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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
Friends & Fellow Citizens#168: Securing Texas-sized Restoration of Law and Order at the U.S.-Mexico Border feat. Melissa FordFor too long, the southern border of the U.S. has been a vulnerability for American national security, sovereignty, and immigration policymaking. And with Texas bearing the brunt of the border crisis, what do these challenges and dangers to the American people look like? Melissa Ford, Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign, warns about the major security and sovereignty threat from Mexican drug cartels. She also calls for stronger comprehensive policies to uphold American values of legal immigration, national security, and the rule of law.Learn more about TPPF...
2025-04-0759 min
The Hard CountryCDMX Takeaways & Reevaluating Claudia SheinbaumTPPF's Joshua Treviño and Ariana Guajardo discuss Joshua's findings from a recent expedition to Mexico City, with a focus on Claudia Sheinbaum's first six months as President of Mexico. They also look ahead to the upcoming deadline for reauthorizing the USMCA trade agreement.Sources referenced in the episode:TPPF Issues Recommendations for Aggressive Diplomacy with MexicoMorena's Proyecto de Nación (2024-2030)
2025-04-0140 min
Parent Empowerment with Mandy DroginJames Quintero, TPPFTPPF's James Quintero makes his second appearance on the podcast to break down the staggering half a trillion dollars in debt owed by local Texas governments--with more debt on the way!
2025-02-0554 min
ZacCastHold onto your butts... (property tax edition)In this first episode of 2025, Pat and Chad hit a wide range of topics and do our best to avoid derailing the conversation with too much college football.Timestamps04:25 - TPPF Property Tax Proposals29:51 - TPPF on "Home Sharing"40:16 - Congestion pricing in New York City54:12 - Texas AG sues Allstate67:48 - Comptroller's Biennial Revenue Estimate for 2025-26LinksAsterisk (Merriam-Webster)15 Ways to Improve the M&O Property Tax (TPPF)Defending Home-Sharing is About Protecting Basic Freedoms (TPPF)Paxton files suit against Allstate, alleges company secretly collected driver's data...
2025-01-161h 10
The 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 min
The Kevin Roberts Show with Larry O’Connor#119 | Tim KennedyHeritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts sits down with Tim Kennedy, Green Beret sniper, author, UFC fighter, and entrepreneur.About Tim: Tim Kennedy, Green Beret Sniper, author, UFC Fighter & Entrepreneur has a rapidly growing audience with millions of followers on his personal Instagram and over 10 million followers through the many outlets of his parent company Tim Kennedy Operations and Sheepdog Response. He’s starred on the History Channel’s Hunting Hitler and Discovery’s Hard to Kill. Tim owns Apogee Cedar Park, a private school in Texas, and Sheepdog Response, a tactic...
2024-06-1257 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 min
The Sherry Sylvester ShowThe Woke-Hamas Partnership Continued Conversation with Chuck DeVore and Erin ValdezSherry Sylvester sits down with TPPF’s Chuck DeVore and Erin Valdez to discuss what has happened in the last six months since TPPF's primer on the connection between the "Woke" movement and Hamas.
2024-05-1439 minThe Sweet Tea SeriesCharity, Government, and Mother CabriniAriana sits down with Marie Marcalus, Director for Research and Publications for TPPF, to discuss her work at the Foundation and unpack the movie Cabrini. They also discuss how Marie's family immigrated to the U.S. during the same era as the film, tensions between charity and government, and how TPPF is working on foster care reforms.
2024-04-0540 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 minThe Sherry Sylvester ShowCelebrating Women's History MonthTPPF's Sherry Sylvester takes time out from her typical interview schedule to honor the women who have blazed trails across our great nation, highlighted with Sherry's favorite episode of TPPF's award-winning Forging Texas series: Trailboss!Subscribe to Sherry's 9th & Congress newsletter: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress/
2024-03-0818 min
High Truths on Drugs and AddictionEpisode #166 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Chief Rodney Scott, Customs and Border PatrolRodney Scott served nearly three decades in the United States Border Patrol building vast experience and knowledge in federal law enforcement and border security. Chief Scott assumed command of the United States Border Patrol on February 2, 2020, becoming the 24th Chief. Scott served as Chief during the Trump, and Biden administrations and retired in August 2021.
Chief Scott began his career with the U.S. Border Patrol on May 11, 1992, as a member of Academy Class 252. His first assignment was to the Imperial Beach Station, San Diego Sector as a frontline field agent. As Chief Scott promoted through the ranks, he e...
