1 00:00:01,132 --> 00:00:03,874 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:14,102 --> 00:00:16,843 (static buzzing) 5 00:00:21,979 --> 00:00:24,068 - My name is Hayden Pedigo, 6 00:00:24,068 --> 00:00:26,636 and I'm running for city council. 7 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:30,727 (upbeat rock music) 8 00:00:43,609 --> 00:00:44,567 (chair clatters) 9 00:00:44,567 --> 00:00:46,221 My name is Hayden Pedigo. 10 00:00:46,221 --> 00:00:49,093 I'm running for city council place two in Amarillo, Texas. 11 00:00:49,093 --> 00:00:51,574 I believe that a lot of local, small business owners 12 00:00:51,574 --> 00:00:53,315 out here are straight up getting bonked. 13 00:00:54,751 --> 00:00:57,754 (upbeat rock music) 14 00:01:01,192 --> 00:01:03,281 (air whooshing) 15 00:01:03,281 --> 00:01:04,108 ♪ You don't know a thing ♪ 16 00:01:04,108 --> 00:01:06,763 (bell dinging) 17 00:01:06,763 --> 00:01:07,851 (numbers clicking) 18 00:01:07,851 --> 00:01:08,808 ♪ You don't know what day it is ♪ 19 00:01:08,808 --> 00:01:11,246 ♪ I don't show where I go ♪ 20 00:01:11,246 --> 00:01:13,422 ♪ You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you ♪ 21 00:01:13,422 --> 00:01:14,901 ♪ Lost it all, lost it all ♪ 22 00:01:14,901 --> 00:01:17,208 ♪ You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you ♪ 23 00:01:17,208 --> 00:01:19,210 ♪ Lost it all, lost it all ♪ 24 00:01:19,210 --> 00:01:21,212 ♪ You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you ♪ 25 00:01:21,212 --> 00:01:23,171 ♪ Lost it all, lost it all ♪ 26 00:01:23,171 --> 00:01:26,391 ♪ You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you ♪ 27 00:01:26,391 --> 00:01:28,045 ♪ Lost it all ♪ 28 00:01:28,045 --> 00:01:31,092 (upbeat rock music) 29 00:01:34,878 --> 00:01:36,401 - Hey Hannah? - Yeah, baby. 30 00:01:36,401 --> 00:01:39,491 - Can you get a velvet jacket and lint roll it off? 31 00:01:39,491 --> 00:01:40,492 I may wear that. 32 00:01:41,885 --> 00:01:44,975 (hair dryer buzzing) 33 00:01:48,805 --> 00:01:52,113 (lint roller scraping) 34 00:01:54,637 --> 00:01:56,682 The reason why I'm running for city council here 35 00:01:56,682 --> 00:01:59,076 in Amarillo is I felt like there was a lack 36 00:01:59,076 --> 00:02:03,341 of representation, especially amongst my age group. 37 00:02:06,214 --> 00:02:08,999 Hayden asked me, he said, "should I run for city council? 38 00:02:08,999 --> 00:02:11,306 "Would I look stupid doing it?" 39 00:02:11,306 --> 00:02:12,611 And I told him, I said, "well, Hayden. 40 00:02:12,611 --> 00:02:15,353 I said, "You do truly care about the city." 41 00:02:15,353 --> 00:02:17,834 And I'm like, "You're constantly talking about Amarillo." 42 00:02:17,834 --> 00:02:21,272 To me that's the only qualification, is that you're genuine, 43 00:02:21,272 --> 00:02:22,360 and you care about the city, 44 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:23,883 and you care about the people. 45 00:02:23,883 --> 00:02:25,015 Just don't be an asshole. 46 00:02:25,015 --> 00:02:27,931 So it's kind of, what I tell him. 47 00:02:29,237 --> 00:02:32,588 (cheery country music) 48 00:02:49,648 --> 00:02:51,389 - Where do I file to be on the ballot. 49 00:02:51,389 --> 00:02:52,260 I do it here. 50 00:02:52,260 --> 00:02:53,522 - Yes, sir. 51 00:02:53,522 --> 00:02:54,827 Did you fill out your application yet? 52 00:02:54,827 --> 00:02:57,613 - No, they said, can you print it off for me? 53 00:02:57,613 --> 00:02:58,875 And I can just call that. 54 00:02:58,875 --> 00:03:00,137 Perfect. 55 00:03:00,137 --> 00:03:01,747 - Thank you. - Thank you. 56 00:03:01,747 --> 00:03:02,792 Thank y'all so much. 57 00:03:02,792 --> 00:03:04,402 And I'm all good to go. 58 00:03:04,402 --> 00:03:05,838 Well, thank y'all so much. 59 00:03:06,839 --> 00:03:10,800 Hayden, he's a well-meaning unwitting dupe 60 00:03:12,715 --> 00:03:15,761 Who has no business, none 61 00:03:15,761 --> 00:03:18,851 thinking he can do anything. 62 00:03:19,722 --> 00:03:21,811 - Well, you know fine, if that's the rule 63 00:03:21,811 --> 00:03:23,987 that if he's younger and that makes him better, 64 00:03:23,987 --> 00:03:25,554 let's run a baby. 65 00:03:28,818 --> 00:03:31,342 (upbeat music) 66 00:04:06,725 --> 00:04:10,947 Early on, we were just on a spur. 67 00:04:10,947 --> 00:04:13,732 We'd go shoot a bunch of stuff downtown 68 00:04:13,732 --> 00:04:14,994 and then I'd go home 69 00:04:14,994 --> 00:04:17,954 and make some vaguely cohesive edit out of it, 70 00:04:17,954 --> 00:04:19,085 that looked cool. 71 00:04:20,609 --> 00:04:23,829 (hip hop beat plays) 72 00:04:23,829 --> 00:04:24,743 - Why, why! 73 00:04:26,876 --> 00:04:29,835 - Here use this! - Are you insane? 74 00:04:32,403 --> 00:04:35,276 (maniacally laughing) 75 00:04:35,276 --> 00:04:36,102 - Wow. 76 00:04:38,061 --> 00:04:39,280 It works. 77 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:40,803 - Damn, pretty impressive actually. 78 00:04:40,803 --> 00:04:43,501 - Hey look a blind person. - I can't see him. 79 00:04:50,856 --> 00:04:53,076 (punch) 80 00:04:53,076 --> 00:04:54,120 - I can see! 81 00:04:56,079 --> 00:04:58,951 (Spanish music) 82 00:05:00,257 --> 00:05:04,217 - The reason the videos initially started was I always admit 83 00:05:04,217 --> 00:05:05,741 by accident in a sense 84 00:05:05,741 --> 00:05:08,004 because me and Alex talked one evening 85 00:05:08,004 --> 00:05:10,572 and I told him I wanted to make a weird video. 86 00:05:10,572 --> 00:05:12,051 I want to make something 87 00:05:12,051 --> 00:05:14,793 like Harmony Korine used to make back in the nineties. 88 00:05:14,793 --> 00:05:16,752 - So I went to METI park with the chair 89 00:05:16,752 --> 00:05:18,362 and he was digging around in the back of my car. 90 00:05:18,362 --> 00:05:20,190 I was like, Hey, maybe you could be 91 00:05:20,190 --> 00:05:22,192 like a city Councilman or a guy running for mayor. 92 00:05:22,192 --> 00:05:24,020 And you're just like, if this is your trope 93 00:05:24,020 --> 00:05:26,457 you're seeing how the city measures up to stuff. 94 00:05:26,457 --> 00:05:28,677 And you're showing people how you're going to 95 00:05:28,677 --> 00:05:30,331 fix the city kind of thing. 96 00:05:30,331 --> 00:05:33,769 I helped him pick out at Goodwill, the jacket and the tie. 97 00:05:33,769 --> 00:05:34,987 And I said, well, have fun 98 00:05:34,987 --> 00:05:36,424 cause I had to go to work. 99 00:05:36,424 --> 00:05:39,818 And then I came home and he was like, this is good. 100 00:05:39,818 --> 00:05:41,167 - A couple days later 101 00:05:41,167 --> 00:05:44,388 he posted on Facebook and it just blew up 102 00:05:44,388 --> 00:05:46,651 - At that end of the day, I think 70,000 views 103 00:05:46,651 --> 00:05:49,175 in that day, I would get different responses from people. 104 00:05:49,175 --> 00:05:51,917 It'd be you're the guy running for city council. 105 00:05:51,917 --> 00:05:53,615 Oh, you're the guy from adult swim. 106 00:05:53,615 --> 00:05:55,834 - One of my really good friends messaged me and was like 107 00:05:55,834 --> 00:05:58,010 it's on the front page of Reddit. 108 00:05:58,010 --> 00:06:00,535 - I was like, dude maybe you should go for a city council. 109 00:06:00,535 --> 00:06:02,058 Like people are really liking this. 110 00:06:02,058 --> 00:06:03,973 You could probably follow through and win. 111 00:06:05,191 --> 00:06:06,671 We're taking a closer look at the candidates 112 00:06:06,671 --> 00:06:08,369 who are running for Amarillo city council 113 00:06:08,369 --> 00:06:10,327 ahead of election day on Saturday. 114 00:06:10,327 --> 00:06:12,677 Four people are on the ballot for Amarillo city council 115 00:06:12,677 --> 00:06:13,983 place one. 116 00:06:13,983 --> 00:06:16,072 - Elaine Hays, Rich Herman, Jake Kirkman, 117 00:06:16,072 --> 00:06:18,466 and Hayden Pedigo running for city council place one. 118 00:06:18,466 --> 00:06:20,859 People have until next Friday to file. 119 00:06:25,908 --> 00:06:29,912 - What I'm doing currently isn't from the same perspective 120 00:06:29,912 --> 00:06:32,262 of how I started it from accidental on a joke. 121 00:06:32,262 --> 00:06:34,612 I found more of a reason to continue, 122 00:06:34,612 --> 00:06:36,440 this thing that was absurd, started growing 123 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:39,922 into something that can legitimately affect life. 124 00:06:39,922 --> 00:06:42,881 Creative people, talented people end up leaving Amarillo. 125 00:06:42,881 --> 00:06:44,274 They go to bigger cities. 126 00:06:44,274 --> 00:06:45,884 They go to places where they think 127 00:06:45,884 --> 00:06:47,625 there's more opportunities and they don't view Amarillo 128 00:06:47,625 --> 00:06:50,149 as a place that they can Excel at anything. 129 00:06:50,149 --> 00:06:51,977 I say, why not stay in Amarillo 130 00:06:51,977 --> 00:06:53,892 and be able to do what you want to do? 131 00:06:53,892 --> 00:06:55,067 Even if I don't get elected 132 00:06:55,067 --> 00:06:57,461 I want this to at least inspire somebody. 133 00:06:57,461 --> 00:07:01,422 You know, just to get them to vote would be a major step. 134 00:07:16,480 --> 00:07:21,050 - Amarillo is not just unique and not just different. 135 00:07:21,050 --> 00:07:23,052 It is really very beautiful. 136 00:07:24,314 --> 00:07:27,317 It's one of the most beautiful places in the United States 137 00:07:27,317 --> 00:07:30,494 physically with some of the ugliest people 138 00:07:30,494 --> 00:07:31,843 who happened to be in it. 139 00:07:33,584 --> 00:07:38,502 Amarillo very recently figured out, wait a minute 140 00:07:38,502 --> 00:07:42,550 we can swindle taxpayers and never get caught. 141 00:07:43,768 --> 00:07:47,163 All we have to do is own the government. 142 00:07:48,425 --> 00:07:53,125 A group was formed called Amarillo matters where the elites 143 00:07:53,125 --> 00:07:55,824 formed an organization, pooled their money 144 00:07:55,824 --> 00:08:00,785 and made sure that their elitist friends got elected. 145 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:03,440 - Each individual council member and mayor are 146 00:08:03,440 --> 00:08:06,530 all wealthy lawyers, accountants, business owners. 147 00:08:06,530 --> 00:08:10,316 I do think money is the main decider in politics. 148 00:08:10,316 --> 00:08:13,145 And sadly, why are six-figure amounts being spent 149 00:08:13,145 --> 00:08:14,451 on Amarillo elections? 150 00:08:14,451 --> 00:08:15,539 We're not Dallas. 151 00:08:15,539 --> 00:08:16,322 We're not Houston. 152 00:08:16,322 --> 00:08:17,933 We're Amarillo. 153 00:08:17,933 --> 00:08:20,849 And we have campaigns that are in the six figures. 154 00:08:23,852 --> 00:08:26,115 - Three of the biggest large contributions that took place 155 00:08:26,115 --> 00:08:28,726 in the last reporting period are the where's, 156 00:08:28,726 --> 00:08:31,990 the people who own the largest privately held bank 157 00:08:31,990 --> 00:08:35,603 in America, not in Amarillo in America. 