Mic On, Gloves Off: Local Transparency with ‘Now You Know’ Host Ruben Camarillo (Ep. 196)

In this special Saturday episode, I welcome local podcaster and community advocate Ruben Camarillo, host of Now You Know Eagle Pass, for a candid, three-hour, in-studio conversation. We swap origin stories about getting into podcasting, compare studio vs. remote setups, and dive into small-town politics, transparency, and accountability—touching everything from forensic audits, board appointments, and council conduct to why civil dialogue matters. Ruben opens up about the tension that comes with reporting uncomfortable truths, how he balances fairness and facts, and the personal toll it can take. We also get lighter: food talk (Rhodee’s, cottage pie), dad life, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, retro music, gaming, Cub Scouts, leadership, and faith. If you care about civic life in Eagle Pass—or just love a real, unfiltered host-to-host sit-down—this one’s for you.

We close with community notes, veteran support, and how to keep the conversation going. Thanks for spending your Saturday with us—keep talking, keep thinking, and support your local creators and veterans.

Guest: Ruben Camarillo

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