Hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen also break down the latest Senate race developments, GOP turnout questions, and why Texas continues to lead the nation in economic growth and energy production.

Congresswoman Van Duyne explains why Texas stepped in during the Biden-era border crisis, discusses the fight over SB 4 and state sovereignty, details allegations of H1B visa fraud in North Texas, and shares why she launched the Congressional Creators Caucus to support digital creators, podcasters, YouTubers, and independent media entrepreneurs.

01:11 - Hot Take: Texas Primary Election turnout
03:35 – Introducing Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne
04:30 – SB 4, border security & states’ rights
08:48 – Immigration enforcement under Trump vs. Biden
12:05 – How Congress can codify border security reforms
15:00 – Investigating alleged H1B visa fraud in North Texas
17:20 – Texas energy dominance & economic growth
18:15 – AI, data centers & ERCOT’s energy strategy
21:50 – The Congressional Creators Caucus explained
24:15 – AI content theft & protecting creators
26:00 – The future of independent media & influencers

The team breaks down TREO’s first major findings — nearly $120 million in potential savings from just the initial review of 11 agencies — and how they’re using AI to make government work better for Texans. From licensing reforms for electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs to modernizing outdated rules, this is one of the most ambitious regulatory reform efforts in the country.

Plus: The growing focus on government fraud and waste, why Texas needs this office despite its pro-business reputation, and how everyday Texans can help shape the next round of cuts.

01:08 – Hot Take: Government Fraud & Waste in 2026
04:16 – Guest Introduction: Jerome Greener, Director of Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO)
06:22 – $123 Million in Potential Savings Explained
07:53 – Why Texas Still Needs Major Regulatory Reform
08:49 – How TREO Differs from the Sunset Process
09:59 – The Massive Texas Administrative Code: 20 Million Words & 274K Restrictions
10:23 – What Makes a Regulation Too Burdensome?
11:30 – TREO’s Review Process & Multi-Layer Accuracy Checks
13:04 – How the Public Can Submit Regulations for Review
14:17 – How Texas Compares to Virginia & Florida
15:55 – Meet “Sam” — Texas’ Powerful AI Regulatory Chatbot
17:59 – A One-Stop Tool for Licensing & Rules
20:00 – Transparency, Agency Follow-Through & Future Savings
21:39 – Long-Term Vision: Billions in Savings & Millions of Words Cut
23:22 – Creating Government to Cut Government? Addressing Conservative Concerns
25:02 – Working with the Texas Legislature on Statutory Changes
26:47 – Real Examples of Regulatory Modernization
29:26 – Future Plans: Taking on Local Government Regulations?
30:40 – Balancing Safety, Freedom & Prosperity
31:55 – How Texans Can Engage with TREO

Second Amendment aside, does Congress even have the constitutional authority under the Commerce Clause to ban machine gun possession? Find out how a win could reshape federal regulation far beyond firearms.

1:09 – Overview of the Fifth Circuit case & Judge Willett's unique concurrence
1:52 – National Firearms Act (NFA) structure: bans, taxes, registration
2:22 – Why this challenge is Article I / Commerce Clause (not Second Amendment)
4:41 – What the Commerce Clause actually allows (channels, instrumentalities, substantial effects)
5:58 – Post-New Deal expansion & pushback: Lopez (1995), Morrison, Raich
7:42 – Substantial effects test & aggregation (Wickard wheat example)
10:05 – Would Texas residents suddenly buy machine guns? State vs. federal power
12:16 – Government's strongest counterarguments & old Fifth Circuit precedent
14:23 – Why this Supreme Court might limit Commerce Clause overreach (Thomas, Gorsuch, Alito, Roberts)
17:19 – Broader implications: eviction moratorium, OSHA vaccine mandate, corporate reporting
18:51 – Why non-gun owners should care: unlimited federal power threatens liberty & federalism

Sarah shares unbiased polling insights on the economy, immigration, Hispanic voters, transgender issues in sports/bathrooms, the "10-10-80" voter split, and why fundamentals — not vibes — win elections. We also cover open statewide seats, school choice, border security, moms as a key demographic, and national trends like Iran and the economy heading into November.

01:13 – Hot Take: March Madness VERY Early Previews
05:27 – Sarah Steeby joins: Napolitan Institute polling trends & is Texas turning blue?
06:05 – Fundamentals that matter: Economy, immigration, cultural issues
07:40 – Democrat exuberance vs. Republican apathy — independent factors?
09:01 – Trump base energy, traditional GOP voters, and party unity challenge
10:24 – James Talarico effect: Charm vs. policy reality
12:32 – Early polling traps & why November changes everything
14:54 – California transplants, misunderstood Hispanic voters & strong borders
18:02 – Empowering parents: "Who decides?" messaging for Hispanics & beyond
20:45 – Top issues for open seats: Economy, personal finances, national security
23:30 – Moms of young families as a rising force in Texas politics
25:51 – Reaching the 80% in the middle: Common-sense, respectful solutions
30:22 – True moderates in politics — can anyone crack the code?
34:10 – Why common sense doesn't raise money + media/data misalignment
36:04 – Open statewide races, Democrat legislative records exposed
44:46 – Prospects for substantive policy debates in 2026
46:22 – National outlook: Economy, Iran, and midterm risks for Republicans

01:10 - Hot Take: Worst Valentine's Day Gifts
04:20 - Guests Introduction: Hannah Bruck and Noah Torres 
04:48 - Causes of Delayed Marriages: Technology, Dating Apps, and Economic Pressures 
06:35 - What Young People Are Waiting For: Unrealistic Standards and Soulmate Myths 
08:41 - Pro-Family Policy Philosophy: Family as the Core Unit of Society 
14:10 - Cultural Communication: Convincing Young People Marriage Leads to Happiness 
15:22 - Combating Social Media Echo Chambers and Influencer Lifestyles 
17:07 - Who Are the Best Messengers? Celebrities, Pop Culture, and Community Leaders 
18:56 - Role of Communities, Churches, and Friend Groups in Promoting Marriage 
20:41 - The Success Sequence: Education, Job, Marriage – Path to Flourishing 
21:44 - Pushback on Teaching Success Sequence in Schools 
23:52 - Hetero Fatalism Explained: Why Boyfriends Are "Out" and Relationships Seen as Doomed 
33:04 - Pushing Back: Policy and Culture to Restore Commitment 
37:19 - Concern: Not Enough "Marriageable" People Due to Changing Expectations
39:10 - High-Connection Couples: Key to Satisfaction and Happiness 
40:44 - Dating Apps: Still Destroying Relationships? 
42:03 - Hurdles to Having Kids: Costs, Housing, and Cultural Parenting Pressures 
44:50 - Politics and Marriage: Polarization, Tribalism, and Government Incentives 
47:44 - Dating Across Political Lines: Focus on Love Over Ideology 
49:45 - Conservatives and Pro-Family Government Policies: Tax Credits and More 
52:10 - Marriage Tips and Communication Advice 
53:57 - Future of Family Success Project: Parental Rights, TANF Reform, AI in Families 