158 00:08:35,603 --> 00:08:37,866 They've run Amarillo for the longest time, 159 00:08:37,866 --> 00:08:38,780 and they still do. 160 00:08:42,348 --> 00:08:46,048 Amarillo matters is designed to facilitate that 161 00:08:46,048 --> 00:08:49,007 by ensuring that they have safe people 162 00:08:49,007 --> 00:08:52,184 in office that will never ask any questions. 163 00:08:52,184 --> 00:08:54,230 Now what the people here are going to find out is 164 00:08:54,230 --> 00:08:57,233 all of our money has been blown 165 00:08:57,233 --> 00:08:59,452 on making a handful of people rich. 166 00:09:00,584 --> 00:09:02,238 And we're not going to have the resources 167 00:09:02,238 --> 00:09:04,545 to deal with the crises that are ahead. 168 00:09:04,545 --> 00:09:06,547 That's my real fear for this place. 169 00:09:16,600 --> 00:09:19,908 (church choir singing) 170 00:09:26,567 --> 00:09:30,179 - The people who had the least shouldn't have to 171 00:09:30,179 --> 00:09:32,050 go through the most to survive. 172 00:09:32,050 --> 00:09:35,227 We're so excited to build a new strip mall on the South side 173 00:09:35,227 --> 00:09:36,751 of town with two tenants 174 00:09:36,751 --> 00:09:39,275 that probably won't be there in three years, 175 00:09:39,275 --> 00:09:40,972 but you have a food desert here 176 00:09:40,972 --> 00:09:42,495 in the North side community. 177 00:09:42,495 --> 00:09:45,716 People can't go and get a piece of fruit on Hughes street 178 00:09:45,716 --> 00:09:47,892 which is the main African-American road that goes 179 00:09:47,892 --> 00:09:49,981 through the center of other communities. 180 00:09:49,981 --> 00:09:51,548 You can't buy a piece of fruit there. 181 00:09:51,548 --> 00:09:55,508 You have plenty of places to buy blood scans and 40 ounces 182 00:09:55,508 --> 00:09:58,076 but no place to buy a banana. 183 00:09:58,076 --> 00:10:00,818 If you got dying parts of your community 184 00:10:00,818 --> 00:10:01,863 it's going to spread. 185 00:10:01,863 --> 00:10:02,994 It's going to fester. 186 00:10:09,087 --> 00:10:11,437 - To me, it feels like our votes don't matter. 187 00:10:11,437 --> 00:10:14,136 They just want us to feel like we matter 188 00:10:14,136 --> 00:10:16,704 but really they're in control and they pick and choose. 189 00:10:16,704 --> 00:10:18,357 You don't know my struggles. 190 00:10:18,357 --> 00:10:20,011 You don't want to help me. 191 00:10:20,011 --> 00:10:21,317 You just want me to be on your side so you can like 192 00:10:21,317 --> 00:10:23,667 oh look, I'm down when you really not down 193 00:10:23,667 --> 00:10:25,626 cause you really don't understand. 194 00:10:25,626 --> 00:10:27,932 I love Amarillo, I love the panhandle. 195 00:10:27,932 --> 00:10:29,630 I don't want to leave this place, 196 00:10:29,630 --> 00:10:31,501 but I do want to see change. 197 00:10:31,501 --> 00:10:33,808 I find there's just more that could be done. 198 00:10:33,808 --> 00:10:36,201 If you really cared for the people in you, 199 00:10:36,201 --> 00:10:37,072 you would do more. 200 00:10:50,128 --> 00:10:53,566 - Being the mayor in Amarillo is a wonderful thing. 201 00:10:53,566 --> 00:10:58,310 I ran because I felt like God was asking me to step 202 00:10:58,310 --> 00:11:01,966 into an arena of influence, to love people 203 00:11:01,966 --> 00:11:06,144 and to do that in my city, through serving in government. 204 00:11:06,144 --> 00:11:07,755 It's funny to me 205 00:11:07,755 --> 00:11:10,018 that people say that we're from old Amarillo money. 206 00:11:10,018 --> 00:11:12,324 I'm not, neither is my husband. 207 00:11:12,324 --> 00:11:17,112 And both of us lived in very normal middle class homes. 208 00:11:17,112 --> 00:11:19,331 Our parents still live in those homes. 209 00:11:19,331 --> 00:11:22,204 We had student debt, we brought our student debt 210 00:11:22,204 --> 00:11:23,988 and our two used cars 211 00:11:23,988 --> 00:11:28,123 and moved to Amarillo and frankly have been so 212 00:11:28,123 --> 00:11:32,605 blessed to have the American dream come true for us. 213 00:11:32,605 --> 00:11:34,999 Another phrase that comes to mind that we've really lived 214 00:11:34,999 --> 00:11:36,348 out over the last two years is 215 00:11:36,348 --> 00:11:39,308 that God allows you to be baptized 216 00:11:39,308 --> 00:11:43,268 with criticism so that you'll be inoculated against praise 217 00:11:43,268 --> 00:11:47,185 because no good leader is doing it for the praise. 218 00:11:53,278 --> 00:11:54,889 - If I was Ginger Nelson 219 00:11:54,889 --> 00:11:57,021 I would say I'm running a faith based government instead 220 00:11:57,021 --> 00:12:00,851 of a greed based government, which is what she's doing 221 00:12:00,851 --> 00:12:03,332 because that probably sells better. 222 00:12:03,332 --> 00:12:05,856 The only solution to that level of corruption 223 00:12:07,031 --> 00:12:10,208 says the courts is political. 224 00:12:10,208 --> 00:12:15,126 When you got would be leaders like Hayden Pedigo 225 00:12:15,126 --> 00:12:16,824 that's a pretty dim prospect. 226 00:12:25,833 --> 00:12:28,400 (whispering) 227 00:12:37,148 --> 00:12:38,889 - It's a little terrifying, you know 228 00:12:38,889 --> 00:12:42,763 like I don't want to be some like jackass doing this. 229 00:12:42,763 --> 00:12:44,895 I know my parents are upset with what I'm doing. 230 00:12:44,895 --> 00:12:48,203 It was like a embarrassment to the family. 231 00:12:49,247 --> 00:12:52,860 That hurts really, really bad 232 00:12:52,860 --> 00:12:53,686 you know. 233 00:12:55,384 --> 00:12:57,778 Essentially I grew up with parents 234 00:12:57,778 --> 00:12:59,344 a mom and a dad that were 235 00:12:59,344 --> 00:13:03,000 I think maybe a little bit wild when they were younger 236 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:06,874 and went to religion and Christianity very hard 237 00:13:06,874 --> 00:13:08,789 and the opposite direction. 238 00:13:08,789 --> 00:13:12,531 They homeschooled me and my sister first grade 239 00:13:12,531 --> 00:13:14,925 through high school, the whole thing. 240 00:13:14,925 --> 00:13:17,928 And my dad preached at a homeless shelter. 241 00:13:17,928 --> 00:13:21,149 Then he preached at a truck stop where my dad would tell me 242 00:13:21,149 --> 00:13:25,283 that I was like a caged animal, just like pacing to get out. 243 00:13:25,283 --> 00:13:28,634 So it's like, he felt like you didn't know anybody 244 00:13:28,634 --> 00:13:31,202 and living out in the middle of nowhere. 245 00:13:31,202 --> 00:13:32,508 And sometimes it just felt 246 00:13:32,508 --> 00:13:34,379 like the same day over and over and over again 247 00:13:35,511 --> 00:13:37,861 - Hayden was always physically taken care of 248 00:13:37,861 --> 00:13:41,822 but mentally his parents did a number on him. 249 00:13:41,822 --> 00:13:46,827 He has such a massive fear of failing just with his parents 250 00:13:47,653 --> 00:13:49,133 constantly demonizing him 251 00:13:50,700 --> 00:13:54,138 and making him feel like a failure because he wasn't saying 252 00:13:54,138 --> 00:13:58,360 or doing everything that they, they saw fit. 253 00:14:00,188 --> 00:14:03,321 - I spent a lot of my life beating myself up 254 00:14:03,321 --> 00:14:05,149 over mistakes I had made. 255 00:14:05,149 --> 00:14:08,065 And it's like this infinite cycle, you 256 00:14:08,065 --> 00:14:09,675 you do something wrong. 257 00:14:09,675 --> 00:14:10,981 You make a mistake. 258 00:14:10,981 --> 00:14:14,811 So it's like, well, I'm kind of a piece of shit, 259 00:14:14,811 --> 00:14:16,465 so I'm going to keep doing it. 260 00:14:18,293 --> 00:14:21,557 - Like I remember Hayden, I got in a fight in our marriage 261 00:14:21,557 --> 00:14:26,127 and he said from, he said, I feel like I'm, I'm Lenny from 262 00:14:26,127 --> 00:14:27,432 of mice and men. 263 00:14:27,432 --> 00:14:30,218 And I just want to hold the puppies 264 00:14:30,218 --> 00:14:33,177 but I keep killing them because I hold them too hard. 265 00:14:34,787 --> 00:14:37,529 - And he just, for the longest time 266 00:14:37,529 --> 00:14:39,531 felt like everything he touched, 267 00:14:39,531 --> 00:14:41,533 he'd just destroy, including me. 268 00:14:45,276 --> 00:14:46,190 It's just so hard. 269 00:14:48,453 --> 00:14:52,109 (distorted guitar sounds) 270 00:14:55,025 --> 00:14:57,419 - My dad's biggest critique of me growing up 271 00:14:57,419 --> 00:15:00,726 was he would say I was like an unplugged alarm clock. 272 00:15:00,726 --> 00:15:02,380 Like when it flashes 12 273 00:15:02,380 --> 00:15:05,253 like I had forgotten everything and can not retain. 274 00:15:05,253 --> 00:15:07,211 And like, I'm about to be 25. 275 00:15:07,211 --> 00:15:11,476 It's like, I still think about that stupid stuff, you know? 276 00:15:11,476 --> 00:15:12,260 And- 277 00:15:14,175 --> 00:15:15,002 sorry. 278 00:15:38,982 --> 00:15:40,766 - I got your suit minus the tie. 279 00:15:40,766 --> 00:15:44,248 I got you underwear and socks, and then that's right? 280 00:15:44,248 --> 00:15:48,557 - Yes, I feel like I'm not helping for these piecing. 281 00:16:02,614 --> 00:16:05,139 During those years of my life where I was cut off 282 00:16:05,139 --> 00:16:08,316 from everything music and things like that meant so much 283 00:16:08,316 --> 00:16:10,274 to me because it represented everything I ever 284 00:16:10,274 --> 00:16:11,754 hoped and dreamed for. 285 00:16:11,754 --> 00:16:14,539 It was an escape from all the things that hurt you. 286 00:16:14,539 --> 00:16:17,281 And it just was important. 287 00:16:17,281 --> 00:16:18,543 I can't even just explain 288 00:16:18,543 --> 00:16:20,632 just how important that stuff was to me. 289 00:16:22,330 --> 00:16:24,854 (guitar music) 290 00:16:50,227 --> 00:16:54,666 - Hayden is very much a child of Amarillo and his parents. 291 00:16:54,666 --> 00:16:57,539 Hayden is also is, he's a conservative Christian 292 00:16:57,539 --> 00:16:59,323 bank working kid. 293 00:16:59,323 --> 00:17:02,326 You know, he is not some punk rock, 294 00:17:02,326 --> 00:17:05,025 you know, Sam Hain tattoo wearing, 295 00:17:05,025 --> 00:17:07,766 you know street urchin. 296 00:17:08,941 --> 00:17:11,161 Hayden could have gone anywhere and done anything. 297 00:17:11,161 --> 00:17:15,600 Why isn't he in Austin, New York or Berlin? 298 00:17:15,600 --> 00:17:17,733 Where the people who make this kind of music are welcomed. 299 00:17:17,733 --> 00:17:19,517 He's in Amarillo fucking Texas. 300 00:17:24,566 --> 00:17:27,047 - Politics are critical in music. 301 00:17:27,047 --> 00:17:29,745 Whom else to respond to the conditions, 302 00:17:29,745 --> 00:17:31,660 then somebody a Troubadour. 303 00:17:31,660 --> 00:17:35,533 It's a longstanding tradition, whether it was Marvin Gaye 304 00:17:35,533 --> 00:17:38,014 whether it's Bob Dylan, whether it's Eddie Vedder. 