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November 18, 2024

Title: A Principled Stand
Topic: Marxist Government Control

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

November 7th is known as “Victims of Communism Day”.

Today, Austin Prochko discusses the importance of this day and the special meaning it holds in his heart. Austin is the Project Manager and Deputy Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does a simple painting in Austin’s home bring memories to mind? Austin quotes: “If you break your principles in the little things, each time it becomes easier for the bigger things.”

Who is Professor Svoboda? What did he do “wrong” on May Day? What were the consequences of his actions? Were others submissive to the tyrannical government as a result of his disobedience?

Is it dangerous to give in to government demands when they violate our morals and principals? Austin explains the dangers, saying he is proud of Professor Svoboda for standing up against Communism.

Why did Austin’s family immigrate to America?

Do more Americans need to wake up and take a stand against our government like Professor Svoboda? Austin reminds us that a flag isn’t just a flag; a flag means something. He says: “Doing the right thing is the right thing to do.”

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November 8, 2024

Title: Is Nuclear Energy the Solution?
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The population of Texas is exploding. How can we possibly keep up with the extra demand for electricity and energy?

Today, Dr. Brent Bennett shares some insight and suggestions. Dr. Bennett is the Policy Director for LIFE:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Dr. Brent Bennett’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Microsoft purchase the entire electric generating capacity for “Three Mile Island Unit 1” for the next twenty years?

How much power do AI centers really need? Dr. Bennett reveals the astronomical number!

Will electricity demand pass generation capacity by a large margin over the next five years?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Is Nuclear Energy the Solution?
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the purpose of ERCOT - the Electric Reliability Council of Texas?

Does the Public Utility Commission rely too heavily on solar and wind energy to deliver enough power during peak demand times? Dr. Bennett explains the difference between solar/wind energy and nuclear energy.

Does public opinion drive the PUC’s decisions regarding energy sources?

What are the consequences in Texas at the big electric companies when the lights go out?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Is Nuclear Energy the Solution?
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who pays for the studies that “prove” wind and solar energy are better resources than nuclear or coal-fired plants? Dr. Bennett explains that academic studies are extremely flawed due to the questions asked of the public and how they then sway government programs.

Is Texas a viable state for new nuclear power plants? What is the public’s opinion?

Are smaller nuclear plants for individual communities viable and reliable? Dr. Bennett discusses the pros and cons.

What is the purpose of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group, formed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott?

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November 7, 2024

Title: Strengthening Media Through Integrity
Topic: Media Bias

Discussed by Roy Maynard
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

More and more Americans have become outraged and less trusting of legacy media. In fact, they hunger for news they can trust.

Today, Roy Maynart defines “legacy media” and explains why it is past time for journalists to report the WHOLE story once again. Roy is a senior writer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he also is editor of the Associated News Service and The Cannon Online.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do legacy media outlets shy away from hiring Conservative journalists? Has legacy media abandoned objective reporting? Roy explains why the answer is both yes and no.

What is “both siderism”?

Have young, college-educated journalists been told that objective reporting is a tool of white supremacists?

Why did Roy Maynard recently take several journalists to the southern border? What did they discover? Were their eyes opened and minds changed?

What is the Associated News Service? Roy discusses the standards and ethics for the ANS and why people can trust them.

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October 18, 2024

Title: Hurricanes, Drag Shows, and the Media Tour
Topic: Elections Matter

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Sherry Sylvester discusses her latest Winners and Losers Report: Hurricanes, Drag Shows, and the Media Tour.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

HURRICANE MILTON: Did Kamala Harris complain that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would not take her call? What was the TRUTH?

DRAG SHOWS: Does Collin Allred really support drag shows for the military? NOTE: Collin is the Democratic candidate running against Ted Cruz for US Senate.

MEDIA TOUR: Why won’t Kamla Harris respond to questions about illegal immigration?

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October 17, 2024

Title: More Housing. Less Crisis.
Topic: Housing Crisis

Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

In Texas, the demand for homes is not only exceeding the supply, but the cost of homes is still rising. What can be done to make the American dream of home ownership become a reality for millions of families?

Today, John Bonura offers some insight and solutions. John Bonura is a Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read John’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

In this segment, John Bonura discusses the housing crisis in more detail, explaining that there is space available but local government keeps getting in the way. He also discusses the problem with the ever-increasing mortgage rates, especially for first-time home buyers, outlining one of his proposals.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - More Housing. Less Crisis.
Topic: Housing Crisis

Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should government at all levels just get out of the way?

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October 9, 2024

Title: It’s Spooky Season. And Big Tech is Downright Scary!
Topic: Technology

Discussed by David Dunmoyer
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

David Dunmoyer is the Campaign Director for the Better Tech for Tomorrow Initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, David urges everyone to stay vigilant online and be careful what information you share with companies. He reminds us: “The only other product that calls their consumers users, [are] drug dealers and there’s a reason behind that.”

Click here to read David Dunmoyer’s op-ed on this important issue.

Click here to learn more about the Better Tech for Tomorrow Initiative with the TPPF.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Just how much is 17.75 GB of data? NOTE: This is MASSIVE and is only for ONE person (on average)!

What companies are collecting data on users? Who do they sell the data to?

FACT: Obama bought data from Google before his first election. What information did he buy? How did he use that data?

Has the Biden Administration asked big tech companies to censor Conservatives?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - It’s Spooky Season. And Big Tech is Downright Scary!
Topic: Technology

Discussed by David Dunmoyer
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do Alexa and Siri listen to and record every conversation? Do our smart-phones do the same thing? David Dunmoyer discusses a recent article from the FCC.

In what ways do people unwittingly give their information to companies? Do people have almost no control over what data is collected and shared?

Where is the data stored and who has access to it? David Dunmoyer quotes a top Facebook executive and his response will shock you!

Is this a concern expressed by both sides of the political aisle?

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October 7, 2024

Title: Common Sense Zero-Based Budgeting
Topic: Wasteful Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Many Texans believe that government – at all levels – spends too much money and much of it wastefully. But where is a good starting point to reign in the excessive spending?

Today, James Quintero discusses one option: zero-based budgeting. James is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is zero-based budgeting? Could this change the normal budgeting process? Has it ever been tried before? James discusses former Governor Rick Perry’s successful process in 2003.

Should Texans demand that our state government begin utilizing common sense, zero-based budgeting?

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October 1, 2024

Title: Is the Texas Energy Grid Unprepared for Winter?
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Brent Bennett, Ph.D., is the policy director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Dr. Bennett discusses the problems with the Texas energy grid and why we need to prepare NOW for the coming winter.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

In the energy world, what is “demand growth”? Is the demand for electricity growing rapidly across Texas?

How are Texas planners meeting the ability to supply electricity for everyone at peak demand? Dr. Bennett explains that the current technology available to capture the excess energy to use during those peak hours of the day isn’t the problem; it’s the cost.

Are wind and solar unreliable sources for meeting peak demand? Are the planners aware of the problems?

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September 27, 2024

Title: FREE Open Education Resources: Good or Bad? Just Ask the Left.
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The majority of Texas K-12 students are not reading at grade-level. But Texas has a plan: HB 1605.

Today, Dr. Thomas Lindsay discusses this bill and Open Education Resources (OER). Dr. Lindsay is the Higher Education Policy Director for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Dr. Lindsay’s full op-ed piece on this very important topic.

Click here for more information about the Next Generation Texas Initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are Open Education Resources? You can learn more about HB 1605 here.

Can stories such as the Good Samaritan, forbidden fruit, the Prodigal Son, and David versus Goliath be life lessons?

What is the Texas Freedom Network? Are they painting OERs as a distortion of historical truth?

Are there Biblical references in Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and the Declaration of Independence? Dr. Lindsay explains how critics argue that these specific Biblical references are insignificant, saying: “It’s not just anti-Christian bigotry; it’s bad education.”

The OER program has already been beta-tested in several Texas school districts. Why haven’t we heard about the positive results in the news?

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August 28, 2024

Title: The Root of Our Border Distress
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Rodney Scott
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Biden/Harris Administration is gaslighting the American people about our unsecure southern border. In fact, Kamala Harris has stated that entering the US illegally should not be a crime!

Today, Former US Border Chief, Rodney Scott, discusses his personal knowledge about the Biden/Harris Administration’s lack of interest in securing the southern border. Rodney Scott is currently a Distinguished Senior Fellow for Border Security with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Click here for further research and information on this topic by Steven Malanga, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and City Journal’s senior editor.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who dubbed Kamala Harris the “Border Czar”?

While serving as the US Border Chief, Rodney Scott personally interacted with President Donald Trump and his administration on numerous occasions concerning matters of border/national security. Did he ever have contact with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or their administration? Did they ever share a plan to keep America safer with him?

Is America safer now than they were under the Trump Presidency? Rodney Scott discusses some of the major blows to national/border security under the Biden/Harris Administration, offering a stern warning to all Americans if Harris is elected President in November.

Have dangerous cartels and other criminal organizations basically seized control of the southern border?

Is the Biden/Harris Administration concerned about the flow of terrorists entering the US along the southern border? Rodney Scott again explains the difference between the Trump and Biden Administrations, revealing some scary statistics from the past few years.

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August 26, 2024

Title: Texans Say Housing Costs are Out of Control
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

It’s past time that elected officials in Texas tackle the ever-increasing cost of rent and home ownership. In fact, Texans are demanding action!

Today, James Quintero discusses a new poll released by the University of Houston regarding housing trends in Texas. James is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign.

Click here to read James’ op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Texans agree that housing affordability is a problem. Do Texans also state that the cost of housing represents a source of financial strain? James reminds us that inflation is not something that Texas elected officials have control over, but they can help in other ways.

Housing costs are not just the cost of a mortgage or rent payment. What other expenses are incurred? James discusses utility bills, homeowner/renter’s insurance, home maintenance, property taxes, local taxes, and HOA dues – all of which have increased steadily over the past few years.

What can be done about the ever-increasing property tax rate in Texas? Click here for information about the website the Texas Legislature recently launched to help Texas citizens navigate and better understand property taxes.

Texans are cutting back on certain expenses to save money. Should we demand that our Legislature do the same? James mentions some information from the National Association of Home Builders.

What does the future look like for the housing market in Texas? James offers a warning to the younger generation.

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August 22, 2024

Title: Keeping Tabs on Illegal Immigrants
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Patricio “Patrick” Andres
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Texas Governor Abbott has bussed thousands upon thousands of illegal immigrants to blue states. Has his planned worked? Have mayors of sanctuary cities across the nation been hit with the cold-hard-truth that illegal immigration is, in fact, extremely costly and dangerous?

New guest, Patricio “Patrick” Andres, is a Policy Scholar for the Secure and Sovereign Texas Initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Mr. Andres gives an update about the cost all Texans are paying (both in safety and financially) for the flood of illegals coming across the southern border.

Click here to read Patricio’s op-ed on this very important issue.

Click here for another article in The New York Times concerning this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the cost for health care, education, and other public services remain expensive? Patrick discusses the research that went into his latest editorial and reveals just how much it is costing.

What services are blue cities providing free of charge to illegal immigrants? Are some blue cities providing illegal immigrants with reloadable VISA cards?

Governor Abbot has directed Texas hospitals to collect information about illegal immigrants who seek emergency care. What information is collected? Patrick assures that the care given to the illegal immigrants is not affected when information is collected and reported to the Health and Human Services Commission.

No other country in the world offers free housing, free healthcare, free education, and free food to illegal immigrants. Can America really afford to pay for the housing, healthcare, education, and food for every person who wishes to live in our great country? Patrick reveals more statistics on just how much providing these services to illegal immigrants is costing Texas taxpayers.

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August 21, 2024

Title: China’s Confucius Institutes: A ‘Mussolini Model’?
Topic: China

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Why is the Communist Chinese Party funding Confucius Institute? What is their goal? Are they on American college and university campuses?

Today, Dr. Thomas Lindsay explains the seriousness of these Confucius Institutes and why every parent must pay attention. Dr. Lindsay is the Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education and a senior constitutional scholar.

Click here to read Dr. Thomas Lindsay’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Communist Chinese Party funding Confucius Institutes on American college campuses? Dr. Lindsay reveals that he first reported this in 2020. What happened to the Forbes article he published at that time?

Do they claim to just be teaching language and culture?

How many colleges/universities currently have a Confucius Institute on their campus? Dr. Lindsay gives good and bad news…

By taking money from the Communist Chinese Party for their Confucius Institute, is the college instructed to censor all criticism of the Chinese government?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - China’s Confucius Institutes: A ‘Mussolini Model’?
Topic: China

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the intent of the Confucious Institutes to subvert, co-opt, and ultimately control Western academic discourse on matters pertaining to China?

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Do the Confucius Institutes bear an alarming resemblance to the 1930s “Mussolini model” of funding Italian language centers in the US to promote fascist propaganda?

Is the Communist Chinese Party funding Confucious Institutes on campuses around the world or only in America? Dr. Lindsay reveals their the CCP’s next goal: implement programs in public schools K-12.

Are the Confucious Institutes an important part of China’s overseas propaganda set-up?

What is the opinion of the American Association of University Professors concerning the Communist Chinese Party Confucious Institutes? NOTE: This is NOT a right-wing organization!

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August 14, 2024

Title: The Coalition Media Fight Against School Choice
Topic: Gaslighting

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Years ago, back in Journalism 101, we were taught: “If it bleeds – it leads!” But now the focus has switched to simply furthering the cause, specifically left-wing politics.

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the former Senior Advisor to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. Today, Sherry discusses the liberal media’s constant gaslighting of the public, especially when it comes to school choice and Education Savings Accounts.

Click here to read Sherry’s article on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is meant by “coalition media”? Sherry explains how the media has a very specific goal and they constantly blame the Republicans for every problem our country faces.

The majority of parents, including minorities, have favored Education Savings Accounts for decades. The media knows this. Why do they ignore the parents’ wishes? Do they refuse to ask the right questions?

What is the budget allowed for public education in Texas? Why are our schools still failing with this massive amount of money?

Is it possible for us to reduce our exposure to gaslighting from the media? Sherry says: “Keep asking questions…and get involved.”

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August 8, 2024

Title: Why Texas Needs a Right to Repair Law
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Greyson Gee
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

New guest Greyson Gee serves as a Policy Scholar with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he explains the importance of Right to Repair laws and why Texas needs to pass one immediately.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Right to Repair?

Should the consumer have the right to repair – or at least the right to try? Greyson shares the history of when and why consumers began to pay attention.

What are some products that are designed to have a short shelf life, forcing the consumer to buy a new version of the product?

What are some Right to Repair laws from around the nation?

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Title: UPDATE: Education Savings Accounts in Texas Gain Support
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Mandy Drogin is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas and is the campaign director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Mandy discusses the growing bi-partisan support for Education Savings Accounts.

Click here to view the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s “Texas Trends 2024” brochure.

Click here to read more from Mandy Drogin on this and other issues affecting the Texas public education system.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

More and more Texas parents support Education Savings Accounts. What is the difference between Education Savings Accounts and a “voucher”?

31 states plus the District of Columbia offer some form of school choice. Has any school district which utilizes Education Savings Accounts gone bankrupt? First, Mandy says “NO” and then discusses several states whose students vastly improved due to Education Savings Accounts.

Is support for Education Savings Accounts bi-partisan?
Republicans: 74%
Democrats: 61%
Independents: 73%

Many Texans support school choice programs. Why do Democrats fight it? Mandy admits that this always confuses her because there are massive benefits to not only students and families, but teachers, as well.

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July 29, 2024

Title: Winners and Losers at the RNC
Topic: Republican Party Politics

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Millions of Americans watched the recent speeches from the Republican National Convention. What were your thoughts?

Today, Sherry Sylvester shares her opinion of the speeches and atmosphere at the RNC. Sherry is Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and a former senior adviser to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was President Donald Trump’s speech at the recent Republican National Convention a homerun? Sherry explains why she gave his speech an A+.

Does Kamala Harris have an advantage because the is a female minority?

Do elections really matter?

Why did Sherry choose to write about Melania Trump? Sherry discusses “true feminism” and how she admires Melania for doing her “own thing”.

Is JD Vance going to be a winner for America or is the verdict still out?

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July 3, 2024

Title: Illegal Aliens are a Growing Terrorism Threat
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Selene Rodriguez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

When will the Biden Administration realize our border security crisis is an ongoing terrorism threat?

Selene Rodriguez is a former Marine Corps Intelligence Specialist who know serves as the Campaign Director for the Secure and Sovereign Texas Campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Selene discusses how Biden’s lack of attention to the southern border is causing a massive crisis for all Americans.

Click here to read Selene Rodriguez’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the link between illegal immigration and terrorism more apparent than ever before?

Is it a coincidence that military base breaches by illegal aliens are becoming common place?

Are these breaches “harmless” as the Biden Administration claims? Selene reveals that they claim to be “protecting the illegal aliens’ private security” which is a bunch of hogwash!

Has there been a massive increase in Chinese nationals crossing the southern border illegally?

What can we learn from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel? Selene says: “There are millions of people here who do not love the United States who want to cause acts of terrorism. We do not know if we’ll find them… More Americans need to wake up to that fact.” NOTE: Listen to the interview with Selene to hear her full, passionate quote.

Did the FBI admit to tracking illegal immigrants with ties to the Islamic State and other terrorist groups?

Is Biden’s inaction at the southern border contributing to security risks for all Americans? Selene believes it is past time that we all acknowledge the clear and present danger we are in, which is a direct result of Biden’s lack of action at the southern border and refusal to stop illegal immigration.

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June 18, 2024

Title: Squatting Crisis in Texas
Topic: Squatter’s Rights

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Recently, James Quintero testified before the State Committee on Local Government on the issue of “squatter’s rights”. James Quintero is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who are “squatters”?

Is squatting a growing threat to property owners nationwide? James Quintero reveals that there are actually people who are giving tips and advice on how to be a squatter! NOTE: He will discuss this in more detail later in the interview.

In Texas, is squatting a criminal or civil issue?

When and how do squatters “obtain” a property? James Quintero explains that rental properties are the most suspectable and Dallas and Atlanta rank highest in the nation for squatters.

What is a Venezuelan TikToker teaching those who wish to come to the US?

Is the process to remove a squatter lengthy? James Quintero shares a few stories that will absolutely shock you!

Do voters want stricter laws regarding squatters?

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June 5, 2024

Title: A Silk Road for Hybrid Warfare
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Not all migrants are desperate people doing whatever it takes to escape where they are from. Some come to America for the sole purpose of doing harm.