Hundreds of students — including middle schoolers — left campuses during school hours, with some districts allegedly facilitating or failing to stop the disruptions. Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and Attorney General Ken Paxton have launched investigations, threatened funding cuts, and warned of educator accountability for enabling these actions.

0:00 – Intro: Massive Texas student walkouts protesting ICE
1:00 – Gov. Abbott, TEA & AG response: Funding threats & investigations
2:12 – Rob Henneke: First Amendment rights vs. school discipline rules
4:55 – Why schools MUST enforce rules — no "protest exception"
6:49 – Mandy Drogin: As a parent — terrified & furious at the dangers
7:52 – Indoctrination in schools: Low civics scores & Marxist influences
10:52 – What school leaders SHOULD do: Enforce consequences immediately
13:11 – Kids unsupervised downtown — safety failures exposed
16:47 – Abuse of power by administrators facilitating walkouts
19:40 – Investigations: Holding teachers & districts accountable
22:39 – Where is the line between neutrality & active support?
26:09 – Planned in advance — prior warnings ignored
31:02 – Consequences needed: Funding cuts & license revocations
34:49 – Parents: File complaints with TEA Inspector General
37:33 – Fight back: 90th Legislative Session & parent empowerment
39:21 – School choice explosion — alternative to failing districts
42:40 – It's not too late for parents to act & protect kids
47:16 – Rob's closing: Join the parent army to retake education

NIL deals are unraveling, schools are suing players to enforce multi-year contracts (see the explosive Darian Mensah-Duke-Miami saga), the House v. NCAA revenue-sharing model is straining budgets, most athletic departments are losing millions, and non-revenue/Olympic/women's sports face extinction. Is a super league or private equity takeover inevitable? Can pooling media rights or federal legislation (SCORE Act update) save the uniquely American institution of college sports?

0:00 – Cold Texas weather & snow day hot takes
3:16 – The crisis in college sports — NIL, revenue sharing, broke departments
5:35 – Guest intro: Michael Calabrese (NY Post, Action Network)
6:49 – What NIL actually is (and isn’t) — collectives, third-party money, no direct pay-for-play
8:59 – Darien Mensah-Duke-Miami case: multi-year NIL contracts, lawsuits, buyouts & precedent
14:00 – Can schools legally force players to stay? Contract loopholes exposed
18:00 – Fixing the transfer portal: residency rules, one free transfer, coach exit triggers?
24:07 – The $20–40M roster cost myth — boosters & collectives foot the bill
29:14 – Revenue sharing disaster: $20.5M cap too low, Title IX risks, foreign investment dangers
32:58 – Minor league / farm system comparison — short timelines kill loyalty
35:23 – Solution: New governing body + antitrust exemption + pooled media rights
47:11 – TV networks love the current discount — billions left on the table
51:41 – Gambling revenue, Saudi money, moral hazards if no fix
53:24 – Dystopia if nothing changes: organ donor programs, lost Olympic pipeline, middle-class mobility hit
59:04 – Federal legislation: SCORE Act status, executive orders, path forward

Guest John Hart, CEO of Open the Books, joins the show to break down:
– How systemic loopholes and weak oversight enabled billions in fraud
– Why real-time transparency (every dime online, instantly) is the best defense
– The difference between waste vs. fraud and how AI + citizen journalism can expose it
– Lessons from the federal earmarks moratorium that saved ~$140 billion
– Why empowering parents and consumers beats centralized bureaucracy
– Healthcare's perverse incentives, state-level variation, and reforms that actually work

If you're concerned about taxpayer money, government accountability, or the future of fraud prevention in Texas and beyond, this episode is a must-listen.

Timestamps: 
00:00 – Intro & Season 4 Launch
01:30 – Hot Take: It’s Hollywood Award Season: avoid it or watch the trainwreck? 
05:01 – Guest Intro: John Hart, CEO of Open the Books
05:57 – Anatomy of Government Fraud – Bug or Feature?
07:04 – History of Federal Transparency (Coburn-Obama Law)
10:46 – Real-Time Transparency: Why Every Dime Should Be Online Now
12:34 – Counterarguments to Full Transparency & How to Overcome Them
14:30 – Waste vs. Fraud: Definitions & Real-World Impact
16:00 – Transparency as a Force for Freedom
18:09 – Minnesota's Mistakes (No Treasurer + Enrollment-Based Payments)
19:44 – Texas vs. Other States: Voucher Systems & Oversight
22:14 – Performance Audits and Measuring Bang for the Buck
26:21 – AI for Fraud Detection + Surveillance Citizenry
28:22 – Preventing Fraud Upfront (Income Verification, Parent Empowerment)
30:49 – Healthcare Fraud & Perverse Incentives
33:16 – Price Transparency & State Innovation in Healthcare
36:21 – Where Fraud Is Worst: Federal vs. State Level
37:36 – Wildest Fraud Examples (Social Security "Adult Baby" Case)
40:22 – Current Efforts to Stop Fraud (OMB, DOGE, Chip Roy Bill)
42:10 – The Return of Earmarks: What Changed & Why It Matters
44:00 – $140 Billion Saved by Earmarks Moratorium
47:39 – Best States for Transparency & Reform (Texas, Virginia, Oklahoma)
49:18 – PIA/FOIA Abuse & Outrageous Costs for Public Records
50:39 – Rise of Citizen Journalism (Nick Shirley & Viral Exposés)

From the unexpected twists in the Texas Senate race, to the fallout of mid-decade redistricting, to the biggest legislative wins and disappointments, this episode covers it all. We also unveil our Politician of the Year and Texan of the Year awards.