305 00:17:38,014 --> 00:17:41,322 Whomever it is, we need people like that. 306 00:17:41,322 --> 00:17:44,977 This Hayden, the fact that he's willing to just go 307 00:17:44,977 --> 00:17:48,807 against everything that is the status quo. 308 00:17:48,807 --> 00:17:50,070 Everyone's going to tell him 309 00:17:50,070 --> 00:17:52,028 that he's crazy and that's terrific. 310 00:17:52,942 --> 00:17:54,596 Let me prove you wrong. 311 00:18:05,955 --> 00:18:08,653 - Hayden's upbringing definitely factors 312 00:18:08,653 --> 00:18:10,916 into him running for city council. 313 00:18:10,916 --> 00:18:12,179 There's a part of him 314 00:18:12,179 --> 00:18:15,704 that it's almost like a fuck you to them. 315 00:18:15,704 --> 00:18:18,707 Like, Oh, you think I'm an embarrassment to the Pedigo name? 316 00:18:18,707 --> 00:18:19,534 Well, 317 00:18:20,839 --> 00:18:22,014 I'm just going to go further 318 00:18:22,014 --> 00:18:23,668 and embarrass you even more. 319 00:18:24,756 --> 00:18:26,976 (EDM music) 320 00:18:35,158 --> 00:18:38,074 - I feel like my life really began 321 00:18:38,074 --> 00:18:40,859 at 18 when I moved out of my parents' house 322 00:18:40,859 --> 00:18:43,862 because you feel that strongly about I have to do it. 323 00:18:43,862 --> 00:18:45,690 I've wasted so much time. 324 00:18:45,690 --> 00:18:47,649 I've been held back for so long. 325 00:18:47,649 --> 00:18:51,131 So why not do the biggest thing I possibly can? 326 00:18:55,222 --> 00:18:56,701 My name is Hayden Pedigo. 327 00:18:56,701 --> 00:18:59,835 I am running for city council place one. 328 00:18:59,835 --> 00:19:02,664 I'm 24 years old making me the youngest candidate running 329 00:19:02,664 --> 00:19:03,926 for city council here. 330 00:19:03,926 --> 00:19:06,363 I'm all for progress, I'm all for development, 331 00:19:06,363 --> 00:19:07,712 but I'm not for development 332 00:19:07,712 --> 00:19:10,150 that's indebting future generations of Amarillo. 333 00:19:10,150 --> 00:19:13,370 We have a government system that is a small town government. 334 00:19:13,370 --> 00:19:14,806 We are no longer a small town. 335 00:19:14,806 --> 00:19:17,331 200,000 people is not a small town. 336 00:19:17,331 --> 00:19:19,768 And I want the younger generation to step up and say 337 00:19:19,768 --> 00:19:21,596 we want a better Amarillo for the future, 338 00:19:21,596 --> 00:19:22,771 that's not going to indebt us. 339 00:19:22,771 --> 00:19:24,642 We want progress for all. 340 00:19:24,642 --> 00:19:26,601 And we want a government that fits our city. 341 00:19:26,601 --> 00:19:28,951 And that's the reason why I'm running, thank you. 342 00:19:36,350 --> 00:19:37,742 That was very impressive. 343 00:19:39,396 --> 00:19:40,615 - I may not know much, 344 00:19:44,227 --> 00:19:45,881 but I do know about Amarillo. 345 00:19:49,276 --> 00:19:51,452 Amarillo we're going to rebuild 346 00:19:51,452 --> 00:19:53,671 and we're even brick this time. 347 00:19:55,847 --> 00:19:57,806 We're going to break the glass anyways. 348 00:20:02,767 --> 00:20:06,858 This video was created for budget of $0. 349 00:20:06,858 --> 00:20:09,992 I have accepted no donations for this campaign. 350 00:20:10,949 --> 00:20:11,820 Thank you (echo). 351 00:20:16,781 --> 00:20:19,697 - I think one of the reasons why I've been pretty set 352 00:20:19,697 --> 00:20:22,744 on running on no donations is for one 353 00:20:22,744 --> 00:20:26,400 the thing I said from the beginning with the videos 354 00:20:26,400 --> 00:20:27,705 even though they're ridiculous. 355 00:20:27,705 --> 00:20:29,881 As I think people, especially at my age 356 00:20:29,881 --> 00:20:33,537 are burnout on politics and off the bat, 357 00:20:33,537 --> 00:20:35,409 I wanted to do videos that didn't 358 00:20:35,409 --> 00:20:36,758 feel like politics we knew. 359 00:20:36,758 --> 00:20:38,803 It wasn't bashing on anyone. 360 00:20:38,803 --> 00:20:41,066 It wasn't saying how your life was going to get terrible. 361 00:20:41,066 --> 00:20:44,374 And that's kind of where the no donation came in. 362 00:20:44,374 --> 00:20:47,595 I kind of want to make a point by not accepting donations. 363 00:20:47,595 --> 00:20:49,379 I don't want people's money. 364 00:20:49,379 --> 00:20:50,772 You know, if I can get people talking 365 00:20:50,772 --> 00:20:52,600 about my message and what I'm doing, 366 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:54,993 that I think that's worth more than a yard sign. 367 00:20:54,993 --> 00:20:56,256 If I can get people talking about it 368 00:20:56,256 --> 00:20:57,082 I don't need the money. 369 00:20:57,082 --> 00:20:57,866 I don't need the signs. 370 00:20:57,866 --> 00:20:59,215 I don't need T-shirts. 371 00:20:59,215 --> 00:21:02,174 I want to change the way it's done completely. 372 00:21:07,789 --> 00:21:10,792 - Well, I admire anybody that would put their name 373 00:21:10,792 --> 00:21:12,794 out in the arena. 374 00:21:12,794 --> 00:21:14,926 It takes a lot of courage. 375 00:21:14,926 --> 00:21:18,582 If I were the one that I guess stepped out and said 376 00:21:18,582 --> 00:21:22,194 I'm not going to raise any funds for this campaign. 377 00:21:22,194 --> 00:21:23,718 I put, I feel like it puts 378 00:21:23,718 --> 00:21:26,242 that leadership opportunity at risk. 379 00:21:26,242 --> 00:21:27,852 It's like sitting down to play chess 380 00:21:27,852 --> 00:21:30,594 but insisting that the rules be for checkers. 381 00:21:30,594 --> 00:21:34,642 You know, I would be the first one to set down the weapons. 382 00:21:34,642 --> 00:21:36,818 Well that person's probably going to get shot. 383 00:21:38,123 --> 00:21:40,430 (gun shot) 384 00:21:45,261 --> 00:21:47,742 - When politics, you get beat up, pretty good 385 00:21:47,742 --> 00:21:49,265 for telling the truth. 386 00:21:49,265 --> 00:21:51,920 Sometimes I just wasn't the most popular guy in the room. 387 00:21:53,225 --> 00:21:55,010 You know, when I was on council, there was lots of 388 00:21:55,010 --> 00:21:57,578 3-2 votes, you know, 4-1 votes. 389 00:21:57,578 --> 00:22:00,058 I mean, and that's what she wants a good healthy debate 390 00:22:00,058 --> 00:22:01,625 but there's none of that anymore. 391 00:22:01,625 --> 00:22:04,889 And it appears that the city's running real smooth. 392 00:22:04,889 --> 00:22:06,543 Well, it is running smoothly. 393 00:22:06,543 --> 00:22:08,850 If that particular group is getting everything they want 394 00:22:08,850 --> 00:22:11,592 you know, and that's the way things have been going. 395 00:22:13,942 --> 00:22:15,247 There are just a lot of things down at city hall 396 00:22:15,247 --> 00:22:16,945 that need to change but it's not going 397 00:22:16,945 --> 00:22:18,338 to happen in my lifetime. 398 00:22:20,862 --> 00:22:23,865 Maybe Hayden's. (laughs) 399 00:22:33,353 --> 00:22:35,311 - How are you? - I'm doing good. 400 00:22:35,311 --> 00:22:36,486 - You doing good. 401 00:22:36,486 --> 00:22:37,400 How are you doing? 402 00:22:38,967 --> 00:22:40,185 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 403 00:22:40,185 --> 00:22:42,100 - What's your name? - Hayden, Hayden Pedigo. 404 00:22:42,100 --> 00:22:43,972 Nice to meet you. 405 00:22:43,972 --> 00:22:44,929 - Yeah, thank you all for coming. 406 00:22:44,929 --> 00:22:46,235 Glad y'all came. 407 00:22:48,237 --> 00:22:52,067 Amarillo's population nearly 40% is under the age of 30. 408 00:22:52,067 --> 00:22:53,938 I didn't feel like Amarillo was utilizing its young 409 00:22:53,938 --> 00:22:55,853 population the way we should, 410 00:22:55,853 --> 00:22:57,942 because that's the future of the city. 411 00:22:57,942 --> 00:22:59,988 You know, I love the neighborhood over by Amarillo College 412 00:22:59,988 --> 00:23:01,293 those brick roads, those houses. 413 00:23:01,293 --> 00:23:02,425 I love that area. 414 00:23:02,425 --> 00:23:03,992 And I thought to myself, wow, 415 00:23:03,992 --> 00:23:05,994 I never thought I would see Amarillo like this. 416 00:23:05,994 --> 00:23:07,517 This is incredible. 417 00:23:07,517 --> 00:23:10,651 But I say, if you flip the script, you're 17, you're living 418 00:23:10,651 --> 00:23:12,000 in North Heights. 419 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,480 You're about to get out of high school. 420 00:23:13,480 --> 00:23:14,959 You're not sure if you'll even make it into college. 421 00:23:14,959 --> 00:23:16,657 You're not sure what career prospects you have. 422 00:23:16,657 --> 00:23:19,050 How is Amarillo looking for you 423 00:23:19,050 --> 00:23:20,095 - Road to riches? 424 00:23:20,095 --> 00:23:21,270 This is a money train. 425 00:23:21,270 --> 00:23:23,141 I came a long way from the hunger pains. 426 00:23:23,141 --> 00:23:24,665 One deep cause you n#*#*#*#* strange. 427 00:23:24,665 --> 00:23:27,015 I heard they killed your partner like the hunger games. 428 00:23:27,015 --> 00:23:28,930 Dissect a n#*#*#*#* like anatomy. 429 00:23:28,930 --> 00:23:30,714 I know mad max proud of me. 430 00:23:30,714 --> 00:23:32,412 I'm stepping on you rappers mix. 431 00:23:32,412 --> 00:23:34,414 Cause y'all are the main people that was doubting me. 432 00:23:34,414 --> 00:23:36,851 (rap music) 433 00:23:51,648 --> 00:23:54,042 - North Heights of Amarillo, Texas. 434 00:23:54,042 --> 00:23:56,610 And this is my neighborhood is where I grew 435 00:23:56,610 --> 00:23:59,003 up at and what I do. 436 00:24:00,483 --> 00:24:03,660 I'd rather not answer what I do, but I do what I got to do. 437 00:24:03,660 --> 00:24:04,748 Know what I'm saying? 438 00:24:06,315 --> 00:24:09,318 The biggest problem living in the Heights is like adversity. 439 00:24:09,318 --> 00:24:11,886 You you're up against, you know what I'm saying? 440 00:24:14,062 --> 00:24:17,761 Well, I recently lost a couple, like a few friends. 441 00:24:20,024 --> 00:24:21,722 Like I said, whenever there's nothing to do. 442 00:24:21,722 --> 00:24:22,505 You know what I'm saying? 443 00:24:22,505 --> 00:24:23,375 Problems, 444 00:24:25,595 --> 00:24:26,857 tension gets high 445 00:24:26,857 --> 00:24:28,990 and people want to find something to do. 446 00:24:28,990 --> 00:24:30,165 You know what I'm saying? 447 00:24:30,165 --> 00:24:32,950 And just, that's a fucked up situation. 448 00:24:32,950 --> 00:24:34,125 It really is. 449 00:24:35,387 --> 00:24:37,041 - I'm working two jobs. 450 00:24:37,041 --> 00:24:40,001 Even though I have a degree because there's not a lot 451 00:24:40,001 --> 00:24:43,178 of opportunity here, especially at entry level 452 00:24:43,178 --> 00:24:47,487 because everything requires experience and a degree. 453 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:50,011 I want to be a game warden or a park ranger 454 00:24:50,011 --> 00:24:53,536 or some kind of wildlife or environmental science. 455 00:24:53,536 --> 00:24:55,930 They would only hire me to work like the gate 456 00:24:57,105 --> 00:24:58,628 or cleaning up. 457 00:24:58,628 --> 00:25:01,413 A lot of my friends, their kids or their little brother 458 00:25:01,413 --> 00:25:05,156 or their little sister, their little sister is prostituting. 