Shows
The Arena with Greg SindelarFrom Texas Ranch to Congress: Rep. Brandon Gill on Mass Migration and Border SecurityFreshman Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar on The Arena to discuss growing up on a West Texas cattle ranch, taking the fight to Washington, securing the border in record time, defunding NPR & PBS, and why mass migration and Communist China are the biggest threats to America.One of the youngest members of Congress, Rep. Gill pulls no punches on the shutdown fight, cutting through leftist narratives, and protecting Western civilization.00:23 – Growing up on a West Texas cattle ranch listening to Rush Limbaugh02:38 – Why rural America is the heart of the cons...
2025-12-1530 min
Giving VenturesEp. 94 - The MAGA RightOur summer series on "What Is the Right?" has examined the factions that shape the modern conservative movement, from libertarians and traditionalists to fusionists and the New Right. Yet one force has loomed in the background throughout our conversations: Trumpism. While we have focused on ideas more than individuals, it’s impossible to take stock of today’s Right without considering the MAGA movement and the impact it has had on conservative policy and priorities.
As we look ahead to a post-Trump political era—whether in 2029 or sooner—the question isn’t just what becomes of Donald Trump the...
2025-10-0148 min
The Sweet Tea SeriesCharlie Kirk: American Martyr & A Call to Courage | The Sweet Tea SeriesAriana Guajardo reflects on the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk amid a wave of national violence, marking a somber 9/11 anniversary. Recorded on September 11, 2025, Ariana shares heartfelt words from TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar, urging courage over fear in defending American values, and an insightful tribute from Joshua Trevino in American Mind, portraying Charlie as a modern Socrates and martyr for free speech. https://americanmind.org/salvo/charlie-kirk-martyr/As Gen Z grapples with division unlike post-2001 unity, Ariana explores Charlie's legacy and calls listeners to action: speak truth at work, school, and the dinner table. Join i...
2025-09-1210 min
Zero Hour with James PoulosEp 95 | Texas vs. the Cartel: The DEADLY Border Showdown | Greg SindelarGreg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins James Poulos to discuss the future of conservatism in Trump’s America. They discuss how the new administration will work with states like Texas to tackle issues like border security, immigration reform, and cartel violence. Will Trump dismantle the administrative state? How will this and the rise of AI change public education? This new era of American politics is confronting the rise of tech-authoritarianism as the American spirit makes a comeback in a post-woke America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-281h 01The Arena with Greg SindelarGovernor Greg Abbott - Making Texas Number One in All Things… Especially EducationTPPF CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas Governor Greg Abbott discuss the Legislature’s progress on bringing true school choice to the State of Texas, which will elevate education for every student, increase teachers’ pay, and provide quality education options for generations to come.
2025-04-0221 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative Greg Bonnen - Budgets, Schools, and SpaceTexas State Representative Greg Bonnen joins TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar to share how he, a neurosurgeon, got into public service. As the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bonnen explains the complex process of passing the state budget in the Texas Legislature. They also discuss his long-time support of school choice, Texas' role in space research, and being recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University.
2025-03-2539 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative David Spiller - Border Security & Rural EducationTexas State Representative David Spiller and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss the importance of building relationships in the legislative process. Rep. Spiller also shares updates on the Texas Legislature's continued efforts to secure the border and provide families with quality education options.
2025-03-2425 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenator Adam Hinojosa - Helping Rural Texas ThriveTexas State Senator Adam Hinojosa and TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar discuss what it means to understand the pulse of the community as an elected official. They also touch on the importance of education, water access, and smart healthcare policy for Texas' rural communities.
2025-03-2128 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenator Paul Bettencourt - Property Taxes & HousingTexas Senator Paul Bettencourt shares the story of how he got into public service with TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar. They also discuss recent efforts by the Texas Senate to provide lasting property tax relief, make housing more affordable, and further secure the integrity of our elections.
2025-03-2132 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative Helen Kerwin - Friends, Family, and PFASTPPF CEO Greg Sindelar has the pleasure of sitting down with Representative Helen Kerwin to discuss everything from the joys of family, her roots in public service, polyfluoroalkyl substances and all things in between.
2025-03-2037 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative Brad Buckley - School Choice and Rural TexasOn this special episode of "The Arena with Greg Sindelar" at Texas Policy Summit 2025, Representative Brad Buckley discusses the school choice, water, and rural Texas.
2025-03-1028 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenator Kevin Sparks - Rural Texas Politics and EnergyOn this special episode of "The Arena with Greg Sindelar" at Texas Policy Summit 2025, Senator Kevin Sparks discusses the nuances of rural Texas politics, the Texas electric grid, and reforming the foster care system.