3:35 – Hot Take: Jasmine Crockett jumps into the 2026 Senate race
9:10 – DLCC targets the Texas House for 2026
11:43 – Democrats field candidates in every statewide/federal race
13:11 – Why Dems still struggle to build a top-tier slate
16:20 – 2025 Legislative Session recap: Was 2025 the most conservative Texas legislative session ever?
18:38 – Biggest wins of the year: Burrows, bail reform, ESAs, border
23:42 – Biggest disappointments: energy, tariffs, healthcare messaging
31:07 – Biggest story of 2025: Mid-decade redistricting; the THC fight and its ripple effects
35:10 – Under-the-radar wins: DEI enforcement & agency elimination
44:25 – Politician of the Year awards
55:19 – New Year’s resolutions for 2026

01:14 – Hot Take: Why the Epstein file release won’t end the conspiracies
03:06 – Today’s guest: Sean Dobson (CEO of Amherst)
04:12 – What actually goes into the cost of building a house? (2/3 labor!)
05:58 – Modular homes, factory construction, and why it’s still only single-digit savings
09:15 – Can the average person even build their own house today?
10:34 – How local regulations silently drive up costs
11:26 – The $55,000 garage nobody parks in
14:29 – California’s ADU precedent & state vs. city power
17:20 – 2025 affordability worse than 2007? Here’s why
22:11 – Why politicians keep floating 50-year mortgages & subprime 2.0
24:19 – What does “affordable” even mean? (The 1/3 income rule)
26:07 – Texas property taxes: 40%+ of your housing cost?!
30:37 – Renting is not failure: Why the “American Dream” narrative is outdated
33:31 – The real labor crisis in construction (and immigration’s role)
39:53 – Rent control: Why it always backfires
42:26 – Sean’s magic wand fix: Restore credit access & rename the “subprime” crisis

They’re joined by Dr. Lisa Ehrlich, internal medicine physician and former TMA trustee, and Joseph Figliolia, Manhattan Institute policy analyst and author of a major report on the TMA’s drift into ideological advocacy.

Together, they examine:
* How the TMA embraced gender-affirming care despite weak evidence
* Why many physicians feel silenced
* How institutional capture happens inside medical organizations
* The impact on children, parents, lawmakers, and the practice of medicine
* What reforms are needed to bring medicine back to evidence-based practice

00:30 – Thanksgiving politics & family discussions
03:40 – Today’s topic: Gender ideology in healthcare
05:18 – Guest introductions: Dr. Ehrlich & Joseph Figliolia
05:42 – Why Joseph investigated the TMA
07:23 – Is the TMA doubling down despite national pushback?
09:07 – Evidence problems & reversals in Europe
10:25 – Dr. Ehrlich: What clinicians saw on the ground
11:38 – Social contagion & the rise of gender questioning
13:12 – Vulnerable populations & patterns emerging
14:58 – Why endocrinology led the shift
16:02 – “Science by consensus” and activist medicine
17:36 – The problem with WPATH & activist guidelines
18:33 – How TMA was captured: institutional mechanics
19:23 – Why doctors stay silent
20:57 – Fear of being labeled discriminatory
22:08 – Dr. Ehrlich: Intimidation inside the TMA
23:56 – Identity sections and cultural politicization
25:05 – Personal attacks vs scientific debate
26:31 – Medicine requiring ideological pre-commitments?
27:55 – Historical parallels (e.g., lobotomies)
28:58 – Pandemic mandates & ethical shifts
31:09 – Three separate issues: dysphoria, treatment, ideology
32:57 – Suicide risk, treatment failures, evidence gaps
34:18 – Is someone funding this movement?
36:01 – TMA’s definitions avoid “gender dysphoria” entirely
37:44 – The financial incentives behind affirming care
38:39 – Do associations influence medical boards?
41:15 – How TMA influences Texas policy
42:07 – Is Texas protecting kids effectively?
43:30 – Evidence-based standards being ignored
44:56 – CME problems: outdated, debunked studies
45:14 – Can the TMA be fixed?
47:34 – Structural governance problems
49:24 – What shoe drops next?
51:07 – The comprehensive HHS gender dysphoria review
51:35 – Dr. Ehrlich’s advice for physicians afraid to speak up

From $91 billion in bond elections to Austin’s 121% tax levy growth, we expose the spending sprees, wasteful logos, and “Taj Mahal” stadiums. Learn how voter turnout in May vs. November lets special interests sneak through hikes—and why super-majority votes, appraisal caps, and taxpayer-triggered cuts could change everything.

00:02:05 – Hot Take: 50-Year Mortgages & Christmas Lights Drama
00:06:06 – The Hockey Stick Graph: Taxes Up 400% Since 1998
00:19:10 – Rate Hikes & VATRE Elections
00:24:14 – Poll: Texans Don't Know Who Sets Their Tax Bill
00:29:28 – State vs. Local Blame: Legislature Can Rein In Locals
00:31:09 – Budgets Growing 2x Faster Than Population + Inflation
00:38:32 – AG Paxton Sues Cities for Skipping Audits Before Hikes
00:46:05 – Appraisal Shell Game: Values Up 138%, Rates Down 7% = 121% Levy Boom
00:55:19 – Lightning Round: Abbott’s 6-Point Plan Breakdown
00:55:54 – Require 2/3rds voter approval for tax increases
00:59:07 – Eliminate M&O School Taxes
01:02:11 – Create Appraisal Predictability, Cap Appraisal Growth
01:03:24 – Require Common Sense Local Spending Limits
01:05:44 – Switch to Appraisals Taking Place Only Once Every Five Years
01:08:18 – TAXPAYER TRIGGER: 15% Signatures = Force Tax-Cut Vote
01:12:05 – Can we pass this in ONE Session like School Choice?