459 00:25:05,156 --> 00:25:08,290 You know, like getting turned out and doing tricks out here. 460 00:25:08,290 --> 00:25:10,901 Just, just because that's like the lifestyle here 461 00:25:10,901 --> 00:25:13,730 because that's the only way they've seen to get some money. 462 00:25:13,730 --> 00:25:16,080 - Another reason why I decided to run, was I felt 463 00:25:16,080 --> 00:25:17,560 like there was a lot of reckless spending 464 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:20,911 in Amarillo that benefited a certain group of people 465 00:25:20,911 --> 00:25:23,392 while other communities were being absolutely ignored. 466 00:25:23,392 --> 00:25:25,220 Because for example, you can look at neighborhoods 467 00:25:25,220 --> 00:25:27,918 like Sandra SUNO, North Heights, East Ridge 468 00:25:27,918 --> 00:25:30,225 historical neighborhoods that have a lot 469 00:25:30,225 --> 00:25:34,055 of value to Amarillo, but have been held back for so long. 470 00:25:34,055 --> 00:25:36,274 (trap beat) 471 00:25:38,015 --> 00:25:40,409 - Charlie's barbecue and soul food. 472 00:25:40,409 --> 00:25:43,151 It's me and my mother's restaurant. 473 00:25:43,151 --> 00:25:46,154 And ever since we've been here 474 00:25:46,154 --> 00:25:49,026 I use it as my soap box. 475 00:25:49,026 --> 00:25:52,073 Small little ugly soap box it may be, 476 00:25:52,073 --> 00:25:53,988 but a soap box all the same. 477 00:25:53,988 --> 00:25:55,555 And I stand on top of it. 478 00:25:57,034 --> 00:25:59,689 I always speak about politics because everything that I do 479 00:25:59,689 --> 00:26:02,126 is based on kids 480 00:26:02,126 --> 00:26:03,084 and parks 481 00:26:03,084 --> 00:26:06,043 and opportunities 482 00:26:06,043 --> 00:26:08,568 for those kids as they grow older. 483 00:26:11,614 --> 00:26:13,137 - Oh Lord, they watching us. 484 00:26:15,052 --> 00:26:16,619 - Y'all going to ask me any questions. 485 00:26:16,619 --> 00:26:18,839 Or are y'all just gonna film me yelling? 486 00:26:18,839 --> 00:26:20,580 Get you a United Sack 487 00:26:20,580 --> 00:26:23,931 and take a step, drop an egg, take a step, drop a egg. 488 00:26:23,931 --> 00:26:25,672 I need a bigger concentration 489 00:26:25,672 --> 00:26:28,979 of eggs right here in front of this basketball court. 490 00:26:28,979 --> 00:26:32,809 We go on as far as I can see with, with all these eggs 491 00:26:34,506 --> 00:26:36,683 This is what Easter looks like to me. 492 00:26:36,683 --> 00:26:39,468 Just eggs everywhere, everywhere, everywhere. 493 00:26:39,468 --> 00:26:41,122 I just let y'all know. 494 00:26:41,122 --> 00:26:46,083 I didn't ball, I didn't stuff, not one egg I never have. 495 00:26:46,083 --> 00:26:47,519 And I don't think I ever will. 496 00:26:54,222 --> 00:26:56,964 - When you're a child, you really 497 00:26:56,964 --> 00:26:58,661 don't pick up 498 00:26:58,661 --> 00:27:03,187 on the discrepancies or the differences, 499 00:27:03,187 --> 00:27:07,627 but there's just a huge growth on the South side of town. 500 00:27:07,627 --> 00:27:09,193 And on the North side of town 501 00:27:09,193 --> 00:27:13,676 there's a huge project of tearing down. 502 00:27:13,676 --> 00:27:15,678 There's nothing vibrant. 503 00:27:15,678 --> 00:27:18,115 You know, as soon as you cross the tracks 504 00:27:18,115 --> 00:27:22,032 the color goes away except on the black faces. 505 00:27:22,032 --> 00:27:24,992 That's the only color you see, everything is shades of gray 506 00:27:24,992 --> 00:27:28,560 the city late think people don't see that. 507 00:27:28,560 --> 00:27:29,649 But I see it. 508 00:27:33,348 --> 00:27:36,525 - The whole idea of elitist controlling is part 509 00:27:36,525 --> 00:27:40,572 of the political culture of Texas, where the better families 510 00:27:40,572 --> 00:27:44,707 and the plantation owners made all the decisions 511 00:27:44,707 --> 00:27:47,057 and they suppressed voting. 512 00:27:47,057 --> 00:27:49,494 Texas has the lowest voting participation 513 00:27:49,494 --> 00:27:51,279 in the United States. 514 00:27:51,279 --> 00:27:55,283 The wealthy don't want those people voting 515 00:27:55,283 --> 00:27:58,068 because they know best, 516 00:27:58,068 --> 00:27:59,809 Massa knows best. 517 00:27:59,809 --> 00:28:02,377 We'll handle this for you. 518 00:28:02,377 --> 00:28:04,248 And that's the way it goes. 519 00:28:05,728 --> 00:28:08,992 - The attitude of Amarillo is don't talk about it. 520 00:28:08,992 --> 00:28:10,298 Don't worry about it. 521 00:28:10,298 --> 00:28:12,213 While other parts of our state, Austin 522 00:28:12,213 --> 00:28:14,302 Arlington Dallas are getting rid 523 00:28:14,302 --> 00:28:16,260 of symbols of the Confederacy. 524 00:28:16,260 --> 00:28:18,741 We tiptoe around that issue and we still have 525 00:28:18,741 --> 00:28:20,482 a rebel general in a park. 526 00:28:20,482 --> 00:28:22,005 We still have an elementary school 527 00:28:22,005 --> 00:28:24,834 named after a rebel general. 528 00:28:24,834 --> 00:28:26,401 Robert E. Lee never lived here. 529 00:28:26,401 --> 00:28:28,446 We have something named after him 530 00:28:28,446 --> 00:28:30,884 but we know what that symbol stands for. 531 00:28:30,884 --> 00:28:33,103 Those symbols disappeared after the civil War. 532 00:28:33,103 --> 00:28:35,802 And they came back actually after soldiers came back 533 00:28:35,802 --> 00:28:39,240 from World War I to the South and the South said 534 00:28:39,240 --> 00:28:41,546 we don't want these n#*#*#*#*#* being too uppity. 535 00:28:41,546 --> 00:28:43,157 So n#*#*#*#*#* know your place. 536 00:28:43,157 --> 00:28:44,941 And so we started putting Robert E. Lee 537 00:28:44,941 --> 00:28:48,423 and we started the stars and bars, the rebel flag. 538 00:28:48,423 --> 00:28:50,164 And it's a false analogy. 539 00:28:51,382 --> 00:28:52,862 What are we going to do about that? 540 00:28:52,862 --> 00:28:55,212 Are the young politicians going to address those issues 541 00:28:55,212 --> 00:28:56,692 that we have in our community? 542 00:28:56,692 --> 00:28:59,564 Or are they just gonna play lip service to get elected 543 00:28:59,564 --> 00:29:01,175 and then play the game. 544 00:29:01,175 --> 00:29:03,960 When you step up and say I want to represent a people. 545 00:29:03,960 --> 00:29:05,483 You have to figure out sometimes 546 00:29:05,483 --> 00:29:07,181 what they're getting out of it. 547 00:29:08,486 --> 00:29:11,228 - What made you decide to run for council? 548 00:29:11,228 --> 00:29:12,882 I think there should be a reform. 549 00:29:12,882 --> 00:29:14,188 I think we should go 550 00:29:14,188 --> 00:29:16,973 to voting by district instead of at-large. 551 00:29:16,973 --> 00:29:19,497 I believe that a mayor and four council members elected 552 00:29:19,497 --> 00:29:22,718 at large representing 200,000 residents, isn't working. 553 00:29:22,718 --> 00:29:24,894 Certain parts of Amarillo are being held back 554 00:29:24,894 --> 00:29:26,417 and are not being paid attention to 555 00:29:26,417 --> 00:29:27,854 while others are being developed. 556 00:29:27,854 --> 00:29:30,073 If you look at similar sized cities as Amarillo 557 00:29:30,073 --> 00:29:34,077 they ditch the at-large format decades ago. 558 00:29:34,077 --> 00:29:35,644 I want the city to get better as a whole 559 00:29:35,644 --> 00:29:38,125 not individual parts because that's not a progression 560 00:29:38,125 --> 00:29:40,344 of a city that's progressions of a class. 561 00:29:40,344 --> 00:29:42,390 City that only progresses in parts 562 00:29:42,390 --> 00:29:44,435 is not progressing as a city. 563 00:29:44,435 --> 00:29:45,523 - Thank you so much for coming in this morning. 564 00:29:45,523 --> 00:29:46,698 - Thank you. 565 00:29:46,698 --> 00:29:48,265 - I appreciate you. - Thank you. 566 00:29:54,010 --> 00:29:56,012 - My name's Jeff, I'm Jeff Blackbird, 567 00:29:56,012 --> 00:29:56,796 and how are you? 568 00:29:56,796 --> 00:29:57,927 Nice to meet you too. 569 00:29:57,927 --> 00:30:00,277 This is Hayden Pedigo, the big shot. 570 00:30:00,277 --> 00:30:04,020 - So I met with Jeff for the first time 571 00:30:04,020 --> 00:30:07,589 and I think I had expectations going into it 572 00:30:07,589 --> 00:30:09,852 on what it was going to be like, 573 00:30:09,852 --> 00:30:14,117 but he offered to help me on my campaign and give me advice. 574 00:30:14,117 --> 00:30:15,640 I'm running, running for city council, 575 00:30:15,640 --> 00:30:19,470 so I took him up on that offer because I need his help. 576 00:30:22,299 --> 00:30:23,823 - I don't know. 577 00:30:23,823 --> 00:30:28,001 Maybe Jeff's sees a little bit of Hayden like in himself 578 00:30:28,001 --> 00:30:30,046 like maybe a younger Jeff. 579 00:30:30,046 --> 00:30:33,571 Jeff Blackbird is a provocateur, has been his whole life. 580 00:30:33,571 --> 00:30:35,530 So, I'm sure he saw Hayden. 581 00:30:35,530 --> 00:30:37,532 And went I want to be part of this 582 00:30:37,532 --> 00:30:39,882 I want to help this kid stir up some shit. 583 00:30:41,318 --> 00:30:42,798 You know, you've got to put down 584 00:30:42,798 --> 00:30:45,105 like we talked about before, the three things 585 00:30:45,105 --> 00:30:47,368 that are controversial and that matter to you. 586 00:30:47,368 --> 00:30:50,980 That really matter and it never get off messages. 587 00:30:50,980 --> 00:30:54,331 You're different because you do have ideas, 588 00:30:54,331 --> 00:30:56,725 and I don't, I think you're 589 00:30:56,725 --> 00:30:58,770 you're a very serious candidate. 590 00:30:58,770 --> 00:31:01,425 I think he's a friend and a mentor 591 00:31:01,425 --> 00:31:03,123 and maybe even a father figure in some ways. 592 00:31:03,123 --> 00:31:04,994 Yeah, I think he's a little bit of all of that. 593 00:31:04,994 --> 00:31:06,996 And I know it means a lot to Hayden when Jeff says 594 00:31:06,996 --> 00:31:08,519 that he's proud of him. 595 00:31:12,219 --> 00:31:13,916 - That's the decision we got to finish. 596 00:31:13,916 --> 00:31:15,613 Where do you want to, what do you want to do? 597 00:31:15,613 --> 00:31:16,876 It's up to us. 598 00:31:16,876 --> 00:31:17,877 And thank you very much for the indulgence. 599 00:31:17,877 --> 00:31:22,838 I appreciate it. 600 00:31:22,838 --> 00:31:23,883 - Was it all right. 601 00:31:23,883 --> 00:31:25,406 - It was great. 602 00:31:25,406 --> 00:31:26,581 - Kid I would tell ya, 603 00:31:26,581 --> 00:31:28,670 if you would get up and say, 604 00:31:28,670 --> 00:31:31,716 I think that Amarillo should pass a resolution 605 00:31:31,716 --> 00:31:33,414 in favor of legalizing marijuana, 606 00:31:33,414 --> 00:31:35,590 You'd pick up a thousand votes. 607 00:31:35,590 --> 00:31:37,331 - That's something that if somebody asked me, I would agree 608 00:31:37,331 --> 00:31:38,549 with them would get into, 609 00:31:38,549 --> 00:31:39,986 but if I have a short amount of time, 610 00:31:39,986 --> 00:31:41,204 I'm going to go after the things that I think are- 611 00:31:41,204 --> 00:31:42,727 - Remember what we we're talking before? 