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brian discusses the “silk roads” used to penetrate American soil and what we must do to stop them.

Click here to read Brian Phillip’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are our enemies using “silk roads” to penetrate America?

Who are the enemies of America? Brian discusses how China, Russia, and Iran, and non-state entities such as Hezbollah, Hamas, MS-13, and Tren de Aragua are using the open borders to build their infrastructure inside the US.

It’s estimated 3,000 Hamas terrorists penetrated Israel on October 7, 2023. How many illegal Chinese aliens have penetrated America in recent years? This number straight from Border Customs is absolutely astonishing!!

Have the Chinese established “police stations” on American soil?

Are Muslim Americans demanding to be under Sharia Law not the US Constitution or even State Constitutions? There is some good news regarding this “rumor”.

Are the enemies of America coordinated, connected, and working together with the Mexican cartels?

Will our border crisis become our national downfall? Brian encourages people to VOTE for candidates who will fight for America and who will secure our border once and for all.

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May 6, 2024

Title: Triggered by the Grocery Store
Topic: Inflation

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Has Bidenomics been bad for just about everyone, except those who profit from Big Government?

Today, James Quintero discusses the concerns most Americans have about the soaring price of food. James is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign.

Click here to read James Quintero’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have the policies of the Biden Administration and WDC spearheads utterly failed the majority of Americans?

Do the majority of Americans say they are “triggered” by trips to the grocery store?

Do most Americans believe food prices will continue to soar?

Are many Americans living beyond their means?

What’s the solution? James Quintero reveals some startling information about the current governments’ budget problems and the current inflation index.

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April 24, 2024

Title: Time to Get Back to Work
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the top issues that are on Texans’ minds.

Click here to read Brian Phillips’ op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Texas Legislature only meets for 140 days every other year. To be prepared to hit the ground running, do committees meet between sessions? Brian explains why they meet, when they meet, who calls the meetings, and what they discuss.

What are some of the top issues on Texans’ minds?

The Federal government, under the direction of Joe Biden, is attempting to tell Texas they cannot stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States. Is this issue being addressed in committees?

Is there a national movement to reduce individual property rights? Brian discusses the growing number of “squatters” across the nation, the current laws in Texas which protect property owners, and whether or not Texans are worried about rising property taxes.

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April 18, 2024

Title: Triggered by the Grocery Store
Topic: Inflation

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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April 16, 2024

Title: Mexican President is No Friend to the US
Topic: Criminal Activity

Discussed by Melissa Ford
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Melissa Ford is the Policy Director for the Secure and Sovereign Texas Initiative within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Melissa debunks remarks made by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on 60 Minutes concerning his nations’ crime statistics and the murder of Mayoral Candidate, Berta Gisela Gaitan.

Click here to read Melissa Ford’s op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Berta Gisela Gaitan was the third political candidate to be assassinated in recent weeks. Did Mexican President Obrador deny that her murder was politically motivated?

During his appearance on 60 Minutes, did Mexican President Obrador dismiss his nation’s crime problems and accusations of his administration’s own corruption? Melissa Ford reveals some horrible information about the dangers that truly exist in Mexico, especially for visitors, sharing about a recent experience she had.

Did Mexican President Obrador really state during the 60 Minutes interview that “violence isn’t a threat to Democracy”?

Was Mexican President Obrador gaslighting the American people and the viewers of the 60 Minutes program? Melissa Ford discusses some more of the lies he told.

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March 28, 2024

Title: The War Against History Continues in Texas
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Alliance for Texas History (ATH) sounds great, right? WRONG! The ATH has formed with the goal to erase Texas history.

Today, Texas Public Policy Foundation Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, reveals the true desire of the Alliance for Texas History. Sherry is a former senior adviser to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Click here to read Sherry Sylvester’s op-ed on this very important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does the Alliance for Texas History report/teach about the Alamo? Walter Buenger, Chief Historian of the ATH, has dismissed the Alamo as “insignificant,” while insisting that the shrine of Texas liberty has been misused to “commemorate whiteness.”

Why is the Alliance for Texas History so focused on writing against the master narrative?

What do most Texans know and believe about the battle at the Alamo?

What is the main thesis/idea behind the “1619 Project”? Sherry explains that the goal of the “1619 Project” is to depict a history built on a flawed and racially divisive view that allows for history to be seen only through one lens: race and oppression.

What is The 1836 Advisory Project that was established by the Texas Legislature in 2021?

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March 25, 2024

Title: Are School Districts Broke or Just Broken?
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Mandy Drogin has discussed Education Savings Accounts many times over the past year here on the program. She is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas and is the campaign director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Today, Mandy reveals why Dallas-area school district are failing miserably – and it’s not due to lack of money.

Click here to read Mandy Drogin’s op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some school districts proposing to balance their budgets?

Funding for students/schools was increased during the last Texas legislative session. So, what is causing the budget short-falls? Mandy discusses what school districts are claiming and what is actually causing the problem, specifically out-of-control spending on elaborate buildings that are completely unnecessary. She also reveals some shocking details about the increases that are occurring across the board – increases that are NOT going directly to students.

Are too many students across Texas not performing at grade level?

Thirty-one states plus WDC currently have some form of student voucher program such as Education Savings Accounts. How many of those states have seen a total collapse of any public school district?

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March 15, 2024

Title: Health Care in Rural America. What’s the Solution?
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Andrea Hitt
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Andrea Hitt is a Communications Manager with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Andrea discusses the lack of good, quality health care available to those living in rural areas in Texas.

Click here to read Andrea Hitt’s op-ed on this important topic.

Click here for more on the health care issue in America from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does having an insurance card equate to available and timely health care? Andrea reveals that nearly half of the counties in Texas do not have a primary care physician and some have to drive 100 miles just to reach an emergency room!

Is expanding Medicaid and Obamacare sound policy? Andrea explains some of the major problems with Medicaid and Obamacare. “Adding more people to an already broken system is not the solution,” she says.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Health Care in Rural America. What’s the Solution?
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Andrea Hitt
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Some states have expanded Medicaid coverage while others have not. Where does Texas fall?

Government policy has reduced the number of providers, doctors, hospitals, and clinics. However, the number of patients has increased exponentially. What has been the result? Andrea reveals the devastating consequences that are being experienced by Texans.

Is the lack of access to providers, doctors, hospitals, and clinics especially acute in rural America?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Health Care in Rural America. What’s the Solution?
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Andrea Hitt
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can Texas improve the health care provided to those living in rural areas? Andrea discusses one great solution: physician licensing reform.

Why is the Texas Public Policy Foundation focused on health care reform?

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March 14, 2024

Title: Triggered by the Grocery Store
Topic: Inflation

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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March 5, 2024

Title: Universal Basic Income: Good or Bad for Texans?
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Alexander Fraser Tytler: “A democracy … can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself money out of the public treasury. After that, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits.” (Click here for the full quote.)

Today, James Quintero explains what happens when a Democracy falls into this trap, specifically by the implementation of Universal Basic Income. James is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign.

Click here to read James Quintero’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do we compete against Santa Clause?

What is meant by “Universal Basic Income” (UBI)? James Quintero explains the danger of UBI’s and why there should be serious consequences if local officials ignore/break Texas law. His suggestion: “Hit the bad actors in the pocketbook.”

Can America survive with our current (and ever increasing) out-of-control debt?

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February 29, 2024

Title: A Pressure Campaign
Topic: Elections Matter

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Earlier this month, a school official at Borman Elementary in the Denton school district sent an email pressing school employees to support anti-school choice candidates in the upcoming Republican primary. Employees were told that their time would be “covered” and that the school expected everyone to vote.

Today, Brian Phillips gives more details about the school official and the obvious attempt to railroad pro-school choice candidates in the upcoming election. Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officers with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read more on this issue from Brian Phillips.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Brian Phillps discusses more details about the email…

Have Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Paul Bettencourt chimed in on this blatant misuse of taxpayer money?

Is this an isolated incident?

FACT: Only 43% of the students in this Denton school district can read at grade level and only 32% are on math grade level. Should the school district be focusing on that issue, not campaigning for candidates?

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February 21, 2024

Title: Gone to Texas
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Texas has once again been named the most popular state for migration from other states.

James Quintero is the Policy Director at Government for the People, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, James discusses why Texas is so popular and how we can keep it that way.

Click here for more on this interview from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why has Texas been named the most popular state for migration from other US states? Who made this claim? How often has this happened? What state is the “loser”?

Why are people moving to Texas in record numbers? Does Texas place a premium on life, liberty, and property rights?

San Francisco now resemble cities in third-world countries. Is this the direct result of big government and bad policy?

How can we avoid turning Texas blue? James has a warning for all Texans: “We are in danger of becoming a victim of our own success.”

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February 20, 2024

Title: TPPF Liberty Action Agenda
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Greg Sindelar is the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has been working on issues involving the southern border for sixteen years. Today, Greg discusses some of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Top Ten Priorities for the next Texas Legislative Session.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Texas Legislature only meets 140-days during odd numbered years. When the Legislature is not in Regular Legislative Session or meeting in a Special Session, do interim committees meet?

What does the Texas Public Policy Foundation focus on when the Legislature is not meeting in Session? Do they ever find “hidden agendas” during committee meetings?

How does the Texas Public Policy Foundation narrow down the important issues to the Top Ten?

How does the Texas Public Policy Foundation approach and educate elected officials on their point of view on the issues?

Why does the Texas Public Policy Foundation host a Policy Summit every year for the public, elected officials, and staff members?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - TPPF Liberty Action Agenda
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does the Texas Public Policy Foundation list “Stop Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying” as their Number One priority? Greg explains why he says: “You talk about the property tax issue and the education issue and citizens aren’t being represented; rather the status quo in the communities is being represented.”

Why does the Texas Public Policy Foundation believe in Empowering Parents?

Why does the Texas Public Policy Foundation want elected officials in Austin to focus on Border Security? Do most Texans list this as their Number One concern?

What is Governor Abbott’s plan to curtail the number of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border?br />

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - TPPF Liberty Action Agenda
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does the Texas Public Policy Foundation prioritize eliminating Property Taxes? Greg discusses the TPPF’s suggestion on how to accomplish this for all Texas citizens – home owners and renters alike.

What is Greg’s personal top priority and why?

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February 19, 2024

Title: UPDATE: Texas SB4 Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brian discusses Texas SB4.

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Click here to read more about immigration issues affecting Texans.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are some Texas elected officials attempting to curtail the flood of illegals coming across our southern border? Brian explains that SB4 doesn’t override any Federal Law; SB4 simply allows state and local authorities to arrest those entering Texas illegally between official ports of entry.

Are Texas Democrats conspiring with the Mexican Government to thwart the law? Brian reveals who they have met with and the outright lies being spread.

How much control do drug and trafficking cartels exert over the Mexican Government?

Governor Abbott will definitely sign SB4 into law. Will this stop the Democrats?

Are Texas Democrats hurling doomsday racial accusations at those who favor more border control? Brian discusses more lies that are being spread by elected officials…

Are Hispanics who live in the poor counties being overrun by drug and trafficking cartels in favor of SB4?

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February 12, 2024

Title: Fact or Fiction: US Air is Safe to Breathe
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Dr. Bennett discusses the real effect “going green” will have on American families.

Click here for more on this and other related issues from Dr. Brent Bennett.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

During the COVID lockdowns and shutdowns, was there a measurable reduction in pollution levels in US cities?

Do studies which analyze the air quality in the US include air pollution that drifts our way from China and Mexico?

What is “fine particulate matter”?

Are there valid, unbiased scientific studies showing the number of deaths in the US due to inhaling fine particulate matter?

Most people agree that cleaner air and cleaner water is important. However, are most unwilling to pay more to achieve it?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Fact or Fiction: US Air is Safe to Breathe
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the US already have low particulate levels as compared to other countries?

Is there evidence that Americans are living longer due to the slight decrease in fine particulate matter in our air?

What will happen to industry, manufacturing, and our driving habits should the EPA be successful in dictating its new national standard for fine particulate matter?

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February 7, 2024

Title: It’s Time for Texas to Trust Parents
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Governor Greg Abbott has designated January 21st through the 27th as School Choice Week in Texas.

Mandy Drogin has all the details about the FREE Houston School Fair this Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Minute Maid Park. Mandy Drogin is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns. Mandy is the campaign director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to reserve your FREE FAMILY spot to the Houston School Fair

Click here to sign up for FREE emails and alerts from Texas Parents Matter.

Click here to learn more about Education Savings Accounts.

Click here to read more on this issue from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why do some oppose School Choice in Texas? Who are the opponents? Have any of their fears or concerns happened in the 32 states and the District of Columbia that already have some form of school choice?

Do many of those who oppose School Choice, including school administrators and teachers, have their children in private schools?

What is the Houston School Fair? Mandy gives all the details about the event co-hosted by Families Empowered.

Is Governor Abbott going to call another Special Session for this January?

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February 6, 2024

Title: Texans Must Keep Fighting
Topic: Elections Matter

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brian discusses the importance of elections and why Republicans cannot sit idly by while the Democrats attempt to turn our state blue.

Click here for more information about Brian Phillips.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are the majority of Texans registered to vote? How many actually vote, especially in a Primary Election?

Is it difficult to persuade a Democrat voter to vote for a Republican?

Is it way too early to look at the polls and determine who the winners will be?

Is it better to target a large audience via television and radio ads or a smaller audience (those who traditionally vote in every election) through mailers?

Is it costly to reach out to non-primary voters?

Why is the voter turn-out usually so low for Primary Elections?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texans Must Keep Fighting
Topic: Elections Matter

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Democrats have been very successful over the past few decades in convincing people to vote, especially in Primary Elections. Why is it so difficult for Conservative Republicans to do the same?

What are the early exit polls showing for some major Texas races, such as Ted Cruz’s Senate District?

What can we do to help right what’s wrong in America?

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January 29, 2024

Title: A Standoff on the Border
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Rodney Scott
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Rodney Scott is the current Distinguished Senior Fellow for Border Security at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the United States Border Patrol. During his three-decade career with the Border Patrol, under both Republican and Democrat administrations, Rodney earned the respect and admiration of agents, colleagues, and partners alike while working to successfully enforce our nation’s laws and secure our borders.

Click here to read the press release from the Texas Public Policy Foundation on this important topic.

Click here to read more from Rodney Scott on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have millions of people simply walked into America since Biden took office?

Has Rodney Scott ever witnessed such a flood of illegal immigrants entering America in his thirty-year career?

Are many of those illegally entering America criminals?

Are cartels in Mexico monopolizing human trafficking to bring illegal drugs into America?

Are cartels charging their smugglers a “fee” to enter America? Rodney discusses some of the despicable ways illegals are “used” in order to gain “freedom” in America. He also offers a warning to people, especially Christians, who have fallen for the Left’s LIES about who is really entering America illegally.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - A Standoff on the Border
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Rodney Scott
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many illegals who are smuggled into America via cartels stuck in some sort of slavery (work, drug, or sex) as “payment” for their “freedom”?

Does Governor Greg Abbott have the Constitutional right to secure the southern border as he sees fit?

Should the Federal Government deport every illegal immigrant who has entered America (especially those who entered during the past three years under the Biden Administration)? Rodney has some great suggestions…

Will there be a happy ending?

Bottom Line: Are the American people being gaslighted by the Biden Administration about illegal immigration?

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Title: It’s Time for Texas to Trust Parents
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 23, 2024

Title: It’s Time for Texas to Trust Parents
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 19, 2024

Title: Are American Families Better or Worse under Biden?
Topic: Bideneconomics

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Despite the spin, Americans are waking up to the truth about the Biden Administration’s harmful policies.

The Honorable Robert Henneke is the General Counsel at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses Bidenomics and the state of our nation.

Click here to read Robert’s op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are American families worse off under President Biden?

Did President Biden recently admonish a reporter for not looking at the current economy in a positive light?

Is the economy improving?

Does the MSM claim that the Biden economy is a miracle? Robert discusses some of the lies and calls MSM “opinion stations”.

Are Black, Hispanic, and young voters not buying the MSM spin?

Robert Henneke was the elected County Attorney in Kerr County, Kerrville, Texas for two terms. What advice does he have for Republican candidates?

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January 15, 2024

Title: Gone to Texas
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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December 14, 2023

Title: For Hamas, this is a Media War
Topic: Peace in the Middle East

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the former Senior Adviser to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Today, Sherry discusses the despicable protests being held on college/university campuses across the nation in favor of the terrorist group, Hamas.

Click here to read Sherry Sylvester’s op-ed on this issue. Print out the paper and share it with your high school/college-age children. They need to know the TRUTH!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do college students who side with Hamas believe that storing of weapons and missiles in hospitals, schools, and apartment complexes is wrong?

Do people understand with is meant by chanting “from the river to the sea”? Sherry believes that the protests are not just about hating Jews; it’s about hating everything “western”, and the students do not really understand the full gravity of their protests.

What needs to happen in America to convince people, specifically Gen-Zer’s, that Israel is not the bad guy?

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December 13, 2023

Title: 7 Things to Know When Caring for a Parent
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

One in five families are caregivers. 70% of older adults will need long-term care services. 40% of Americans over 65 live alone, and 60% of adults over 80 live alone.

Chuck DeVore is a former California Legislator and retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel. He is the Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Today, Chuck shares a different kind of update – one that is personal in nature – about caring for an aging parent. He discusses “7 Things to Know When Caring for a Parent”. Click here for more information.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Chuck feel the need to write on this subject, which is far out of his professional expertise?

Why is hiring a power of attorney the first step to take when moving older parents into your home?

Did Chuck and his wife ever think they would one day be long-term caregivers? Chuck discusses how and why their move to Texas helped them take better care of his in-laws.

How did their children adjust to the changes?

How did their life change?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - 7 Things to Know When Caring for a Parent
Topic: Caregiving

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What were some of the challenges Chuck’s family faced after his in-laws moved in?

How did Chuck make every day activities fun?

What are some of the signs that aging parents are not doing so well on their own and may need assistance?

Is it important to include siblings in the decision-making process? Chuck again discusses the need for a power of an attorney and exploring all options for aging parents.

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December 6, 2023

Title: UPDATE: Texas SB4 Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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November 8, 2023

Title: Unmasking the True Costs of Electric Vehicles
Topic: Electric Cars

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

How much does it really cost for an electric vehicle? If you think this won’t affect you because you drive a gas-powered vehicle - - think again!