REFERENCED: Testimony to the Senate Committee on Local Government on SB 9

6:51 Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner
 17:40 Deborah Wall, Camino Real Republican Women President
 49:47 Jim Wright, Texas Railroad Commission Chairman
 1:05:02 Mary Elise Cosgray, Statewide Politics Reporter for The Texan
 1:34:04 Grant Moody, Bexar County Commissioner 
 1:47:21 Congressman Nathaniel Moran
 2:12:52 Misty Spears, San Antonio City Council Member
 2:27:39 Jill Tate, Texas Federation of Republican Women President
 3:00:39 Texas State Senator Pete Flores (SD-24)
 3:21:59 Wrap up

Dr. Hanushek is one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of education. His groundbreaking research has shaped how policymakers think about teacher quality, school finance reform, and student achievement.

Together, the panel dives deep into:

• The myth that more spending equals better outcomes
• Texas’ $100B+ public education budget
• What’s working in Dallas, Houston, and Washington, D.C.
• The rise of administrative bloat in public schools
• Teacher pay, accountability, and school choice

• • The impact of AI in the classroom and the future of learning

00:30 - Brian and Derek catch up: New baby and festival banter
01:27 - Hot Take: Craziest band names at ACL 2025 (Wet Leg, Spacey Jane, Panda Bear, Dr. Dog)
04:00 - Introducing Ken Pope: CEO of Coalition for Empowered Education
06:47 - How Colleges of Education have shifted to ideological indoctrination
08:52 - The long march of critical theory in academia
12:03 - Exposure vs. Indoctrination: What’s the difference?
14:57 - From Marxism to modern victimology: Evolution of classroom ideologies
17:16 - Are teachers trained to be activists?
19:43 - The disconnect between parents and teachers’ goals
21:20 - Indoctrination in rural and urban schools alike
23:35 - What are education students actually learning?
24:27 - Shocking examples from social studies conferences
29:51 - Coalition for Empowered Education’s mission to retrain teachers
33:56 - Legislative and grassroots solutions to reform teacher training
37:46 - Universities doing it right: Hillsdale, UATX, and others
40:56 - Why mandate Colleges of Education? Alternative teacher certification
44:39 - Red flags for parents: How to spot indoctrination in classrooms
49:56 - How to connect with the Coalition for Empowered Education
50:28 - Closing thoughts and Sam Houston’s wisdom
 
Coalition for Empowered Education: https://cee.org

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation: https://victimsofcommunism.org

00:53 – Hot Take: Jose Melendez on the Last Man Standing Ultramarathon
04:12 – Rep. Cole Hefner: From Citizen to Chairman – His Journey to Public Service
06:19 – Addressing Quorum Breaks: Stiffer Penalties and Legislative Challenges
07:10 – Priorities for the Current Special Session
08:59 – Property Taxes: Balancing State Relief and Local Government Accountability
11:09 – Appraisal Reform: Ensuring Fairness and Predictability
12:40 – Banning Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
15:04 – Housing Affordability: HB 840 and Revitalizing Downtown Texas
17:56 – SB 17: Protecting Texas Land from Hostile Foreign Adversaries
22:50 – TRACE Act and Protecting Texas Schools from Foreign Influence
25:42 – Senate Bill 1362: Banning Red Flag Laws and Upholding Due Process
30:16 – Transportation: Addressing CDL Standards and Interstate Challenges
33:17 – Water Issues in Texas: Balancing Growth and Private Property Rights
36:15 – Looking Ahead: Key Issues for the 90th Legislative Session
41:14 – Survey Says: Addressing Voter Discontent with Government Responsiveness

1:05 - Hot Take: What Should Be a Crime?

3:09 - Barbecue Talk: Lockhart vs. Snow’s BBQ

5:07 - Rep. Gerdes’ Political Journey with Gov. Rick Perry

10:22 - Water Policy: Challenges and the Vista Ridge Project

13:22 - Nuclear Energy: Texas as the Epicenter

16:02 - HB 119: Banning Foreign Adversary Lobbying

18:17 - HB 1522: Local Government Transparency

25:30 - HB 2017: Grayson's Law (Intoxication Manslaughter Penalties)

30:51 - HB 4086: Stopping Urban Food Waste Dumping

35:02 - Unfinished Business: Local Taxation and Water Issues

38:00 - Post-Interview: More Barbecue and Legislative Updates

39:32 - News: West Texas A&M Drag Ban Discussion

44:14 - News: Cell Phone Ban in Texas Schools

50:28 - News: Travis County Bridge Rebuild Success

52:49 - Survey Says: National Guard in Washington, D.C.

1:37 - Hot Take: Presidential Privileges & Trump’s FIFA Moment
4:45 - Redistricting Debate: Is It Unconstitutional?
18:15 - Texas Women’s Privacy Act (Bathroom Bill) Update
22:45 - Flood Emergency Response Proposals
32:08 - Eliminating the STAAR Test: What’s Next?
35:52 - Property Tax Relief with SB 9
42:09 - Harris Poll: Kids, Smartphones, and Unsupervised Play
50:07 - Potential Dallas Death Star Bill Lawsuit
53:14 - What to Watch

05:13 - Jill Tate’s background as a Texas super activist and precinct chair

06:02 - How Jill got involved in conservative activism and politics

10:02 - Evolution of Texas politics and the shift to a conservative stronghold

14:39 - Texas cultural resilience and the significance of the Alamo

21:03 - Recap of the 89th Legislature: Successes in school choice, energy, and AI

23:31 - Jill’s personal story on school choice and its impact on her son

30:03 - Energy policy: Nuclear power and securing Texas’ grid

33:59 - SB 1283: Protecting seniors in retirement communities

37:24 - Special session priorities: Women’s Privacy Act and ending STAAR testing

42:30 - Looking ahead to the 90th Legislature: Energy and emerging issues

45:11 - Water issues in Texas: Balancing rural and urban needs

46:40 - Gambling in Texas: Concerns about social and economic impacts

49:33 - Reforming Texas’ committee process for better legislative hearings

1:05:11 - The fight to end taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas

0:27 - Update on Texas' Flood Tragedy
3:16 - Special Session Preview
7:04 - EJ Antoni on the Trump Economy
10:31 - Tariff Policy Concerns
13:40 - June Jobs Report Breakdown
16:01 - Public Perception vs. Economic Data
19:12 - AI’s Future Impact on Jobs
33:53 - Housing Crisis in Texas
40:10 - DOGE: Government Efficiency Push
44:18 - 10 Minute Drill: Survey Says, Jobs Stats, & Special Session Watch