2025-03-0124 min
The Jimmy Barrett ShowBuying US EnergyToday on the Jimmy Barrett Show:TPPF's Greg Sindelar on US energy
2024-11-1239 min
The Right IdeaPost Election Analysis with Greg SindelarTPPF CEO Greg Sindelar chats with Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen about the 2024 presidential election, the downstream effects the presidency will have on Texas, and the upstream effects that Texas’ local results will have on the nation.2:30 Hot Take: What is the best trilogy ever? (Matrix, Star Wars, LOTR, or… Trump?)8:11 2024 Presidential Election Analysis34:58 The Election’s impact on Texas37:06 Survey Says! There was a ‘UGE shift from Dem to Rep in Hispanic men across the country. Why? Does it mean anything?49:48 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Is Demography Destiny or Dead?53:14 What’s n
2024-11-0758 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarOklahoma Governor Kevin StittTPPF CEO Greg Sindelar interviews Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in the Blue Room of the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City. They discuss Texas and Oklahoma's conservative approaches to the economy, energy, education, and the border crisis.
2024-09-3033 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarFormer TPPF CEO Brooke RollinsTPPF CEO Greg Sindelar interviews America First Policy Institute President and CEO Brooke Rollins, who was recently honored at TPPF’s 35th Anniversary Gala in Austin. They cover their college days at Texas A&M, time working together at TPPF, and exporting the TPPF model to Washington, D.C.
2024-09-3044 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarVirginia Governor Glenn YoungkinTPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discuss the importance of remembering and returning to our nation's first principles in leading into tomorrow, especially in regards to election transparency and accuracy, border security and so much more.
2024-09-1629 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative Ellen TroxclairTPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas State Representative Ellen Troxclair sit down to discuss the importance of serving others and standing in the gap when it comes to fighting the good fight - for our neighbors, for our schools and for our families.
2024-06-2140 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarMLB's Mark Teixeira and TPPF's Mandy DroginTPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar, World Series Champion Mark Teixeira and Next Generation Texas' Campaign Director Mandy Drogin sit down to chat about the important things in life: sports, food and parental empowerment!
2024-05-3122 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarTexas' Commissioner of Education Mike MorathTPPF's CEO Greg Sindelar and Texas' Commissioner of Education Mike Morath sit down to chat about the high stakes, current state and future vision for students throughout Texas.
2024-05-3158 minThe Jimmy Barrett ShowNYPD Responds to the Campus ProtestersToday on the Jimmy Barrett Show:NYPD responds to the campus protestersTPPF's Greg Sindelar on Title IX
2024-05-0337 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenator Bryan Hughes"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Senator Hughes sit down to chat about the miracles and wonders of marriage and serving in politics.
2024-04-0429 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative Cody Harris"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Representative Harris sit down to discuss what his early days in the Texas House were like and the most important characteristics a leader needs for legislative success.
2024-04-0425 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarTexas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Commissioner Buckingham sit down to discuss the inspirations that led her from a successful career in medicine to fighting the good fight in politics and working to "save" the Alamo!
2024-04-0416 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenator Brandon Creighton"Live" from TPPF's Texas Policy Summit 2024, Greg and Senator Creighton sit down to discuss everything from the Senator's childhood ranch to the 88th Legislative Session.
2024-04-0433 min
Texas TalksEp. 13 - Greg SindelarThe Texas Public Policy Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan research institute. The Foundation’s mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation by educating and affecting policymakers and the Texas public policy debate with academically sound research and outreach. TPPF Website: https://www.texaspolicy.com/TPPF X: https://twitter.com/TPPFGreg Sindelar X: https://twitter.com/gsindelar
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2024-03-2941 min
The Unregulated Podcast#168: You Know Who You Are (2/9/24)#168: You Know Who You Are (2/9/24)
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Reuters: Ford slows EVs, sends a truckload of cash to investors: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-offer-regular-supplemental-dividend-2024-02-06/
Fox Business: Biden's latest climate rules crack down on manufacturing, ignoring industry warnings of economic devastation: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-latest-climate-rules-crack-down-manufacturing-ignoring-industry-warnings-economic-devastation
OilPrice.com: China was responsible for 96 percent of coal plants constructed in 2023: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Was-Responsible-for-96-of-Coal-Plants-Constructed-in-2023.html
TPPF Greg Sindelar: https://www.texaspolicy.com/about/staff/greg-sindelar/
2024-02-091h 21The Jimmy Barrett ShowCan the federal government take over the Texas National Guard?Today on the Jimmy Barrett Show:Can the government take over the Texas National Guard?TPPF's Greg Sindelar on the border.
