In this powerful episode, Joshua sits down with Gregory Kunkle Jr., a South Texas native and candidate for Congressional District 34, to talk about the urgent environmental and infrastructure crises facing the Rio Grande Valley—and what real solutions might look like.They dive into topics like: • The contamination of the Rio Grande, Arroyo Colorado, and municipal water systems • Mexico’s 1.7 million acre-foot water debt under the 1944 Treaty • Air quality, PFAS, arsenic, and the alarming health conditions affecting Valley residents • The rising threat of hurricanes and a failing regional drainage system • And the big question: Why are so many people sick in South Texas?Greg shares his bold vision for transforming the Valley through federal investment in: • Clean drinking water, filtration systems, and desalination • Drainage and flood mitigation—with an estimated $3B price tag and a 20+ year timeline • Nuclear energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and SpaceX partnerships • High-paying tech and healthcare jobs to retain local talentThe conversation ends with a deep dive into Greg’s cybersecurity background, the future of AI, and how South Texas can become a national leader in digital innovation—if we act now.💡 Whether you care about clean water, public health, jobs, or the future of your children—this is a conversation every Valley resident needs to hear.