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the latest research report he co-authored with Jason Isaac, former Texas State Representative and current Director for Life:Powered.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Manufacturers of electric vehicles receive nearly $22 billion in federal and state subsidies and regulatory credits. What does this amount to per electric vehicle produced?

Does every single taxpayer pay for these subsidies – regardless of whether or not they drive an electric vehicle?

Should there be full transparency by the manufacturers and the US government regarding subsidies for electric vehicles?

Are new consumers continuing to flock to electric vehicle show room floors?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Unmasking the True Costs of Electric Vehicles
Topic: Electric Cars

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have several electric vehicle manufacturers scaled back on their future plans?

What is the difference between an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle?

California wants a total ban on internal combustion engine vehicles (gas-powered vehicles) by 2035. Is this even possible?

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October 27, 2023

Title: Is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Blame for Student Protests Against Israel?
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

University administrators across the nation are struggling with their response to demonstrations by their Leftist students – and even Professors – who are in support of the attacks on Israeli civilians launched by Hamas.

Today, Texas Public Policy Foundation Distinguished Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, discusses the protests and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Click here to read Sherry’s op-ed on this topic.

Click here to subscribe to Sherry’s FREE newsletter “9th and Congress”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Students at the University of Texas choose to stand with the brutal Palestinian terrorists. Do students not know the crimes against humanity committed by the terrorists? Are the students ignoring the facts?

What is DEI – “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”? Are students really taught that white males are oppressors and that the Pilgrims didn’t come to America for religious freedom, but instead came to conquer the natives? Is DEI clearly Marxist ideology?

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Title: UPDATE: Will the Texas Legislature Pass School Choice?
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Will Texas families finally receive school choice?

Mandy is the campaign director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns. Today, Mandy gives an update on School Choice and Education Savings Accounts.

Click here for the latest from Mandy Drogin.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has the Texas Senate empowered parents through passing legislation allowing Education Savings Accounts (SB1)?

Why hasn’t the House passed the bill yet? Mandy explains that some issues arose with the bill that caused some concerns with some leaders and parents across the state.

Contact your Elected Representative in Austin at 512.463.4630 to offer your opinion of Education Savings Account.

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October 17, 2023

Title: Myths about School Choice
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Is school choice “racist”?

Do the majority of Texans oppose school choice?

Will school choice harm public education?

Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Mandy is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns.

Today, Mandy sets the record straight on myths being spread about School Choice and Education Savings Accounts. She says: “We have a problem. We have to put parents – regardless of their income or the street they live on – back in control of their child’s education.”

Click here for a great video from the Texas Public Policy Foundation regarding School Choice in Texas.

Click here for more from Mandy Drogin.

Click here for more about Next Generation Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are Texans being subjected to the “gaslighting” technique by those who oppose school choice?

Will School Choice “defund” public education?

Will School Choice “destroy” public education?

Some say: “You cannot give public funds to a private institution (aka homeschool or private school).” Doesn’t the government do this on a daily basis with other programs?

How many students in public schools across Texas are on grade-level for math and English?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Myths about School Choice
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is School Choice “racist”?

Do the majority of Texans oppose School Choice?

What are the next steps to insure School Choice for every Texas child? Visit Parents Matter and click on the “Take Action” tab to contact your elected official.

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October 11, 2023

Title: Sustained Persistence Needed When Fighting for Election Integrity
Topic: Election Integrity

Discussed by Autumn Hamit Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Galatians 6:9 (ESV) “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Texas Attorney General’s Office have successfully defended a recent election integrity measure regarding SB 1111.

Autumn Hamit Patterson is an attorney with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Autumn discusses details of the case and what must happen going forward to ensure election integrity.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

In Texas, were people registering to vote using P.O. Boxes as their place of residence?

In Texas, were people registering to vote using business addresses and hotels as their place of residence?

Is voter integrity important to everyone – no matter what side of the political aisle they are on?

Who filed the suit against SB 1111? What happened in the lower district court regarding the suit? Why did the US Supreme Court deny review of the suit?

Is the fight for election integrity over?

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October 5, 2023

Title: Green Garbage
Topic: Green Energy Pollutes

Discussed by Carson Clayton
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Despite claims of cleanliness, green power has some dirty secrets.

New guest Carson Clayton is the Campaign Director for Life:Powered, a national initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Carson discusses this latest op-ed, “Green Garbage”.

Click here for more from Carson Clayton on other issues affecting Texas today.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are wind farms hyped as “clean green energy”?

When it was built in 2007, was the Sweetwater Wind Farm in Sweetwater, Texas, the largest in the world?

What are the blades like on a wind turbine? Carson explains how big they are, how much they weigh, the hazardous chemicals they are coated with, and how long they actually last.

When wind farms began popping up across America, was a plan in place to environmentally and safely dispose of the blades?

Why is hazardous resin used on the blades?

What happens to used/discarded blades? How long does it take for the blades to decompose?

How many blades are stored in and around Sweetwater, Texas? Carson discusses a recent lawsuit against a recycling company that was hired to properly dispose of the blades;

Is there a massive tax incentive for turbine wind farms?

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October 3, 2023

Title: Project 2025
Topic: Conservative Employees Needed in WDC

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The actions of liberal politicians in WDC have created a desperate need and unique opportunity for Conservatives to start undoing the damage the Left has wrought and build a better country for all Americans in 2025.

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the need for more Conservatives to work in WDC.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do unaccountable bureaucrats decide for themselves what’s best for the country, even if their actions and words are at odds with the President? Brian reveals the gritty details, saying: “They’re so sneaky with it that it doesn’t usually rise to the level of insubordination like directly lying to the President.”

Is there an analysis of political appointees from Clinton through Trump? Why is there such a huge difference between Republican and Democrat employees and appointees?

Terry shares a personal story about being invited to work in WDC…

Why start looking for and hiring Republican/Conservative-minded people to work in WDC in 2025?

Have Democrats been placing people in Republican offices for decades? Brian describes this tactic as a “weapon” and warns us to be prepared.

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September 25, 2023

Title: When the Sun Doesn’t Shine and the Wind Doesn’t Blow
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

You walk over, flip the switch, and the lights come on. But what happens when the lights don’t work?

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the investment problem plaguing the Texas grid.

Click here to read Dr. Brent Bennett’s op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What happened to the Texas electric grid in February 2021?

Our electric grid operators rely on estimates of wind and solar generation. Earlier this month, the wind did not pick up at sunset. What happened to the electric grid? Dr. Bennett reveals how badly the wind energy capacity was miscalculated and incorrectly projected this past summer.

What is “dispatchable electric generation capacity”?

How can electric reliability be restored? Is it a quick or slow process?

Do we have the technology today to store electricity produced by solar and wind energy in case of a cold or heat emergency? Dr. Bennett discusses how we can only store a little bit at a time – roughly around 30 minutes. He also reveals that we won’t see any advancement in this area in the next 20 or even 30 years. That is simply not good enough!

Did Texans dodge a bullet this summer with the extreme heat?

What is a good solution in the short-term?

Did the Texas Legislature tackle this issue during the last session? Dr. Bennett says: “They did some things, but not enough.”

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September 21, 2023

Title: It’s Time Texas Students had a Choice
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Hypocrites who have placed their kids in private schools while opposing school choice: Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, and Gavin Newsome just to name a few.

In addition: Nationally, more than 20% of public school teachers with school-age children enroll them in private schools.

Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Mandy is one of the top education reform leaders in Texas with experience managing grassroots, marketing, election, and legislative campaigns.

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Click here for more information about Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many students across Texas are performing below grade level in many subjects?

Are more and more parents becoming engaged and seeking ways to help their students do better? Mandy reveals that each student enrolled in a public school across the state is allocated $16,000 per academic school year, yet only 35% of that is actually being spent on the students’ education.

Who opposes school choice and why? Do their objections hold water, evidenced by states that now allow school choice?

Governor Abbott hasn’t called another Special Session yet, but is expected to soon. Will school choice be on the docket?

What is an Education Savings Account? NOTE: You can choose “Education Savings Accounts” under TOPIC to learn more.

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September 13, 2023

Title: Reevaluating Austin’s Homelessness Strategy
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by John Bonura
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Austin City Council recently reviewed photos taken inside housing units, which revealed “housing units strewn with drugs and drug paraphernalia throughout trashed rooms, a gun, and employees asleep on the job.”

New guest, John Bonura, is a Policy Scholar with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, John discusses the out-of-control homeless problem in Austin.

Click here to read John Bonura’s op-ed in The Cannon, an online publication of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

How much have the taxpayers spent on the homelessness problem Austin?

What are some of the major causes of homelessness in major cities across the nation, including Austin?

Where does all the money allocated for “solving homelessness” go? Why is the federal government so focused on housing only, ignoring the mental health and addiction problems?

The California legislature is considering overriding local codes and zoning ordinances to allow churches and other non-profits to erect low-income housing units on their parking lots and other parts of their vacant land. Is this simply an extension to the failed national government’s policy of Housing First?

What are some reasonable solutions – both locally and nationally?

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September 11, 2023

Title: Biden Refuses to Help Texas Fight Against Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has been working on issues involving the southern border for sixteen years. Today, Greg discusses the Biden Administration’s refusal to help Texas defend its borders and citizens against the flood of illegal immigrants and the crime that follows.

Click here to read Greg Sindelar’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does Texas have the right to protect its citizens and their property from the illegal activity flooding across our Southern Border?

Why has the Biden Administration refused to help Texas in the fight to curb illegal immigration?

Can Biden’s attack against Texas be compared to Rome abandoning Britian? Greg puts it this way: “If we are unwilling to protect our country and only willing to side with foreign governments and adversaries that wish to do us harm, then what’s the point of the union that we are part of?”

Is it clear that the Biden Administration is siding with the cartel-controlled Mexican Government?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Biden Refuses to Help Texas Fight Against Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did US Federal litigators state in court that Mexico does not like barriers between our two countries?

BUT WAIT!!! Hasn’t Mexico constructed walls and barriers along its Southern border with Guatemala?

Why did Governor Greg Abbott place buoy barriers in the Rio Grande Rover? Are they dangerous like the MSM claims?

Does the Biden Administration believe that American citizens, specifically Texas citizens, should submit to the Federal government’s dictates?

Is the Biden Administration’s attack on Texas simply a political ploy to win more votes in 2024?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Biden Refuses to Help Texas Fight Against Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does every American citizen have a legitimate expectation that their government will not attack their way of life and will not side with foreign powers against them?

In this current dispute against federalism and the right to self-protection, is it Biden against Texas?

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Title: The DOJ’s Attack on Texas Sovereignty
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Carine Martinez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The DOJ has sued the state of Texas over the use of floating devices in parts of the Rio Grande to discourage illegal immigrants and cartel members from crossing the southern border into Texas. Today, Carine Martinez explains some of the laws regarding states’ rights to defend themselves against foreign invaders.

Carine Martinez joined the Texas Public Policy Foundation in 2016 and is campaign director of Secure and Sovereign Texas and has been director of research and publications since 2021. As campaign director, she oversees the Foundation’s initiative to look for additional and innovative policy solutions for the state of Texas to help secure its southern border.

Click here to read Carine’s op-ed on this important issue.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Must Texas stand firm against the Department of Justice and the Biden Administration’s refusal to defend the sovereignty of Texas?

Side Note: Carine is from France. Why did she choose to legally immigrate to America, specifically Austin, Texas?

Does the US Constitution explicitly make an exception to federal war powers to allow states to defend themselves against sudden foreign aggression?

Does the Constitution or any law deprive states the power to exclude from their sovereign territory people who have no right to be there?

Does the Texas Constitution explicitly grant the Governor the power to call forth the militia to execute laws for the state and to repeal invasions?

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August 30, 2023

Title: When Seeing and Hearing Are No Longer Believing
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by David Dunmoyer
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Artificial Intelligence may seem cool and hip and deepfake videos may appear harmless. But they are both dangerous and can bring unwarranted consequences to unsuspecting parties.

David Dunmoyer is the Campaign Director for Better Tech for Tomorrow and serves as the Chief of Staff for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s executive team. Today, David discusses the seriousness of artificial intelligence and deepfake videos and audio recordings.

Click here to read David Dunmoyer’s op-ed on this topic in The Cannon, an online publication of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are deepfake videos and audio recordings?

Can deepfake videos and audio recordings portray a real person doing or saying something that they did not, in fact, do or say? David and Terry discuss how AI could affect the writers’ strike in Hollywood.

Are deepfake videos easily created?

Have there been deepfake videos recently depicting politicians in “compromising” situations? David discusses a deepfake video depicting a drunk House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Governor Ron DeSantis with guests such as Dick Cheney, the FBI, and Hitler.

Are AI and deepfake videos becoming more and more convincing?

Can they be weaponized to target anyone and everyone? David Dunmoyer discusses several recent deepfake videos that have resulted in some very serious consequences for the creators. The most recent Texas Legislative Session addressed this serious topic. Why did they only pass a law banning the making of AI and deepfake videos and audio recordings that contain sexually explicit content?

Does AI and deepfake technology pose a major threat to the public? Should everyone be concerned that an AI or deepfake video or audio recording can be made of them depicting horrible things?

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August 18, 2023

Title: Buoy Barriers Save Lives
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Rodney Scott
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

New guest Rodney Scott is a Distinguished Fellow for Border Security with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Before joining TPPF, Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the United States Border Patrol. During his three-decade career with the Border Patrol, under both Republican and Democrat administrations, Rodney Scott earned the respect and admiration of agents, colleagues, and partners while working to successfully enforce our nation’s laws and secure our borders.

Today, Rodney discusses (and disputes) claims that the use of buoy barriers maim and kill immigrants illegally crossing the southern border into Texas via the Rio Grande River.

Click here to read Rodney’s press release on this topic.

Click here and here for more information about buoy barriers and their purpose to save lives, not take them.

Click here for more information about Rodney Scott.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the buoy barrier the use of excessive force? Rodney explains the purpose of buoy barriers, comparing them to a locked front door or a security fence around a school.

Many MSM outlets are reporting that Governor Abbott’s intent is to maim or kill those illegally crossing the southern border into Texas via the Rio Grande River. In reality, is Governor Abbott trying to save lives by using the buoy barriers?

What is a “buoy barrier”?

Does the buoy barrier deter illegal crossings? Rodney explains why the answer is both yes and no, discussing the drug cartels’ use of a “second wave”.

Is the use of a buoy barrier cost effective?

Is a buoy barrier necessary? Rodney reveals how “one single border patrol agent can control and secure more border with the barrier than without”.

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August 11, 2023

Title: China’s Confucius Institutes: A ‘Mussolini Model’?
Topic: China

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - China’s Confucius Institutes: A ‘Mussolini Model’?
Topic: China

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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July 28, 2023

Title: The DOJ’s Attack on Texas Sovereignty
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Carine Martinez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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July 27, 2023

Title: Texas Doesn’t Rank Well for Liberals
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

For years, CNBC has ranked state economies based on certain criteria. Today, Brian Phillips discusses the most recent rankings and reveals how Texas fared. Brian is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read more on this topic.

Click here to read the op-ed by CNBC journalist Scott Cohn.

Click here for the Bloomberg report which reveals reasons millions of people are moving to the South.

Click here to read more from Brian Phillips on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has CNBC admitted positive qualities about Texas? Brian discusses the current ranking for the Texas economy, mentioning booming small businesses and the quality of the workforce.

CNBC rank Texas dead last in “Life, Health, and Inclusion”. What does that mean? Do any of these social issues really affect the Texas economy in any way?

Do the majority of Texans really care what the journalists at CNBC write?

If Texas is really so bad, why are hundreds of thousands of people moving from Liberal Blue states with horrible tax rates and crumbling economies to live in Texas and other Southern Red states with booming economies and lower tax rates?

BOTTOM LINE: Is CNBC just angry with Texas for taking a stand against the LGBT and abortion agendas?

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July 24, 2023

Title: New Conservative US/Mexico Policy Coalition at the Texas Public Policy Foundation
Topic: US/Mexico Relations

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Joshua Treviño is the Chief of Intelligence and Research for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the new Conservative US/Mexico Policy Coalition at the TPPF, calling on lawmakers to acknowledge a new understanding regarding the current state of Mexico and the need for American policy to reflect that reality.

Click here to read key points about the Coalition and here for the full statement.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Mexican government currently an ally and partner of the US?

Has the Mexican government failed in its obligation to exercise full sovereignty over its own territory? Joshua discusses new research from the US government which shows 35-40% of Mexican territories are now under the control of cartels – and that number is increasing every day.

Is there evidence that the cartels and the Mexican government work hand-in-hand?

Is the Mexican government allowing cartels to use Mexican territory as a base of operations against the US? Joshua reveals that the current Mexican President has publicly expressed his willingness to defend the cartels from any American action.

Are cartels along the southern border better armed than most of the American Border Security Agents and other American law enforcement agencies?

For decades, the US has had a good trade relationship with Mexico. Is this relationship in danger due to the overwhelming cartel activity? Joshua says: “We cannot wreck our society and our democratic civics on the altar of that trade.”

Is every home and family in America negatively impacted by cartels who freely operate south of our border?

Is it our government’s responsibility to ensure the safety of all US citizens?

Why is the Texas Public Policy Foundation involved in this issue? Joshua reminds us that elections are important and we must contact our elected representatives on this important issue.

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July 17, 2023

Title: New Data on Fossil Fuels and Climate Change
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Dr. Bennett discusses the results of their updated data from the Model for the Assessment of Greenhouse Gas-Induced Climate Change (MAGICC). In other words: What’s UP with a fossil fuel ban? Will it “change” climate change?

Dr. Brent Bennett has an M.S.E. and Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in physics from the University of Tulsa. His graduate research focused on advanced chemistries for utility-scale energy storage systems.

Click here to read the press release and the full report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation on this topic.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can we store solar power generated during the day in batteries to use at night or when the power goes out? Do we have the battery capacity today? Dr. Bennett explains the challenges and why it is just not achievable any time soon.

What are greenhouse gases? Are they good or bad? Are greenhouse gases studied, tracked, and reported on? Is too much effort spent on predicting the future and not enough on current or past emissions? What causes greenhouse gas?

What caused the “little ice age”? Is the climate constantly changing?

What is “net zero”? Is net zero achievable?

If the US completely stopped using all fossil fuels by the year 2050, would the global temperature be affected? Dr. Bennet reveals that the temperature difference would be so miniscule – 0.082 degrees Celius – that we would not even notice a change.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - New Data on Fossil Fuels and Climate Change
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Greenhouse gas emission have stayed relatively the same over the past 100 years. Have solar emissions stayed constant, as well? Or does it change from year-to-year? Do solar emissions have a huge effect on the climate?