0:00 Intro to Guest Chuck DeVore
4:15 Hot Take: Trump’s F-Bomb heard round the world. What is your favorite war related quote from a president?
9:20 Iran vs. Israel - Where are we as of today?
14:08 Operation Midnight Hammer - How’d we pull it off?
25:23 Is there a MAGA divide?
32:34 Appetite for regime change?
38:03 Does all this expose any weak spots in the US?
48:21 Survey Says: Majority of voters approve of Trump’s maneuvers
53:42 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Tariff hysteria just ain’t there

0:00 Intro & Guest Joshua Treviño
4:00 What’s going on in LA, Austin and across the country?
7:35 Today’s civil unrest - Who started it?
9:25. What’s a protest anymore? 
13:50 What’s being protested & rioted against?
23:20 What is Mexico’s role in it all?
29:24 Does Mexico think they still own parts of the U.S.?
38:58 Latest polls show Americans prefer order over chaos
45:26 What tools do the U.S. & Texas have?

0:00 - Intro & Guest Brad Johnson
1:15 - Hot Take: Craziest Celebrity Divorces
4:12 - Overall narratives of the 89th Texas Legislative Session
15:40 - Most Consequential Bills (Water Deal, Bail Reform, SB 12)
24:50 - Under-the-Radar Legislation (Higher Ed Reform, Semiconductor Protection)
40:03 - What Didn’t Pass? Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban & More
48:15 - The “S” Word Rumors & Interim Priorities

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🔍 This episode covers:

• 🚫 The Texas House's final push to ban DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in K-12 education
• 📚 New rules for school libraries: cracking down on sexually explicit content
• 📜 Governor Abbott’s bill signing to stop illegal voting in Texas
• 🏡 The fight for housing affordability and zoning reform
• ⚖️ The latest on criminal justice and bail reform bills
• 🕒 The push to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time in Texas
• 🔥 Hot takes on barbecue, Pope merch, and Portillo’s (yes, really)

🎙️ Plus: A preview of next week's full session recap and a fun segment on Texas A&M baseball history you won't want to miss.

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2:35 Hot Take - What’s your favorite “Pope merch”?
6:45 DEI out of K-12 Texas Education
10:38 Texas cracks down on sexually explicit content in kids’ sections of public libraries
19:30 Election Integrity - new law stops illegal voting in Texas
28:28 Housing Affordability
35:20 Death Star 2.0
37:50 Bail Reform
43:00 Texas Time!
45:02 Survey Says!
51:25 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics
52:38 What’re you watching? 

2:00 Hot Take - What’s the strangest scandal in American political history?
8:20 Texas Tech Policy - Is there a reason Texas has taken the lead?
12:30 The aggressive push to limit children’s access to social media
37:28 Smart phones in Texas classrooms
49:15 2025 - The Year of the Parent!
54:23 A.I. - hero or villain?

1:50 Hot Take: What page of the calendar will the House end on tonight?
5:24 Foster care in Texas
24:40 The Bell Tolls with the first deadline in the Texas House tonight 
35:58 Bye-Bye Texas STAAR Test!
39:56 Senate Bill 2972 reins in college campus protests
41:17 Bail Reform in Texas
43:23 Taxpayer Funded Lobbying
47:22 What’re you watching?

2:14 Should we reopen Alcatraz to criminals?
5:00 SB 37 - addressing the growing “wokeness” of curriculum and faculty believing they run our universities 
24:33 Jordan Peterson’s view that American universities are “gone”
33:43 President Trump vs. Harvard University
40:01 Maine legislator barred from speaking on the floor and casting votes over social media post
45:05 Survey Says: 72% say the increased focus on race and racial inequality after George Floyd’s death did not lead to change 
51:20 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Only 8% of registered voters participated in Texas' May 3 elections
58:04 What to Watch For

1:37 Hot Take 1: Man vs. Gorilla
4:42 Hot Take 2: One “Texas thing” you’d like the rest of the nation to adopt
8:05 Key problems with the current Texas bail system
8:58 Do we need a Constitutional amendment?
12:56 Do other states have a “right to bail?”
13:48 A balanced approach that prioritizes public safety but doesn’t keep low risk defendants languishing in prison
21:31 What does polling reveal about where Texans are on this issue?
29:25 Survey Says: Texas Lyceum poll asks how “Texan” Texas residents feel about themselves
35:34 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics: Reviewing Trump’s first 100 days
38:56 What to Watch For

2:26 Hot Take: Was Joe Biden photoshopped into his family’s Easter picture?
6:08 Deep State attacks on Secretary Pete Hegseth
9:13 U.S. and Texas Military Readiness
19:44 Department of Defense operating under Trump’s EO’s
33:06 SB 659 passed with Ammon’s recommended language making it easier to go after every player in the game, not just the low hanging fruit
40:00 Survey Says - Only 16% of federal mangers who voted for Harris would enforce a legal order from Trump that they disagreed with
45:02 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics - Texans face 231 separate bond propositions
51:38 What to Watch For

1:27 - Hot Take: Worst Easter Candy?
4:19 Texas House passed SB 2 establishing Education Savings Accounts
16:40 What comes next for school choice?
24:55 Illegal border crossings hit record low
30:02 General Education Review Committees could "reshape how history & race are taught in state universities"
38:22 App Store Accountability Act - keeping kids safe on mobile apps
44:43 Survey Says: Support for President Trump's handling of the tariff issue has slipped over the past week
49:10 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Non-compete agreements are eroding the physician-patient relationship 
52:29 What’re you watching?

2:00 - Luka Doncic’s Return & Texas Sports Talk

5:30 - Chairman’s Role During Legislative Session

8:00 - Grassroots Unity & the Big Three

16:30 - School Choice: HB 3 and Beyond

21:08 - Border Security in a Trump Era

23:15 - Property Taxes: A Growing Crisis

30:20 - Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Exposed

36:20 - Election Integrity Challenges

43:45 - Closed Primaries Debate

47:19 - What to Watch Before Sine Die

0:00 Welcome

1:34 Hot Take: What’s your favorite famous political gaffe? 

5:47 Introduction to the Texas Nuclear Alliance

7:30 Why has it taken so long for an organization like the Texas Nuclear Alliance to be created?