2024-02-261h 18
The Right IdeaImmigration & Border Security with Josh TreviñoBrian and Derek are joined by this week’s special guest, TPPF’s Chief of Intelligence & Research and Director for Texas Identity, Joshua Treviño for a lively discussion regarding the current status of the crisis along our southern border and beyond, as well as predictions for what 2024 might have in store for Texas.3:00 Derek’s Interim Update8:45 Overview of current Texas - Mexico relationship11:40 Explosion - even INVASION of illegals crossing our southern border 17:55 Border crisis affecting “sanctuary cities”20:40 Biden Administration Sues Texas to Stop Enforcement of State Law Criminalizing Illegal Immigration22:05 TPP...
2024-01-1146 min
The Energy Impacts with David BlackmonThe Energy Question: Episode 81 - Meghan LappThe Energy Question Episode 81 - Meghan LappIn Episode 81 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with our friend, Meghan Lapp, Fisheries Liaison for Seafreeze Shoreside, about the impacts of offshore wind on the commercial fishing industry and sea mammals, including whales.Links to articles/issues discussed in the podcast:TPPF lawsuit info: TPPF: https://www.texaspolicy.com/press/tpp...TPPF videos on our lawsuit: A Heavy Wind (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlFwR...RODA website: Home — https://rodafisheries.org/Cape May Co...
2023-12-1831 minThe Hard CountryThe Dangerous and Even Deadly U.S.-Mexico BorderTPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs regarding the dangerous - even deadly - Mexican/American border.LINKS:Santiago Vidaurri and the Confederacy on JSTOR:https://www.jstor.org/stable/979966Matamoros, la narrativa de la derecha y el dilema para AMLO (eluniversal.com.mx)https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/opinion/alejandro-hope/matamoros-la-narrativa-de-la-derecha-y-el-dilema-para-amloMexico: Friend or Foe | Texas Policy Summit 2023 - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpjXB-q1sU4Texas Policy Summit Closing Keynote: Alice Galván - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com...
2023-03-1058 min
Faithful Politics"Learning in Education" w/Dr. Kevin Roberts, President Heritage FoundationHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comThe Heritage Foundation is one of the oldest and most respected conservative think tanks in America. Under new leadership, Dr. Kevin Roberts has big plans for this organization, the most important being education, education, and education. This week Will and Josh talk with Dr. Roberts about what this means and how his background as an academic can help with this initiative. They also discuss how his academic expertise in African American history, slavery and the slave trade h...
2023-02-1453 minThe Right IdeaCommittees, Empowering Parents, and Democrat Messaging StrategyTPPF Chief Communications Officer Brian Phillips and Vice President of Policy Derek Cohen, Ph.D. discuss the latest news from Texas' 88th Legislative Session. Here's today's rundown:0:00 Welcome13:20 The Future of Texas Property Taxes15:25 School Safety20:20 Are Texas Democrats Rebranding?24:45 Parent EmpowermentThe Texas Public Policy 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.Funded by thousands of individuals, foundations, and corporations, th...
2023-01-2440 min
Brian's BreakdownMatt Miller: Fighting Biden’s Backdoor Gun GrabSince it has been unable to pass new gun restrictions through the legislative process, President Biden’s Administration is intentionally ignoring and misinterpreting well-established law to shut down lawfully operating gun dealers. TPPF Senior Attorney Matt Miller breaks down how this backdoor scheme works and explains TPPF’s lawsuit to restore Americans’ legal right to purchase firearms.
2022-11-0818 min
Moment of TruthRoberts Returns, and the Future of Heritage (feat. Kevin Roberts, Ph.D.)In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh sits down with Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the state of the conservative movement, and the future of "legacy institutions" like the Heritage Foundation, as well as the state of the conservative public policy as applied to trade, foreign policy with Russia, Ukraine, and China, and what must be done to save our Republic in these perilous times.Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., was named president of The Heritage Foundation in October 2021. He succeeded former Heritage President Kay C. James as the seventh president in...
2022-05-231h 05
Texas Latino ConservativesNew Laws and Special Elections in TexasOur guests are Rafael Bejar of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) discussing the truth about a number of the new laws recently passed by the Texas Legislature and by John Lujan, retired firefighter, businessman and candidate for Texas House District 118 in the upcoming September 28 special election. We take a deep dive into the issues facing Texas and District 118. And -- if you are registered to vote and live in District 118, early voting begins September 20 -- be sure to get out and vote! More About John Lujan: https://www.votelujan.comMore a...
2021-09-151h 01
The Foundation PodcastRounding ThirdSine Die is just around the corner – what does that mean for the Governor’s, Speaker's, and TPPF’s legislative priorities? This week, the tables are turned as TPPF’s Digital Communications Director, Crystal Bonham, poses questions to Derek Cohen, David Balat, and Rod Bordelon. From the budget and bipartisan health care reforms to Speaker Phelan’s new criminal justice reform package, today’s panel of experts gives you the latest on what’s happening under the pink dome.