2024-01-2730 min
Federalist Radio HourHow Biden’s Open Border Is Wrecking TexasOn this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Greg Sindelar, executive director and CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the effect President Joe Biden's border crisis has on Texas and analyze how the unprecedented influx of illegal migrants will affect Americans' voting in 2024. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continues to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.
2024-01-2338 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenator Mayes MiddletonTPPF's Greg Sindelar sits down with Texas Senator Mayes Middleton to talk about his family and insights that motivate him to serve in the State Senate. Greg and Mayes also discuss such hot topics as: School Choice, Tax Payer Funded Lobbyists, Property Tax Reform, Offshore Wind Projects, Higher Education Reform and much more.
2023-11-0332 min
The Sherry Sylvester ShowFighting DEI in Texas Universities with Tom Lindsay and Greg SindelarTPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Texas Public Policy Foundation's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sindelar and Distinguished Senior Fellow for Next Generation Texas, Tom Lindsay to discuss the ongoing battles to stop radically divisive and discriminatory DEI policies in higher ed. These political ideologies are wriggling their way around the law and into culture and institutions -- including Greg's beloved Texas A&M -- in the name of social justice.
2023-09-2132 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarGovernor Greg AbbottGreg is joined by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to recap the 88th Legislative Session, celebrate what was accomplished and peek into what's yet to come.
2023-06-0638 minThe Right Idea88th Legislature Session RecapIn this week’s special presentation of The Right Idea, Derek takes part in a panel discussion recapping Texas’ 88th Legislature Session with TPPF’s Greg Sindelar, Sherry Sylvester and Andrew Brown.
2023-06-011h 03The Jimmy Barrett ShowA Debt Ceiling AgreementToday on the Jimmy Barrett Show:A debt ceiling agreementTPPF's Greg Sindelar on the closing of the Texas Legislative session
2023-05-3137 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarUS Representative Chip RoyGreg sits down with Congressman Chip Roy to discuss everything from the current state of the U.S.-Mexico border, kids and social media and the fentanyl crisis, to projections into the next election cycle.
2023-05-221h 08The Arena with Greg SindelarThe Honorable Ron SimmonsGreg is joined by former Texas Representative Ron Simmons to discuss his experiences in the Texas Legislature, as a successful businessman, and as a father.. and the life lessons learned from all three.
2023-05-1739 minThe Arena with Greg SindelarSenior Adviser and Policy Director to Governor Greg Abbott Steve MunisteriGreg is joined by Governor Abbott’s Senior Advisor and Policy Director, Steve Munisteri to discuss his journey through volunteerism, business, politics and boxing… culminating to his role today in advising Governor Abbott in establishing a new foundation for a brighter future.
2023-04-261h 01The Arena with Greg SindelarRepresentative Tom OliversonGreg is joined by Representative Tom Oliverson to discuss the Chairman's history and foundation that drive his priorities as he represents Texas' 130th House District.
2023-04-151h 25The Jimmy Barrett ShowUpdates from East Palestine, OhioToday on the Jimmy Barrett Show:Updates from East Palestine, OhioCEO of TPPF Greg Sindelar on his alma mater: Texas A&MEmily Taylor on concealed carry
2023-02-2838 min
Texas Wants to KnowCan Texas lawmakers ban minors from social media?Social media has been an integral part of our lives for years now. While there are benefits to using social media there are also some negative effects, especially for young people. Before the start of Texas' 88th legislative session, Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) proposed House Bill 896, which would ban minors from using social media. On this week's episode of Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday asks if it is possible for lawmakers to ban all minors from social media. Greg Sindelar, the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, voiced his support for the bill, while...
2023-01-1918 min
Batman University"Mystery of the Batwoman" with Sam EinhornSam Einhorn joins Tony to discuss the animated movie “Mystery of the Batwoman,” the history of Batwoman, LGBT characters in comics, and Bruce Wayne’s dating life.
"Mystery of the Batwoman" with Sam Einhorn
Tony Sindelar with Sam Einhorn
Referenced Works
Batman: The Animated Series
[Amazon]
Show Notes & Links
Mystery of the Batwoman on Amazon
Batwoman collection by Greg Rucka on Amazon
Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Rise of the Batmen (Batwoman team up) on Amazon
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman on the DC...
2017-08-0853 min
Bonus TrackDon't Google TanukiJohn Siracusa works blue.
The Incomparable #177-178
Jason Snell with Greg Knauss, John Siracusa, Moisés Chiullán, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar
2014-01-1915 min