9:47 What are people’s fears regarding nuclear power?

13:27 Why has nuclear “been dark” for over a decade?

16:07 How have today’s reactors improved in regards to safety and efficiency?

23:00 What regulatory hurdles lay in front of nuclear advancement?

28:13 All things considered, including the environment, what is the viability of a nuclear business model?

32:17 Micro-reactors

35:04 NIMBY and transmission issues facing nuclear power

37:30 Legislative hurdles for nuclear power in Texas

41:08 Survey Says: 57% say that making America energy independent is more important than fighting climate change 

44:46 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics: Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

1:25 Hot Take: Which business would you stop using if they took a key service away?
5:16 How do Representatives prepare for marathon debates?
11:35 Can Texas be pro-teacher AND pro-parent?
27:15 What made HB 1605 a game changer in 2023?
34:28 How can we help teachers improve across the state?
39:02 HB 1481 would prohibit smart devices in classrooms during instructional periods
42:30 HB 610 addresses severance packages run amok for superintendents 
50:24 What’s next in the legislative process regarding school choice?

2:56 Hot Take: Which American product or service would you promote from the White House Lawn?
9:10 Texas House Pub Ed Committee hearing on HB3 reaction
23:35 Department of Education “vacates”
30:59 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System 
36:19 Texas Lawmakers aim to supplant Delaware as corporate HQ hub with new pro-business bill
40:06 Survey Says: Texans say they get their political news from social media
46:37 What to Watch For

1:19 Hot Take: Should the State of the Union return to merely a written letter to Congress?
7:40 ESAs - What are they and how do they work?
18:05 How will ESAs be prioritized?
24:05 Myth busting - School choice will kill Friday Night Lights
26:43 Myth busting - School choice will defund public schools
31:03 Myth busting - School choice = no testing nor accountability
42:25 Survey Says: Overwhelming support for ESAs
47:32 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics - Parental Choice & Black Empowerment
52:10 What’re you watching?

0:00 Welcome
2:12 Hot Take: Following Elon’s example, should hats be a trend at all workplaces?
4:48 School Choice is Nigh - we have the votes!
10:02 Landman… is it real?
12:35 Are we officially past the Biden assault on American energy development?
19:36 The current state of energy reliability and affordability in Texas
42:00 Survey Says: How Free is Free Speech?
45:48 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics - taxpayer funded lobbyists are receiving tens of millions from Texans
50:45 What’re you watching?

2:17 Hot Take: How long can you date someone and NOT have to buy them a Valentine’s Day gift?
6:50 Property Tax Relief Update
17:17 DOGE cuts nearly $1 billion from Department of Education
22:25 NIH caps non-research funding
25:36 Some in Texas want their own statewide DOGE
29:14 Should Texas be reimbursed for Operation Lone Star?
32:13 Survey Says!
32:46 Taxpayer funded lobbying
34:09 Housing affordability 
35:29 Texas State Border Security Agency
35:47 Nuclear Power
36:21 Bail Reform (the numbers appear split)
39:40 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics - School Choice Myths
45:08 What’re you watching?

1:46 Hot Take: Best / Worst Trades in Sports History
9:06 Property Tax Relief
16:08 Water
22:07 Education
31:09 Bail Reform
35:06 The Texas Cyber Command
43:57 Survey Says: GOP & American public on the same page
51:55 What’re you watching?

7:03 Hot Take: Who will win the Super Bowl… and who cares?
10:24 Governor Abbott announced that he will give his State of the State address on Sunday, where he will reveal his top priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
21:16 Lieutenant Governor Patrick announced his top 40 priorities
29:07 School Choice is Winning!
39:13 Border Security
48:07 Trump swiftly downsizes the federal workforce

1:24 Hot Take: Who would be your unexpected band to headline YOUR inauguration party?
6:13 What are President Trump’s border security oriented Executive Orders?
30:11 Survey Says! U.S. leaders’ approval ratings
34:59 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Public school employment is up while enrollment is down
41:09 What to watch for

1:17 Hot Take: What’s your favorite rumor or myth about the Texas Capitol? 
4:53 Guest Interview: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
29:17 Survey Says: America has lost ground over the past four years
35:46 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics: Squatting in Texas
46:53 What to Watch For

1:24 Hot Take: New Year’s Resolutions
5:55 Parent Empowerment
8:34 Water
10:55 The Economy
12:37 Property Taxes
16:59 School Choice/Parent Empowerment
25:11 The Border
30:40 Energy
34:36 Higher Education / DEI
36:14 Housing Affordability
40:10 Technology Policies
43:12 Survey Says! Healthcare!
49:33 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Gambling In Texas
59:24 What to watch for

1:27 Hot Take: The O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act would make planting a flag in the center of Ohio Stadium a felony. Overreach much?
4:37 Overall Year In Review
6:32 2024’s Biggest Wins
14:32 2024’s Biggest Disappointments
23:18 2024’s Biggest Stories
31:35 The Year’s Biggest Surprises
43:11 Politician of the Year
47:17 Texan of the Year
57:44 What are we looking forward to?

3:18 Commissioner Christian’s thoughts on the election results and what’s to come
7:14 Efficient Energy Creating and Usage
8:21 What will it be like in having a partner in energy policy in Washington, D.C instead of a foe?
11:38 What is the Railroad Commission’s approach to both encouraging energy development and making sure Texas’ consumers are protected?
13:14 What is the role of the Texas Railroad Commission?
14:53 What efforts are made in educating the public about energy creating and efficiency?
17:35 Green New Deal, Inflation Reduction Act and other farces that mean the same thing
24:41 Lessons learned from Winter Storm Uri in 2021 aka “Snowmaggedon”
29:32 What is the Texas Reliable Energy Caucus?
33:21 ESG - What is it and what threats does it impose?
36:46 The Federal Energy Super Team that President Elect Trump is assembling 
38:25 In what ways does the Railroad Commission protect the water supply for Texans?

2:30 Hot Take: What is the best trilogy ever? (Matrix, Star Wars, LOTR, or… Trump?)
8:11 2024 Presidential Election Analysis
34:58 The Election’s impact on Texas
37:06 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 next?