Has the climate of the earth changed many, many, many times over the course of history? Was the climate actually warmer when the dinosaurs roamed the earth than it is now? How is that possible if humans are causing climate change?!?

With technological advances, do we have more of an idea of what causes the earth’s climate to shift up or down? What is the estimated cost to eliminate the use of fossil fuels? How much are people willing to pay every month to have cleaner water and air?

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July 6, 2023

Title: Texas is Winning the War Against “Woke”
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the former senior adviser to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Today, Sherry discusses the shrinking popularity of the Woke Agenda.

Click here to read the op-ed by Sherry Sylvester on this important topic.

Click here for more from Sherry at the Daily Cannon.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does “woke” mean?

What are the pillars of the Woke Agenda? Sherry discusses DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), systemic racism, non-binary genders, pronoun police, men in women’s sports, drag shows in front of children, and defunding the police.

Are attitudes towards the Woke Agenda waning?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texas is Winning the War Against “Woke”
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is support for the “trans rights movement” declining?

Are children and teens being recruited by LGBT activists in public schools?

Will passing laws actually stop teachers from changing the narrative to fit a Woke Agenda? Sherry passionately urges all parents to be actively engaged and involved in their children’s education.

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June 14, 2023

Title: Transnational Criminal Organizations Devastating Communities in Texas
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Melissa Ford
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Transnational criminal organizations (TCO’s) are devastating communities along our southern border. Something must be done to stop the wave of illegal activities.

Melissa Ford is the Policy Director for the Secure and Sovereign Texas Initiative within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Melisaa discusses her recent testimony before the US House Homeland Security Committee detailing the dangers posed by transnational criminal organizations.

Click here to read the transcript of Melissa’s testimony.

Click here to watch the video of her testimony.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do TCO’s control most of Mexico? Melissa explains in detail what the Mexican government is not doing to curtail the TCO’s.

Are TCO’s ruthless, well-armed, and bold?

Is the impact on the Texas side of the border disheartening? Melissa reveals that the ever-increasing criminal activity that is not only ravaging southern Texas border towns, but is spreading rapidly throughout every major city, town, and suburb in the United States.

Did Democrats in the Texas House recently call Republicans and others who are asking for more border security “vigilantes”?

Do TCO’s control all of the criminal activity coming into the US, including human and sex trafficking and drug smuggling? Melissa discusses one of their new tactics to distract border security agents.

Why aren’t more people outraged by the massive amounts of deaths from drug overdoses? Why are they ignoring the dangers of TCO’s?

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June 13, 2023

Title: TPPF Report: Mexican Migration Project
Topic: Immigration

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

America is a nation comprised of many people with different cultural, religious, and political habits and principles. But where do immigrants come from? Where are they going? What are their political beliefs?

Today, Joshua Trevino discusses the latest Texas Public Policy Foundation report “Mexican Migration Project” detailing their groundbreaking research about immigration to the United States.

Click here for more from Joshua Trevino, the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have we surrendered to using the word “migrant” for all forms of non-nationals residing in the US? Joshua explains why the TPPF does not refer to all non-nationals as “migrants” – and for good reason!

Is it impossible to know how many Mexican nationals currently live in the US?

Is Mexico a nation comprised of many people with different cultural, religious, and political habits and principles? Joshua explains why it is important to understand what part of Mexico they originate from and what part of the US they migrate to.

Are there economic diversities in the different regions of Mexico?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - TPPF Report: Mexican Migration Project
Topic: Immigration

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do the immigrants coming to America from different regions in Mexico have varying religious beliefs?

Why are the political beliefs of immigrants in liberal states different from those living in more Conservative states, such as Texas? Are those living in liberal states beginning to change their political beliefs?

What is the average age of migrants in California and Texas?

Is there a difference in the political makeup of the Hispanic population in El Paso compared to the Rio Grande Valley? This answer might surprise you!

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June 6, 2023

Title: Will Texas be Safer in the Future?
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Greg and the TPPF applaud the Texas House for passage of important border security legislation, HB7. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass in the Senate.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Would HB7 give Texas law enforcement agencies additional tools to fight drug trafficking? Greg discusses the good and bad news about HB7.

How high on the list of priorities is border security for Texans?

What stopped border security legislation from being debated and passed in the Senate? Greg first blames the Democratic caucus, but then discusses other factors.

Why are Democrats opposed to securing the border and ensuring public safety in Texas? Greg discusses how their newest tactic is to call the Republicans a “vigilante force”.

What is on the agenda list for the upcoming Special Session?

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June 1, 2023

Title: Empowering Parents Through Education Freedom
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Most Democrats cry for more money. Most parents cry for Education Freedom.

Today, Mandy Drogin discusses the state of public education in Texas and the status of Education Freedom. Mandy Drogin is the Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas within the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are students across Texas performing at grade level in reading and math?

In a recent public hearing, did Representative Allen chastise parents for the adult illiteracy rate of 51% in Texas? Mandy discusses Representative Allen’s background and why she was so appalled at her condemnation of parents.

What is required to receive an “A” rating for a public school in Texas?

Does Representative Allen truly believe parents are unable to choose the education path for their own children? Do many who oppose Education Freedom also feel this way?

On average, how much does the state of Texas pay per student enrolled in public school? How much of that money actually goes to the teacher? THIS IS SHOCKING!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Empowering Parents Through Education Freedom
Topic: School Choice

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are parents fighting back against the education establishment? Mandy passionately discusses what happened during the most recent Legislative Session, specifically HB100.

Did the teacher unions, school board presidents, and school board members vote to raise teacher pay? HINT: NOPE! Mandy says: “It’s about control… and that includes controlling teachers.”

LISTEN IN HERE AS MANDY DROGIN REVEALS JUST HOW MUCH MONEY SUPERINTENDENTS IN TEXAS MAKE! THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!

Why are so many opposed to allowing parents Education Freedom for their children?

Have there been attempts to compromise and negotiate to get teachers more money while also giving parents Education Freedom?

What is the current status of HB100? Will Governor Abbott call for a Special Session to address Education Freedom?

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May 26, 2023

Title: The Left’s Latest Tactic
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brian discusses how the Left is taking their agenda to straight to cities and towns, bypassing the Legislature in Austin.

Click here to read the press release from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to listen to past episodes of Brian’s podcast.

Click here for more from Brian Phillips on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have Democrats been successful moving their agenda forward within the Texas Legislature?

What has the Left attempted in recent years? Brian discusses San Antonio trying to ban F-150’s, Austin allowing homeless camps everywhere, and using city councils to altar business regulations.

What is HB2127, the “Texas Regulatory Consistency Act” (otherwise known as the “Death Star Bill”)? Jonathan Covey explains that city regulations can’t exceed state law regarding agriculture, business and commerce, finance, insurance, labor, local government, natural resources, occupations, and property.

Will Governor Abbott sign the bill?

Will this bill allow businesses in Texas to grow and expand, improving the economy by leaps and bounds?

Will a Special Session of the Texas Legislature be called?

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May 24, 2023

Title: The Left’s Latest Tactic
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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May 11, 2023

Title: Biden’s Careless Migrant Sponsor System Sends Kids into Slavery
Topic: Child Trafficking and Exploitation

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

America lures the masses from around the world to dream of coming to America, the land of the free and home of the brave. Many illegal immigrants bring their children on the long, tumultuous journey. Many children are ripped from their parents along the way and sold into slavery.

Dr. Carol Swain is an award-winning political scientist and former tenured Professor at Princeton and Vanderbilt Universities. She is a Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and an educational advisor for American Cornerstone Institute founded by Dr. Ben Carson.

Click here to read Dr. Carol Swain’s op-ed on this topic in The Canon.

Click here to read more from Dr. Swain on this and other topics.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When did the “dreamers” begin flooding America?

Inside our country, are children becoming property of smugglers? Are they becoming slaves? Dr. Swain explains that the children are referred to as a “product” like a person would refer to food. Disgusting!

Has the New York Times exposed the indifference to the exploitation of migrant children? Click here to read the article.

Are unaccompanied minors being released into safe environments in the US?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Biden’s Careless Migrant Sponsor System Sends Kids into Slavery
Topic: Child Trafficking and Exploitation

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the US Immigration Policy allowing modern day slave trade? Dr. Swain passionately explains just what is happening and why every Christian needs to be involved in this issue.

What went wrong with our immigration policy decades ago?

When will America’s citizens stand up and say: “Enough is Enough”? Dr. Swain encourages us to contact our elected officials, saying: “We need to stand up for the weak.”

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BONUS article on this topic by James O’Keefe with Project Veritas: “Department of Health & Human Services says Government Complicit in Trafficking Child Admits being “Pimped” by Sponsor”

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May 9, 2023

Title: Mexico’s President Sides with the Cartels
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should the American military forcefully cross the southern border into Mexico to stop dangerous drug cartels?

Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Greg discusses the serious cartel situation that is no longer just south of the American border, but within nearly every city, town, and suburb of our great country.

Greg says: “If we do not take it [the fight] to Mexico…we will lose. And eventually the corruption and the violence that we see every day in Mexico will become commonplace in America.”

Click here to read Greg Sindelar’s op-ed on this topic.

Click here for more information about Greg Sindelar.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

It is estimated that organized crime, drug traffickers, and human smugglers control 30-40% of Mexico. Do average Mexican citizen accept living in such fear and lawlessness?

Is criminal activity, drugs, and human/sex slavery being exported to America by cartels roaming freely in Mexico? Greg discusses the out-of-control cartels that are even taking over the immigrants who are trying to cross the border legally. He also reveals how many women disappear on their way to America from Mexico.

Where is the outrage from the Left and the MSM on this issue?

Should the US government designate the cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)?

Should the US use military send troops to hinder and breakup the cartels in Mexico? Can the state of Texas use military force to do the same? Greg explains why he believes that Texas should let the US military handle the situation on the southern side.

Is it time for the Mexican government to choose a side?

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April 27, 2023

Title: Are Wealthy White Men More Likely to Violate Rights of Others?
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Are wealthy white men more likely to violate rights of others?

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former senior adviser to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Today, Sherry discusses a rather disturbing question on a quiz from a professor at the University of Texas.

Click here to read the op-ed that prompted this interview with Sherry Sylvester.

Click here for the latest from Sherry Sylvester on this and other topics.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did University of Texas Psychology Professor Bradbury ask the question: “Which sociodemographic group is most likely to repeatedly violate the rights of others in a pattern of behavior that includes violence, deceit, irresponsibility, and a lack of remorse?"

What is the purpose and mission of National Association of Diversity Officers on Texas higher education campuses?

Are wealthy white men the most likely sociodemographic group that violate the rights of others? Are wealthy white men, more than others, violating the rights of others in their pattern of behavior that includes violence, deceit, irresponsibility, and a lack of remorse? Sherry doesn’t believe there is any sociodemographic group that does this. Individual people do this, but not an entire sociodemographic group.

University of Texas Psychology Professor Bradbury has been celebrated as one of the university’s most outstanding teachers. In fact, she was once the recipient of the Regents highest teaching honor – a $25,000 cash prize. How did this happen?

In her class syllabus, Professor Bradbury states: “…I am committed to creating a learning environment that is safe and supportive of the identities and perspectives of all marginalized and minoritized people.” What does this mean? Sherry discusses DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Is this a rare occurrence or is it too commonplace throughout the education system across Texas and America?

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April 21, 2023

Title: Parents: It’s Time to Stand UP Against Radical Progressives in Public Schools
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Last year, the President of the Texas State Teachers Association, Ovidia Molina, called parents “extremists” for expressing concerns about changes to curriculum that would include radical gender ideology and Critical Race Theory.

As a mother of three, Mandy Drogin is sick and tired of the negativity and even hatred from Texas educators and school boards officials. Mandy is the Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas, a new initiative for the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for the latest from Mandy Drogin.

Click here for more information about Next Generation Texas.

Click here to donate to the Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who said: "I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach"?

Who referred to Texas parents as nothing more than drug addicts and alcoholics who don’t know what’s best for their own child?

Did a Pflugerville ISD board member disparage Hispanic and Black parents’ ability to make informed decisions? Mandy reveals that this person blamed “marketing” for parents pulling their children from public school. Marketing! How absurd!

Are parents unable to choose the right education path for their own children?

Why is education freedom important for every child?

Click here for the Parent Empowerment website Mandy mentions in this interview.

Click here to sign the petition, urging Texas Legislators to support Texas parents.

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April 6, 2023

Title: Eat Bugs. Save the Planet.
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Courtnie Bagley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Climate activists have a brand-new idea to saving the planet: Eat more bugs! Yes. This is a real thing.

New guest Courtnie Bagley manages curriculum development and teacher professional development efforts at Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Courtnie discusses this latest “trend” and what Texas parents can do to prevent it from entering our public education classrooms.

Click here for the latest from Courtnie Bagley.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did a school district in Utah recently give students bugs to eat? Courtnie explains how students were given an essay assignment to write about “climate change and eating bugs to mitigate methane emissions that come from the cow.”

Were the students allowed to research and share other points of view? Is this clearly part of the climate cult’s indoctrination campaign aimed at children?

How does this compare to science classes in Texas public schools? Courtnie discusses some new, positive developments from the Texas State Board of Education. However, we have a long way to go concerning other issues, specifically Critical Race Theory.

What is the 1619 Project? NOTE: You can go to our ARCHIVES and search under the topic “1619 Project” for more interviews, information, links, and resources.

Why is the Texas Public Policy Foundation providing FREE K-12 school materials, professional development, and other resources for teachers and parents? Click here for more information about Classroom:Powered at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Is it time for Texas parents to be empowered to select the school that is right for their children? Click here for more information about school choice from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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March 21, 2023

Title: Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in Schools
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Since 1993, Terry Lowry has reported on the inappropriate material our kids in public schools are given. Thirty years ago, most parents were of the mindset that such material was only in California or New York. Now, thirty years later, many parents are still under that same belief. However, they could not be more wrong.

Today, Mandy Drogin discusses two of the latest videos from the Texas Public Policy Foundation: “Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in TEXAS Schools” “No Recourse: Parent Empowerment for All”

These videos, plus more, are part of a statewide campaign to educate parents about the significant threat posed by Woke Progressives and radical gender ideologues in public education across the state.

Click here to read more from Mandy Drogin, the Campaign Director for TPPF’s Next Generation Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are the eyes of parents being opened to the grotesque material their kids are being taught in public schools across Texas?

What are some of the things TPPF has discovered? Mandy passionately discusses what she is being told by parents, teachers, and school administrators about the material.

When confronted about the inappropriate material, do administrators and teachers deny the accusation?

Is the Woke Progressive material only in a few schools? Is it just in the libraries? Is it just in health class? Once again, Mandy becomes very emotional as she discusses the decades of Marxist ideologies that have led us to this point in America. She says: “They truly believe it is their job to reprogram our children and to create a disconnect between us.”

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in Schools
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Mandy Drogin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did the TPPF feel the urge to produce their latest videos “Even in Texas: Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in Schools” and “No Recourse: Parent Empowerment for All” plus other videos?

Why is school choice so important? Is it time to empower parents? Mandy quotes President Ronald Reagan…

Are school boards, administrators, and radicalized teachers pushing back against anyone who advocates for school choice, including parents, organizations, and even Governor Abbott? Mandy reveals how your tax dollars are being used to fight parental rights by lobbyists with the Texas Association of School Boards, the Texas Association of Superintendents, and the Federation of Teachers.

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March 20, 2023

Title: Are Mexican Drug Cartels Really Terrorist Organizations?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

We can no longer afford to ignore the drug cartels and gangs invading the United States from Mexico. It is time to label them for what they really are: terrorist organizations.

Today, Joshua Trevino discusses his latest report “Designating Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations”.

Click here for more from Joshua Trevino, the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a cartel? Is up to 35-40% of Mexico under direct cartel rule?

Are the Mexican drug cartels exerting pressure on the Mexican government, Mexican policing agencies, and even the Mexican military? Joshua reveals that they are quite often one-in-the-same, giving several examples.

Is a wave of violence increasing in Mexico, along our Southern border, and even in the US?

Has the increasing influence of the Mexican drug cartels brought Mexico to the precipice of the status of being a narco-state? Joshua explains what a “narco-state” is and gives a brief history of how they are achieving this “status”.

Are the Mexican drug cartels directly threatening Texas families and communities?

Why should Mexican drug cartels be labeled “terrorist organizations”? Joshua explains that this would enable law enforcement and the military in the US to use additional tools against them on both sides of the border. He further explains that the Mexican drug cartels have a political agenda and absolutely fall under the definition as terrorist organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Does the current Mexican government oppose the US using force against the drug cartels?

Can we trust the Mexican officials who say they are trying to curb the drug cartels? Joshua says: “This is the question that has plagued US-Mexico cooperation for decades now.”

Why do some people argue against Mexican drug cartels being labeled terrorist organizations? Joshua discusses some of their most recent research (link above).

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has already labeled Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. Can he send the National Guard or the Texas Highway Patrol south of the border?

Where do we go from here? Joshua discusses several bills that have been filed in the Texas Legislature and urges people to contact their Elected Representatives in Austin. The number is: 512.463.4630

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Title: How Porous Borders Fuel Human Trafficking in the United States
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Selene Rodriguez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Cartels are making $20 BILLION a year smuggling PEOPLE across the border. $20 BILLION FOR PEOPLE!

When asked about this serious problem, President Biden said: “There are more important things going on.” Click here for video proof!

Selene Rodriguez is the Assistant Director of Federal Affairs at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Selene discusses the ever-growing problem of human smuggling and why the government must take immediate action.

Click here to read Selene’s latest op-ed on this topic.

Click here to read more from Selene Rodriquez.

Click here for more information about the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Selene grew up near the Southern Border. Have conditions changed over the years? How bad is it today? Selene gives a brief description of the scariest changes.

Is the Left doing anything to stop human smuggling?

Mexican citizens and others from South America are not the only people being smuggled across the southern border. How much are people from China paying cartels to smuggle them into the US? Is there also a crisis at the Canadian border?

Who are the cartels? Selene explains how much power they have gained over the past few years, taking over much of the Mexican government and police force. She also discusses a new initiative by the TPPF: “Secure and Sovereign Texas”.

Are the Mexican cartels armed with more guns and ammunition than the border guards? Do they also have better technology available?

Is drug smuggling also a profit center for the cartels? Selene reveals some scary statistics! Listen close and don’t ignore or downplay this problem!!