2021-04-2337 min
The Foundation PodcastRounding ThirdSine Die is just around the corner – what does that mean for the Governor’s, Speaker's, and TPPF’s legislative priorities? This week, the tables are turned as TPPF’s Digital Communications Director, Crystal Bonham, poses questions to Derek Cohen, David Balat, and Rod Bordelon. From the budget and bipartisan health care reforms to Speaker Phelan’s new criminal justice reform package, today’s panel of experts gives you the latest on what’s happening under the pink dome.
2021-04-2337 minThe Foundation PodcastIf You Have a Problem With Your Politicians America, Look in the MirrorIf history doesn't repeat itself, then it at least rhymes. TPPF's CEO Kevin Roberts joins the podcast to give his perspective on the current state and future of the conservative movement. Where are conservatives dropping the ball? Spoiler alert: Voter ID.
2021-04-1220 min
The Jimmy Barrett ShowVaccine Passports Will Be The NormVaccine passports and trying to convince Conservatives to get the shot.Want to sell your home. This might be your last best chance.No pictures at the border.TPPF's Robert Henneke says the best way to fight government is in the courts.
2021-03-301h 14
The Foundation PodcastTHE CHASE | Don’t California Our TexasAndrew and James talk efficiency audits, what they’re testifying on this week, and what to keep an eye out for as the filing deadline approaches. TPPF’s Michele Steeb joins the podcast for a discussion on HB1925 and SB987 – a direct response to the homelessness epidemic in Austin and across the state of Texas.
2021-03-1030 minThe Jimmy Barrett ShowWhat the CDC says you can do...once you're vaccinated.Cool? Or a freak show?Calling for another surge.If you have money to invest do you really need a stimulus check.A new Texas poll on pot and gambling.TPPF's Kevin Roberts on what HR-1 would do to Texas.
2021-03-091h 07The Foundation PodcastHB567 Reforming Child Protective ServicesChild welfare in Texas has been a lasting issue that the state of Texas has had to wrestle with. Removing a child from their family is one of the most devastating actions the state can take against its citizens, and the power to permanently sever the relationship between a parent and child should only be exercised when the state has the most solid and substantial justification. Hear a brief history of CPS in Texas from TPPF's Andrew Brown and what solutions are being pioneered through HB 567 this legislative session. Find the research "Punished for Being Poor," here: https://www.texaspolicy.co...
2021-03-0820 min
Road To Recovery podcast03 | Success of ApprenticeshipsJoin TPPF’s Erin Davis Valdez and Tamar Jacoby, the leading researcher at Opportunity America, as they dive into recent research on the success of Kentucky’s FAME apprenticeship program.
2021-02-2650 minRoad To Recovery podcast04 | Opening Doors to TechJoin TPPF’s Erin Davis Valdez and Stephanie Valadez, Managing Director at Per Scholas in Dallas, in the discussion on how Per Scholas is creating change for underrepresented groups and developing skills so they enter the job market ready to succeed.
2021-02-2629 minRoad To Recovery podcast05 | Construction TradesJoin TPPF’s Erin Davis Valdez and Kris Ali, a small business owner, in the discussion of why we need to bring back construction trades.
2021-02-2644 min
The Foundation PodcastCollege For All Isn't Working For AllWhat's happening in the #TXLege, the TPPF take on the Lieutenant Governor's policy priorities, and how Career and Technical Education (CTE) is filling the trades gap while empowering young Texans to forge their own path. On this episode of The Foundation Podcast, Derek Cohen is joined by TPPF's Erin Valdez who's research covers career and technical education at the secondary and post-secondary levels, civics education, and welfare to work programs in Texas. To view the "College For All Isn't Working For All" video visit: https://www.texaspolicy.com/multimedia/article/college-for-all-isnt-working-for-all
2021-02-2614 min
The Foundation PodcastCollege For All Isn't Working For AllWhat's happening in the #TXLege, the TPPF take on the Lieutenant Governor's policy priorities, and how Career and Technical Education (CTE) is filling the trades gap while empowering young Texans to forge their own path. On this episode of The Foundation Podcast, Derek Cohen is joined by TPPF's Erin Valdez who's research covers career and technical education at the secondary and post-secondary levels, civics education, and welfare to work programs in Texas. To view the "College For All Isn't Working For All" video visit: https://www.texaspolicy.com/multimedia/article/college-for-all-isnt-working-for-all
2021-02-2614 min
The Foundation PodcastThe Chase | From Tacos to TaxesTexans helping their freezing communities every which way, fighting taxpayer-funded lobbying, and more on this week's episode of The Chase. The Chase | TPPF’s Andrew Brown and James Quintero, bring you everything you need to know about policies affecting you, your family, and your community.