612 00:31:42,727 --> 00:31:45,382 You got to open the can, you have to have a can opener, 613 00:31:45,382 --> 00:31:48,603 and then people go like, what did he just say that? 614 00:31:48,603 --> 00:31:50,126 It's like, you know what else I think? 615 00:31:50,126 --> 00:31:51,736 A, B, C, D. - Yeah. 616 00:31:51,736 --> 00:31:53,782 Controversy's not always the key tool 617 00:31:53,782 --> 00:31:54,739 to getting your message out. 618 00:31:54,739 --> 00:31:55,958 - Well I don't believe that. 619 00:31:55,958 --> 00:31:57,307 Bullshit. - That's not my stance. 620 00:31:57,307 --> 00:31:58,526 I'm not going to go up 621 00:31:58,526 --> 00:31:59,701 and talk about decriminalizing marijuana 622 00:31:59,701 --> 00:32:00,963 because it's too controversial. 623 00:32:00,963 --> 00:32:02,617 I'm not going to go and talk about it 624 00:32:02,617 --> 00:32:04,749 because I feel I may not be fully educated enough to talk 625 00:32:04,749 --> 00:32:06,142 to a crowd of people on that topic. 626 00:32:06,142 --> 00:32:07,491 - Then you should have gotten educated 627 00:32:07,491 --> 00:32:10,016 before you decided to run for god damn hall. 628 00:32:10,016 --> 00:32:11,495 - Yeah, but that's not my top three issues. 629 00:32:11,495 --> 00:32:13,106 Why I'm even running 630 00:32:13,106 --> 00:32:14,934 and I'm not going to make up reasons why I'm running. 631 00:32:14,934 --> 00:32:16,022 Because then at that point 632 00:32:16,022 --> 00:32:17,240 - Let's just agree to disagree. 633 00:32:17,240 --> 00:32:18,589 I'm going to go. - Okay. 634 00:32:18,589 --> 00:32:20,983 I maybe don't have the thickest skin in terms 635 00:32:20,983 --> 00:32:23,638 of people saying negative things about me 636 00:32:23,638 --> 00:32:28,686 and Jeff has been an asset in one way, because it's kind of 637 00:32:29,470 --> 00:32:30,819 nice to have somebody on your side, 638 00:32:30,819 --> 00:32:34,431 who's hurling the worst criticisms towards you. 639 00:32:34,431 --> 00:32:37,608 He was either slapping me in the face or giving me a hug. 640 00:32:38,696 --> 00:32:39,610 Sometimes it's best to have 641 00:32:39,610 --> 00:32:41,003 somebody stab you in the front 642 00:32:41,003 --> 00:32:42,483 and stab you in the back. 643 00:32:42,483 --> 00:32:44,224 Jeff will always stab you in the front. 644 00:32:44,224 --> 00:32:45,138 You know? 645 00:32:45,138 --> 00:32:48,141 So I think that was good for me. 646 00:32:48,141 --> 00:32:50,317 - This guy can't even agree 647 00:32:51,535 --> 00:32:56,062 with the governor of Texas about decriminalizing marijuana. 648 00:32:56,062 --> 00:32:57,672 This is the easiest position. 649 00:32:57,672 --> 00:33:00,892 And the New Republican party believes that in Texas. 650 00:33:02,459 --> 00:33:03,634 Too controversial 651 00:33:16,778 --> 00:33:18,780 - So, me and Jeff talked the next day, 652 00:33:18,780 --> 00:33:22,262 and after we talked about music for an hour 653 00:33:22,262 --> 00:33:24,612 the argument got brought up because Jeff was saying, 654 00:33:24,612 --> 00:33:27,571 yeah young people support you online 655 00:33:27,571 --> 00:33:29,617 but they don't support you in real life. 656 00:33:29,617 --> 00:33:31,619 But I said to Jeff, I was like, Hey 657 00:33:31,619 --> 00:33:34,535 what's going on at your office Saturday the 13th? 658 00:33:34,535 --> 00:33:35,840 And he said nothing. 659 00:33:35,840 --> 00:33:37,625 And I said, can I post on Facebook 660 00:33:37,625 --> 00:33:39,409 that I'm throwing a rally there? 661 00:33:39,409 --> 00:33:40,889 And he was like, sure. 662 00:33:40,889 --> 00:33:42,934 And I said, okay I'm going to get so many people there 663 00:33:42,934 --> 00:33:44,240 that it makes you mad. 664 00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:48,636 He really believes that Facebook is reality. 665 00:33:48,636 --> 00:33:52,596 Anyone can sit on their butt and say cool, 666 00:33:52,596 --> 00:33:53,684 like, 667 00:33:54,468 --> 00:33:56,122 smiley face. 668 00:33:56,122 --> 00:33:59,690 - I'm wanting a rally that is insane. 669 00:34:01,649 --> 00:34:06,610 Well, I mean, I, I wish more people would have showed up. 670 00:34:06,610 --> 00:34:07,742 I feel like you never know. 671 00:34:07,742 --> 00:34:09,613 Especially with political type events, 672 00:34:09,613 --> 00:34:11,354 I feel like it's hard to, you know. 673 00:34:23,323 --> 00:34:25,977 (bagpipes play) 674 00:34:32,897 --> 00:34:34,203 - You gotta mingle with the crowd. 675 00:34:34,203 --> 00:34:35,509 You gotta go talk to people and ask 676 00:34:35,509 --> 00:34:37,163 and tell everybody you're so happy 677 00:34:37,163 --> 00:34:38,468 that they're here. - I know. 678 00:34:38,468 --> 00:34:39,774 What's up, man? - How are you doing? 679 00:34:39,774 --> 00:34:42,298 - How's it going, that's crazy. 680 00:34:50,698 --> 00:34:52,656 - You've made a huge push to terrain to get the youth 681 00:34:52,656 --> 00:34:54,005 to come out and vote. 682 00:34:54,005 --> 00:34:55,355 Can you explain that a little bit to me. 683 00:34:55,355 --> 00:34:57,357 - I'm trying to talk to people my age 684 00:34:57,357 --> 00:34:59,272 and get them involved so we can make 685 00:34:59,272 --> 00:35:02,666 a change and move our city in a more positive direction. 686 00:35:02,666 --> 00:35:04,538 Stuff like this always makes me anxious. 687 00:35:04,538 --> 00:35:06,844 - Why? - I don't want to look dumb. 688 00:35:09,760 --> 00:35:11,893 - As long as there are more people in the audience 689 00:35:11,893 --> 00:35:13,416 than there are on the stage. 690 00:35:15,636 --> 00:35:16,593 It's a success. 691 00:35:16,593 --> 00:35:17,681 - Yeah. Very true. 692 00:35:17,681 --> 00:35:18,900 I agree with that. 693 00:35:20,075 --> 00:35:22,382 - Let's give Hayden Pedigo a big hand. 694 00:35:27,474 --> 00:35:31,652 - Amarillo for decades has been a very fractured place. 695 00:35:31,652 --> 00:35:34,176 There's so many groups and communities 696 00:35:34,176 --> 00:35:35,873 that are all separated from each other. 697 00:35:35,873 --> 00:35:38,485 They've been ignored, and it's hell we make a change. 698 00:35:38,485 --> 00:35:40,835 This is just going to keep happening over and over and over. 699 00:35:40,835 --> 00:35:42,445 Be honest how was that? 700 00:35:42,445 --> 00:35:44,404 - I thought it was the best you've done so far. 701 00:35:44,404 --> 00:35:45,840 - Awesome, good, good, okay. - Okay? 702 00:35:45,840 --> 00:35:47,320 - Okay. 703 00:35:47,320 --> 00:35:51,237 - So I think you're discovering something called policy. 704 00:35:51,237 --> 00:35:52,194 - Yeah. - That's good. 705 00:35:52,194 --> 00:35:53,108 - I'm trying, I'm trying. 706 00:35:53,108 --> 00:35:54,414 - I think you're getting there. 707 00:35:54,414 --> 00:35:55,676 I mean, the forums have been kind of 708 00:35:55,676 --> 00:35:57,286 like lighting a fire under my butt, 709 00:35:57,286 --> 00:35:59,723 cause they've then coming from and starting to get kind of- 710 00:35:59,723 --> 00:36:01,595 - Those forums didn't mean nothing compared 711 00:36:01,595 --> 00:36:03,379 to the fact that you can put together a group 712 00:36:03,379 --> 00:36:05,773 of people that are your actual supporters. 713 00:36:10,908 --> 00:36:13,694 - Cause Hayden looks like he really wants to make a change. 714 00:36:13,694 --> 00:36:17,045 He wants to bring more diversity 715 00:36:17,045 --> 00:36:19,439 into like, make everybody feel like their region 716 00:36:19,439 --> 00:36:21,180 and their area matters. 717 00:36:21,180 --> 00:36:23,530 And you don't hear that often here in Amarillo so. 718 00:36:23,530 --> 00:36:25,009 - He's doing some good shit, he really is. 719 00:36:25,009 --> 00:36:28,709 He's open, opening people's mind up. 720 00:36:28,709 --> 00:36:31,059 - No one else young is in our town, 721 00:36:31,059 --> 00:36:34,802 caring enough to, to get all this done. 722 00:36:34,802 --> 00:36:37,326 - He's here for Amarillo and he will help it grow 723 00:36:37,326 --> 00:36:41,287 in ways that aren't just money downtown. 724 00:36:41,287 --> 00:36:42,984 - Well I applaud Hayden for having 725 00:36:42,984 --> 00:36:44,812 what I would consider the right motivations 726 00:36:44,812 --> 00:36:46,727 to get involved in city government. 727 00:36:46,727 --> 00:36:50,034 - Seeing Hayden do that is that's really inspiring. 728 00:36:50,034 --> 00:36:52,733 And it just makes me think it's not as hard 729 00:36:52,733 --> 00:36:57,085 as you think it is to do big things like that. 730 00:36:57,085 --> 00:36:59,000 - He wants to see us thrive as a city. 731 00:36:59,000 --> 00:37:01,872 And I think that's a good thing for a young kid 732 00:37:01,872 --> 00:37:04,788 especially to be an example of that. 733 00:37:04,788 --> 00:37:07,269 What can we do with where we're planted? 734 00:37:07,269 --> 00:37:09,663 How can we make our city better? 735 00:37:09,663 --> 00:37:11,578 I think the more this has gone on 736 00:37:11,578 --> 00:37:15,103 kind of the heavier it's felt, you know, 737 00:37:15,103 --> 00:37:19,890 it's not a joke, I think it can be inspiring 738 00:37:19,890 --> 00:37:24,199 but it's constantly fighting, inspiring and terrifying. 739 00:37:24,199 --> 00:37:27,507 (plane engine roaring) 740 00:37:29,509 --> 00:37:32,468 (indie rock music) 741 00:37:50,312 --> 00:37:54,838 - This is a little nerve wracking and just a little nervous. 742 00:37:57,450 --> 00:37:59,016 I just don't want to be nervous while doing it. 743 00:37:59,016 --> 00:38:01,671 That's my thing I'm kind of worried about. 744 00:38:01,671 --> 00:38:04,500 I'm sure like if I talk to him for 10 seconds before 745 00:38:04,500 --> 00:38:05,762 we're going to be fine. 746 00:38:07,024 --> 00:38:07,808 How are you? - Hey! 747 00:38:07,808 --> 00:38:09,157 - Hi I'm Hayden. 748 00:38:09,157 --> 00:38:10,376 - Good to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 749 00:38:10,376 --> 00:38:11,333 - How are you? - I'm doing good. 750 00:38:11,333 --> 00:38:12,552 Are we on film are we on camera. 751 00:38:12,552 --> 00:38:13,727 - I think so. - Hi how are you? 752 00:38:15,206 --> 00:38:16,077 - For the story, 753 00:38:17,861 --> 00:38:19,385 one of the biggest controversies 754 00:38:19,385 --> 00:38:21,343 was North Heights had a public swimming pool 755 00:38:21,343 --> 00:38:22,562 that's been there for years. 756 00:38:22,562 --> 00:38:24,868 - Right? - I went to that pool as a kid 757 00:38:24,868 --> 00:38:26,435 A couple of months ago the state came out and they said, 758 00:38:26,435 --> 00:38:27,915 "Hey we're shutting down the pool, 759 00:38:27,915 --> 00:38:29,873 It's not in good shape anymore." 760 00:38:29,873 --> 00:38:31,440 So the neighborhood, 761 00:38:31,440 --> 00:38:32,963 the North Heights neighborhood was very up in arms going, 762 00:38:32,963 --> 00:38:34,748 "You're taking away our pool and- 763 00:38:34,748 --> 00:38:36,837 - Just make the repairs, do the work. 764 00:38:36,837 --> 00:38:38,317 - Well, this is what ended up happening was 765 00:38:38,317 --> 00:38:40,406 they sent a rep from the city who was like 766 00:38:40,406 --> 00:38:42,886 the pool is too far beyond repair. 