Do the cartels control the Mexican towns and countryside south of our southern border?

How can we become involved in combatting human smuggling in America? Click here to support the Texas Public Policy Foundation as they continue to protect individual liberty for all Texans.

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March 14, 2023

Title: Biden’s Plan for Carbon Emission “Degrowth”
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Recently, Joe Biden issued an outrageous and far-fetched pledge to reduce America’s carbon footprint – without research from any federal agency.

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Dr. Bennett discusses Joe Biden’s bold (and expensive) plan.

Click here to read the press release on this important topic from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for more from Dr. Brent Bennett.

Click here to learn more about the Life:Powered initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

America has spent over $100 BILLION to combat climate change. Has anything changed, though? Weren’t carbon dioxide emissions at a record high in 2022? Dr. Bennett explains that America is still low on the list, but globally the numbers rose. He also reveals that the amount America has spent to lower the levels is well over $200 BILLION now.

The world says America is the problem. Is America the problem? Can America, by itself, reduce worldwide carbon emissions?

Does the atmosphere circulate around the globe over time? Dr. Bennett gives a great explanation of pollution, carbon dioxide, the ozone, and how it all works together.

Are China and India spending amounts equal to the US to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their nations? Dr. Bennett reveals that they are spending more money building more coal plants, increasing their carbon footprint.

Joe Biden has boldly committed to reduce America’s greenhouse gas emissions to 50+% below 2005 levels by 2030. READ THAT AGAIN! Will his Inflation Reduction Act actually work? How much will it cost the American taxpayer?

What is “degrowth”? Is the Left laser-focused on degrowth?

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February 21, 2023

Title: Biden: No More Gas Stoves
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In much of the US, natural gas is so inexpensive that a gas range costs less than half as much to operate as an electric range. Could this all change, though, with one signature from Joe Biden?

Chuck DeVore is the Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses the Biden Administration’s constant attack on natural gas, coal, and fossil fuels.

Click here to read Chuck DeVore’s op-ed on this topic.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

During the recent ice-storm which covered large parts of Texas, were many citizens grateful to own a gas stove?

Do Leftists believe we should not have pick-up trucks? Have some Leftists stated that “big pickup trucks are dangerous and dirty vehicles that are only driven by vain, power-hungry, selfish people”? Chuck explains just how far Californians are taking this. It is completely ridiculous and unattainable!

What is the cost comparison between a gas and electric stove? How much would it cost to replace a gas stove with an electric stove?

What is the end-game for environmental leaders? When will they finally be satisfied that man is no longer harming Mother Earth? Chuck believes it’s more about a power grab than saving the earth. He says: “In their mind, Capitalism is bad… and they’re going to be the ones to tell us how much we need to use.”

Chuck DeVore served as a Republican member of the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010. Why did he seek refuge in Texas? Chuck has three very, very good reasons why he moved to Texas.

Do many who leave California for Texas and other more Conservative states bring their Woke Progressive ideas with them? Or are they abandoning them for Conservative ideas? Are some Republicans simply fleeing California’s Liberal policies? Chuck discusses the TPPF’s survey results on this.

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February 15, 2023

Title: What is YOUR #1 Priority for Texas?
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The results of Texas Public Policy Foundation’s first big poll of the year are in which they tested several top priorities for Texans that will be addressed by the State Legislature this year.

Today, Brian Phillips discusses some of those results. Brian is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for more information and to register for the Texas Policy Summit 2023.

Click here for more from Brian Phillips on this and other issues affecting Texans.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What results from the survey surprised Brian Phillips? Brian discusses some of the top priorities on the minds of Texans as this Legislative session begins.

Nearly 80% of Texans polled say property taxes are a major problem. How can the Texas Legislature reduce property taxes? Brian discusses three solutions to the problem and why it’s important to let our elected officials know we are concerned.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - What is YOUR #1 Priority for Texas?
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do Texans really understand how deep the LGBTQ agenda is within our schools? Zach admits that a few years ago he never would have dreamed that people in our country would be promoting and applauding gender modification in children. He then discusses some of the results from the TPPF survey about this issue.

Who are the major supporters of school choice? Zach discusses some good news on this issue…

Abortion is still a hot topic issue nationwide. Why didn’t the TPPF address abortion in their latest poll?

How will the Texas Public Policy Foundation use the poll results during this Legislative Session?

To contact your State Representative or Senator, call the Austin Capital Switchboard: 512.463.4630

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February 13, 2023

Title: What Authority Do States Have To Execute Immigration Law Under Existing Federal Statute?
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Today, the Honorable John Hostettler discusses his report, “State Authority to Execute Immigration Law Under Existing Federal Statute” John is a former Texas Representative who served as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. John is currently the Vice President for Federal Affairs for States Trust within the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for key points from his publication.

Click here to read more from John on this and other issues.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Biden administration in WDC perceive that we have a border problem? John reveals that people from 171 countries entered the US illegally in December 2022. Yet, the Biden Administration says that the border is secure!

Are states limited in their ability to affect illegal migration into the US?

Can states arrest, detain, and deport those who illegally enter into the US? John explains that states can arrest and detain, but cannot deport illegal immigrants.

What is meant by “entry points between land ports of entry”? Can states transport illegal aliens to points outside their state? John discusses this, explaining that it’s a touchy subject with lots of red tape.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What Authority Do States Have To Execute Immigration Law Under Existing Federal Statute?
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the main focus of John’s report, “State Authority to Execute Immigration Law Under Existing Federal Statute”? John discusses coyotes, conspiracies, cartels, and high-dollar payouts.

Once an illegal immigrant is arrested, what really happens next? Who has the authority to prosecute?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What Authority Do States Have To Execute Immigration Law Under Existing Federal Statute?
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can anyone crossing the border into the US claim they are seeking “Asylum”? Are all illegal immigrants treated the same? How should our government treat asylum seekers?

Why did John do this report on illegal immigration at ports of entry?

If states actually arrested, detained, and deported illegal immigrants, would it stop the massive inflow? John believes it would have “a tremendous chilling effect on the border.”

Are illegal immigrants crossing the Southern border really conspiring with drug cartels? John reveals that virtually no one crosses the border without paying the drug cartels money – and that is a conspiracy. He says: “If they don’t pay, they don’t cross.”

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January 17, 2023

Title: How Porous Borders Fuel Human Trafficking in the United States
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Selene Rodriguez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 10, 2023

Title: What to Expect in the Upcoming 2023 Texas Legislature
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Through spending, taxation, and regulation, the decisions of the Texas Legislature affect every single Texan.

Andrew Brown is the Associate Vice President of Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Andrew discusses the upcoming 2023 session of the Texas Legislature and why an informed and engaged electorate is important to maintaining our Democracy.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does the Texas Legislature only meet every other year? How many days does the session last? Andrew explains that this is very different than most states in the US – and he likes it like that!

Over one-thousand bills have been pre-filed and over five thousand separate pieces of legislation could be considered during the upcoming session. How many bills are usually passed by both houses and signed into law by the governor?

Why must the Texas Legislature pass a balanced budget?

Who sets the cap on how much money our elected officials can spend? Andrew explains how the Texas Comptroller regulates the cap and why its important.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What to Expect in the Upcoming 2023 Texas Legislature
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How does Texas collect the majority of taxes?

Many Conservative Elected Officials in Austin have been fighting for years and years to reduce property taxes. Will this ever be achieved? Andrew is hopeful, saying: “The burden keeps growing every single year because of reckless spending at the local level” and then offers the TPPF’s solution for the problem.

Why are property taxes such an important issue that every homeowner and business owner should and must understand?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What to Expect in the Upcoming 2023 Texas Legislature
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the status of Education Choice in Texas? Andrew discusses the groups who continually block the issue session after session. He goes on to explain why parents with children in public school need to pay attention to this issue.

Is the Texas Legislature committed to protecting females in the dressing room, locker room, and public bathrooms?

No and/or low bail is wreaking havoc on citizen safety across Texas. What should the Texas Legislature do to enhance citizen safety? Andrew believes “refunding” police departments is key.

There is a growing movement in academia, embraced by millennials, to weaken private property rights. Is this an area of concern with the TPPF?

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January 9, 2023

Title: Debunking the “World is Dying” Claim
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Syd Lucas
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is the world dying? Are too many people killing the planet? Did the Industrial Revolution ruin or improve our lifespan?

Syd Lucas discusses a recent “60 Minutes” claim that a “population bomb will lead to wars and famines”. Syd is the Communications Manager for Life:Powered, a national initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for more from Syd Lucas on this and other topics.

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Click here to read the article which inspired this interview by Marian L Tupy, a senior fellow in the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity and editor of HumanProgress.org.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a “population bomb”? Syd explains that the claim is taken from the book “Population Bomb” co-authored by Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne Howland Ehrlich.

Is the world “starving”?

Have MSM outlets normalized the message of “anti-humanism” and “anti-natalism”? Syd reveals that the population in Italy has depleted so drastically that they are now paying foreigners to move there because their economy is suffering so badly!

Is it surprising that millennials do not desire to procreate?

In America, do we have cleaner air and water today as compared to 50 years ago? Syd discusses a study after COVID restrictions were lifted concerning air quality. Was it better, worse, or the same?

Do surveys indicate the majority of Americans desire cleaner air and water, but are unwilling to pay higher prices to achieve it?

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Title: Fact-Check: Fossil Fuels are Killing People
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Direction for Texas Public Policy Foundation’s LIFE:Powered Initiative. He is a sought-after speaker and is responsible for research, fact-checking, and spearheading many of the team’s policy and regulatory initiatives. Today, Dr. Bennett will be fact-checking and debunking a recent report on fossil fuels from Harvard and three British Universities.

For more from Dr. Bennett and the LIFE:Powered Initiative, click here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

A new research from Harvard University and three British Universities state that nearly 1 in 5 deaths around the world is caused by breathing in polluted air containing particles from fossil fuel emissions.

Is this true?

Did these studies and others like it examine deaths based on toxicology or medically verified causes of death? Listen close as Dr. Bennett reveals the truth!

How can we spread the TRUTH about the safety of fossil fuels?

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December 15, 2022

Title: ESG IS A SCAM! Don’t Let Texas A&M Go Woke.
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Greg Sindelar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Greg discusses his recent op-ed: “ESG IS A SCAM! Don’t Let Texas A&M Go Woke” about the Left’s continued attack on free markets.

Click here for for more information about Greg Sindelar.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does “ESG” stand for? Greg explains how the “woke” Environmental, Social, and Governance policy movement is an oppressive assault on our founding principles of free markets, free enterprise, and free inquiry. He says: “The ESG movement is a ‘soft tyranny’… It’s not looking out for the best interests of Texans.”

Is the center of the bull’s eye for the ESG movement the fossil fuel industry: oil, natural gas, and coal?

Will ESG policies increase the cost of energy and make energy less reliable for all Americans?

Who suffers the most from the lack of affordable, abundant, and reliable energy sources? Greg reveals that those living in poverty and low-income Americans will definitely feel the biggest impact. However, there is another group of Americans that will be hit. Listen as he reveals who!

Is the oil and natural gas sector a large part of not only the Texas economy, but the American economy as well?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - ESG IS A SCAM! Don’t Let Texas A&M Go Woke.
Topic: Woke Progressives

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Greg Sindelar believe ESG is a scam?

What is the story line behind: “Don’t Let Texas A&M Go Woke”? Greg is a graduate of Texas A&M and was curious about the nominations for new deans. He was shocked when he read about the policy ideas of Nate Sharp, Ph.D., the nominee for the university’s Mays Business School.

Could a student be denied a passing grade and/or graduation from the university if he/she refuses to agree that ESG is beneficial to our society? Greg reveals that it is already happening!

Will the philosophy of the school room in one generation be the philosophy of government in the next? (Abraham Lincoln)

Is it possible to continue to have a thriving economy while simultaneously pushing for ESG policy? Short Answer: NO.

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December 5, 2022

Title: Socialism at Plymouth Rock: Getting the Thanksgiving Story Straight
Topic: Communist Pilgrims

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Sherry Sylvester is a political communications and public policy expert who has directed multi-million-dollar statewide campaigns in New York, New Jersey, and Texas. She is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Sherry discusses the lessons we can learn from the Pilgrims’ failed attempt at Socialism and why we must tell future generations all the facts about our history.

Click here for more on this topic from Sherry Sylvester.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Many people do not know that the Pilgrims actually implemented Socialism in their new colony in America. What was the result of their Socialist experiment? Sherry explains that the Pilgrims called it “collectivism”, sharing everything they had with each other. However, that didn’t work out so well for them and they went in a different direction – basically capitalism.

Are school children taught the facts about the Pilgrims and Socialism? Did the Indians really share a meal with the Pilgrims (Thanksgiving)? Sherry shares some great historical information! Listen close!

Why has the American culture and society flourished so well for nearly 250 years? Sherry shares another great story…

Why do 65% of Democrats have a positive view of Socialism today?

Why is it important to teach the younger generations all the facts about our history – warts and all? Sherry says: “People need to understand that these are the struggles – these are the things that happened – to create this country.”

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November 15, 2022

Title: Heat or Eat: Why Should We Have to Choose?
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Syd Lucas
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A national energy assistance association is reporting more than 20 million American households are struggling to meet their energy bills. This is a crisis that will be compounded by the coming cold winter months.

Syd Lucas is the Communications Manager for Life:Powered, a national initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Syd discusses truths and myths about the climate and how changes the Left wants to make will affect you and your family.

Click here to read more on this important topic from Jason Isaac, former Texas State Representative and Director of Life:Powered.

Click here for more about Life:Powered.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

As energy bills surge for the average American family, will many be forced to choose between heating their homes and food for their table? Syd discusses how this very problem occurred just last winter in Europe and millions of Americans will face the same struggle this year. In fact, some already are!

Have Biden’s actions since taking office discouraged American oil and gas companies from drilling for more oil and/or natural gas? Has Biden even said: “There is no more drilling”?

Are supplies of diesel and heating oil dangerously low? Syd reveals that the supply is at the lowest level since 1993 and goes on to explain how low supply, coupled with increased demand, translates into higher prices for the consumer.

Has life expectancy and quality of life in America and other developed countries been fueled by abundant, affordable energy supplies since the 1900s?

Is man’s use of fossil fuels causing cataclysmic, catastrophic climate change? Syd discusses how the Left’s narrative is constantly changing, just like the climate.

The Left has been doubling down on their Green New Deal efforts. Can energy consumption that is currently supplied by fossil fuels be replaced with wind and/or solar energy at the same cost to the consumer?

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Title: Biden Policies are NOT Working
Topic: Bideneconomics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he discusses various Hail Mary’s from the Biden Administration – and why they aren’t fooling many voters.

Click here for the latest press releases from the TTPF.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was the Inflation Reduction Act just “in name only”?

Why does Brian call the Inflation Reduction Act “Orwellian”?

Is the current stock market crash squarely around the necks of Democrats and Biden policies? Brian says: “We are in a recession… They don’t like to talk about it, but that’s where we are… And this Administration is doing nothing to promote a growing economy.”

In Brian’s opinion, is Biden forgiving student college debt in hopes of securing a Democrat victory in November? Is it both unconstitutional and unfair? Biran reveals just who will benefit from the debt forgiveness – and it’s not who you think!

Are Biden’s beggarman pleas for more oil from Saudi Arabia and Venezuela falling on deaf ears?

Does Biden truly believe his policies are working?

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November 7, 2022

Title: Biden Policies are NOT Working
Topic: Bideneconomics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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November 4, 2022

Title: Texas: Red or Blue in 2022?
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and an experienced campaign operative. Today, Sherry discusses the 2022 Mid-Term Elections, with a focus on Texas.

Click here for the latest from Sherry Sylvester.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the country divided 50-50 down party lines? Sherry says that many Democratic voters still believe “But Biden is better than…”

How has early voting turnout been so far in Texas for the 2022 Mid-Term Elections? How does this compare to 2018?

How is data obtained and what does it show? Is this information legal to obtain?

Do we know how many completed mail-in ballots have been received?

How has turnout been so far in the top five most populous counties: Harris, Dallas, Bexar (San Antonio), Travis (Austin), and Tarrant (Fort Worth)? How does this compare to 2018?

Which side is turning out their base this Mid-Term Election Cycle – Blue or Red?

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November 1, 2022

Title: Puberty isn’t the Problem. It’s the Solution.
Topic: Transgender Agenda

Discussed by Roy Maynard
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What is the end-game of having millions of children and teens “transitioned” into the opposite sex?

Roy Maynard is the editor of Cannon Online, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Roy discusses new information being reported by Dr. Quentin Van Meter, a leading pediatric endocrinologist, about the dangers of “transitioning” children and teens.

Dr. Quentin Van Meter: “I have yet to see a single gender dysphoria patient who doesn’t have deep seated trauma.”

Dr. Quentin Van Meter: “Puberty isn’t the problem; gender dysphoria is the problem… Puberty is the solution.”

Click here to read the article by Roy Maynard on this topic.

Click here to read more from Roy Maynard on other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are woke “gender-benders” requesting the U.S. Attorney General investigate and prosecute dissenters of their woke transgender agenda?

Is the main stream media reporting that puberty blockers, genital mutilation, and affirmation therapy with minors are being abandoned worldwide?

Do the majority of studies report that 80-90% of gender-confused children/teens either regret their decision to “transition” OR choose to live as their biological sex in adulthood – essentially “growing out of” transgenderism?

Transgender activists widely ignore the deep-seated trauma experienced by gender dysphoric individuals, especially among children and teenagers. Why does main stream media ignore the truth? Roy says: “It goes against the political narrative.”

Why are countries like the United Kingdom and Scandinavia rejecting gender-affirming medical procedures for children?

After years and even decades of puberty blockers, genital mutilation, and affirmation therapy in European countries, is there any evidence that the risk of suicide is less?

Why is gender dysphoria exploding in the US? According to Dr. Quentin Van Meter, gender dysphoria is a “social contingent” – “monkey see – monkey do”.

What is the end-game of having millions of children and teens “transitioned” into the opposite sex? Will there be millions of lawsuits against drug manufacturers and physicians?

Will the main stream media ever report the truth? Roy Maynard is hopeful…

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October 13, 2022

Title: Biden Policies are NOT Working
Topic: Bideneconomics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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October 5, 2022

Title: A First-Hand Experience at the Arizona/Mexico Border
Topic: Crisis at the Border

Discussed by Britt Allen
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Britt Allen is the Community Manager for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Britt is known as the Social Media Girl at the TPPF. She recently visited the Arizona/Mexico border and today she reports what she experienced – and why her life will never be the same.