2021-02-2618 minThe Jimmy Barrett ShowWaiting In a Line 3 Blocks Long For The Vaccine-Jason Issac from the TPPF. on all the things that are wrong with the way we do energy.-Health Expert David Johnson.-Attorney Patrick Luff. His firm is suing ERCOT for not being ready for the demand.
2021-02-231h 16
America Can We Talk w/ Debbie GeorgatosPatriot Agenda; Jason Isaac; Trump Not Guilty 2.16.21Top THREE Patriot Agenda ItemsJason Isaac of TPPF Joins me WHY IS TEXAS POWER-less todayTrump NOT Guilty? WHY?Follow Debbie Georgatos!WEBSITE: http://americacanwetalk.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AmericaCanWeTalkAmerica Can We Talk is a show with a mission — to speak up for the extraordinary and unique greatness of America. I talk about the top issues of the day facing America, often with insightful guests, always from the perspective of furthering that mission, and with the goal to inspire listeners to celebrate and embrace the liberty on which America was fo...
2021-02-221h 02The Jimmy Barrett ShowTed Cruz Gets Cancun-Cancelled-What the R in ERCOT really stands for!-Dusty Baker gets his Covid shot.-TPPF's Chuck Devore on our fragile Texas electric grid.-State Senator Paul Bettencourt on investigating ERCOT.-Spring Fire Chief on 911 calls
2021-02-191h 14
The Foundation PodcastHow Does the Energy State Not Have Energy?What Happened? Former TX Rep. Jason Isaac, now Director of Life:Powered at TPPF, discusses putting the "Reliable" back in ERCOT and the root cause of the tragic blackouts this week and sources of mismanagement: poor public policies. For more on the evolving situation visit www.thecannononline.com
2021-02-1715 min
The Foundation PodcastThe Path to a Conservative Texas BudgetDid you know that every 10 years, each state agency must go before the legislature and justify their existence? Hear from TPPF's Derek Cohen, Ph.D. and today's guest, Vance Ginn, Ph.D., on which agencies are due for sun-shining, what the biannual revenue estimate is, and the path to a Conservative Texas Budget in the 87th legislative session. For more on TPPF's Liberty Action Agenda, click here.
2021-02-1219 min
The Foundation PodcastThe Path to a Conservative Texas BudgetDid you know that every 10 years, each state agency must go before the legislature and justify their existence? Hear from TPPF's Derek Cohen, Ph.D. and today's guest, Vance Ginn, Ph.D., on which agencies are due for sun-shining, what the biannual revenue estimate is, and the path to a Conservative Texas Budget in the 87th legislative session. For more on TPPF's Liberty Action Agenda, click here.
2021-02-1219 min
The Foundation PodcastBonds, School Bonds.A look at the Governor's proposed budget, Richardson ISD's $750 million bond proposition, and what Texans have to say in TPPF's latest polling.
2021-02-1120 minThe Foundation PodcastTrust, But VerifyDuring the State of the State, Governor Greg Abbott laid out his priorities for the 87th legislative session. Derek Cohen, Ph.D. breaks down the 5 emergency orders put forth by the Governor including a closer look at election integrity with TPPF's Chuck DeVore.
2021-02-0717 min
The Foundation PodcastTHE CHASE | A Breath of Fresh AirOur comeback is happening. Texans are returning to work, students are returning to schools, families are reestablishing routines. Join Andrew and James as they dive into the intersection of Governor Abbott's State of the Sate and TPPF's Legislative Action Agenda. Spoiler alert: there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The Chase, hosted by TPPF's Andrew Brown and James Quintero, bringing you everything you need to know about policies affecting you, your family, and your community.
2021-02-0714 min
The Foundation PodcastTHE CHASE | A Breath of Fresh AirOur comeback is happening. Texans are returning to work, students are returning to schools, families are reestablishing routines. Join Andrew and James as they dive into the intersection of Governor Abbott's State of the Sate and TPPF's Legislative Action Agenda. Spoiler alert: there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The Chase, hosted by TPPF's Andrew Brown and James Quintero, bringing you everything you need to know about policies affecting you, your family, and your community.
2021-02-0714 minThe Foundation PodcastAn Inside Look at the 87th Legislative SessionThe 87th legislative session will be one for the history books given the unprecedented events of the past year. TPPF's Dr. Derek Cohen hosts this session's podcast, giving you insight into what is happening under the pink dome and how TPPF is working to Keep Texas Texan.