767 00:38:42,886 --> 00:38:43,844 We can't fix it. 768 00:38:43,844 --> 00:38:45,149 We would have to rebuild it. 769 00:38:45,149 --> 00:38:47,717 And that cost would be three to $4 million. 770 00:38:47,717 --> 00:38:49,850 And we just don't have that right now sorry. 771 00:38:49,850 --> 00:38:51,373 And then a few weeks later 772 00:38:51,373 --> 00:38:54,245 the city approved $4 million for the scoreboard 773 00:38:54,245 --> 00:38:56,509 at the baseball stadium for the scoreboard. 774 00:38:56,509 --> 00:38:58,293 Jeez. - And so this community, 775 00:38:58,293 --> 00:39:00,208 that's like you're taking away one of our amenities, 776 00:39:00,208 --> 00:39:03,733 this pool that's been a service to public space for decades. 777 00:39:03,733 --> 00:39:05,256 - Right. - That, that is 778 00:39:05,256 --> 00:39:07,346 a massive benefit to that area of town. 779 00:39:07,346 --> 00:39:08,956 You're taking away in your answer as sorry 780 00:39:08,956 --> 00:39:10,261 we don't have the money. 781 00:39:10,261 --> 00:39:11,654 There's nothing we can do for you. 782 00:39:11,654 --> 00:39:12,960 - And then you demonstrate a second later 783 00:39:12,960 --> 00:39:14,135 that there clearly is the money. 784 00:39:14,135 --> 00:39:15,049 - Yeah. 785 00:39:15,049 --> 00:39:16,355 But the money is only there. 786 00:39:16,355 --> 00:39:18,008 If it's something they want to spend it on 787 00:39:18,008 --> 00:39:19,619 and a community pool's not going to make them money. 788 00:39:19,619 --> 00:39:20,881 - Right. - So what do kids do 789 00:39:20,881 --> 00:39:22,622 if you live in a neighborhood with nothing? 790 00:39:22,622 --> 00:39:23,405 - Right. - You take it away 791 00:39:23,405 --> 00:39:24,363 and they're like oh, 792 00:39:24,363 --> 00:39:25,929 I wonder why crime is going up. 793 00:39:25,929 --> 00:39:27,017 - It's cause you keep taking- - Yeah, you cause trouble. 794 00:39:27,017 --> 00:39:27,888 Yeah, you keep taking everything away 795 00:39:27,888 --> 00:39:29,019 and then being stupid 796 00:39:29,019 --> 00:39:31,065 and acting like it's somewhere else. 797 00:39:32,501 --> 00:39:33,807 - It's so depressing. 798 00:39:33,807 --> 00:39:36,853 - Yeah, it is, it is depressing for me. 799 00:39:36,853 --> 00:39:40,988 And that's why I've, I guess what I, what I told people 800 00:39:40,988 --> 00:39:43,469 I originally, when the videos were blowing up 801 00:39:43,469 --> 00:39:45,514 I had this crossroads moment. 802 00:39:45,514 --> 00:39:49,083 Either I can not run take the attention and laugh this off. 803 00:39:49,083 --> 00:39:50,127 Or do I take that attention? 804 00:39:50,127 --> 00:39:51,912 I'm getting and know how to form it 805 00:39:51,912 --> 00:39:53,957 into something more important. 806 00:39:53,957 --> 00:39:56,873 You know, now I'm making rich old people in Amarillo 807 00:39:56,873 --> 00:39:58,092 angry because I'm calling out things 808 00:39:58,092 --> 00:39:59,659 they don't want you to talk about. 809 00:39:59,659 --> 00:40:01,051 - Right. 810 00:40:01,051 --> 00:40:02,879 Where are you, ideologically, politically? 811 00:40:02,879 --> 00:40:05,316 - I've always said that I kind of just exist in the middle 812 00:40:05,316 --> 00:40:06,622 of maybe one of those younger people 813 00:40:06,622 --> 00:40:08,798 that's fried on politics. 814 00:40:08,798 --> 00:40:10,409 So I was invited, I got a message 815 00:40:11,845 --> 00:40:14,064 that I was invited to the Amarillo tea party group forum. 816 00:40:18,373 --> 00:40:21,985 - (in unison) To the flag of the United States of America, 817 00:40:21,985 --> 00:40:26,512 and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation... 818 00:40:30,124 --> 00:40:32,256 - Hello, my name is Hayden Pedigo. 819 00:40:32,256 --> 00:40:34,433 I'm running for city council place one. 820 00:40:34,433 --> 00:40:36,435 The reason why I decided to run was 821 00:40:36,435 --> 00:40:38,001 I believe the low voter turnout 822 00:40:38,001 --> 00:40:39,568 combined with at-large elections 823 00:40:39,568 --> 00:40:42,092 is the reason there wasn't fair representation in Amarillo. 824 00:40:42,092 --> 00:40:44,486 The system isn't working, and we need to move forward 825 00:40:44,486 --> 00:40:46,445 and have a more progressive government. 826 00:40:46,445 --> 00:40:47,228 Thank you. 827 00:40:48,316 --> 00:40:50,361 A guy came up afterwards and he was like 828 00:40:50,361 --> 00:40:51,841 what did you mean by progressive? 829 00:40:51,841 --> 00:40:52,799 - Right? - He was like, 830 00:40:52,799 --> 00:40:54,104 one of the guys back there said 831 00:40:54,104 --> 00:40:55,105 that he wanted to punch you in the face 832 00:40:55,105 --> 00:40:56,455 when you said progressive. 833 00:40:56,455 --> 00:40:58,195 And I said, I meant- - Like mandatory abortions. 834 00:40:58,195 --> 00:41:01,111 - Well, I said, you literally have to be gay now. 835 00:41:01,111 --> 00:41:04,506 - Oh you said that to him? - Yeah, no, I thought it, 836 00:41:04,506 --> 00:41:07,074 but that was the thing I meant progressive 837 00:41:07,074 --> 00:41:08,771 in the literal sense of progress. 838 00:41:10,120 --> 00:41:11,339 - It is funny how that's become 839 00:41:11,339 --> 00:41:14,908 a derogatory term for people, progressive. 840 00:41:14,908 --> 00:41:16,823 - When you do that in a town like this 841 00:41:16,823 --> 00:41:21,610 you get marginalized quickly as a radical or a liberal 842 00:41:21,610 --> 00:41:23,656 that no one should listen to. 843 00:41:23,656 --> 00:41:27,442 And that's a really great way here 844 00:41:27,442 --> 00:41:29,879 where we only have one political party, 845 00:41:29,879 --> 00:41:31,490 the party of the insane. 846 00:41:33,317 --> 00:41:35,015 It's a great way to, 847 00:41:35,015 --> 00:41:37,757 to foreclose any discussion about anything. 848 00:41:52,119 --> 00:41:56,645 - So Amarillo matters released to their 2019 voter's guide, 849 00:41:58,908 --> 00:42:01,955 and they have a picture of me with in red letters. 850 00:42:01,955 --> 00:42:04,479 It says not recommended. 851 00:42:04,479 --> 00:42:07,613 A 24 year old local musician, Pedigo's Campaign 852 00:42:07,613 --> 00:42:10,180 has been called a "art project", 853 00:42:10,180 --> 00:42:13,096 inspired by independent movie he saw. 854 00:42:13,096 --> 00:42:16,230 His first campaign, it's his "campaign" video 855 00:42:16,230 --> 00:42:19,189 shows him throwing a metal folding chair around apart 856 00:42:19,189 --> 00:42:22,105 and measuring various outdoor areas with a tape measure. 857 00:42:22,105 --> 00:42:23,716 He says, this campaign is serious, 858 00:42:23,716 --> 00:42:27,154 but evidence indicates it is a satire commentary. 859 00:42:27,154 --> 00:42:29,373 We do not recommend Mr. Pedigo. 860 00:42:32,246 --> 00:42:33,639 Well fuck. 861 00:42:33,639 --> 00:42:35,423 Their, honestly, every single one of their disses 862 00:42:35,423 --> 00:42:37,991 are kind of like gold because they're so weird. 863 00:42:37,991 --> 00:42:40,515 Pedigo left-handed and statistics show 864 00:42:40,515 --> 00:42:42,517 that most serial killers are left-handed. 865 00:42:42,517 --> 00:42:45,172 We would not recommend him at this time. 866 00:42:45,172 --> 00:42:49,524 Like, that's basically what, they're what they're saying. 867 00:42:49,524 --> 00:42:52,309 I saw Hayden Pedigo in the same room as a kid once, 868 00:42:52,309 --> 00:42:54,398 possibly a pedophile. 869 00:42:54,398 --> 00:42:56,836 I saw Hayden Pedigo wear a bandana on once. 870 00:42:56,836 --> 00:42:59,316 possibly a crip or a Muslim. 871 00:43:01,623 --> 00:43:04,104 Oh man, or a crip Muslim. 872 00:43:05,453 --> 00:43:08,238 - You can't lead if you're not able 873 00:43:08,238 --> 00:43:10,414 and willing to take a few arrows in the back. 874 00:43:10,414 --> 00:43:12,416 We've had so many arrows in the back. 875 00:43:12,416 --> 00:43:15,289 And part of it is because you, you stepped into the arena. 876 00:43:15,289 --> 00:43:18,858 Here's what I think is, is admirable about Amarillo matters. 877 00:43:18,858 --> 00:43:20,903 They have stepped into the arena 878 00:43:20,903 --> 00:43:22,513 and they're participating in the process, 879 00:43:22,513 --> 00:43:23,950 and anyone can do that. 880 00:43:23,950 --> 00:43:26,953 If, if you don't like what they're doing 881 00:43:26,953 --> 00:43:28,258 start your own group. 882 00:43:28,258 --> 00:43:30,783 - You have to do something to activate people 883 00:43:30,783 --> 00:43:32,915 a political action committee. 884 00:43:32,915 --> 00:43:35,962 So we have one here in Amarillo and there, you know what? 885 00:43:35,962 --> 00:43:37,616 They're popping up all over the state 886 00:43:37,616 --> 00:43:41,097 They're not trying to manipulate people. 887 00:43:41,097 --> 00:43:43,709 They're trying to move cities forward. 888 00:43:45,275 --> 00:43:48,104 For 30 years Dr. Eddie Sauer is a trusted family dentist 889 00:43:48,104 --> 00:43:49,540 and friends to all, 890 00:43:49,540 --> 00:43:52,195 a graduate of our public schools in West Texas A&M, 891 00:43:52,195 --> 00:43:55,372 Doctor Sauer strongly supports education. 892 00:43:55,372 --> 00:43:57,679 Pedigo strongly supports oxygen. 893 00:43:57,679 --> 00:44:01,291 Like, no, one's gonna say they're fucking against education. 894 00:44:01,291 --> 00:44:02,684 Dr. Sauer provides a voice 895 00:44:02,684 --> 00:44:05,426 of experience and expertise on, on medical issues. 896 00:44:05,426 --> 00:44:07,123 Thank you Dr. Sauer. 897 00:44:08,647 --> 00:44:11,345 - I personally will govern myself with an ethic 898 00:44:12,433 --> 00:44:15,915 that I will I will not choose 899 00:44:15,915 --> 00:44:20,180 to bash or to break down with my words, 900 00:44:20,180 --> 00:44:22,617 Sadly, in the political arena 901 00:44:24,271 --> 00:44:27,230 there are groups that choose the other route. 902 00:44:28,362 --> 00:44:29,755 And it's amazing though 903 00:44:29,755 --> 00:44:32,758 how God can keep your heart soft toward people. 904 00:44:32,758 --> 00:44:34,368 Even while people 905 00:44:35,717 --> 00:44:38,241 aren't soft with their words. 906 00:45:14,103 --> 00:45:16,627 - You know what, I don't know what to say 907 00:45:16,627 --> 00:45:20,327 to those people that are saying those things. 908 00:45:21,328 --> 00:45:23,373 Those aren't the facts. 909 00:45:23,373 --> 00:45:26,812 And I've shared that as many times 910 00:45:26,812 --> 00:45:31,251 in as many conversations as I know how to share 911 00:45:31,251 --> 00:45:32,339 and 912 00:45:33,557 --> 00:45:37,257 what it boils down to for our family 913 00:45:37,257 --> 00:45:39,738 is we just keep serving 914 00:45:39,738 --> 00:45:43,350 because I can't convince 200,000 people, 915 00:45:44,786 --> 00:45:46,483 what the truth is. 916 00:46:02,064 --> 00:46:04,980 - The mayor doesn't have to run her campaign like that 917 00:46:04,980 --> 00:46:10,029 because Amarillo matters plays the role of the dirty guy. 918 00:46:11,682 --> 00:46:16,209 That way, none of the incumbents have any responsibility 919 00:46:16,209 --> 00:46:19,342 for the nasty things that are said about their opponents. 