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Preserving Texas History & the 1836 Project with Sen. Tan Parker
Apr 23, 2026
13m 19s
William Inboden on Academics, Reagan, Cold War and Hot Conflicts
Mar 27, 2026
29m 02s
Crisis Politics, Outrage Machines & Fact-Based Journalism with Konni Burton
Mar 19, 2026
50m 19s
Lessons from Growing Up Around Politics w/ Luke Macias
Mar 3, 2026
33m 29s
Is Landman a Conservative TV Show? Feat. Brian Phillips & Michaelanne Hurst
Jan 20, 2026
38m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/23/26 | Preserving Texas History & the 1836 Project with Sen. Tan Parker✨ | Texas history1836 Project+4 | Sen. Tan Parker | Texas Public Policy Foundation1836 Project | Texas | Texas history1836 Project+5 | — | 13m 19s | |
| 3/27/26 | William Inboden on Academics, Reagan, Cold War and Hot Conflicts✨ | higher education crisisuniversity reforms+4 | Dr. William Inboden | The University of Texas at AustinGeorge W. Bush administration+1 | — | higher educationreforms+5 | — | 29m 02s | |
| 3/19/26 | Crisis Politics, Outrage Machines & Fact-Based Journalism with Konni Burton✨ | media impactTexas politics+3 | Konni Burton | The TexanTexas Public Policy Foundation | — | mediaTexas politics+5 | — | 50m 19s | |
| 3/3/26 | Lessons from Growing Up Around Politics w/ Luke Macias✨ | politicsyoung adults in office+4 | Luke Macias | Texas Public Policy FoundationPresident Trump's State of the Union speech | OklahomaTexas | politicsTexas+6 | — | 33m 29s | |
| 1/20/26 | Is Landman a Conservative TV Show? Feat. Brian Phillips & Michaelanne Hurst✨ | conservative TVLandman series+3 | Brian PhillipsMichaelanne Hurst | The New YorkerTexas Public Policy Foundation+1 | — | Landmanconservative TV+5 | — | 38m 31s | |
| 11/3/25 | Fighting for Texas in the Big Blue Cities w/ Kris Coons✨ | political dynamicsvoter motivation+4 | Kris Coons | Republican Party of Bexar CountyProp A+1 | San AntonioTexas+2 | TexasSan Antonio+5 | — | 23m 44s | |
| 10/20/25 | Sen. Paul Bettencourt on Restoring Free Speech in Texas✨ | Free SpeechCivil Discourse+3 | Senator Paul Bettencourt | Texas Public Policy Foundation9th & Congress | — | Free SpeechTexas+5 | — | 33m 50s | |
| 8/18/25 | Focusing on Outcomes in Education with SAISD Trustee Mike Villarreal✨ | education policyschool board+4 | Mike Villarreal | San Antonio ISDTexas Public Policy Foundation | — | education policyMike Villarreal+5 | — | 56m 04s | |
| 8/6/25 | Why Voters Vote with Ryan Gravatt✨ | voter behaviorelections+3 | Ryan Gravatt | Raconteur MediaTexas Public Policy Foundation | — | voter motivationelection insights+3 | — | 36m 10s | |
| 7/2/25 | How Texas Helped Win the American Revolution with Ernesto Rodriguez✨ | Texas historyAmerican Revolution+5 | Ernesto Rodriguez | Alamo | GalvestonTexas+2 | TexasAmerican Revolution+6 | — | 33m 34s | |
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| 6/3/25 | Why Are Texas Medical Schools Ignoring Merit? w/ Dr. Cliff Porter | On this episode of The Sherry Sylvester Show, we dive into the critical issue of merit and standards in Texas medical schools. Despite recent higher education reforms like Senate Bill 37, which prioritize merit in admissions and faculty hiring, many medical schools continue to push DEI and race-based programs. Join host Sherry Sylvester and TPPF's Dr. Cliff Porter, MD, PhD, as they discuss the erosion of medical ethics, the decline of the Hippocratic Oath, and the urgent need to restore patient-focused standards in medical education. From pass/fail grading to the dangers of politicized healthcare, this episode uncovers what’s at stake for Texas patients and physicians.Key Topics:- Texas’ higher education reforms and their impact- The persistence of DEI programs in medical schools- The importance of the Hippocratic Oath- Why merit-based admissions matter in medicine- Insights from Dr. Cliff Porter’s journey from historian to physicianSubscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter and weekly Winners & Losers: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress/ | 27m 51s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | Journalism on Campus Today with Dr. Kathleen McElroy & Christy Hoppe | Sherry Sylvester dives into the evolving world of journalism with expert guests from the University of Texas. They discuss the future of news, the impact of platforms like Substack and YouTube, and the importance of fact-based reporting. The conversation explores diversity of thought among journalism students, challenges in covering conservative voices, and the critical role of community journalism. Plus, a candid discussion on media coverage of Biden’s health and its implications for public trust. Don’t miss this engaging talk on the state of media today!Key Topics:-The future of newspapers and emerging media platforms-Teaching journalism: Asking smart questions and embracing diverse perspectives-Addressing self-censorship in universities and Senate Bill 37-Media’s role in covering Biden’s health and public trust-The importance of community journalismSubscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter and weekly Winners & Losers: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress/ | 49m 03s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | Why Lawsuit Reform Still Matters in Texas with Lee Parsley | Sherry Sylvester sits down with Lee Parsley, President and General Counsel of Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR). For over 30 years, TLR has fought to reform Texas’ civil justice system, transforming the state from the "Wild West of litigation" into the 8th largest economy in the world. Lee shares insights on tort reform, the battle against nuclear verdicts, and Senate Bill 30, a priority bill tackling inflated medical damages and lawsuit abuse. | 37m 24s | ||||||
