• DIS18- Sabotaging Our Schools: How Corruption and Greed Are Dismantling Public Education
    Aug 25 2025

    ⚠️ Warning: The following episodes in this explosive series expose the deep-rooted corruption and manipulation within Lorena ISD. Due to the disturbing content and mature themes uncovered, viewer discretion is strongly advised. These revelations are not suitable for young audiences — adult supervision is strongly recommended. Prepare to witness the truth they never wanted you to see.


    In the quiet town served by Lorena ISD, a battle is raging — not just for education, but for justice, truth, and the soul of the community.
    Wendy Harding is not just a mother. She is a warrior — a relentless voice rising against the collapse of a school district plagued by corruption, negligence, and self-serving leadership. While many parents remain silenced by fear or confusion, Wendy has stood firm, challenging a system more concerned with protecting its own than serving its children.


    Lorena ISD is a chilling example of what happens when power is placed in the hands of the unqualified and unethical. Behind closed doors, district lawyers work to shield the administration from accountability, silencing parents and burying concerns under legal red tape. Trustees, carefully hand-picked to protect the status quo, have betrayed the very community they vowed to serve. Retaliation, intimidation, and systemic gaslighting have become the tools used to discourage parental advocacy.


    Worse still, as Wendy and others have bravely come forward, a darker truth has emerged — children subjected to bullying, abuse, and even horrific allegations of sexual misconduct, covered up by a network of silence led by the superintendent, principal, district staff, and their loyal board. These are not isolated incidents; they represent a dangerous erosion of local control and a shift toward privatization — a calculated handover of our schools to state elites under the guise of deceiving practices.


    This is not just Wendy's story — it is the story of countless parents in countless districts facing the same corruption and betrayal. But it takes just one voice, one stand, to break the silence.


    To understand how deep this deception runs, watch DIScourse with Jackie Besinger streaming on OBBM Network TV. It exposes the hidden truth behind corruption, negligence, self-serving leadership and the privatization movement destroying public education from within.


    The fight for our schools starts here. The cover-up ends now.

    Categories: News & Information

    Starring: Jackie Besinger

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • DIS17- Unpacking the Controversy: Lorena ISD's Struggle for Clarity and Truth - DIScourse
    Jul 19 2025

    Evelyn Brooks is the Texas State Board of Education representative for District 14. Brooks is committed to making decisions for students that fulfill the mission, objectives, and goals of Texas public education. That mission is to ensure that all children have access to a quality education that is grounded in the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens and is free from indoctrination. Host Jackie Besinger and Evelyn detail the information surrounding the controversy behind Lorena ISD, a district with a history that goes as far as ignoring parents, silencing parents, and more.

    Evelyn Brooks is dedicated to safeguarding the innocence of children by meticulously advocating for conservative standards and selecting curriculum materials that resonate with the values of Texas families. Committed to amplifying the voices of her constituents in District 14, she aims to ensure that the unheard are finally acknowledged. Brooks eagerly anticipates collaborating with everyone in her district, the Texas State Board of Education, the Texas Commissioner of Education, and the Texas Education Agency to achieve these critical objectives. For her, prioritizing families and the educational needs of the 5.5 million Texas children is non-negotiable, and she remains steadfast in her commitment to her oath.


    Brooks represents constituents from the following counties: Bosque, Clay, Comanche, Coryell, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Jack, McLennan, Mills, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Wise, and parts of Dallas, Denton, and Johnson counties.

    Categories: News & Information

    Starring: Jackie Besinger and Evelyn Brooks

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    25 mins
  • DIS15-Restoring Fiscal Responsibility in Texas: What is the Right Path to Economic Growth
    Jun 14 2025

    Calvin Tillman served as mayor of DISH, TX, from 2009 to 2011, during which time he facilitated the construction of a municipal park, library, and remodeled the municipal building while maintaining the area's lowest tax rate. The town doubled in size and its population grew by 25%. In 2011, he moved away from DISH due to health concerns about a nearby gas processing facility and chose not to run for reelection. He later served on the Aubrey, TX City Council from 2015 to 2017, focusing on key issues for the growing city. Following the COVID pandemic, Calvin co-founded the Cooke County Conservatives, advocating for accountability and conservative values. He remains active in politics and grassroots campaigns, emphasizing medical freedom, parental rights, and private property rights. In 2023, he received the Champion of Freedom Award from Grassroots America, marking a significant recognition by the Texas grassroots community.

