The Lead Live Podcast: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 episode

The Feb. 4, 2026, episode of The Lead Live, hosted by Louis Amestoy and Libbie Horton, featured a wide-ranging discussion on local events, politics, and technology from Pint & Plow Brewing Co.

Key segments included:

• Local Theater: The show opened with a discussion of Playhouse 2000’s upcoming production of Sweat, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage. Guests Amy Goodyear, Marcus Fifer, and Brandon Newton described the drama as a “microcosm story” of industrial decline in America, focusing on a community of factory workers facing economic turmoil.
• JP Race Controversy: Taylor Robertson, a candidate for Justice of the Peace (Precinct 3), discussed his background as a Kerrville Police Department officer and the duties of the JP office, which include small claims, evictions, and acting as the county coroner. Robertson also addressed a local Republican party candidate ranking controversy, criticizing what he called “favoritism” in candidate endorsements.
• Artificial Intelligence Debate: Tom Fox of the Kerrville AI group advocated for AI as a revolutionary business tool for tasks like marketing and drafting. Co-host Libbie Horton pushed back, expressing concern that AI is causing artists in music and design to lose work, though both agreed human expertise is necessary to refine AI-generated content.
• Community News: Jennifer E. Kramer announced the Aggie Moms Club’s 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on March 7 at Riverhill Country Club, which has raised over $100,000. Additionally, the show confirmed that Academy Sports is expected to open in the mall by Christmas, alongside a new Chinese restaurant near Frost Bank.