Click here to read her full report.

Click here for more about Britt Allen.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Britt Allen decide to visit the Arizona/Mexio border?

What exactly did she expect to see and experience? Britt admits that she knew that the open border was affecting law enforcement and the people living there, but she was not prepared for the emotional aspect of seeing exactly what was happening.

Are innocent people crossing the border, only seeking a better life? Britt passionately reveals who she saw crossing the border daily – and it wasn’t only innocent people.

Britt met with local law enforcement – sheriffs and deputies. What information did they share with Britt about the people crossing the border? Are they overwhelmed and need more help?

Are American juveniles as young as 14 years old being recruited by cartels to transport victims to other American cities? What are they told to do if they get caught?

Are cartel members often violent with no regard for life? Are their attacks coordinated against local law enforcement?

Is the violence limited to just a few miles on the other side of the border?

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Title: The Mexican State-Cartel Nexus
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Josh Treviño is the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Josh discusses the TPPF’s latest report about a possible connection between the Mexican government and drug cartels.

Click here to read the full report.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has there been an increase in criminal activity, especially violence, used by Mexican drug cartels over the past 50 years?

Has the Mexican government demonstrated a mixed history of dealing with the cartels, alternating between nonchalance, inefficiency, and even collusion?

The United States has invested money and manpower to help the Mexican government fight and eliminate the cartels and their drug trade. Has the mutual cooperation been dependent on the inclination of the administrations in power? Joe Treviño believes that the problem will only get worse as the Biden Administration blatantly ignores the problem at the border.

Is there evidence of bribes received by high-ranking Mexican government officials from drug cartel members?

Was one Mexican official charged with taking $450,000 per MONTH in bribes from drug cartels?

Do the actions and inactions of the Mexican government place US citizens at risk? Joe Treviño uses the Fentanyl crisis as one example and reveals that Texas border county Sheriffs are subcontracting out their offices to drug cartels! He says: “What is happening in Mexico is a warning to the rest of us… It is imperative for us is to act.”

Are Mexican gangs prevalent in nearly every city in Texas?

What must We the People demand of our State and Federal Governments? Joe Treviño believes the number one priority of our government right now should be securing the border.

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September 30, 2022

Title: A Holistic Approach to Poverty Relief and Self-Sufficiency
Topic: Poverty

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He is also the Policy Director for the Foundation’s Alliance for Opportunity campaign, which is a multi-state poverty relief initiative.

Today, Dr. Ginn discusses how government safety-net programs too often encourage work-capable recipients to remain dependent upon them, harming the very people they are supposed to help.

Click here to read more on this topic from Dr. Vane Ginn.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How much tax-payer money has our government spent on safety net programs since LBJ’s “War on Poverty”?

Are millions of people becoming self-sufficient with the help of government programs? HINT: Nope. Not at all.

What are some of the programs?

Are the current programs sustainable? HINT: Nope. Not at all.

What are the actual results from these government programs? Dr. Ginn says: “You cannot look at them on the surface. You have to take a deeper dive… There is a generational cycle of poverty that we have to break.”

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - A Holistic Approach to Poverty Relief and Self-Sufficiency
Topic: Poverty

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the “benefits cliff”? Dr. Ginn explains that many people using government assistance programs do actually want to become more self-sufficient, so they get a job. BUT when they realize how much their government benefits will decrease when they are working, they don’t want to work anymore! After all, why work when your bills can be paid for by the government?

Should time-tables be set for all government assistance programs? Would this help break the generational cycle of poverty?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - A Holistic Approach to Poverty Relief and Self-Sufficiency
Topic: Poverty

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do any of the 80+ government assistance programs teach recipients how to properly manage their resources or offer life management skills? Dr. Ginn reveals that many are “supposed” to but they have been so watered down that millions are falling through the cracks. And it has only gotten worse since the Biden Administration.

What are “empowerment accounts” that the TPPF has proposed? Click here for all the details.

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September 26, 2022

Title: The Mexican State-Cartel Nexus
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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September 23, 2022

Title: Should Texas Modernize its K-12 Student Transfer Law?
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should Texas be doing more to provide families with educational opportunities across district lines?

Emily Sass the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education. Today, Emily discusses how a handful of common-sense reforms would remove key barriers for parents seeking alternative education opportunities for their children.

Click here to read more on this topic from Emily Sass.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do school district boundaries restrict educational opportunities for Texas students?

Are too many school districts in Texas poor and/or low-performing? Emily reveals that nearly 500,000 Texas children currently attend a public school that is labeled “failing”.

How many Texas students attend a public school outside of their district?

How many Texas grade-school students are not performing on grade level in reading and math? Emily reveals that approximately 40% fall under this category.

Would many parents take advantage of moving their child to a higher performing school district if given the chance?

Could the Texas Legislature increase education opportunities with simple reforms to modernize the student-transfer law? Emily discusses three simple ways the Texas Legislature can help students receive the best possible education. She also reveals the outlandish costs some school districts require parents to pay to send their kids to a different district - even though the school district already receives funding from the state.

Do school districts fight to keep the money when it’s transferred to another district?

Should school districts post their open-enrollment policies online?

Other states have already modernized their school district transfer policies. Are the students improving? SHORT ANSWER: Yes!

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September 14, 2022

Title: The Government Takeover of our Medicine Cabinets
Topic: Prescription Drugs

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

David Balat is the director of the Right on Healthcare Initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, David explains how the Inflation Reduction Act will give the US government control of prescription drug prices and will amount to a loss of 330 million life years, about 30 times the loss so far from COVID-19.

Click here to read more on the issue from David Balat.

Click here to donate to the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Americans want cheaper prescriptions, but do many not understand that government control of the price of our prescriptions will result in less research and development for new drugs?

Do pharmaceutical companies spend more money and energy marketing their product than on research and development for new prescription drugs?

How does the “middle man” affect the cost of prescription drugs? David Balat explains who the “middle men” are and how they are pocketing the profits – even going so far as comparing their “business model” to the Mafia.

Can pharmaceutical companies afford to continue investing in research and development under the new Inflation Reduction Act?

In reality, is the new Inflation Reduction Act another way for government to distort the market and takeover of our medicine cabinets?

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September 7, 2022

Title: Filling Your Tea Kettle
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Syd Lucas
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Syd Lucas is the Communications Manager for Life:Powered, a national initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today she discusses how, in America, we rarely think about where our water comes from or even how clean it is. This is not the case for millions of people around the world.

Click here to read more on this important topic from Syd Lucas.

Click here for more from Life:Powered with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Worldwide, how many children die every day because of contaminated water?

Worldwide, how many hours every day do women and children, mainly young girls, devote to walking and collecting water?

We turn on our faucets or grab a bottle and go on living. Do we rarely consider not having safe, clean water?

Is water – and the energy to draw, clean, and transport it – key to humans flourishing?

The woke crowd blames the lack of safe, clean water on climate change. Is this true or false? Syd discusses why this is an absolutely false – and even dangerous – statement.

How can we help?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here to learn more about Operation Blessing’s efforts to provide safe, clean drinking water around the world.

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September 2, 2022

Title: Filling Your Tea Kettle
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Syd Lucas
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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August 24, 2022

Title: Red McCombs Should Demand His Money Back
Topic: Higher Education

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

It has been said that Texas is the best expression of the American idea – and Red McCombs is one of the best expressions of everything it means to be a Texan.

Sherry Sylvester is a political communications and public policy expert, as well as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today she discusses how this brilliant and generous businessman, Red McCombs, has helped Texas in many, many ways – and how Conservative Christian students can fight back against Big Brother on their college campus.

Click here to read more about this story.

Click here for more on other issues from Sherry Sylvester and the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Red McCombs?

Red McCombs and John Wayne were good friends. Why did Red convince John to hold the premiere of the movie, “The Alamo”, in San Antonio? This story is pretty funny – and also shows how smart Red McCombs is!

Has Red McCombs given hundreds of millions of dollars to charities in Texas?

Red McCombs gave $50 million to establish the School of Business at the University of Texas? Why should Red immediately demand his money back? Sherry reveals that UT had a “trigger warning” on the syllabus, informing students that they would be discussing capitalism and profit in the class and some students may find the topics “traumatic”. But there’s more!! Listen close as Sherry reveals all the absurd topics the students will study.

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August 16, 2022

Title: School Marshals: Good or Bad Idea?
Topic: Protecting Our Children

Discussed by Dr. Derek Cohen
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In many Texas schools, there is no armed presence protecting our children. However, under the Texas school marshal and school guardian programs, there can be.

Dr. Derek Cohen believes there should definitely be more protection and explains how and why Texas can accomplish this. Dr. Cohen is the Vice President at Right on Crime, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for more from Dr. Derek Cohen at the Right on Crime.

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Click here for more information on the Texas school marshal and guardian programs.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do our children deserve better protection while attending public school in Texas?

Can a determined shooter inflict tremendous harm in eight minutes or less within a school setting?

Is training and arming school personnel, including teachers, part of the solution? Dr. Cohen reveals details of a survey that the American Federation of Teachers conducted of their members.

What is the difference between a School Resource Officer, a School Guardian, and a School Marshal? How much would it cost each public school to employ them?

Should the Texas Legislature fully fund the Texas school marshal and guardian programs?

Click here to contact the Texas Public Policy Foundation with your opinion on this important issue.

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August 12, 2022

Title: Eco-Anxiety: The New Trend Plaguing Millennials
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Syd Lucas
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Syd Lucas is the Communications Manager for the Life:Powered Initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today she discusses “eco-anxiety” and how the Left’s outrageous policies are affecting your pocketbook.

Click here to read more on this issue from Syd Lucas and the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the media reporting that the vast majority of voters are so worried about climate change that they actually fear for their lives? What are the “real” numbers? Syd reveals that deaths caused by “extreme weather events” has decreased by 90% over the last century and that only 1% of voters are concerned about climate change.

On average, how much more are Americans paying for gas, electricity, and everyday items since Biden took office? Are rising prices only affecting low- and middle-income Americas? Or are rich elites feeling the pain as well?

Biden recently remarked that climate change presents a “clear and present danger”. Has the world’s climate always been changing? Syd says in response: “The clear and present danger is that Americans are struggling to afford things.”

Germany has spent $500 billion over the last 20 years on alternative energy sources. Has this significantly reduced their use of fossil fuels? Syd reveals that it has only decreased 7%. What a joke!

As a result, Germany is now heavily reliant on Russian natural gas. Is Russia using this reliance as a weapon?

Can more reliable, affordable energy help Americans get back on their feet?

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August 11, 2022

Title: A Course Correction is Needed on the Border
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 4

When it comes to solving the border crisis, the first step is admitting there is a problem.

John Hostettler is the Vice President for Federal Affairs with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. While serving in Congress from 1995 to 2007, Representative Hostettler rose to be Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

Today, John discusses the crisis at the southern border and why action must be taken immediately to protect American citizens.

Click here for more from John Hostettler on this and other issues.

Click here for more information about the American Security Taskforce plan to secure the border.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why should the Federal Government secure the border immediately? John reveals that the TPPF tried to warn people that Biden would open the borders and a crisis would ensue…

Why do Democrats oppose securing the border? Are they hoping that illegal immigrants will give them more votes? (EDITOR’S NOTE: Illegals aren’t even supposed to be able to vote…Think about that one…)

Who is coming across our southern border? FACT: 58 individuals who are on the terrorist watch list have crossed the southern border since Biden took office!

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Title: Part 2 of 4 - A Course Correction is Needed on the Border
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do we really know how many illegals are coming across our southern border? John explains that illegals know how to “work” the American system.

Who are unaccompanied minors? How do they get into America in the first place? Are parents really giving “coyotes” their children (and lots and lots of money)? John explains how parents who send their kids to America illegally are eventually able to come, too!

Is there documented proof that females are often abused on their way to America illegally? John gives the sad, sad details…

What is the American Security Taskforce?

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Title: Part 3 of 4 - A Course Correction is Needed on the Border
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the United States Federal Government cover the costs to provide health care, housing, food, and/or education for illegals in each state? SHORT ANSWER: Yes.

Does any other country in the world cover the costs to provide health care, housing, food, and/or education to illegals living there? SHORT ANSWER: No.

Does Mexico require a photo ID to vote in their elections? SHORT ANSWER: Yes.

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Title: Part 4 of 4 - A Course Correction is Needed on the Border
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by John Hostettler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

BOTTOM LINE: Do we have a problem along our southern border? John doesn’t believe we have a problem; he and others believes we have a CRISIS and an INVASION.

Do Democrats just not care that illegals are bringing drugs to America? Do Democrats just not care that terrorists are crossing into America illegally? Do Democrats just not care that women and even children are being raped on their way to America illegally? Do Democrats only care about the votes they may receive by allowing illegal immigrants to stay unchecked in America?

How much does it cost Texas taxpayers to provide health care, housing, food, and/or education for illegal immigrants? Click here to view the 2020 report about Liberty County, Texas from the TPPF.

With the help of the American Security Taskforce, will Congress ever pass a bill to secure the border? Will Joe Biden sign such legislation into law? John is hopeful that Congress can get the job done, but is not as optimistic about Biden…

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August 3, 2022

Title: Do No Harm: Children and the Transgender Movement
Topic: Transgender Agenda

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Does new research support the use of gender modification procedures on children?

Andrew Brown is the Associate Vice President of Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Click here to read his critical review of using puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on children with gender dysphoria.

Click here for more articles by Andrew Brown.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

In reviewing the use of puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries, should the focus be on improving the psychological well-being of children? Andrew says: “It’s a product of peer pressure and social media. This is a mental health crisis.”

Is there conclusive evidence that the blockers and hormones help and/or improve children’s psychological well-being? SHORT ANSWER: No – there is ZERO evidence. Andrew reveals that many European nations are reversing their stance on puberty blockers and hormones due to overwhelming evidence that they are harmful.

Are some of the pharmaceuticals being used “off-label”?

Does the new report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, “Do No Harm: Children and the Transgender Movement”, strongly support state-level efforts to prevent procedures and treatments on children? Andrew discusses preferred alternative treatments that are helpful, not harmful.

Do up to 90% of children grow out of gender-dysphoria feelings in adulthood?

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August 2, 2022

Title: School Marshals: Good or Bad Idea?
Topic: Protecting Our Children

Discussed by Dr. Derek Cohen
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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July 18, 2022

Title: Is the Texas Energy Grid Stable Enough?
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Can Texans survive rolling blackouts in 110-degree heat? Can Texans afford to replace all of their perishable food each time we experience a blackout? What does the future hold for energy in Texas if we do not build more power plants that offer affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all?

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses the stability of the Texas energy grid.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

On Monday, July 11, 2022, how close were Texans to blackouts?

Does Texas have enough unused energy capacity to make up the difference when the wind doesn’t blow?

Is Texas building new thermal power plants that powered with natural gas, coal, and nuclear? Dr. Bennett explains that the future is so uncertain that companies are unwilling to invest in new plants, and therein lies the problem.

Are thermal plants required to have energy in reserve for emergency use?

Do we rely too much on wind and solar energy?

Will the Texas Legislature ever take action on this serious issue? Dr. Bennett explains why the Texas Legislature needs to fix the market and the investment problem.

Is this just a Texas problem? Or is this a nationwide and worldwide problem?

What does the future hold?

How should families prepare?

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July 1, 2022

Title: Economic Stagflation is Here. Is a Recession Next?
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Ginn formerly served as the Associate Director for Economic Policy of the Office of Management and Budget at the Executive Office in a portion of President Trump’s term.

Today Dr. Ginn discusses inflation, government spending, and whether or not we are experiencing a recession.

Click here to read more on this topic from Dr. Ginn.

Click here to read more from Dr. Ginn on other issues effecting the Texas economy.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Stagflation? What is Shrinkflation? Can we have both at the same time? Dr. Ginn has a great, easy-to-understand explanation…

Is government spending contributing to today’s inflation?

How much did stimulus spending raise the national debt?

Should the bond rate be near the inflation rate? Again, Dr. Ginn explains how this works in a way even non-economists can understand…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Economic Stagflation is Here. Is a Recession Next?
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will it be painful to pull ourselves back up from this slump? Dr. Ginn says: “We’ve been on a sugar high and, at some point, that headache – that hangover – is going to happen.”

What will the housing market will look like in a few years? What about the market for household appliances and even new/used vehicles?

How is “recession” defined? What are experts predicting for the next quarter?

To control and reduce inflation, what must our government do? Dr. Ginn believes that the answer is simple: Congress must stop spending money and the Feds must stop printing so much money. br />

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June 28, 2022

Title: Do No Harm: Children and the Transgender Movement
Topic: Transgender Agenda

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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June 13, 2022

Title: Why Do Progressive Policies Fail?
Topic: Marxist Government Control

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Is more government really the solution to America’s failing economy?

Austin Prochko, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, recently stated: “It is in Karl Marx’s ideology that the failures of the Left are rooted. This is not to say that all Progressives are Marxists or Socialists, although many are. But rather, the core of Marx’s philosophy has influenced, shaped, and determined the Left’s thought processes for more than a century.”

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Click here to read more from Austin on other topics related to the economy.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some core Marxists ideas?

Are many Democrats falling over themselves to implement the core Marxist ideas? Austin discusses the Left’s proposals about homelessness, welfare, and gun control and why they aren’t working.

Did Marx believe that if religion (aka GOD) were removed from the world, then pure happiness and contentment would be achieved by the masses? Austin explains why he believes that Marxism is not just a political philosophy or economic philosophy; it is a “anti-theological theology”. He will discuss this further in the third segment…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Why Do Progressive Policies Fail?
Topic: Marxist Government Control

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has a Marxist-type government ever thrived anywhere in the world? Short answer: Nope – and it won’t work with “improvements”.

California and New York have some of the strictest gun control laws in the entire world. What is their current crime rate look like? Are their citizens safer than other cities?

Many cities in America have adopted a new philosophy for the homeless by giving them free rooms to keep them off the street. Has this helped the homeless problem in their cities or made it worse?

Do many Democrats believe that if government was given the power to solve our problems, then we would not have any problems? Austin explains why this idea is the opposite of fact!