    In this episode of DIScourse, Calvin expands on his concerns about how Texas is veering off course when it comes to enhancing the well-being of its residents, as the present trajectory primarily benefits a wealthy elite formed by both donors and politicians, magnifying their wealth with the aid of political representation. Tune in as Jackie Besinger and her guest Calvin Tillman delve into actionable solutions for addressing the skyrocketing property taxes exacerbated by the legislature's imprudent spending. The current conduct observed in the Texas legislature mirrors that of socialist Europe, characterized by excessive entitlements that burden taxpayers. With straightforward solutions at hand, one must ask: why isn't the Texas legislature taking decisive action? This vital interview is not to be missed, as your financial future rests in the balance.

    Tune in with OBBM Network TV as Jackie Besinger and her guest Calvin Tillman uncover powerful strategies to tackle the soaring property taxes driven by reckless legislative spending, empowering homeowners to take control of their financial futures.

    Categories: News & Information

    Starring: Jackie Besinger and Calvin Tillman

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    35 mins
  • DIS11-Killing Ed, Interview with Mark Hall- DIScourse
    Jun 6 2025

    Mark Hall is not just a Texas lawyer; he is also the visionary film director behind the powerful documentary Killing Ed, which explores pressing education issues with a unique visual lens. Killing Ed delves into the explosive expansion of the largest charter school operator in the USA, the Gulen Movement—an Islamic group that originated in Turkey and now operates from Pennsylvania. Through firsthand accounts from teachers, experts, and parents, alongside testimonies from former followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen, the documentary uncovers a troubling web of questionable practices that serve the Movement's non-educational objectives, raising critical concerns about the educational quality for over 70,000 students enrolled in these charter schools. The film concludes with a striking epilogue featuring footage from the violent July 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, revealing the far-reaching implications of the Movement's influence.

School choice, often mistakenly viewed as a predominantly conservative or American concept, has rich historical roots that extend back to the 1930s to the early 1980s, gaining significant traction from Soviet Communist and socialist ideology, particularly through the efforts of University of California–Berkeley professors John E. “Jack” Coons and Stephen Sugarman, who championed this initiative to help low-income families; their advocacy for vouchers as a mechanism for school choice resonated powerfully with socialist progressives in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, who sought to dismantle the perceived "elitism" entrenched in public education, marking it as a pivotal movement for expanding the so-called "education freedom" and opportunity in education. Raising significant questions about the Republican Party's current policies that align with these ideologies and their support for international cultist organizations like the Gülen Movement. Why is the Republican Party choosing a system that emphasizes control while using taxpayer money to fund private organizations? Texas already has numerous educational options that don't require excessive funding to address existing problems.

    To gain a clearer understanding of this overlooked narrative, watch Killing Ed by director Mark Hall on OBBM Network TV, which reveals the troubling realities behind these misleading voucher choices.


    Categories: Education
    Starring: Jackie Besinger and Mark Hall

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    46 mins
  • DIS12- The Influence of Legislative Requirements on Public School Funding: A Critical Analysis- DIScourse
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of DIScourse, we engage with Chris Scott, Chief Financial Officer of Eanes ISD, who brings over 30 years of experience in the field of public education, including two decades in finance and roles as a teacher and assistant principal. His insights shed light on the critical impact of educational funding and the complex policies that must be navigated to maintain the district's financial stability. As Texas public schools confront a severe crisis due to inadequate state funding, we delve into the dire straits threatening public education, highlighting the urgent need for action and reform to safeguard the future of Texas students and public schools.

    The alarming decline in public education funding has reached a critical juncture, particularly illustrated by the struggles of districts like Eanes ISD, which face a $3.3 million shortfall this year and a projected $6.5 million deficit for the next. This financial crisis is rooted in a web of legislation that has perpetuated underfunding, aging recapture systems, and increasing mandates that lack the fiscal support necessary for effective implementation. As public education navigates these treacherous waters, we must confront the stark realities: the burden of unfunded and underfunded programs crucial to student development, and the cessation of vital courses that enrich our children's academic experiences.