0:33 Hot Take: What is Trump’s fantasy football value & can he be flexed?
9:49 Our current system doesn’t allow the public to remain informed
10:29 Their game plan: “Disregard, Delay & Deny”
29:40 Sunshine Week
41:19 Survey Says: 48% of Texan Latinos back Trump (10% increase from 2020)
47:01 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: subsidizing unreliable energy sources

2:26 Rep. Thierry’s experiences during the 2023 Pediatric Gender Modification debate
13:05 Were there substantive discussions regarding the Pediatric Gender Modification Bill?
15:50 Voting to keep your seat vs. voting for what’s right for Texans
19:25 Rep. Thierry’s truly courageous display
23:20 The small but very influential group that steers the left
47:44 The “jumping the shark” moment
31:16 Abandoning what works for Texans for ulterior motives 
37:15 Glimmers of hope in an otherwise dark situation
43:44 Has all of Rep. Thierry’s trials and tribulations this year opened new doors for her?

0:48 Hot Take - How old is too old for ACL and other outdoor festivals?
3:15 Brad Wilcox - Author of Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization
4:30 What are the problems that are rooted in America’s decline in marriage?
16:45 The Bright Side - groups of Americans that are doing well
20:55 Brad gets to work alongside young America - the very subjects of his findings
25:50 How can A.I. affect marriage and relationships in the future?
28:36 Busting myths regarding 21st century relationships (especially the Flying Solo Myth & Soulmate Myth)
32:10 The Success Sequence!
34:55 “Family First” in next year’s Legislative Session
37:05 State legislatures who are putting families first
39:05 Survey Says! Are Presidential debates relevant anymore?
43:25 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Is Gen Z unhirable?
46:45 What’re you watching?

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4:40 Dr. McNeese’s role and expectations in Texas’ Open Education Resources (OER) Curricula
5:35 OER’s perspectives on cross-curricular education methods
7:15 Including or excluding Biblical lessons and history in public schools
8:59 TPPF poll reflects that a majority of Texans including Biblical references in public school curriculum
9:44 What if public school teachers refuse to use OER Curricula?
10:20 How would the board, and Dr. McNeese personally, address concerned parents?
12:14 Understanding secular history is impossible without Biblical context
15:00 “Whitewashing” Christianity
17:05 Addressing the “You’re being heavy handed” criticism

3:18 Hot Take: Will 2024 finally be the Cowboys’ year?
4:55 The Grid
19:30 Border Security
27:25 Anti-ESG/BDS legislation
34:20 Preview of the 89th Texas Legislature
40:05 Survey Says! Polls indicate a virtual tie between Trump & Harris

1:09 Fantasy Football Auto-Drafts… AI for dudes who don’t know ball?
4:09 SPN’s Annual Meeting: Child Welfare Panel Discussion
11:30 Interesting things happening in other states
17:44 2024 Democratic National Convention: Four Days Like No Other
27:53 “Pro-lifers for Kamala” or “Why are Never Trumpers Such Cheap Dates?”
35:40 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Will RFK’s endorsement mean anything?

1:25 Hot Take: Trump vs. Biden on the links!
4:35 The worst two weeks in Presidential Campaign history
8:45 The shift in the media’s treatment of President Biden
12:28 What are “women’s issues”?
15:17 School Choice
25:32 Protecting women in women’s sports
31:25 Drafting our daughters?
35:03 The Border
45:14 Survey Says!
48:10 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics
50:38 What to watch for

22:18 Senator Mayes Middleton
40:11 Tyler Norris
1:02:35 Senator Kevin Sparks
1:18:47 Representative James Frank
1:37:42 Brad Johnson
2:00:02 Hannah Beth Jones

0:54 Hot Takes: Caitlin-Gate - Dirty play or “Welcome to the league, Rook!”?
4:28 Political fallout after the Trump verdict
12:06 A house divided? 50% agree with Trump decision, 49% disagree
13:17 Biden’s Border Executive Order
20:55 Texas Border Security - What more can be done at the state level?
24:13 School Choice - post election analysis 
34:34 Taxpayer Funded Lobbying
41:35 Survey Says: Should state governments financially subsidize local news outlets?
45:08 Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: Local Government Debt - 40% is local SCHOOL DEBT!
49:13 What to watch for: Trump’s poll numbers post-conviction

0:50 Hot Takes: The Trial of the Century!
4:25 Initial reactions to May 2024 Runoff Election Results
4:44 Big Winner: School Choice
8:14 The New Politics: Are we more conservative or is it just a food fight?
17:20 Phase Two of Parent Empowerment
24:35 Property Tax Reform, School Safety and D.E.I.
27:55 New Issues to look forward to in 2025
30:35 Taxpayer Funded Lobbying
33:28 New Issue for Democrats to Fight?
40:21 Survey Says: During the pandemic, how much information released by the federal government was intentionally false and misleading?
44:40: Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics: TEA’s Mike Morath: Less than 20% of K-5 reading material is on grade level in Texas
50:37 What To Watch For: Dominos falling after Trump verdict
51:27 Dallas Professional Sports

0:34 Hot Takes: Will the Cowboys and/or Texans eclipse 10 wins in 2024?
8:26 Special guest: Jonathan Pidluzny of the America First Policy Institute
9:05 Jonathan’s overall take on Texas’ response to DEI on college campuses
10:09 The overarching aims of DEI administrators
10:58 Texas as compared to other states with different approaches to DEI in education
13:27 The pervasiveness of DEI… even in Texas
15:16 What’s next to do?
16:58 What’s next for the Texas Legislature to do?
19:06 DEI’s relationship to Pro-Palestine protests
22:00 Outside groups and their influence on collegians
25:00 Overall instability as an objective
28:15 What’s the overall response & compliance levels to Texas and other states’ laws regarding DEI?
30:41 What does the public think about special programs for “marginalized people”?
35:50 Is college still worth it?
38:10 Are tribal politics interfering with what colleges and universities should be doing?
39:40 SURVEY SAYS! Polling data in the news: Immigration
45:19 LIES, DAMN LIES & STATISTICS: Relevant research: Educational spending in Texas
51:20 WHAT’RE YOU WATCHING? How will Texas grid do this summer?