There were many evils found in the post-industrial revolution society, such as poor working conditions, long hours, oppressive debt, disenfranchisement, and child labor. Did Marxist ideals magically make these problem disappear? Or did his suggestions make working conditions worse? How did the workers fight back?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Why Do Progressive Policies Fail?
Topic: Marxist Government Control

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Marx wasn’t the first person with some crazy ideas about government. What were some of the earlier beliefs? Did any of those work out well? Austin briefly discusses this…

Did Marx believe that if religion (aka GOD) were removed from the world, then pure happiness and contentment would be achieved by the masses? Austin discussed this at length in the first segment. He states further that Marx believed that “religion makes people happy so we must take away that happiness so that they are so miserable they revolt”! What kind of crazy messed up idea is this?!?!

Is the US Constitution obsolete? Does the US Constitution need to be scrapped and rewritten? Short Answer: Hard NO!

Where do we go from here? How can we go back to a truer interpretation of the US Constitution? Austin urges people to get more involved at the local level first. It all starts at home. And we must continue the fight forever, never letting up.

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June 3, 2022

Title: Supplementing the Success Sequence
Topic: Poverty

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Must poverty continue to be multi-generational?

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and is the Policy Director for the Foundation’s Alliance for Opportunity campaign, which is a multi-state poverty relief initiative.

Today Dr. Ginn discusses his latest op-ed, “Supplementing the Success Sequence”. He writes: “To maximize opportunities for success, policies should remove obstacles often imposed by governments. This includes ensuring abundant job opportunities, addressing workforce and affordability issues, and streamlining safety nets.”

Click here for more about the Alliance for Opportunity campaign.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a key pathway to avoiding poverty? Dr. Ginn explains how the “Success Sequence” (finishing high school, obtaining a full-time job, and marrying before having children) is great, but just isn’t cutting it anymore…

Does the Success Sequence account for adverse situations beyond one’s control?

Can the Success Sequence help single adults? Dr. Ginn has some great suggestions, including finding a good support group.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Supplementing the Success Sequence
Topic: Poverty

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the government the biggest obstacle keeping too many people IN poverty? Dr. Ginn reveals that there are over 80 government programs to “help” people out of poverty, with over 25 trillion dollars spent since LBJ, and we are no better off today than we were in 1964.

Does government too often provide a comfortable hammock in the shade?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Supplementing the Success Sequence
Topic: Poverty

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it better to give a person a fish or teach a person to fish?

Is our public education system adequately preparing most students for full-time employment or college? Dr. Ginn explains why he and others encourage more “parental empowerment” for a student’s success.

Are apprenticeships just as valuable as a four-year degree? Should the government help businesses with apprenticeship programs?

What is a “policy roadmap” from the Alliance for Opportunity campaign?

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May 25, 2022

Title: The Big Lie in Houston – And the Big Truth
Topic: Houston Chronicle All Wrong

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Sherry Sylvester is a political communications and public policy expert, as well as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today she discusses – and debunks – the Houston Chronicle series “The Big Lie”.

Click here to read Sherry Sylvester’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a Pulitzer Prize and who determines winners? Do Conservatives rarely win the Pulitzer Prize?

The Houston Chronicle recently won a Pulitzer Prize for its series called “The Big Lie”. What was the focus of the series?

Has election politics in Texas been rooted in racism since reconstruction led by “white Republican associations”?

The writers of the Houston Chronicle editorial rail against requiring Photo ID to vote. Is requiring Photo ID to vote a popular issue with all voters?

Do 95% of Texans say it is actually easy to vote in Texas?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Big Lie in Houston – And the Big Truth
Topic: Houston Chronicle All Wrong

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What’s the real story behind the rejection of mail-in ballots? Do Texans believe that mail-in ballots are totally fine BUT should have the identification of the voter double-checked?

Do many people still rely on the news as reported in the top five daily newspapers across Texas, including the Houston Chronicle? Sherry reveals some shocking information…

How can Conservatives continue to win when more and more people vote for candidates (i.e Democrats) who are willingly to give them a hand-out? Rush once said: “How do you compete against Santa Clause?”

Sherry discusses how the Houston Chronicle series claimed that “Texas could lose more than $31 Billion in economic activity and 223,000 jobs by 2025” if Texas passes voter integrity laws. Fact: voter integrity passed, and we have not lost economic gains nor lost jobs. Houston Chronicle was completely wrong.

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May 11, 2022

Title: What is Causing the Border Crisis?
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Crystal Kate
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

New guest Crystal Kate is the Senior Director of Marketing for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Crystal discusses the crisis at the border and why we should all be paying attention to this serious issue.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Migrant Protection Protocol was implemented by President Trump. Are the protocols still in place? Crystal explains that the Biden Administration revoked the protocols in June of 2021. She says: “Overall, Border Patrol agents are having a tough time understanding what to enforce, what not to enforce, and it’s causing chaos and confusion at the border.”

Do territorial walls (border walls) work for their intended purposes?

Are Border Patrol Agents (BPA) trained in babysitting? Crystal reveals that too many people, including infants, are victims of human trafficking, making up “false families”, and then totally abandoned once they cross the border. She also explains the role of BPAs and how these “false families” take up way too much time from what the BPAs are paid to do.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - What is Causing the Border Crisis?
Topic: Border Security

Discussed by Crystal Kate
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The MSM lambasted Governor Abbott for giving some illegal immigrants free rides to WDC. Isn’t that what the Biden Administration does with tens of thousands of illegals – give them free tickets by bus, train, or plane to the destination of their choice?

What is “asylum fraud”? Crystal reveals that only 26% of asylum claims between 2000 and 2021 were legitimate and the rest are still here in America roaming free! She also discusses a letter from a Miami-based Russian-American immigration lawyer…

What happens to the abandoned children and infants who are left at the border by human traffickers and drug cartel members? This specific issue is very dear to Crystal’s heart and she passionately talks about the sad reality…

Is the Biden Administration turning a blind-eye towards the human and drug traffickers?

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May 6, 2022

Title: Critical Race Theory: Is it a University-Level Course or a Diet for Our Children?
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

There are many questions surrounding Critical Race Theory, which has been a hot topic for months now. Is it being taught to our kids in high school and college? Is CRT really bad? What is CRT, anyway? Should parents fight back?

Dr. Carol Swain is an award-winning political scientist and former tenured Professor at Princeton and Vanderbilt Universities. She is a Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and an educational advisor for American Cornerstone Institute founded by Dr. Ben Carson.

Today, Dr. Swain answers important questions about Critical Race Theory. Her clarion call is for We the People to stand up and Be the People who change our nation and world.

Click here to read Dr. Swain’s op-ed on this important topic.

Click here for more about Dr. Carol Swain.

Click here for information about Dr. Swain’s books.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Critical Race Theory rooted in cultural Marxism? Dr. Swain explains that CRT is part of the ideology of “critical theories” and “postmodernist theories” and how these ideas have evolved from Karl Marx.

What is the 1619 Project? When did it appear? Is it being taught as FACT for FREE in public schools and colleges/universities across America? Dr. Swain calls the 1619 Project a “dangerous, anti-America philosophy”.

Does the 1619 Project present America as the “inventor” of slavery?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Critical Race Theory: Is it a University-Level Course or a Diet for Our Children?
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Critical Race Theory regressive and the exact opposite of Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision of civil rights? Dr. Swain reveals how CRT is being taught in ALL grades, not just colleges and universities, and just how the Left is doing it.

FACT OR FICTION: Critical Race Theory recognizes and affirms the dignity of every human being. You might be surprised by this answer!

Does Critical Race Theory discriminate against white people, heterosexuals, and men?

What do teachers and others call Critical Race Theory to make is “sound better”? PARENTS: Be on the look-out for these key-phrases if your kids are still in public school.

Why should people stand firm against those who wish to change our nation’s history? Dr. Swain believes that it is time we stand together as one – no political party, no religion, no race. She says: “This affects every American.”

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April 28, 2022

Title: Energy Poverty Robs Children and Families of Opportunity
Topic: Energy Poverty

Discussed by Syd Lucas
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Syd Lucas is the legal assistant for the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, she discusses the brave people trying to beat poverty who are without clean water or electricity – things we take for granted. Syd writes: “Climate change policies will hurt them, not help them, by crippling economies and limiting access to energy.”

Click here to read the article on this topic from Syd Lucas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What types of energy do we, in America, take for granted? Syd Lucas admits that she once took energy usage for granted and describes the many things we do every day that require energy.

What is significant about Boniface, the 14-year-old young man Syd Lucas met in Tanzania?

What did Syd expect when she visited Tanzania? Did anything surprise her?

Was Boniface’s family aware of how little they actually had?

Should we “haves” deny the “have nots” the right to energy sources we take for granted? Syd discusses how environmentalists just don’t realize how “green energy” will actually harm those in poverty around the world.

Why is it important to partner with communities that do not have access to clean water, proper sanitation, and affordable, reliable energy sources?

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April 20, 2022

Title: Critical Race Theory: Is it a University-Level Course or a Diet for Our Children?
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Critical Race Theory: Is it a University-Level Course or a Diet for Our Children?
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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April 19, 2022

Title: Rising Oil and Gas Prices: Who’s to Blame?
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He previously served as the Associate Director for Economic Policy of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the Executive Office of the President during part of the Trump administration.

Today Dr. Ginn discusses whether or not Russia or Ukraine are responsible for the rise in oil and gas prices (they aren’t, by the way) and why we are experiencing such a dramatic increase in inflation.

Click here for the latest op-ed from Dr. Vance Ginn on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil (WTI) a benchmark for the price of oil in the US? SHORT ANSWER: Yes.

Has the price of WTI crude oil increased 98% since January 2021, coincidentally, since Biden took office? SHORT ANSWER: Yes.

Is inflation now at a 40-year high? SHORT ANSWER: Yes.

What are some of the causes of inflation? Dr. Ginn discusses the never-ending cycle of the government spending too much money, which causes the Feds to print too much money, which causes the government to spend too much money, which causes the Feds to print too much money… He says: “This is something that is really not sustainable. It’s something that we really have to turn around soon because it is hurting Americans. It’s hurting our way of life.”

Does inflation really affect the cost of gasoline at the pump, food, utilities, and other items such as clothing, cars, and houses?

CBS News recently blamed Ukraine for the sudden rise in inflation in the US, but massive inflation had occurred BEFORE the violent hostilities between Russia and Ukraine even began. However, if the conflict continues, could it contribute to more inflation in the US and even around the world?

Should we all start tightening our belts and cut current spending habits?

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April 4, 2022

Title: Texas Hispanics Reject Democrats Left-Wing Woke Agenda
Topic: Hispanic Voters

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The Texas Public Policy Foundation recently conducted a statewide survey to determine why many Hispanic voters are now voting on the Republican ticket.

New guest Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Sherry is a political communications and public policy expert who has directed multi-million-dollar statewide campaigns. Today, Sherry discusses some of the results of this survey.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are Texas Hispanic Democrat voters paying attention to the Left’s woke agenda? Sherry explains that this is evidenced by county-wide votes in specific counties that have been gradually turning red over the past few years.

Did 84% of the Hispanic responders say they are proud of being a Texan?

Only 60% of Hispanic voters believe they have the same access to the American dream as Anglo Texans. Why? Sherry reveals that this result was pretty consistent across all generations.

The Alamo is a huge part of Texas history. Do many Hispanics view this story of Texas history as their story?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Texas Hispanics Reject Democrats Left-Wing Woke Agenda
Topic: Hispanic Voters

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Based on the survey results:

Do many Hispanics support abortion of demand?

Do the majority of Hispanics support school choice? Sherry admits that the results to this question were extremely surprising, but also encouraging.

Do the majority of Hispanics embrace Faith, Family, and Freedom?

Are more and more Hispanics who embrace the core values of the Republican Party now realizing that the Democrat Party has left them behind?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Texas Hispanics Reject Democrats Left-Wing Woke Agenda
Topic: Hispanic Voters

Discussed by Sherry Sylvester
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many Hispanics beginning to understand the anti-faith, anti-family, anti-pre-born ideologies of the Democrat Party? Sherry believes that as the Democrats get more and more ridiculous and intolerant, more and more Hispanics will turn their backs and walk away.

The majority of African Americans are church-going people whose core values align more with the Right than the Left. So, why do these issues not resonant with African Americans? Why don’t more vote on the Republican ticket? Sherry says: “It’s a hard culture to change.”

Why should Republican politicians and candidates continue to reach out to minorities with Faith, Family, and Freedom values?

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March 15, 2022

Title: The Russian-Ukraine War: The Price of Energy Dependence
Topic: Russia and Ukraine

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What would it take for you to rat out your neighbor, a close friend, or a family member?

Texas Public Policy Foundation staff member Austin Prochko’s family immigrated to America from Ukraine. Austin has been an educator and is a veteran political campaign worker. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College and has a M.A. from the University of Dallas.

Today Austin compares some of the history of the Nazis, Germany, and Czechoslovakia to what is happening in Russia and Ukraine.

Click here to read more from Austin Prochko.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Between 1932-1933, did the Soviet Union (Russia) commit genocide on Ukrainian land-owning peasants? How many people died?

When last with us, Austin shared stories told by his grandmother about Czechoslovakia. Has she compared the Russian invasion tactics to those of the Nazis when they occupied Czechoslovakia?

Are today’s battles in Ukraine the largest battles Europe has seen since the end of WWII?

Does Russia control much of the West’s energy supply? Austin reveals that Germany gets 25% of its power from natural gas, with over 90% being imported largely from Russia.

Does Putin have the authority and power to turn off oil and natural to other European countries, including Germany?

Must we reject the anti-science narrative that seeks to weaken our domestic oil and gas industries? Austin says: “We already import gas from Russia for various reasons. There is a lot of regulatory burdens... that [are] hampering our ability to provide entirely domestic oil and gas. We have more than enough resources and capabilities… but the current narrative with the Green Agenda has been consciously trying to stomp on that and turn it off…”

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March 2, 2022

Title: Rising Oil and Gas Prices: Who’s to Blame?
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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February 18, 2022

Title: Harris County Commissioner Court Under Fire
Topic: Pay-to-Play Politics

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is a pay-to-play scheme underway in Harris County?

James Quintero is the Policy Director at Government for the People, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses recent Houston Chronicle article entitled: “Pay-to-Play in Harris County”. According to the paper’s latest exposé, Harris County Commissioners are raking in campaign cash from “executives at companies awarded no-bid contracts by those commissioners.” The article even puts forward some eye-opening data to support its proposition.

Click here to read on this issue from James Quintero and the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read the article from the Houston Chronicle.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The by-line of the Houston Chronicle reads: “Harris County commissioners hide where most of their campaign cash comes from.” Is this misleading? Should the by-line read “contributions” instead of “cash”?

Political Action Committees (PACs) often contribute to candidates and/or elected officials. Non-profits, through their PAC’s, make political contributions as well. Is this ethical? James says: “We do not have a system of maximum transparency and it probably leads to a lot of unintended consequences or perhaps some of those consequences are intended.”

Are there any restrictions on contractors contributing to a County Commissioner who may or may not vote on contracts or give them a contract? James explains that it varies from county to county, using Harris County and Dallas County as examples.

Has the Texas Legislature attempted to change/discontinue “no-bid-contracts”? Terry and James will continue with this thought in the next segment.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Harris County Commissioner Court Under Fire
Topic: Pay-to-Play Politics

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Abbott give out millions of no-bid contracts during the COVID pandemic?

Did the Houston Chronicle article pin-point actual criminal activity by Harris County Commissioners? James reads a quote from the article: “Experts said the timing of some donations and no-bid contract awards suggest political contributions influence the decisions of commissioners.”

What does Texas law state concerning when political contributions can be made and accepted?

What is the solution to this ever-growing problem? James offers some solutions, saying: “This is a county-wide issue that deserves maximum transparency... Let’s find a way to do better.”

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February 16, 2022

Title: Shrinkflation is at Large in the US Economy
Topic: Inflation

Discussed by Dr. EJ Antoni
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Biden’s poll numbers are shrinking as the inflation rates soars. Coincidence? I think not.

Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Dr. EJ Antoni says: “Say hello to shrinkflation, the covert-ops version of inflation.” Dr. Antoni is an expert economist with the TPPF, focusing on fiscal and monetary policy.

Click here to read more on this topic from Dr. EJ Antoni.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who does inflation hurt the most?

Do many people have the opportunity to just “make more money”? Dr. Antoni explains how government programs (i.e. free money) keep people from pursuing other careers and opportunities.

Can we lay the blame for today’s skyrocketing inflation rate at the feet of Joe Biden and his policies? Dr. Antoni explains that there is a difference between fiscal policies and monetary policies. BUT, he goes on to say that YES – we can blame the Biden Administration for our current inflation problem.

When calculating inflation and the cost of consumer goods, does the government calculate inflation today as they did in the 1970s and 1980s?

When calculating inflation and the cost of consumer goods, do government bureaucrats figure in the diminishing size of the product (i.e. how many ounces are in the can)? Dr. Antoni says that it doesn’t matter! Consumers know they are spending more on everything!

What are some other examples of “shrinkflation”?

Is shrinkflation taxation without representation? “It is a way for the government to take value away from consumers by printing money. It allows the government to spend money without having to raise an official tax,” Dr. Antoni says. He goes on to explain how many people don’t even realize it’s happening because it is usually gradual. However, this time it is different.

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February 14, 2022

Title: The US Needs a Responsible Budget
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The Federal Government has borrowed more than 30 trillion dollars – not to mention the state and local government, public education, and hospital and water district debt that tax payers owe. The list is almost endless.

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Ginn previously served as the Associate Director for Economic Policy of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the Executive Office of the President during the Trump Administration.

He recently wrote: “If we can have less spending, taxing, and regulating, we can compete and return to the real prosperity earned in 2019 rather than the increased dependency on government today. Otherwise, America can’t compete.”

Click here to read more on this topic from Dr. Ginn.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How did we arrive at this perilous junction? Dr. Ginn explains that it is definitely NOT a revenue problem; it’s strictly a spending problem. And both parties are to blame.

We have been here before. What course of action was taken by bold leaders?

Can we tax our way out of this hole? Short answer: NO.

When a family is on a budget, they cut out extras like eating out and extra-curricular activities like movies. Should the Federal Government start cutting out the extras?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The US Needs a Responsible Budget
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will the mounting Federal Government debt bring down the United States of America, much like the old USSR collapsed?

What is the Penny Plan? Would it work for the Federal Government? Dr. Ginn believes that this is a great idea and also reveals how much each tax filer (different than a tax payer) currently owes per the national debt.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The US Needs a Responsible Budget
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it past time for tax payers and voters to demand a balanced Federal budget? Dr. Ginn discusses the “Responsible American Budget”.