2021-02-0320 minThe Foundation PodcastAn Inside Look at the 87th Legislative SessionThe 87th legislative session will be one for the history books given the unprecedented events of the past year. TPPF's Dr. Derek Cohen hosts this session's podcast, giving you insight into what is happening under the pink dome and how TPPF is working to Keep Texas Texan.
2021-02-0320 minThe Jimmy Barrett ShowLooks Like COVID Tests Before Flying Are Coming-The Covid vaccine you shouldn't take if you're over 65.-Beto for Governor?- The Millennial Debt Foundation. They still care about the national debt.- TPPF's David Balat on 46's executive orders on healthcare.
2021-01-291h 13The Jimmy Barrett ShowLina Says "Vaccines Shouldn't Be Like The Hunger Games"-Alan Davis, President and CEO of i5 Solutions. Uses data base to find "Made in America" solutions.-TPPF's Chuck Devore on election integrity.-Victor Avilia on Biden Immigration policy.
2021-01-261h 15The Jimmy Barrett ShowStop The Steal Enough To Get You Kicked Off FB?Maybe we should all give up social media for a while? Gary Polland, Texas Conservative Review wonders how much longer I can do this show.Jonathan Butcher, Heritage Foundation on the disconnect between local school boards and parents. TPPF's Jeramy Kitchen on the opening of the state legislature session.
2021-01-131h 12The Jimmy Barrett ShowLockdown Lina!-Legendary Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.-State Senator Paul Bettencourt on the upcoming state legislative session and his bill on taxpayer abuse-TPPF's James Quinterro on lockdown Lina and the other's like her.
2021-01-061h 11The Jimmy Barrett ShowCongress' Stimulus: $600 For You, Millions For Salmon- The King of overreaction tells us not to Iraq.- The TPPF's Erin Valdez. CTE courses. Are public schools finally ready to get students ready for a career instead of college.- Dr. Joe Galati got his vaccine today...and he feels fine!- God Bless Us Everyone!
2020-12-221h 20The Jimmy Barrett ShowStick Me With Your Best Shot- Gang of 8 insists stimulus is coming.- Bankrate.com's Greg McBride says the economy is slowing down.- How today's Electoral College works.- Hans Von Spakovsky. How do we make sure we stop the steal for January and future elections.- TPPF's Tom Lindsay on schools lowering expectations for their students, the TEA and STARR testing.
2020-12-151h 14
The American Mind PodcastElection 2020: The Fight Begins | The Roundtable Ep. 42November 3 has come and gone, but we still don't know who’ll take the White House come January. Election officials seem to have spent the day flailing around wildly, and the night doing...nothing. Despite the uncertainty, our editors identify the most important takeaways to keep in mind as the election unfolds. See Claremont Institute-TPPF war game Ryan mentions here. Get full access to Claremont Digital Plus at claremontinstitute.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-061h 01
Sleep Well Stay WellHelping new parents thrive with Rue Khosa, ARNPOn today's episode I talk with family nurse practitioner Rue Khosa, MSN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, about how new and expectant parents can thrive, even in 2020 (hint: sleep plays a big role). We also talk about safe sleep for breastfeeding infants, nursing myths, and how healthcare providers fail new mothers.
BIO: Rue Khosa, AKA The Boob Boss, is the owner/founder of The Perfect Push, a lactation and parenting wellness clinic and an advocate for immigrants, women of color, and underserved communities in the US and abroad. In August 2019, to address healthcare disparities affecting women of color and immigrants, R...
2020-11-0551 minRoad To Recovery podcastRoad to Recovery: Education - "We're all homeschoolers now."TPPF's Emily Sass takes us through how schools, teachers and parents are reacting to school shutdowns and highlights innovations like virtual learning that are helping students stay on top of their education.
2020-03-3021 minRoad To Recovery podcastRoad to Recovery: Health Care – The OpportunityTPPF's David Balat sees a silver lining despite the panic and anxiety, and suggests there's an opportunity for fundamental change in our health care system that puts patients first.
2020-03-3017 minRoad To Recovery podcastRoad to Recovery: The State and Cities – Of Regulations and RightsTPPF's James Quintero warns that proponents of big government could be looking to cash in on the crisis and reminds us to be ever vigilant in the defense of our individual rights and liberties.
2020-03-3021 minRoad To Recovery podcastRoad to Recovery: The Economy – A Crisis in Confidence?TPPF's Kevin Roberts looks at the effects government decisions to restrict economic activity in response to the epidemic are having on employers, workers, and communities in Texas and around the country.
