Fredericksburg Radio Host Matt Long Joins Adam Curry to Dissect Mail-In Ballot Ruling and Texas Impact
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AUSTIN, Texas – In a first for the long-running No Agenda Show, host Adam Curry welcomed Matt Long, a Fredericksburg radio host and Ben Franklin reenactor, for an in-studio conversation that delved into the U.S. Supreme Court's recent emergency order allowing the Trump administration to proceed with restrictions on mail-in voting. The episode, titled 'Goofy Foot,' aired on August 27, 2026, and marked a milestone as Long became the first co-host to sit across the desk from Curry in the same studio.
Long, who hosts The Matt Long Show on Hill Country Patriot FM in Kerrville, Texas, and organizes the Fredericksburg No Agenda meetup, brought a local perspective to the national debate. The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upheld an executive order from March 2026 that directs the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security to build a citizenship-based voter database. The decision has significant implications for Texas, where mail-in ballot rules are already strict. Long, who also portrays Benjamin Franklin at Vacation Liberty School events and Capitol appearances, offered insights into the state's new postmark guidance from the Secretary of State.
Long did not mince words on the topic of mail-in voting, stating, 'Mail-in ballots, I think, are probably the most easiest way to steal an election and to get dishonest results.' His blunt assessment reflects concerns shared by many Texans about election integrity. The episode also touched on responses from New York Attorney General Letitia James, who described the ruling as creating 'chaos and confusion,' and Arizona AG Kris Mayes, who defended her state's vote-by-mail system.
Beyond the courtroom drama, the conversation covered a wide range of issues affecting Texas and the nation. Curry and Long discussed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran, which has been dubbed 'Economic D-Day' for its sweeping sanctions. They also examined President Trump's announcement of 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef, a move that could impact Texas ranchers, and Canadian Premier Doug Ford's retaliatory tariff threats. California's new Replacement Tire Efficiency Program, approved by the California Energy Commission, was another topic, potentially affecting tire manufacturers and consumers nationwide.
Long, who transitioned from an unpaid legislative correspondent to a paid radio host, shared his journey and offered a boots-on-the-ground perspective on how these federal decisions play out in the Lone Star State. The episode also featured an audio report from an anonymous regenerative rancher in Northwest North Dakota, discussing the 11-year cattle market cycle and the divide between 'commodity cowboys' and regenerative operators like Cole at KNC. This segment resonated with Texas's agricultural community, highlighting the ongoing debate between conventional and sustainable farming practices.
Other stories covered included Don Huffines and the Epstein ranch purchase, Nvidia's reported acquisition of Hugging Face, OpenAI's push for regulation of open-source models, the H-1B visa fee hike to $103,000, State Department revocation of B-1 and B-2 visas, and the unraveling Eurovision Song Contest amid Israel boycotts. The episode closed with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, celebrating their enduring legacies.
As the midterm elections approach, the Supreme Court's decision on mail-in voting is poised to shape voter access across Texas and the nation. For Texas listeners, Long's insights provide a local lens on a contentious issue, while the broader discussions offer a snapshot of the political and economic landscape as 2026 unfolds.