    As we witness school closures spread across the country, from California to Florida, it becomes imperative to confront the pressing question: Can Texas public school districts endure these encroaching deficits? The stagnant budgets and inadequate state funding have long been barriers to quality public education. We stand at a critical juncture, facing an educational landscape stripped of vital resources. The survival of Eanes ISD and similar districts relies on our commitment to advocate for a thorough reevaluation of funding practices, ensuring that the financial needs of our schools are prioritized. The future of Texas children is at stake, and we must act decisively in response to this urgent crisis.
    Districts like Cy-Fair ISD and Eanes ISD are not the only districts grappling with insufficient funding, severely impacting essential areas such as school security, teachers with academic specialties, and support for students with special needs, to mention just some of the underfunded policies forced by legislation. Since 2019, Texas school districts have not seen an increase in the basic allotment per student, despite skyrocketing operational costs driven by inflation and the massive recapture by the state. Eanes ISD exemplifies this crisis, as the absence of funding increases against a backdrop of a 22 percent rise in costs due to inflation underscores the daunting financial challenges facing schools in their mission to provide critical services.


    The time for action is now; we must unite to advocate for the future of Texas children and the integrity of our public education system. Join OBBM Network TV for more DIScourse.

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    47 mins
  • DIS13-The Truth About the Vouchers: What You Need to Know
    May 29 2025

    In this episode of DIScourse, we engage with Suzanne Bellsnyder, a Texas rural reporter and retired Senate aide with over 20 years of education policy experience. Her insights illuminate the devastating effects of legislation from the corrupt Texas legislature and higher political figures. We also explore the critical challenges surrounding rural educational funding and the intricate policies that must be navigated to ensure the financial stability of rural districts in Texas. As the state's public schools face an escalating crisis due to insufficient state funding, it becomes imperative to address the urgent threats to public education. This highlights the need for a repeal of harmful legislation and scrutinizes the current policies being advanced by the Texas legislature, which threaten to impose a burdensome privatized education system on taxpayers. Ultimately, safeguarding the future of Texas students and public schools requires immediate and decisive action.


    This crisis goes beyond a mere financial dilemma; it is a deliberate failure born from legislative neglect, resulting in chronic underfunding, outdated recapture systems, and burdensome mandates that lack adequate financial support. As we navigate these challenging times, we must acknowledge the alarming truths about the Texas legislature and its higher political echelons, which are misleading Texans while expanding government power at the cost of our freedoms. United as conservative patriots, we have a duty to resist government overreach before it becomes too late. While school choice is often misrepresented as a strictly conservative or American concept, its origins trace back to the 1930s through the early 1980s, shaped significantly by Soviet communist and socialist ideologies. Driven by University of California–Berkeley professors John E. “Jack” Coons and Stephen Sugarman, with voucher advocacy resonating with socialist progressives during the 60s, 70s, and 80s. This raises pivotal questions regarding the alignment of the Republican Party's current ideologies with those of progressive socialist and communist movements. Why is the Republican Party supporting a system that fosters control while diverting taxpayer funds to private organizations? Texas already offers a range of educational options that do not require excessive funding to address deliberately created educational issues.


    To delve deeper into this often-overlooked narrative, tune in to DIScourse on OBBM Network TV, revealing the unsettling truths behind these misleading voucher choices.

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    49 mins
  • DIS14- Reclaiming Texas: Aaron Sorrells' Stand Against Government Overreach and Corruption- DIScourse
    May 28 2025

    Aaron Sorrells, a Republican small business owner, devoted husband, and father of three, ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2022, motivated by Dan Patrick's failure to protect Texans' rights and freedoms from excessive government interference. In this episode of DIScourse, Aaron shares that powerful interests have compromised essential conservative legislative priorities through clandestine financial agreements, making the Texas Senate and House unaccountable to their constituents. Driven by a determination to fight against the corruption of establishment politicians that has afflicted Texas for decades, Aaron is re-entering the political scene for the sake of his children and all Texas children. On June 14, 2025, he will lead a rally at the State Capitol in Austin to address the rampant corruption impacting Texas, bringing attention to issues overlooked by current Texas politicians.


    The gathering will oppose a government that oversteps its boundaries and neglects the people's will, advocating for the abolition of property taxes, the reclamation of land from foreign ownership, and the protection of the state's future. Inspired by historical freedom fighters from Gonzales, the Alamo, and San Jacinto, they urge everyone who cherishes liberty to join their cause.


    Host Jackie Besinger and Aaron delve into the intricate complexities of the contentious issues debated among conservatives, shedding light on perspectives that often go unheard. As the nation looks to Texas for guidance, they highlight the importance of collective action in reclaiming self-governance and shaping the future.

    To delve deeper into this often-overlooked narrative, tune in to DIScourse on OBBM Network TV, revealing the unsettling truths behind these misleading voucher choices.

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    27 mins