2020-03-2616 min
Step Up PodcastStacy Hock: Philanthropist, Activist, TPPF Board MemberStacy Hock is a philanthropist, public policy activist, and business owner who has done everything from serving as a gubernatorial appointee to leading the charge on improving our education system. She has also taken on a new role as the Texas GOP 2020 victory chairwoman and is charged with leading the party’s statewide strategy in the upcoming election. Stacy is proof that running for office isn't the only way to make an impact, and Ellen sits down with her to find out how.
2020-03-1027 min
InfluenceWatch PodcastEpisode 110: What the Green New Deal Would MeanLast year, the hard-left—pressure groups like the Sunrise Movement, politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and labor unions like the Service Employees International Union—presented the “Green New Deal,” a package of radical environmentalist policy demands that ranged (according to an “FAQ” document that the Green New Dealers denounced and memory-holed shortly after its release) from banning air travel to retrofitting every building in the United States. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell denounced it as a “radical, top-down, socialist makeover of the entire U.S. economy”; Saikat Chakrabarti, one of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s close allies and a former aide, admit...
2020-02-2410 min
The Jacki Daily ShowEp 39 | Trump Represents Pittsburgh, Not Paris | Guest: Jason Isaac, TPPFTrump Represents Pittsburgh, Not Paris | Guest: Jason Isaac, TPPF
2019-11-251h 25The Jacki Daily ShowEp 35 | Fmr Dept of Justice Prosecutors Talk Vote Fraud 202; Life:Powered | Guest: Mike Nasi, TPPFFmr Dept of Justice Prosecutors Talk Vote Fraud 202; Life:Powered | Guest: Mike Nasi, TPPF
2019-10-201h 28
Reasonably SuspiciousReasonably Suspicious September 2019 #CJreform in a Time of DemagogueryTexas prisons may soon get a half billion dollar medical bill: why they have to pay it.
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2019-09-2842 min
Tallest Tree SEO PodcastBrian Phillips, Texas Public Policy FoundationThis week Cord interviewed Brian Phillips, the Vice President for Communications at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Cord & Brian discussed launching a policy tour of Texas, integrating polling into your organization, and how TPPF took on a recent property tax reform effort.
Policy Tour
Bringing political campaign experience to the policy world
How TPPF took its show on the road and toured Texas with policy experts.
Getting local or state press to cover events focused on policy
How TPPF chooses a venue, format, and subject for each of its policy tour stops
Inviting a state rep...
2019-08-191h 15The Foundation PodcastEP24 With a win against ObamaCare, what's next?Join Dr. Roberts as he sits down with Rob Henneke, TPPF's general counsel and the lead attorney for individual plaintiffs in the most recent ObamaCare challenge, as he reflects on the recent victory and what it means for health care going forward.
2018-12-1817 minThe Jacki Daily ShowWhy Electric Cars & Renewables Do Not End The "Era of Oil"; Just Say No To A Carbon Tax (Ginn, TPPF) - 9/23/18Why Electric Cars & Renewables Do Not End The "Era of Oil"; Just Say No To A Carbon Tax (Ginn, TPPF)
2018-09-301h 24The Jacki Daily ShowSubscribe to TPPF's "The Cannon": Wildfires, Endangered Species Act, and MoreSubscribe to TPPF's "The Cannon": Wildfires, Endangered Species Act, and More
2018-09-0410 minThe Jacki Daily ShowTrump's Historic Chance To Fill 25% Of Fed Judiciary In Just 1 Term - (Henneke, TPPF)Trump's Historic Chance To Fill 25% Of Fed Judiciary In Just 1 Term - McConnell Needs To Get Moving (Henneke, TPPF)
2018-09-0320 minThe Jacki Daily ShowCO Frac Ban (Wright, LIFE: POWERED); 150 Federal Judge Nominees Wait On Senate (Henneke, TPPF); Divestment Hypocrisy - 9/2/18CO Frac Ban (Wright, LIFE: POWERED); 150 Federal Judge Nominees Wait On Senate (Henneke, TPPF); Divestment Hypocrisy
2018-09-031h 28The Jacki Daily ShowCA Regulators Force Homeowners To Install Solar Panels (Gonzalez, TPPF LIFE: POWERED)CA Regulators Force Homeowners To Install Solar Panels (Gonzalez, TPPF LIFE: POWERED)
2018-08-2920 minThe Jacki Daily ShowNatural Gas Subsidies At 64 Cents; Solar Subsidies At $775.64 !! (McConnell, TPPF LIFE: POWERED)Natural Gas Subsidies At 64 Cents; Solar Subsidies At $775.64 !! (McConnell, TPPF LIFE: POWERED)
2018-08-2910 minThe Jacki Daily ShowCA Regulators Force Homeowners To Install Solar Panels; Saudi Inc., A New Book By Ellen Wald, Tells The Story Of US-Saudi Relations; Natural Gas Subsidies At 64 Cents; Solar Subsidies At $775.64! - 8/26/18CA Regulators Force Homeowners To Install Solar Panels (Gonzalez, TPPF LIFE: POWERED)
Saudi Inc., A New Book By Ellen Wald, Tells The Story Of US-Saudi Relations (Wald)
Natural Gas Subsidies At 64 Cents; Solar Subsidies At $775.64 !! (McConnell, TPPF LIFE: POWERED)
2018-08-291h 23
The BG PodcastBG Podcast - Episode 10: Policy Discussion Rob Henneke on Paid Sick Leave and Local ControlToday's podcast was originally recorded on June 18, 2018 and features a discussion. Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and returning guest Rob Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).