0:20 Hot Takes: Will Biden debate Trump in person?
5:45 Conservative Approach to Tech Policy
10:55 AI: good, bad, or ugly?
35:15 The Government’s role in overseeing Technology
45:00 Survey Says! - polling data in the news
48:20 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics – 10k illegal aliens flown into Texas!
51:00 What You're Watching – preview upcoming/developing stories

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0:55 Olympic Breakin’: Electric Boogaloo
4:05 Squatting in America
19:25 Governor Abbott’s warning to squatters
30:30 Survey Says! 75% think the cost of living is rising, 7% can’t do math
36:00 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics - 91 TX superintendents make over $300k
42:50 What’re You Watching?

0:23 Hot Take: Willie Nelson taking his Fourth of July Picnic to Jersey?
3:14 Overview of David’s new book: “Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life”
4:03 The Myth of “work/life balance”
7:45 The importance of faith and work… and how God created us to work
10:45 The connection of work and life’s purpose
11:50 The too-typical millennial mindset towards retirement
14:45 “The New Right” and their Marxist attitudes towards work
18:50 State intervention on the labor force (including minimum wage) 
23:40 Trends towards or away from family growth and development vs. career growth and development 
27:00 ESG investing 
33:30 Are activists intentionally trying to take down Texas oil companies?
35:44 Texas’ Permanent School Fund recently divested $8.5 billion from BlackRock over ESG investing
38:52 What can the average person do?

3:55 Jacob Howland’s victory lap for UATX
6:40 The Left’s argument against higher learning like University of Austin
8:00 What sets UATX’s curriculum apart from most other universities?
13:40 What kind of faculty and students is UATX looking for, and how do they find them?
19:35 The problem with faculty and administrators at most American universities
25:14 UATX is the only university in the U.S. with a Constitution
32:50 How can UATX escape wokeness but maintain funding?
35:55 UATX location - navigating East 6th & West 6th
38:28 How will UATX face Austin’s predictable onslaught of protests?
39:55 How is the Left likely to respond to conservative universities?
42:15 Will other places of higher learning be positively influenced by UATX?
43:45 How does UATX respond to the public’s primary concerns: Cost, Quality of Education and Ideology of the University?

2:10 What is OpenTheBooks.com?
3:45 How “Free and transparent” are Freedom of Information Act requests?
6:20 Texas’ reforms regarding government transparency
10:40 America’s trust in its government
12:50 How is America really spending money to “protect” our southern border?
22:10 How effective is our education spending?
27:35 The ties between education, parental empowerment and Open the Books
31:50 Efficiency Audits on local jurisdictions 
34:40 The worst spending atrocities Open the Books has discovered
36:47 How bad did COVID spending get and what did it lead to?

2:26 Derek’s take on the major headlines coming out of Tuesday’s results - Parents Win!
3:19 Sherry’s take on the big winners and losers - Don’t mess with Governor Abbott
6:04 How School Choice impacted Texas statewide
9:50 The Media’s coverage of Super Tuesday
17:43 School Choice Support in the 89th Legislature
19:35 What will the School Choice debate look like next year?
26:15 George Soros failed
35:49 Who are Texas’ new Congressional candidates?
39:22 New Senator hazing

3:00 Derek’s Interim Update
8:45 Overview of current Texas - Mexico relationship
11:40 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 Immigration
22:05 TPPF Predicted it: The Feds Just Messed With Texas Over Buoys — And Sided With Cartel-Driven Mexico
22:45 Biden is asking for Mexican help to stop the record surge of migrants. Here's what Mexico wants in return.
27:25 Universal opinion on securing the border from law enforcement… so why isn’t it happening?
30:55 If a Republican takes the White House, what changes can be made immediately?
36:00 Predictions for 2024 - Biggest issues for GOP/Dems this election year? 
40:40 GOP and Dem presidential nominee? Winner?
43:15 Super Bowl?

5:45 Biggest Stories of 2023
15:15 Biggest Wins of 2023
20:20 Biggest Disappointments of 2023
34:10 Biggest Surprises of the Year
39:25 Legislators of the Year
47:10 Texans of the Year

1:30 Derek’s Lege-Land Update
1:45 School Choice in Special Session #4
7:20 Border Safety Legislative Wins
12:10 Interview with Josh Findlay
17:40 Is there a path to election “normalcy”?
20:45 Addressing states with histories of election issues
25:15 What is Rank Choice Voting?
30:55 What are the greatest threats to the 2024 election?
35:00 Broader issues that could undermine future elections
39:15 Are Texas elections secure?
41:10 NGO’s, Zuck Bucks, drop boxes and the impacts they can have on elections
43:55 Have election reforms caused a decrease in voter turnout?

2:20 Derek’s Lege-Land Update
6:20 School Choice with Dr. J
10:50 Potential Impact of School Choice on the African-American Community
13:20 Odds of School Choice Actually Happening in this Session
17:45 Opportunities that Potentially Stand Before Families Throughout Texas
20:15 False Suppositions Batted Around by Decision Makers
24:40 School Choice and Private School Myths vs. Truths
28:55 Why Would Parents Across Texas Want School Choice?
33:35 School Choice and the State’s Religious Communities
35:55 The Myth of “Using Public Dollars to Fund Religious Schools”
39:45 Predictions
42:55 Dr. Johnson’s Message to School Choice Activists

To learn more about School Choice, Parental Empowerment and ways to get involved, visit TXParentsMatter.com.

0:55 Brenda Howard
12:05 Richard Vega
23:05 Jerry Davis
34:05 Alexa Arcila

1:20 Derek’s “Lege-land Update” regarding the Special Session
8:55 Border Buoys - Truth vs. Myth
10:00 Firsthand River Rush
13:00 U.S. Vulnerability Due to Unchecked Immigration
16:30 Local Residents’ Takes on the Border Crisis
22:05 Current Legislation Regarding the Border
31:00 The Wall
33:20 Is the Federal Government Doing Anything At All?

Check out TXParentsMatter.com for more information.

2:20 What Led Texas to Another Special Session
10:05 Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
33:15 Debunking School Funding Myths

1:58 Meet TPPF's Andrew Brown
4:03 Conservative Child Welfare Policy
12:57 Legislative Process Talk
17:41 Child Gender Modification (SB 14)
28:56 The State of Higher Education
37:59 The Texas Grid's Close Call
45:45 Texas' Buoy Barrier Dispute

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