Arizona, and earned his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He practices law in the Trial Practice Group at the law firm of Thompson & Knight. He has also composed music for the classical concert stage and scored the hit television series Dragon Ball Z. Johnson passed 22 bills into law during his first legislative session, all with bipartisan support. He earned a reputation for being a quick study who convenes and considers the views of diverse constituencies, and pursues creative public policy solutions. His emphasis on improving the health of Texans prompted him to author and support a number of healthcare initiatives, ranging from medical coding to Medicaid expansion, with much in between. Heading into next session, Johnson and his team are developing legislative strategies to foster sustainable, economic growth and broaden opportunity.

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Episodes
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Senator Nathan Johnson on Y'all-itics Podcast

1/26/2021
Senator Nathan Johnson on Y'all-itics Podcast about the 87th Texas Legislative Session. Originally aired January 11, 2021.

Duration:00:16:38

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Preview of the 87th Texas Legislature

1/25/2021
Sen. Nathan Johnson joins Y'allitics to preview the 87th Texas Legislative Session

Duration:00:44:45

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Sen. Nathan Johnson on marijuana policy

1/18/2021
Sen. Nathan Johnson remarks about marijuana policy on Y'allitics podcast in January 2021.

Duration:00:00:43

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Tough Question: Local Control

2/20/2018
Clay in Farmers Branch asks me why I'm in favor of local control and if I can give some examples. I'm happy to do so.

Duration:00:00:49

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Tough Question: Yes or No on School Vouchers?

1/25/2018
Ruth in Dallas asks Nathan about school vouchers. Nathan answers in about a minute.

Duration:00:01:14

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NJ Microcast: The Great Health Care Debate

11/14/2017
Nathan Johnson, a candidate for Texas Senate District 16, talks about whether healthcare is a right or a privilege, and what he'd do about it.

Duration:00:01:29

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NJ Microcast: Unapologetically Progressive

11/14/2017
Nathan Johnson, a candidate for Texas Senate District 16, talks about what progressive means, and why he's unapologetically so.

Duration:00:01:30