On February 15th 2018 the Austin City Council approved a new rule requiring businesses in the city to provide paid sick leave for employees, but movement is already afoot in the Texas Legislature to kill the ordinance.
On April 24, TPPF, representing a business coalition including the National Federation of Independent Business, the Texas Association of Business and the American Staffing Association...
2018-08-1524 minThe Jacki Daily ShowJudge Jeanine Pirro's New Book; Fed Oil $$ Funds Fun; Upcoming Events at TPPF / LIFE: POWERED - 8/5/18Judge Jeanine Pirro's New Book; Fed Oil $$ Funds Fun; Upcoming Events at TPPF / LIFE: POWERED
2018-08-131h 25The Foundation PodcastEP19 Wind Subsidies BlowDr. Kevin Roberts meets with TPPF's own Vice President of Research, Bill Peacock to delve into past policy successes propelled by strong research as well as current areas of interest including windmill subsidies and renewable energy claims.
2018-08-0739 minThe Jacki Daily ShowWhy 100% Rewewable Is Not Do-able (Life: Powered, TPPF)Why 100% Rewewable Is Not Do-able (Life: Powered, TPPF)
2018-07-2611 minThe Jacki Daily ShowCareers in the Oil & Gas Industry: A Guidebook to Practical Advise; Who Is New EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler?; In Defense Of Congressman Jim Jordan, Candidate For Speaker Of The US House; Why 100% Rewewable Is Not Do-able (Life: Powered, TPPF) - 7/15/Careers in the Oil & Gas Industry: A Guidebook to Practical Advise; Who Is New EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler?; In Defense Of Congressman Jim Jordan, Candidate For Speaker Of The US House; Why 100% Rewewable Is Not Do-able
2018-07-261h 30The Jacki Daily Show100% Renewable Is Not Do-Able ( McConnell, TPPF LIFE:POWERED )Energy and Environment Initiative at Rice University (Executive Director, Charles McConnell)
2018-07-2511 minThe Jacki Daily ShowAnother Court Victory For Landowners Over The Feds/USA Corps (Henneke, TPPF)Another Court Victory For Landowners Over The Feds/USA Corps (Henneke, TPPF)
2018-07-1227 minThe Jacki Daily ShowWhy The US Is The Only Country To Have A Shale Oil and Gas Boom (KH White, LIFE: POWERED, TPPF)Why The US Is The Only Country To Have A Shale Oil and Gas Boom (KH White, LIFE: POWERED, TPPF)
2018-06-2819 minThe Jacki Daily ShowVictimized By The Endangered Species Act (TPPF - Antich)Victimized By The Endangered Species Act (TPPF - Antich)
2018-05-3044 minThe Foundation PodcastEP10 Interview with DR. Derek CohenDr. Derek Cohen who was at the White House Summit and is the director of TPPF’s Right on Crime initiative sits down with Dr. Kevin to discuss the past, present, and future of criminal justice reform.
2018-05-2946 minThe Foundation PodcastEP9 Interview with LTC Allen WestDr. Kevin Roberts interviews TPPF Senior Fellow and former congressman LTC Allen West about the principles and values espoused by educator and activist Booker T. Washington, and how his three pillars of education, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance are the building blocks individual and community prosperity."
