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Welcome to The Sweet Tea Series!Join Ariana Guajardo and her guests for some pop culture with a splash of policy ✨
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- 6 days ago33 min
Raising Conservative Leaders & Rural Texas Challenges w/ Rep. Helen Kerwin
How is rural Texas changing and what does this mean for the future of rural Texas?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Texas State Representative Helen Kerwin to discuss her journey from small-town flower shop owner to mayor, county commissioner, and now state legislator. They discuss the everchanging landscape of rural Texas due to datacenter development. They also unpack the importance of tourism, the role of water, and the challenges facing rural Texas.
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Defending Texas from Islamist Radicalization
How are Islamist networks attempting to gain influence in Texas?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Selene Rodriguez, Campaign Director for TPPF's Defeating Islamist Radicalization campaign, to discuss the growing threat of Islamist radicalization. From foreign funding and campus organizations to the exploitation of legal loopholes, Selene explains how Islamist networks operate across Texas and why defeating them requires a coordinated approach that protects national security, strengthens education, and safeguards families.
- Aug 11, 202632 min
Why Is Gen Z Struggling to Find Love?
Why are young Americans giving up on dating, marriage, and family?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Hannah Bruck, Campaign Director for the Family Success Project at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and host of The Family Front podcast, to discuss the state of marriage, dating, and family formation in America.From dating apps to declining marriage rates, social isolation, and the growing fear of commitment, Hannah explains why young Americans are struggling to form lasting relationships.
- Aug 4, 202630 min
What Happened to Reading?
Are Americans losing the ability and desire to read?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Cameron Abrams, Policy Analyst for the Next Generation Texas campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss America’s declining reading habits and what the shift away from literature means for education and culture.From shrinking attention spans and algorithm-driven content to the decline of the Western canon, Cameron explains how technology has changed the way Americans consume information and why returning to the great books is essential to preserving our shared cultural inheritance.
- Jul 28, 202626 min
Should America Abolish Its Schools of Education?
After years of failing both students and educators, is it time to change the way we are teaching the teachers?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Kate Bierly, Director of the Next Generation Texas Campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss her latest research on schools of education and how they've failed both teachers and students.From grade inflation, declining academic standards, and ideological indoctrination, Kate explains how schools of education have changed over the past century and what Texas can do to prepare better teachers.Kate Bierly's research on Education Schools: https://www.texaspolicy.com/education-schools-low-standards-high-indoctrination-zero-results/
- Jul 21, 202622 min
She Survived a Healthcare Nightmare. Now She's Fighting to Fix It.
How did Brooke go from numerous procedures and thyroid cancer to fighting for transparency and accountability for Texans on the policy side of healthcare?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with TPPF's Brooke Garner, Policy Scholar of the Healthy Texas Initiative, to discuss her personal journey through America's healthcare system and why she's now working to reform it.Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at just 14 years old and later thyroid cancer at age 20, Brooke shares how insurance barriers delayed treatment, increased medical costs, and ultimately shaped her passion for healthcare policy. Together, they discuss the difference between healthcare and health coverage, why healthcare transparency and accountability matter, and the reforms Texas is pursuing to put patients back at the forefront of their health coverage.
- Jul 14, 202623 min
These Local Government Overreach Cases Sound Fake…
Can the city really fine $915,000 for cutting down trees on your own property?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Laura Beth Latimer, attorney with the Center for the American Future (CAF), to discuss how local governments across America are increasingly overstepping their authority and what citizens can do to fight back.They dive into various cases from a California couple fined $915,000 for removing dead trees from their property to cities restricting religious gatherings in private homes and even banning people from feeding the homeless. Laura Beth explains why local government matters more than most Americans realize—and why protecting constitutional rights often starts at city hall.Topics covered include:-Local governments-California couple facing a $915,000 fine over backyard trees-Zoning laws can threaten religious liberty-The growing problem of government overreach at the local level-The Center for the American Future#PropertyRights #Constitution #LocalGovernment #Freedom #Texas #constitutionalrights The Center for the American Future: https://www.texaspolicy.com/initiatives/center-for-the-american-futureThe 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, the Foundation does not accept government funds or contributions to influence the outcomes of its research.The public is demanding a different direction for their government, and the Texas Public Policy Foundation is providing the ideas that enable policymakers to chart that new course.Website: https://texaspolicy.comX: https://twitter.com/tppfFacebook: https://facebook.com/texaspolicyInstagram: https://instagram.com/texaspolicyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/texas-public-policy-foundation/
- Jul 7, 202639 min
The Financial Literacy Lessons Every Young American Needs to Hear | The Sweet Tea Series
How can young Americans start using financial literacy today to set themselves up for financial success later in life?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Ashley B. Cash, education advocate, business owner, and host of The Ashley B. Cash Show, to discuss why financial literacy may be one of the most important life skills missing from today's education system.From budgeting and investing to homeownership, and retirement Ashley explains why financial literacy is essential for every student and how Texas is working to make it a graduation requirement.Topics covered include:-Why financial literacy should be taught in every high school-The biggest money mistakes young adults make-Budgeting, saving, and investing for beginners-How compound interest can change your financial future-Why delaying gratification builds long-term wealth-The difference between good debt and bad debt-Building multiple streams of income-How parents can prepare their children for financial success#FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance #Investing #Texas #Budgeting #FinancialFreedom
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