Jody Smyers

I've produced The Chad Hasty Show on KFYO since 2014, and help out with the P.M. edition of The Chad Hasty Show, as well as KFYO Mornings, and sports on Talk 1340. In 2010, I completed a 29-year career as an air traffic controller, the first four year serving in the United States Air Force, and the rest with the Federal Aviation Administration. I'm a West Texas native, am married with two children and a miniature schnauzer, and have been a professional photographer for many years. I love the outdoors and the night sky, reading, music, shooting, and spicy food, and I ride my unicycle 10-15 miles per week. As a long time talk-radio fan, I really enjoy being on air and part of the process on the blowtorch broadcast at KFYO.

Arrington: Bar Owners Should Be Compensated For Shut-Downs [INTERVIEW]

Representative Jodey Arrington on The Chad Hasty Show discussing issues surrounding the coronavirus crisis, including caution in reopening businesses, bar closures in Texas and possible compensation for the owners, plus much more.

James Arnold Says Economic Recovery From Coronavirus Crisis Will Be Slow [INTERVIEW]

James Arnold, President of Lubbock's ABC Bank, on The Chad Hasty Show sharing news from the financial world and the coronavirus crisis.

Cornyn: Impeachment Inquiry Is Another Effort From Those Unhappy With Trump Election [INTERVIEW]

U.S. Senator John Cornyn on The Chad Hasty Show discussing the impeachment inquiry being launched by Democrats, the candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination to oppose President Trump in the 2020 election, as well as the ongoing discussion surrounding mental health care.

Senator Ted Cruz Opposes Directing $12 Billion to Aid Farmers [Interview]

Texas Senator Ted Cruz believes a trade war and directing $12 billion dollars to farmers impacted by tariffs are both mistakes.

Cruz: ‘No Doubt’ Beto O’Rourke Raised Millions From Impeachment Rhetoric [Interview]

Senator Ted Cruz discusses topics including NAFTA, the Iranian nuclear weapons program, and challenger Beto O'Rourke's statements on impeaching President Trump.

Beto O’Rourke Says He’d Support Impeaching Trump if Elected to U.S. Senate [INTERVIEW]

Representative Beto O'Rourke, Democrat challenger to Texas Senator Ted Cruz, discusses his campaign, a ban on the AR-15, health care, and the possible impeachment of President Trump.

Senator Charles Perry Talks Sanctuary Cities and Rural/Urban Texas Divide [INTERVIEW]

Texas District 28 Senator Charles Perry on The Chad Hasty Show discussing the 85th Texas Legislature, illegal immigration and 'sanctuary cities', health care, what a Trump presidency will mean for the state, and many other issues on tap for Texas.

Texas Tech Student Organization Tweets ‘Blue Lives Don’t Matter’ [VIDEO]

UPDATED: Statement from Texas Tech included. Chad Hasty's rant about an anti-police tweet posted by the Texas Tech University Black Student Association the day before 5 Dallas law enforcement officers were ambushed and murdered during a Black Lives Matter protest in Downtown Dallas.

Lubbock National Republican Delegate Explains Decision To Oppose Donald Trump [INTERVIEW]

Sondra Ziegler on The Chad Hasty Show explaining her reasons for opposing Donald Trump to be the Republican Party nominee for President.