920 00:46:19,342 --> 00:46:24,391 Corporate businesslike city government will do anything 921 00:46:25,087 --> 00:46:26,872 to retain power. 922 00:46:26,872 --> 00:46:31,093 I really hope that more people now are starting to be like 923 00:46:31,093 --> 00:46:33,792 maybe this group is like full of shit. 924 00:46:33,792 --> 00:46:36,751 (Futuristic Music) 925 00:46:52,680 --> 00:46:56,336 - Nice, good choice for Amarillo. 926 00:47:15,529 --> 00:47:17,444 How are you, doing good. 927 00:47:17,444 --> 00:47:18,532 My name is Hayden Pedigo. 928 00:47:18,532 --> 00:47:19,838 I'm running for city council here. 929 00:47:19,838 --> 00:47:21,361 I'm passing out these voter guides 930 00:47:21,361 --> 00:47:22,536 about some of the candidates. 931 00:47:22,536 --> 00:47:23,972 This is just a little piece of paper 932 00:47:23,972 --> 00:47:26,235 with my name saying place one. - Gotcha. 933 00:47:26,235 --> 00:47:27,367 - So this is my first day 934 00:47:27,367 --> 00:47:29,499 of doing any type of door knocking. 935 00:47:29,499 --> 00:47:31,371 - Okay, campaigning? - Yeah a little bit. 936 00:47:31,371 --> 00:47:33,112 - All right. - Well, thank you. 937 00:47:33,112 --> 00:47:34,026 Good luck and good to meet you. 938 00:47:34,026 --> 00:47:35,984 Thank you, good to meet you. 939 00:47:35,984 --> 00:47:38,421 I hate this whole thing, dude like no joke. 940 00:47:38,421 --> 00:47:41,642 I just, this is so uncomfortable. 941 00:47:41,642 --> 00:47:44,863 Like this not cool at all. 942 00:47:44,863 --> 00:47:45,689 - Right. 943 00:47:48,170 --> 00:47:51,478 Okay. So if you want I'll do most of the talking 944 00:47:51,478 --> 00:47:53,654 I do this 10, 12 hours a day. - All right 945 00:47:53,654 --> 00:47:56,570 - I just use a Segway and I'm the guy the mayor arrested. 946 00:47:58,311 --> 00:48:00,139 If they laugh, they laugh or smile. 947 00:48:00,139 --> 00:48:01,662 I usually gotta sign in. 948 00:48:01,662 --> 00:48:05,492 If not, I get the heck out of there as quick as possible. 949 00:48:05,492 --> 00:48:07,537 - Do you call up people that just don't answer? 950 00:48:07,537 --> 00:48:08,364 - Oh yeah. 951 00:48:09,452 --> 00:48:10,497 - Oh really? 952 00:48:10,497 --> 00:48:11,324 - Yeah 953 00:48:12,455 --> 00:48:13,761 Hi, hi! 954 00:48:15,415 --> 00:48:16,546 Hi, ma'am. 955 00:48:17,634 --> 00:48:18,679 We're just going to give you 956 00:48:18,679 --> 00:48:20,420 some literature on the election. 957 00:48:22,857 --> 00:48:24,250 Thank you. 958 00:48:24,250 --> 00:48:26,121 - My hands are freezing off. - Yeah. 959 00:48:28,776 --> 00:48:29,908 Okay, got it. 960 00:48:32,562 --> 00:48:34,477 Okay, I'm going try this. 961 00:48:37,350 --> 00:48:38,394 - He's not wired that way. 962 00:48:38,394 --> 00:48:40,962 He's not political. 963 00:48:40,962 --> 00:48:42,442 I ask him several times, 964 00:48:42,442 --> 00:48:44,792 do you want to talk about the water situation? 965 00:48:44,792 --> 00:48:45,619 "No." 966 00:48:46,794 --> 00:48:48,404 Did you read the books I gave you? 967 00:48:48,404 --> 00:48:49,231 "No." 968 00:48:50,580 --> 00:48:52,887 "I'm, it's just too overwhelming." 969 00:48:52,887 --> 00:48:55,455 He's told me, it's overwhelming. 970 00:48:55,455 --> 00:48:57,848 Well then don't run for office. 971 00:48:58,893 --> 00:49:02,636 (message notification sounds) 972 00:49:41,675 --> 00:49:43,546 - Last Sunday was kind of strange for me 973 00:49:43,546 --> 00:49:45,026 cause' that morning was probably 974 00:49:45,026 --> 00:49:47,507 the most discouraged I've ever been. 975 00:49:47,507 --> 00:49:49,465 Like, why am I doing this? 976 00:49:49,465 --> 00:49:50,858 And luckily, 977 00:49:51,728 --> 00:49:53,556 I ended up 978 00:49:53,556 --> 00:49:55,254 going to 979 00:49:55,254 --> 00:49:56,951 the South Sudanese church. 980 00:50:02,435 --> 00:50:03,958 I'm Hayden. 981 00:50:03,958 --> 00:50:04,785 Yeah. 982 00:50:08,571 --> 00:50:11,487 - When we have somebody that running for that county 983 00:50:11,487 --> 00:50:14,360 you know, we need to know what he can do to us. 984 00:50:23,499 --> 00:50:27,286 I didn't come here to say exactly what I can do 985 00:50:27,286 --> 00:50:28,722 for you outside of listen. 986 00:50:28,722 --> 00:50:30,941 Cause I think that's kind of the first thing I 987 00:50:30,941 --> 00:50:32,987 kind of wanted to come and meet you all 988 00:50:32,987 --> 00:50:34,771 and listen to your experiences 989 00:50:34,771 --> 00:50:39,602 because I feel like currently our council isn't listening. 990 00:50:39,602 --> 00:50:40,647 - The South Sudanese community 991 00:50:40,647 --> 00:50:42,649 is quite large here in Amarillo., 992 00:50:42,649 --> 00:50:45,217 And they're just always working constantly over there 993 00:50:45,217 --> 00:50:47,219 as like a meat packaging place. 994 00:50:47,219 --> 00:50:51,092 And it's like the beef capital, I guess, of dependent 995 00:50:51,092 --> 00:50:52,789 or it helps, I guess, of the world. 996 00:50:52,789 --> 00:50:54,530 It helps feed a lot of people. 997 00:50:54,530 --> 00:50:56,054 They wake up at four in the morning, 998 00:50:56,054 --> 00:50:57,838 come home at 2:00 PM so they can rush 999 00:50:57,838 --> 00:50:59,579 and go pick up their kids from school 1000 00:50:59,579 --> 00:51:01,059 and then go home and sleep. 1001 00:51:01,059 --> 00:51:02,364 It is like slave work. 1002 00:51:02,364 --> 00:51:04,584 It is, I don't know, 1003 00:51:04,584 --> 00:51:08,327 it's cold or it's hot, your own. 1004 00:51:08,327 --> 00:51:09,763 Once you go in that building it's just you 1005 00:51:09,763 --> 00:51:12,635 and your thoughts to that machine humming in your ear 1006 00:51:13,941 --> 00:51:15,899 while you're cutting meat or you're packaging meat. 1007 00:51:16,987 --> 00:51:17,814 It's tough. 1008 00:51:19,294 --> 00:51:22,602 - There is so many families that are scattered right now. 1009 00:51:22,602 --> 00:51:23,951 We have so many young people. 1010 00:51:23,951 --> 00:51:25,866 Now they go to jail, you know 1011 00:51:34,614 --> 00:51:36,006 - It means the world to me 1012 00:51:36,006 --> 00:51:39,053 that y'all let me come here and speak and listen. 1013 00:51:39,053 --> 00:51:41,664 You know, it's always humbling for me to stand 1014 00:51:41,664 --> 00:51:44,798 in front of people and hear what they need. 1015 00:51:44,798 --> 00:51:48,106 You know, it's, it's also somewhat scary because you, I 1016 00:51:48,106 --> 00:51:50,499 you don't want to disappoint people, you know 1017 00:51:50,499 --> 00:51:54,938 cause y'all are equally a part of Amarillo as anyone else 1018 00:51:54,938 --> 00:51:57,724 and you deserve to have a voice as much as anyone else. 1019 00:51:57,724 --> 00:52:01,728 And thank you for telling me your concerns. 1020 00:52:01,728 --> 00:52:02,555 Thank you. 1021 00:52:07,734 --> 00:52:09,866 My name is Hayden Pedigo. 1022 00:52:11,346 --> 00:52:13,305 - It ended up being probably my favorite event 1023 00:52:13,305 --> 00:52:14,610 I've done just overall. 1024 00:52:14,610 --> 00:52:15,829 It was the most gratifying 1025 00:52:15,829 --> 00:52:19,746 in terms of why I'm even doing this. 1026 00:52:19,746 --> 00:52:22,749 That's probably the most meaningful thing that's happened. 1027 00:52:22,749 --> 00:52:24,359 It was great day. 1028 00:52:24,359 --> 00:52:26,927 It started off absolutely terrible with me crying. 1029 00:52:26,927 --> 00:52:29,103 And then it ended like that. 1030 00:52:29,103 --> 00:52:31,410 And you know, had me kind of tearing up 1031 00:52:31,410 --> 00:52:34,761 for an exact opposite reason, but it was, it was great. 1032 00:52:34,761 --> 00:52:37,720 And gave me a lot more hope, you know. 1033 00:52:40,070 --> 00:52:44,640 - I invited Hayden to South Sydney celebration. 1034 00:52:44,640 --> 00:52:46,207 That's like the time for them to let loose 1035 00:52:46,207 --> 00:52:47,426 and have fun you know. 1036 00:52:47,426 --> 00:52:48,731 I want him to come and show the community 1037 00:52:48,731 --> 00:52:51,125 that they're not alone, you know. 1038 00:52:51,125 --> 00:52:54,781 There's somebody that wants to run for council, 1039 00:52:54,781 --> 00:52:57,349 that wants to make a change, that would be a part 1040 00:52:57,349 --> 00:53:00,743 of the change and feel like we matter as well. 1041 00:53:23,810 --> 00:53:26,247 They say there's a Sudanese time 1042 00:53:26,247 --> 00:53:27,857 because you say the event starts at seven 1043 00:53:27,857 --> 00:53:29,816 but really the event won't start till nine 1044 00:53:29,816 --> 00:53:32,862 because people won't get there until nine, you know. 1045 00:53:32,862 --> 00:53:34,342 The latest one that I went to was like, 1046 00:53:34,342 --> 00:53:35,648 till eight in the morning, 1047 00:53:35,648 --> 00:53:36,779 I told my mom I had to go, so I left her. 1048 00:53:36,779 --> 00:53:38,868 I don't know what time she got back. 1049 00:53:47,921 --> 00:53:49,444 - Yeah, oh, wow. 1050 00:53:49,444 --> 00:53:50,793 So they, they get here at 11 1051 00:53:50,793 --> 00:53:51,925 and don't leave till 10:00 AM the next day. 1052 00:53:54,319 --> 00:53:56,059 - How do they stay awake? 1053 00:53:56,059 --> 00:53:58,671 (party music) 1054 00:54:05,155 --> 00:54:09,203 - I have to go speak. (yawning) 1055 00:54:11,423 --> 00:54:12,859 I'm running for Amarillo city council 1056 00:54:12,859 --> 00:54:14,817 because I want to see our city get better 1057 00:54:14,817 --> 00:54:16,428 for everyone because sometimes they feel 1058 00:54:16,428 --> 00:54:20,040 like it's only gotten better for certain parts of Amarillo. 1059 00:54:20,040 --> 00:54:21,737 Again, thank you all so much. 1060 00:54:21,737 --> 00:54:24,262 My name is Hayden Pedigo and I'm running for city council. 1061 00:54:24,262 --> 00:54:25,132 Thank you all. 1062 00:54:32,922 --> 00:54:36,404 They were the only group that didn't treat me like a joke. 1063 00:54:36,404 --> 00:54:38,928 I might've given them some hope 1064 00:54:38,928 --> 00:54:40,800 but they gave me hope. 1065 00:54:40,800 --> 00:54:42,889 It was inspiring but it was also scary 1066 00:54:42,889 --> 00:54:45,283 because this is real life with real people 1067 00:54:45,283 --> 00:54:48,416 that have real hopes and goals and dreams. 1068 00:54:48,416 --> 00:54:50,853 And you're somebody that could help them. 1069 00:54:56,859 --> 00:54:58,687 But if he has the heart, 1070 00:54:58,687 --> 00:55:01,603 he will do a lot for the communities in Amarillo, 1071 00:55:01,603 --> 00:55:03,823 not just the Sudanese community. 