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Randal Ricks

DoDEA
Retired
Randal Ricks
I worked as a Department of Defense teacher for 33 years in multiple countries. I was an active union leader affiliated with NEA. I worked hard to expose the deeper and often hidden problems with how we address issues in American education.
Friday, September 27
 

8:30am CDT

Ed and the Feds St. David's Episcopal Church, Crail HallSarah Darville • Jack Markell • Susana Martinez

8:45am CDT

One-on-One with George F. Will Central Presbyterian ChurchMark Updegrove • George F. Will

10:15am CDT

The Name of this Panel is Talking Heads Central Presbyterian ChurchEvan Smith • Matthew Dowd • David Jolly • Elise Jordan • Jennifer Palmieri • Rick Wilson

12:00pm CDT

Screening of "The Weekly" Texas Public Policy Foundation, Hogsett AuditoriumRodney Gibbs • Astead Herndon • Samantha Stark Executives at #TribFest19 Luncheon The Driskill Hotel, Mezzanine

2:00pm CDT

One-on-One with Pete Buttigieg The Paramount TheatreStephanie Ruhle • Pete Buttigieg

4:00pm CDT

The Impeachment Download St. David's Episcopal Church, Bethell HallJohn Heilemann • Mieke Eoyang • Frank Figliuzzi • Mark McKinnon • Ashley Parker

7:30pm CDT

TribFeast: A Dinner To Support Nonprofit Journalism - SOLD OUT! Brazos HallEvan Smith • Michael Beschloss
 
Saturday, September 28
 

8:30am CDT

One-on-One with Beto O'Rourke The Paramount TheatreGarrett Haake • Beto O’Rourke

9:00am CDT

Live Recording of the "Hacks on Tap" Podcast Texas Public Policy Foundation, Hogsett AuditoriumDavid Axelrod • Mike Murphy • Karl Rove

10:15am CDT

One-on-One with Amy Klobuchar The Paramount TheatreSteve Kornacki • Amy Klobuchar

12:45pm CDT

Keep Austin Jeered The Driskill Hotel, BallroomJonathan Tilove • Gina Hinojosa • Celia Israel • Eddie Rodriguez • Kirk Watson The Mueller Retort St. David's Episcopal Church, Bethell HallNatasha Bertrand • Joaquin Castro • Frank Figliuzzi • Matthew Miller • Asha Rangappa • Joyce White Vance

1:00pm CDT

Live Recording of "Why is This Happening? with Chris Hayes" The Paramount TheatreChris Hayes • Ted Cruz

2:45pm CDT

One-on-One with Michael Bennet The Paramount TheatreLawrence O’Donnell • Michael Bennet

4:30pm CDT

History Class Texas Monthly TentEmily McCullar • H.W. Brands • S.C. Gwynne • Stephen Harrigan One-on-One with Julián Castro The Paramount TheatreKaty Tur • Julián Castro We Can Make Elections Better The Driskill Hotel, Maximilian RoomAlexa Ura • Jacquelyn Callanen • Chris Davis • Celia Israel • Diane Trautman

5:30pm CDT

Closing Night Reception Open Congress Street FestivalAustin Community College

5:45pm CDT

Book Signing of S.C. Gwynne's "Hymns of the Republic" Festival Hub at 800 CongressS.C. Gwynne

7:15pm CDT

LIVESTREAM of the Closing Keynote: One-on-One with Nancy Pelosi The University of Texas at Austin Tent