2018-05-2240 minThe Jacki Daily ShowUS Leads The Way With Clean Air & CO2 Emissions (Life: Powered, a project of TPPF)US Leads The Way With Clean Air & CO2 Emissions (Life: Powered, a project of TPPF)
2018-05-0640 minThe Jacki Daily ShowFossil Fuel Use Does Not Keep US Dependent On Hostile Regimes (Life: Powered, a project of TPPF) 4/28/18Fossil Fuel Use Does Not Keep US Dependent On Hostile Regimes (Life: Powered, a project of TPPF)
2018-05-061h 22The Jacki Daily ShowWhy A Carbon Tax Is A Bad Idea (Ginn, TPPF); Pioneer Of The Shale Revolution Speaks (Henry) - 5/6/18Why A Carbon Tax Is A Bad Idea (Ginn, TPPF); Pioneer Of The Shale Revolution Speaks (Henry)
2018-05-061h 23The Foundation PodcastEP3 Interview with Rob Henneke and Drew WhiteDr. Kevin Roberts sits down with TPPF experts Rob Henneke and Drew White, who focus on reducing federal regulations and giving more authority to the states over critical issues like education, health care, and energy development.
2018-03-0750 minThe Foundation PodcastEP2 Interview with Tim HuelskampFormer Congressman and now President of the Heartland Institute Tim Huelskamp joined TPPF's "Draining the Swap Summit" to discuss the problems of the administrative state and unaccountable government, and how Americans across the country can fight back.
2018-03-071h 05The Jacki Daily ShowAmericans Will Soon Pay Even More For Solar (Ingram, TPPF); Is Nuclear Energy Safe? (Ginn, TPPF)Americans Will Soon Pay Even More For Solar (Ingram, TPPF); Is Nuclear Energy Safe? (Ginn, TPPF)
2018-02-271h 24The Jacki Daily ShowIs Nuclear Energy Safe? (Ginn, Ph.D. TPPF)Is Nuclear Energy Safe? (Ginn, Ph.D. TPPF)
2018-02-2732 minThe Jacki Daily ShowWill The Trump Administration Favor Solar Manufacturers With Tariffs? (Ingram, TPPF)Will The Trump Administration Favor Solar Manufacturers With Tariffs? (Ingram, TPPF)
2018-02-2720 minThe Jacki Daily ShowTexas Landowners’ Victory Over The BLM (Henneke, Ctr. for the American Future, TPPF)Texas Landowners’ Victory Over The BLM (Henneke, Ctr. for the American Future, TPPF)
2018-01-0834 minThe Jacki Daily ShowBLM Take-Down (Henneke, TPPF); Crim. Justice Reform (Deason, Deason Capital / Deason Fdn.)BLM Take-Down (Henneke, TPPF); Crim. Justice Reform (Deason, Deason Capital / Deason Fdn.)
2018-01-081h 25The Jacki Daily ShowEven If We All Agreed On Climate Change, DC’s "Solutions" Would Solve Nothing (Devore, TPPF)Educating, entertaining and engaging America on all things energy!
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2017-08-191h 19The Jacki Daily ShowEPA Asked To Rescind Obama's Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding (Hadzi-Antich, TPPF)Ted Hadzi-Antich, senior attorney in the Center for the American Future, joins Jacki to discuss how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received two petitions from environmental groups to review the agency’s “endangerment finding” that served as the justification for Obama’s climate change agenda.
2017-05-0719 min
Pastor Greg Young's tracks#DraintheSwamp @bryancrabtree #BorderAlert @BrandonDarby #Climate @TPPF #GodRocks#DrainTheSwamp @bryancrabtree joins Pastor Greg to discuss the current administration elect. Who are they choosing what signals are they sending and how will the changes effect our liberties? #BorderAlert Trouble at the southern border, Brandon Darby Managing Director Breitbart Texas joins Pastor Greg to discuss the latest developments along the Texas border where 56% of illegal immigrant apprehensions take place in just one sector. How are the cartels reacting? Is there a last minute increase in activity? What will happen to the corrupt politicians? What is the mood of the Border Patrol Officers and will they be emboldened to...
2016-11-172h 00Pastor Greg Young's tracks#censorship @nochubbies Rob Henneke @tppf #BLM @monasalama @gerardlameiro @doseghostman
2016-06-162h 00Pastor Greg Young's tracksMedia Bias Alert @dangainor Michaels Health #Truthonfossilfuel Kathleen Hartnett White #Reform Joe Lupino Esposito @doseghostman @TPPFDan Gainor Media Research Center and Newsbusters joins Pastor Greg to discuss the selective process media is using to try to manipulate the American people. Have Americans finally reached the point of distrust necessary to not play into the lies? Is Donald Trump still playing the media to his favor? #Nevertrump #DavidFrench #Couric #AntigunLies . Also Joining Pastor Greg is Michael Schwartz of Michaels Health. The effects of diet on your body. Strengthening your circulatory system including your vein walls. Benefits of Cayenne and also the dangers of the onion.
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