| 4/9/25 | Making Good Citizens at Texas A&M with Ben Crockett | In looking for ways to counter the decades of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ideology that has infused the culture at Texas public universities, I reached out to Ben Crockett, who will graduate from the Bush School of Public Service at Texas A&M next month. Ben has been working with a number of alumni, faculty and other campus leaders who are creating a citizenship and service initiative at Texas A&M — they believe it is critical to restoring our values and turning things around on our campuses. See what you think. 0:00 - Intro: Meet Ben Crockett3:00 - Citizenship and Service Initiative Explained6:15 - Skills Gap: From Cold Calls to City Hall9:00 - Texas A&M’s Balanced Campus Culture12:30 - Expanding Free Speech Events15:45 - Student Government's role at A&M18:00 - Justifying Texas’ Investment in A&M21:00 - Countering DEI with a Positive Vision23:30 - Closing: The Future of A&M | 32m 31s | ||||||
| 3/13/25 | What Comes After Mainstream Media's Death with Ray Sullivan | Ray Sullivan is a Texas media legend who served as the spokesperson for the Bush-Cheney Presidential Campaign and as Chief of Staff to Texas Gov. Rick Perry during a time of media transition from the 24 hour news cycles to omnipotent digital. Currently, his lobby clients include some of the most influential tech companies in the world. I spoke with Ray about what he sees and doesn’t see in media now. | 25m 48s | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | The War in Gaza and the Texas-Israel Alliance with Jay Rubin | Jay Rubin is a longtime leader in the Austin Jewish Community, working on a number of efforts to increase understanding of Israel and issues in the Middle East. At the 2025 Texas Policy Summit, Jay spoke with Sherry Sylvester about the painfully slow release of the hostages, the status of the war in Gaza and the steadfast support of Texans, including Gov. Greg Abbott. | 24m 39s | ||||||
| 1/30/25 | Still Doing No Harm with Dr. Stanley Goldfarb | TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, author of "Take Two Aspirin and Call Me By My Pronouns" to discuss his journey as the "Paul Revere regarding medical schools being infiltrated by woke policies." | 38m 52s | ||||||
| 10/29/24 | Why the Founders Established an Electoral College & Why We Must Keep It | In the final countdown to next Tuesday’s election Sherry talks with Chuck DeVore, Chief of National Initiatives at TPPF, about the why the founders created the Electoral College and why it is critically important that it not be abolished. | 20m 11s | ||||||
| 10/1/24 | The Year Since the October 7 Attack on Israel with Rabbi Dan Ain | Sherry Sylvester sits down with Rabbi Dan Ain, the founder of Moontower Minyan in Austin to discuss what he sees happening in Texas, America and the world since our last discussion following the 2023 attack. | 40m 43s | ||||||
| 8/8/24 | Can Conservatives Win Women Voters? with Carrie Simmons | Sherry Sylvester sits down with Carrie Simmons, the Founder of Red State Women, to discuss how historically, conservative policies have been supported by Texan women because they benefit women. However, that appears to be eroding today. Why is that, and what can we do about it? | 32m 21s | ||||||
| 6/28/24 | Texas Tribune Chief Sewell Chan on the Media | Sherry Sylvester is joined by the Texas Tribune’s Editor in Chief and recently appointed Executive Editor of Columbia Journalism Review to discuss the Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump… and, in particular, how the journalistic “powers that be” react and report. | 44m 43s | ||||||
| 6/21/24 | A Mainstream Media Veteran on Covering the Texas Capitol with Karen Brooks Harper | Sherry Sylvester sits down with acclaimed Texas journalist, Karen Brooks Harper to discuss her experiences while covering the Capitol for several different newspapers over the years. | 47m 46s | ||||||
| 6/10/24 | The Ever Changing World of Media with Konni Burton | Sherry Sylvester sits down with former Texas State Senator and CEO of The Texan, Konni Burton, to discuss the ever changing world of media – particularly here in Texas. | 40m 54s | ||||||
| 5/30/24 | Live from the 2024 TX GOP Convention with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick | Texas' own Liutenant Governor, Dan Patrick took some vluable time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with Sherry Sylvester at the 2024 Texas Republican Convention to discuss the political state of Texas and the nation. | 19m 48s | ||||||
| 5/14/24 | The Woke-Hamas Partnership Continued Conversation with Chuck DeVore and Erin Valdez | Sherry 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. | 39m 07s | ||||||
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