Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 3.7 (36)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

We’re trying to start a productive conversation about the current state of Eanes Independent School District. Our hope is to find common ground as parents and leaders by discussing the history of EISD, the merits of leadership decisions happening right now, and the change in the district’s stated mission that could hold sway over its future. This conversation is vital because, like all parents, we want our children to grow as individuals, learn in a culture of excellence, and remain safe while doing it. EISD has delivered on all of these promises in the past, and now we must work hard to preserve it for our kids. No matter your stance on the issues, please join the conversation and believe in Eanes!

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Recent Episodes

S5E3 Kate Ivers: Adult Supervision for Legal Dumpster Fires

Apr 19, 2026 51m

We wrap up the final episode of our 2026 trustee candidate series with a real powerhouse leader. Yale-educated attorney Kate Ivers joins Aaron Silva to explain why the Board desperately needs someone…

S5E2 Swasti Apte: $2 Million Reasons to Audit the Board

Apr 16, 2026 48m

Eanes is treating a $6M deficit like a mystical puzzle, but for healthcare executive Swasti Apte, it’s just arithmetic. Swasti joins Aaron Silva to discuss how she recouped $2M in lost revenue at…

S5E1 Jennifer Blackman: Rent Money, Not Breakfast Tacos

Apr 15, 2026 44m

You don’t keep the same mechanics when the engine is smoking. HR expert Jennifer Blackman joins Aaron Silva to bring private-sector discipline to a district facing a 20% teacher exodus. We discuss…

S4E1 The WACC Scandal, The RESTORE Act and Legal Battle vs. Westlake Smear Cartel

Apr 28, 2025 57m

Join guest host Brad Swail as he interviews Aaron & Ivana Silva about their efforts to pass the RESTORE Act into Texas law. They delve into the Westlake Athletic Community Center (WACC) scandal…

S3E8 Achieve Excellence in the Classroom

Apr 25, 2024 3m

The promise of an affordable and practical college education has been decaying for years.  Many parents are worried about saddling their student or family with tons of debt and low employment…

S3E7 Entrepreneur's Eye on the Budget

Apr 24, 2024 4m

I've been signing the front of paychecks since my early 20s.  When you are an entrepreneur and CEO, you develop a creative way of thinking and solving financial problems.  This is experience and…

S3E6 Reward Great Teachers

Apr 23, 2024 3m

Yes, we can pay our best teachers $100,000 or more.  It starts with a new way of thinking and a strong partnership with Eanes Education Foundation.  Measuring excellence will be easy considering the…

S3E5 Has Eanes Reached Its Peak?

Apr 22, 2024 9m

Look around.  Westlake is not growing.  Young families can't afford $2 million homes.  Parents and grandparents aren't moving out either.  Our student population is in decline yet we must upgrade our…

S3E4 Building Community Trust

Apr 19, 2024 2m

There are many parents in our community that do not feel seen, heard or included.  I intend to change that dynamic and bring people together like I have done over the past 2 years with this podcast. …

S3E3 Ascending to the Next Level of Excellence with New Leadership at Eanes

Feb 14, 2024 11m

Eanes has officially broken the Texas Public School Finance System (aka "Robinhood") and the implications of a potential "Success Failure" are more probable today than ever before in our history. …

S3E2 Early Christmas Gift - Meet the Eanes ISD Police Force

Dec 07, 2023 38m

Join Host Aaron Silva as he interviews new Police Chief Matt Greer about his career in the Austin PD, anti-terrorism and anti-gang task forces.  Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Trimble discusses the…

S3E1 Legislative Reflection: Eanes ISD's Triumphs and Setbacks

Nov 27, 2023 1h 7m

Join host Aaron Silva as he grades the legislative triumphs and shortfalls of Eanes ISD in the 2023 season. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett joins Aaron for an insightful house call to…

S2E9 Chandler Hatchett Would Be Only Trustee With Small Children in Eanes ISD

Apr 25, 2023 37m

Enjoy this in-depth interview with board of trustee candidate Chandler Hatchett. Mrs. Hatchett is a Texas native and 100% product of EISD attending elementary, middle and High school, now with her…

S2E8 Are You Voting for the Largest School Bond in Eanes ISD History? $131.4 Million

Apr 21, 2023 27m

Join Aaron as he explores and unwraps the 2023 mega-BOND proposal made up of 3 propositions - A, B and C along with the help of Eanes' CFO Chris Scott and Asst. Superintendent Jeremy Trimble.  Rising…

S2E7 Season 2: Upcoming Episodes and Election Coverage

Apr 19, 2023 0m Bonus

As we approach the midpoint of our second season, we are bringing back by popular demand our election coverage interviews which cover the Eanes ISD Board of Trustees candidates and the 2023 Bond.…

S2E6 What Parental Rights Are Not Debatable Under Federal and Texas Law?

Feb 08, 2023 57m

Eanes ISD has been embroiled in a non-stop discussion about parental rights vs. an educator's right to teach what they think is important for students.  But what are parents' legal rights over…

S2E5 Where Do Your EEF Donations Actually Go?

Dec 19, 2022 27m

The Eanes Education Foundation (EEF) has done incredible things for our children's education for many years.  However, their annual $3 million gift has morphed from a "nice to have" to a "need to…

S2E4 Don't BAN School Library Books - Just Put Some Behind a Black Curtain

Nov 03, 2022 45m

WARNING: This episode contains passages read from actual EISD library books. Parental discretion is advised.The debate about pornography In School Library Books may be national but the controversy…

S2E3 Can Eanes Prevent a Critical Incident?

Oct 11, 2022 55m

Following the Safety and Security Town Hall meeting hosted for parents by EISD in September, Aaron interviews Assistant Superintendents Jeremy Trimble and Molly May as they strengthen physical…

S2E2 Coach Tony Salazar on Shaping Our Future Leaders

Sep 21, 2022 32m

Join Aaron as he introduces Varsity Football Head Coach Tony Salazar in his first year at the helm following three straight Texas state championships.  Coach Salazar discusses how our football…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Eanes Parents Unite have?

Eanes Parents Unite has published 37 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Eanes Parents Unite still active?

Eanes Parents Unite is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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