1072 00:55:14,660 --> 00:55:17,184 - I've never experienced kindness like that, 1073 00:55:17,184 --> 00:55:20,318 and when she said we love Amarillo 1074 00:55:20,318 --> 00:55:23,582 cause', cause' we can sleep here in peace. 1075 00:55:24,713 --> 00:55:27,020 I've never had fear like that before 1076 00:55:27,020 --> 00:55:31,285 and it's wanting to help them and not know how. 1077 00:55:31,285 --> 00:55:32,678 I think that's the thing. 1078 00:55:33,853 --> 00:55:36,029 I don't want to let these people down that we met now 1079 00:55:37,726 --> 00:55:39,380 just not knowing how to help them. 1080 00:55:41,817 --> 00:55:44,472 This whole experience has opened our eyes and 1081 00:55:44,472 --> 00:55:46,779 and we can't shut them now. 1082 00:55:46,779 --> 00:55:48,868 From what we've learned and what we've seen 1083 00:55:48,868 --> 00:55:52,959 and this shit's gonna be difficult to move forward 1084 00:55:52,959 --> 00:55:53,829 and we're going to move forward, 1085 00:55:53,829 --> 00:55:55,614 but trying to figure out 1086 00:55:55,614 --> 00:55:58,399 just how to make it better for people. 1087 00:55:58,399 --> 00:56:00,053 Thank you so much for coming, 1088 00:56:00,053 --> 00:56:02,838 and those cameraman thank you guys, fantastic. 1089 00:56:02,838 --> 00:56:05,058 I know you guys got a long long day. 1090 00:56:06,189 --> 00:56:08,627 - Thank you for having us. 1091 00:56:08,627 --> 00:56:10,455 - All right thank you so much for everything. 1092 00:56:10,455 --> 00:56:12,370 - Very kind, very kind. 1093 00:56:13,980 --> 00:56:16,330 (metal rock) 1094 00:57:06,946 --> 00:57:09,122 - I really support him cause' I mean 1095 00:57:09,122 --> 00:57:11,080 he's right whenever he says 1096 00:57:11,080 --> 00:57:13,126 that younger people don't care about politics. 1097 00:57:13,126 --> 00:57:16,477 I have no idea about any of the city council stuff 1098 00:57:16,477 --> 00:57:19,088 until he started running. 1099 00:57:19,088 --> 00:57:20,176 Even while he's been running, 1100 00:57:20,176 --> 00:57:21,439 I feel like I've been more involved 1101 00:57:21,439 --> 00:57:23,223 with community stuff that I would never 1102 00:57:23,223 --> 00:57:26,008 been involved with or even known about. 1103 00:57:26,008 --> 00:57:28,054 I honestly couldn't say a bad thing about Hayden. 1104 00:57:28,054 --> 00:57:30,360 (metal rock) 1105 00:57:40,849 --> 00:57:43,983 - Today's May 4th election day. 1106 00:57:43,983 --> 00:57:46,507 (guitar music) 1107 00:57:52,774 --> 00:57:56,822 - We're going to go to a campaign party tonight. 1108 00:57:58,258 --> 00:58:00,478 Oh my strategy is if you do like, 1109 00:58:01,957 --> 00:58:04,090 do just a few little things 1110 00:58:04,090 --> 00:58:08,268 people my age normally can't do, and then a jump. 1111 00:58:16,189 --> 00:58:18,452 - There's a lot going through my head right now. 1112 00:58:18,452 --> 00:58:22,021 Mainly just trying to stay relaxed, you know. 1113 00:58:22,021 --> 00:58:23,196 But I'm excited. 1114 00:58:24,197 --> 00:58:25,894 - Today was the first day that I 1115 00:58:25,894 --> 00:58:28,723 think I ever voted in a local election. 1116 00:58:28,723 --> 00:58:31,378 - Whatever happens tonight or any night like this 1117 00:58:31,378 --> 00:58:34,642 like it's all great initiative. 1118 00:58:34,642 --> 00:58:37,166 Pedigo vote. (in unison) 1119 00:58:37,166 --> 00:58:38,516 - Vote for Hayden Pedigo. 1120 00:58:40,082 --> 00:58:42,128 He's a good man doing a good thing. 1121 00:58:43,956 --> 00:58:45,740 - I haven't voted yet. 1122 00:58:45,740 --> 00:58:48,482 I'm just praying that the Lord goes in 1123 00:58:48,482 --> 00:58:50,484 and shows me who to vote for, 1124 00:58:50,484 --> 00:58:51,877 when I go to the ballot, 1125 00:58:51,877 --> 00:58:54,183 I'm praying that he highlights names 1126 00:58:54,183 --> 00:58:58,187 and says this person would be good for the city. 1127 00:58:58,187 --> 00:59:01,408 I don't really look at the political side of it. 1128 00:59:01,408 --> 00:59:04,977 I just ask the Lord, who do you want over your city? 1129 00:59:04,977 --> 00:59:08,241 And then he's faithful in showing me who that is. 1130 00:59:08,241 --> 00:59:11,244 (Pop Rock Music) 1131 00:59:49,195 --> 00:59:50,718 - We'll see how it goes. 1132 00:59:50,718 --> 00:59:53,634 I'll just feel so bad like having everyone here if I bomb. 1133 00:59:53,634 --> 00:59:55,244 Sorry, sorry y'all. 1134 01:00:00,772 --> 01:00:02,687 We'll see what happens. 1135 01:00:06,560 --> 01:00:09,389 (thunder strikes) 1136 01:00:53,259 --> 01:00:58,003 (applause) (cheering) - Thank you all. 1137 01:00:58,003 --> 01:01:01,223 My name is Hayden Pedigo and I ran for city council. 1138 01:01:01,223 --> 01:01:04,792 I got the news that out of the four people that ran 1139 01:01:04,792 --> 01:01:07,752 for place one, I came in second place. 1140 01:01:13,105 --> 01:01:16,021 But I want to tell you guys tonight, 1141 01:01:16,021 --> 01:01:19,285 I'm celebrating and I feel very excited 1142 01:01:19,285 --> 01:01:22,244 because the thing is this experience has been 1143 01:01:22,244 --> 01:01:23,985 beyond beautiful for me. 1144 01:01:23,985 --> 01:01:25,204 I never thought I would be running 1145 01:01:25,204 --> 01:01:26,771 for city council in Amarillo. 1146 01:01:26,771 --> 01:01:28,773 I never thought I'd be meeting the peoples and the people 1147 01:01:28,773 --> 01:01:30,600 in the communities I did 1148 01:01:30,600 --> 01:01:32,515 and I'm inspired to be living here. 1149 01:01:32,515 --> 01:01:35,170 And I want to see the changes that I've been talking about. 1150 01:01:35,170 --> 01:01:37,216 So our city can progress as a whole. 1151 01:01:37,216 --> 01:01:40,567 And even though I lost this time, this isn't the end for me, 1152 01:01:40,567 --> 01:01:42,569 and I think it's only the beginning. 1153 01:01:42,569 --> 01:01:44,963 This is a beautiful city, but I don't think 1154 01:01:44,963 --> 01:01:48,227 we should just be letting all the 16 up year olds 1155 01:01:48,227 --> 01:01:52,361 decide the future of our city because we live here too. 1156 01:01:52,361 --> 01:01:54,407 (applause) 1157 01:01:57,671 --> 01:01:59,281 I'm going to say thank you. 1158 01:01:59,281 --> 01:02:01,980 I'll say my name is Hayden Pedigo. 1159 01:02:01,980 --> 01:02:04,809 I'm running for city council, place one. 1160 01:02:04,809 --> 01:02:06,201 I lost. 1161 01:02:06,201 --> 01:02:07,637 Thank you all so much. 1162 01:02:07,637 --> 01:02:09,944 (cheering) 1163 01:02:12,033 --> 01:02:16,429 And, I believe now we have Lake Dabs going on. 1164 01:02:16,429 --> 01:02:17,256 Is that correct? 1165 01:02:17,256 --> 01:02:19,171 Give it up for Lake Dabs. 1166 01:02:19,171 --> 01:02:21,173 (cheering) 1167 01:02:21,173 --> 01:02:23,523 (rock music) 1168 01:02:34,142 --> 01:02:35,796 - Everybody can kind of work their way over here. 1169 01:02:35,796 --> 01:02:37,145 I think Eddie and Ginger 1170 01:02:37,145 --> 01:02:39,408 are going to say a couple of things. 1171 01:02:40,845 --> 01:02:42,281 It's just been an amazing. 1172 01:02:44,109 --> 01:02:45,414 I don't know where to start 1173 01:02:45,414 --> 01:02:47,634 Two years, two and a half years, two weeks. 1174 01:02:47,634 --> 01:02:48,853 All of it 1175 01:02:48,853 --> 01:02:50,332 and you guys have been at the core of it 1176 01:02:50,332 --> 01:02:53,814 and actually it's, it's a team that the Lord built. 1177 01:02:53,814 --> 01:02:56,730 So this has to be something that the Lord will then. 1178 01:02:57,905 --> 01:02:59,777 And honestly, the other reason I know 1179 01:02:59,777 --> 01:03:02,475 that the Lord willed it is because my right hand person. 1180 01:03:08,394 --> 01:03:10,396 - Get over here, how was that? 1181 01:03:10,396 --> 01:03:11,440 - Very good. 1182 01:03:12,833 --> 01:03:14,226 I'm very proud. 1183 01:03:37,597 --> 01:03:40,556 (thunder roars) 1184 01:03:40,556 --> 01:03:43,995 (cheerful guitar music) 1185 01:03:55,354 --> 01:03:59,445 - Yuki come here, see, no interest in that. 1186 01:04:06,104 --> 01:04:09,020 - That's not my job, okay. 1187 01:04:09,020 --> 01:04:12,327 I already created an office that I elected myself to 1188 01:04:12,327 --> 01:04:15,461 which is the chief pain in the ass around here. 1189 01:04:15,461 --> 01:04:16,897 You know, I'm happy with 1190 01:04:16,897 --> 01:04:21,293 with retaining that job and serving as an incumbent. 1191 01:04:25,166 --> 01:04:28,517 - I don't think I'd ever want to be an elected official. 1192 01:04:28,517 --> 01:04:31,433 I think you have to worship at too many altars. 1193 01:04:31,433 --> 01:04:35,046 I hope to see that the same people that are going 1194 01:04:35,046 --> 01:04:38,614 to council meetings and are vocal and out there 1195 01:04:38,614 --> 01:04:41,617 doing something and out there saying, I'm standing for this. 1196 01:04:41,617 --> 01:04:43,141 Continue. 1197 01:04:43,141 --> 01:04:46,361 - Everybody dies, but not everybody lives. 1198 01:04:46,361 --> 01:04:48,668 And I don't want to be one of those people that I look back 1199 01:04:48,668 --> 01:04:51,279 and didn't use my life to the fullest. 1200 01:04:51,279 --> 01:04:53,412 I mean, truly at the end of the short 1201 01:04:53,412 --> 01:04:55,718 brief time here on earth, we want to know 1202 01:04:55,718 --> 01:04:57,764 that we used our time to have an impact. 1203 01:05:01,724 --> 01:05:04,510 - Our marriage is really good now. 1204 01:05:04,510 --> 01:05:06,991 And I do believe that the election 1205 01:05:06,991 --> 01:05:10,516 and him running brought us closer just cause' 1206 01:05:10,516 --> 01:05:11,909 Hayden has grown from this. 1207 01:05:11,909 --> 01:05:13,649 I have grown from this. 1208 01:05:13,649 --> 01:05:18,524 I feel like everybody involved have grown from this. 1209 01:05:18,524 --> 01:05:19,829 I think he's got a good heart. 1210 01:05:19,829 --> 01:05:22,528 And as long as he goes into anything 1211 01:05:22,528 --> 01:05:25,574 in life and his intentions are pure, I will support him. 1212 01:05:28,447 --> 01:05:31,145 - Hopefully people can learn that, 1213 01:05:32,625 --> 01:05:34,627 I think if there's something you're passionate about 1214 01:05:34,627 --> 01:05:38,500 and you want to speak up on, you can be heard. 1215 01:05:38,500 --> 01:05:41,460 Doesn't mean you're going to win, but people know about it. 1216 01:05:41,460 --> 01:05:45,768 And just putting it out there, changes the landscape. 1217 01:05:45,768 --> 01:05:49,294 And to me, it's like chopping something down. 1218 01:05:50,512 --> 01:05:52,950 I might've put in the first hit with the ax. 1219 01:05:52,950 --> 01:05:55,039 I might've put in the first chip and there's a lot 1220 01:05:55,039 --> 01:05:57,911 of room to go, but I put out the possibility 1221 01:05:57,911 --> 01:06:00,566 that something can be cut down if we want it. 1222 01:06:04,744 --> 01:06:06,137 - I feel like we grew together. 1223 01:06:06,137 --> 01:06:07,660 - He definitely inspired me. 1224 01:06:08,878 --> 01:06:11,490 - You inspired me. 1225 01:06:11,490 --> 01:06:14,232 (guitar music) 1226 01:06:59,581 --> 01:07:02,019 (upbeat music)