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January 25, 2022

Title: The Future is Bright! Have Those Babies!
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Are fossil fuels – oil, natural gas, and coal – causing declining fertility rates across the globe? Will we soon have too few people paying into the national debt via taxes? What will the future look like without babies?

Katie Tahuahua is the Communications Manager for Life:Powered, a national initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, purposed to raise America’s energy IQ. Today, Katie discusses a new Danish study that ridiculously claims fossil fuels may be to blame for declining fertility rates around the world.

Click here to read on this topic from Katie Tahuahua.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Katie was on the program recently (October 18, 2021) discussing how four in ten young people are afraid to have children. Does this surprise Katie?

Are fossil fuels really causing birth rates to plummet or is scaremongering the cause?

Is the air around the world, especially in the US, cleaner today as compared to air quality in 1970? Katie reveals just how cleaner it is today – and it just might shock you!

Back to the Danish study, which claims pollution causes infertility… The population is exploding in India, where they do not have pollution controls on their coal-fired generation plants. How is this possible?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Future is Bright! Have Those Babies!
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are cultural factors driving lower birth rates in the US? Katie uses this segment to explain why she believes this makes much more sense rather than blaming fossil fuels. She also reveals some startling statistics about marriage and families today…

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Future is Bright! Have Those Babies!
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are the youth around the world today (not just in America) blessed to be born in the age of incredibly low poverty, outstanding health, longer life expectancy, widespread education, and nearly unlimited opportunity?

Is there a double-standard around the world – blaming America for everything? On the other hand… is it America’s responsibility to provide resources for every other country around the world?

What would our lifestyle look like today without affordable, reliable energy at our fingertips? Katie reminds us to be grateful for what we have and pray for those around the world who do not.

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January 13, 2022

Title: The Future is Bright! Have Those Babies!
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Future is Bright! Have Those Babies!
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Future is Bright! Have Those Babies!
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 12, 2022

Title: Will Mexican Elites Save Mexico – or Abandon It?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

New guest Joshua Trevino is the Chief of Intelligence and Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he explains why we, in America, should pay attention to the major drug cartel, “El Chapo”, warning: “We in Texas have to sit up and take notice because it won’t stay south forever.”

Click here to read more on this topic from Joshua Trevino.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is going on with Mexico? Joshua reminisces of the days when, as a child, his family could just go to Mexico for lunch. Not anymore!

What is a “cartel”? Joshua describes the infamous “El Chapo” cartel.

Is El Chapo Guzman now a permanent guest of the US government at a maximum-security prison?

When did the Mexican national police attempt to arrest one of El Chapo’s sons? Who “freed” him from jail?

Does the cartel have more men, bigger guns, more firepower, and more will-power? Joshua explains that these cartel members aren’t just thugs and criminals; many are professionals and even high-ranking officials.

Back to El Chapo’s son… Who ordered the release of El Chapo’s son? Listen closely! This is insane!

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Will Mexican Elites Save Mexico – or Abandon It?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What happened before the Mexican election held on June 6, 2021? Joshua explains what we do and don’t know about kidnappings and bloody assassinations in Sinaloa.

Have police forces in Texas cooperated with and been infiltrated by Mexican cartels?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Will Mexican Elites Save Mexico – or Abandon It?
Topic: Mexican Drug Cartels

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it estimated that drug cartels control up to 40% of Mexico?

Why should we care what is happening in Mexico? Joshua explains that there will not be any institution that will be immune, saying: “By the time we wake up to the wolf at our door, it’s too late.”

Is there true civil and criminal justice, freedom, and prosperity for all Mexican citizens?

Is it our responsibility to help Mexico and its citizens?

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December 20, 2021

Title: Combatting Critical Race Theory
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Lucy Meckler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

As Critical Race Theory continues to plague the nation’s K-12 public schools, parents, school boards, and educators discuss its presence in the classroom. While we should examine the implementation of Critical Race Theory, we must also trace how this knowledge is transferred to educators.

Lucy Meckler is the Next Generation Texas Deputy Campaign Manager with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today she sheds some light on the origins of Critical Race Theory and what we must do to stop it.

Click here for more on this topic from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When and where are teachers taught Critical Race Theory? Do they just wake up one day and hate America?

How are teachers taught the radical, anti-American dogma behind Critical Race Theory?

Every five years, teachers must complete 150 hours of professional development to renew their certificate to teach. Are there nearly 1,000 entities vying for the dollars involved? Lucy explains that while not all of these programs cost money, the ones that do are paid for by the school district, which is really the tax payers.

What are some examples of curriculum taught in Critical Race Theory courses? These will BLOW YOUR MIND! Parents: Get involved NOW!

Are such courses based on the premise that members of one race are inherently racist and view themselves as superior to other groups?

Do we need educator’s that will teach the whole truth about America – the good, the bad, and the ugly?

How do we combat Critical Race Theory before it reaches the classroom?

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Title: Combatting Critical Race Theory
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Parker Stathatos
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

As Critical Race Theory continues to plague the nation’s K-12 public schools, parents, school boards, and educators discuss its presence in the classroom. While we should examine the implementation of Critical Race Theory, we must also trace how this knowledge is transferred to educators.

Parker Stathatos is a legislative fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He was a legislative director for a State Representative in Texas’ 87th Legislature. In the fall of 2020, Parker was a White House Intern in the Office of the Senior Advisor for Policy.

Parker continues to discuss the importance of stopping Critical Race Theory NOW before it balloons even further.

Click here for more on this topic from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Every five years, teachers must complete 150 hours of professional development to renew their certificate to teach. What are these programs teaching our educators?

Are colleges and universities teaching Critical Race Theory to ALL students?

Who pays for the continuing education courses?

What are some examples of curriculum taught in Critical Race Theory courses? Pay close to attention! These topics are infuriating! PARENTS: GET INVOLVED NOW!

Are the Critical Race Theory activists blaming textbooks or teaching methods for racism?

Do we need educator’s that will teach the whole truth about America – the good, the bad, and the ugly?

If many teachers do not agree with Critical Race Theory, how can they teach it?

On the flip side… Are students comprising their convictions against Critical Race Theory in order to pass and get good grades? Parker describes his own experience in college with extremely far-left liberal professors…

How do we combat Critical Race Theory before it reaches the classroom?

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December 3, 2021

Title: Neighbors Turning in Neighbors
Topic: Neighbors Turning in Neighbors

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

What would it take for you to “rat out” your neighbor? What about a family member or close friend? Would you lie about someone you don’t like or agree with?

Austin Prochko has been an educator and veteran political campaign worker. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College, with a MA from the University of Dallas. Austin is now on staff with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Today Austin tells the true story of his grandmother, Eva, who is from Czechoslovakia

Click here to read more on this from Austin.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why was Austin’s grandmother often asked what her father was teaching her? Austin explains why his great-grandfather was on the Czechoslovakia government’s radar.

Did the Communists rewrite the country’s history?

Who “ratted out” Austin’s great-grandfather? What was the penalty for teaching unabridged history?

How did Austin’s great-grandparents and grandmother escape Communist Czechoslovakia? Were they fortunate to be able to escape? Austin shares how many, many Czechoslovakians were not as fortunate…

Is Eva, Austin’s grandmother, shocked and dismayed at the current American government? Austin says she has very strong words about many issues and often warns people about the similarities between Communism and what is happening in government in America today.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Neighbors Turning in Neighbors
Topic: Neighbors Turning in Neighbors

Discussed by Austin Prochko
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has COVID been used as an excuse for the United States government to increase its power and reach? Austin calls it “expansive authoritarian governance”.

Biden claims his vaccine mandate is a good thing and wants to force businesses to submit employee reports. Does this sound like Communism?

What if someone submits a false report?

Did Communists use a vast network of citizen-informants? Were many false reports made, resulting in imprisonment and even death?

Can the evils of the 20th century be possible anywhere in the world – including America?

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November 22, 2021

Title: Can We All Just Lower Our Expectations Please? – Joe Biden
Topic: Bideneconomics

Discussed by Dr. EJ Antoni
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Americans are accustomed to a certain way of living: low gas prices, full store shelves, and job security just to name a few. Over the past ten months, our expectations have been fraught with disappointment.

Dr. EJ Antoni is an Economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. His research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy.

Click here to read more on this from Dr. Antoni.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Biden Administration asking Americans to lower their expectations?

Did the Biden Administration create the empty shelves across America and massive inflation? Did the Biden Administration cause the labor shortage and broken supply chain?

Dr. Antoni admits that the Trump Administration had some great policies, but also some bad policies, too. However, when Biden took over, those bad policies got worse and the good policies were basically thrown out the window.

What about the skyrocketing gar prices? Is that Biden’s fault? Dr. Antoni says there are several reasons why it is absolutely Biden’s fault.

Does Joe Biden truly believe that he has the best intentions for the American people? Is he right, though?

Where do we go from here? Dr. Antoni says: “When you’re at rock bottom, the only place to go is up.”

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November 19, 2021

Title: Is Climate Change Pre-PTSD a Real Thing?
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A slightly suspicious and unsourced poll claims that 70% of Americans are either very or somewhat worried about global warming.

Dr. Brent Bennett is the Policy Director for the Life:Powered Initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses the earth’s constantly changing climate and how reliable, affordable, and abundant energy can save entire countries.

Click here for more information on the Life:Powered Initiative.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are Americans really suffering from pre-PTSD because of worries over climate change? What is pre-PTSD?

Has the earth’s climate changed over the millennium? Dr. Bennett says: “As you read more scientific literature, you see that what you read in the headlines is entirely disconnected from the debates that go on within the scientific realm.”

When looking back over recorded and non-recorded history focused on man’s health, wealth, longevity, and comfort, is today the best time yet to be alive?

Do more people die from cold weather than from warm weather?

Can entire populations be released from abject poverty through the use of reliable, affordable, and abundant energy? Dr. Bennett reminds us that this is exactly what America did! We should help others, like those in the South Sudan where only 1% of the population has electricity!

Do the poor and middle-class benefit the most from reliable, affordable, and abundant energy?

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November 3, 2021

Title: Solve Systemic Racism with School Choice
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The Texas Association of School Boards recently added a ninth Statement of Belief:

“We believe in and are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion; promoting dignity and mutual respect; striving to eradicate systemic racism; and providing opportunity for all.” [emphasis added]

READ. THAT. AGAIN.

James Quintero is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign. Today, he discusses this Systemic Racism and other issues facing public schools in Texas.

Click here to read more on this issue from James Quintero.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Systemic Racism? Why is the Left so focused on Systemic Racism in public schools across the nation, even here in Texas? James discusses the TASB’s original purpose and goal and how they have strayed since the 1940’s.

Is the TASB tax-payer funded?

Is Systemic Racism rampant in public schools across Texas?

Is the TASB part of the problem?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Solve Systemic Racism with School Choice
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Houston Chronicle recently reported that 48 of the 276 Houston ISD schools were graded a D or F! Why isn’t the TASB focused on these failing schools and the students that are forced to attend them? James explains that within those 48 schools, 95% of the students are economically disadvantaged and 96% are students of color. Is this a clear example of Systemic Racism?

The TASB’s FOURTH Statement of Beliefs reads: “We believe increased student academic achievement must be a top priority in Texas.” Do they really believe this? Or are they simply trying to push their own twisted agenda? Why are they not helping these failing schools?

Is the TASB part of the problem?

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October 28, 2021

Title: Why is Critical Race Theory So Dangerous?
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is Critical Race Theory really being taught in K-12 grade classrooms across America? YES it is – and we are hearing stories about it every day.

Dr. Kevin Roberts is a life-long educator and the current Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses the dangerous precedent before us concerning Critical Race Theory.

Click here to read more on this topic from Dr. Kevin Roberts.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

“Equity” is the newest buzzword the Leftists are using to push Critical Race Theory to our kids K-12 and especially in college. Why have they replaced “equality” with “equity”? What is the difference?

What is systemic racism? Has systemic racism ever existed in America? Does it exist now?

Does Critical Race Theory teach that Colonialists (not just in America, but worldwide) destroyed the people who lived in that country because they were a “lesser class”? Is this an idea straight from Karl Marx?

Why is Critical Race Theory so dangerous? Dr. Roberts explains that it teaches “everything that makes up the American Society is racist. This includes Christianity, free markets, traditional marriage, rule of law, traditional family structures, and a representative form of government.” You can learn more from Citizens for Renewing America here.

Did Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently announce that high school seniors would no longer be required to take a competency test in reading, writing, and math in order to graduate? Is this part of Critical Race Theory teaching? Can anyone succeed in life without these skills?

Do Critical Race Theory proponents gleefully admit that they are promoting state-sponsored racism and race-based discrimination? Dr. Roberts says they have said this in past, but are slowly moving away from this statement because they have received so much push-back. He does warn that we cannot stop fighting, though. Get involved!

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October 18, 2021

Title: Why Nobody’s Kids Need to be Scared about Climate Change
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows less than one-third of American teenagers are optimistic about the planet’s future. Children skip school for climate change protests with cardboard signs bearing such bleak slogans as “Why should I study for a future I won’t have?” and “We won’t die from old age. We’ll die from climate change.”

Katie Tahuahua is the Communications Manager for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered Initiative. Today she explains why kids today have absolutely no reason to be worried about climate change.

Click here to read more on this issue from Katie Tahuahua.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Katie is a new mom. Before becoming a mother, did she worry and fret over cataclysmic climate change?

Who is scaring kids about their future? Are 4 in 10 millennials really too scared to have kids because of climate change fears? Katie believes it is a combination of politicians like AOC and left-leaning media journalists who are just look for ratings.

Should the education system be stressing longevity, quality of life, and opportunities for all instead of doom and gloom? NOTE: TPPF and Life:Powered has a TON of information on this topic that will be useful to your kids – especially high school and college age. Click on the link above for more!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Why Nobody’s Kids Need to be Scared about Climate Change
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why won’t teachers teach kids that they are fortunate and blessed to live in America instead of parts of India, China, South America, or Africa? Or even in America TODAY compared to one or two hundred years ago?

Who is NOAA? Does their recent study indicate that the earth’s atmosphere hit a peak in 2016 and is actually declining?

Will the rhetoric soon switch to “the coming ice age”? Katie sort of chuckles, saying she believes that “a lot of politicians use climate change to get more power”. She goes on to explain that the majority aren’t willing to give up their power and we need to be vigilant and hold them accountable.

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October 4, 2021

Title: Solve Systemic Racism with School Choice
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Solve Systemic Racism with School Choice
Topic: Public Education

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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September 27, 2021

Title: What Were They Thinking? They Weren’t.
Topic: Inflation

Discussed by Dr. EJ Antoni
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The White House predicted 2021 inflation to be only 2%. Clearly, they are out of touch with reality because the White House Office of Management and Budget recently more than doubled its inflation forecast for the year.

Dr. EJ Antoni is an economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Antoni’s research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy.

Click here to read more on this issue from Dr. Antoni.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the responsibilities of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?

Listen in as EJ reveals what the inflation already was in January of this year and why the OMB was dreaming when they predicted a total inflation of only 2% for the remaining 11 months of the year.

What was the inflation rate during the Trump Administration? Was this on par for previous years?

What is inflation? Bret has a great explanation and also discusses some of the inflationary pressures in our economy.

Should we all be preparing now?

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September 21, 2021

Title: Biden’s Climate Army is Coming
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dissatisfied with the American people’s lack of concern for their issue du jour, self-righteous coastal elites are moving on from slick PR campaigns and headline-grabbing protests to deploy a legion of climate activists across the nation paid for by your tax dollars, whether you like it or not.

Katie Tahuahua is the Communications Manager for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered Initiative. Today she discusses Joe Biden’s proposed Civilian Climate Corps (CCC), which would be the biggest mobilization of government labor since the New Deal.

Click here to read more on this topic from Katie Tahuahua.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the climate justice army coming?

What is the Civilian Climate Corps (CCC)? Katie explains that it is buried in the Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill, along with many other bad ideas that have nothing to do with the budget.

Will Biden’s CCC be non-partisan? Or will funding go to far-left groups such as Greenpeace, the Sunrise Movement, and Movement of Black Lives? Terry also explains some of the goals of these organizations…

Do more people die worldwide from warm or cold temperatures?

Are humans able to adapt to changing temperatures? Katie offers some encouraging statistics…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Biden’s Climate Army is Coming
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How much are Americans are willing to pay for “clean air”?

The US government has spent an astronomical amount of money attempting to eradicate poverty. Have they been successful?

Does America have real issues that are more pressing than fighting the ever-changing climate?

What is the purpose and mission of TPPF’s Life:Powered Initiative? Click here to learn more.

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September 3, 2021

Title: Combatting Critical Race Theory
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Lucy Meckler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Combatting Critical Race Theory
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Parker Stathatos
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

As Critical Race Theory continues to plague the nation’s K-12 public schools, parents, school boards, and educators discuss its presence in the classroom. While we should examine the implementation of Critical Race Theory, we must also trace how this knowledge is transferred to educators.

Parker Stathatos is a legislative fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He was a legislative director for a State Representative in Texas’ 87th Legislature. In the fall of 2020, Parker was a White House Intern in the Office of the Senior Advisor for Policy.

Parker continues to discuss the importance of stopping Critical Race Theory NOW before it balloons even further.

Click here for more on this topic from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Every five years, teachers must complete 150 hours of professional development to renew their certificate to teach. What are these programs teaching our educators?

Are colleges and universities teaching Critical Race Theory to ALL students?

Who pays for the continuing education courses?

What are some examples of curriculum taught in Critical Race Theory courses? Pay close to attention! These topics are infuriating! PARENTS: GET INVOLVED NOW!

Are the Critical Race Theory activists blaming textbooks or teaching methods for racism?

Do we need educator’s that will teach the whole truth about America – the good, the bad, and the ugly?

If many teachers do not agree with Critical Race Theory, how can they teach it?

On the flip side… Are students comprising their convictions against Critical Race Theory in order to pass and get good grades? Parker describes his own experience in college with extremely far-left liberal professors…

How do we combat Critical Race Theory before it reaches the classroom?

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August 24, 2021

Title: Why is Critical Race Theory So Dangerous?
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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May 17, 2021

Title: Children Harmed by Critical Race Theory
Topic: Critical Race Theory

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What is Critical Race theory? Is it really all that bad? What should Christian parents teach their kids, especially teens, about the topic?

About Critical Race Theory, guest Dr. Kevin Roberts stated: “When we teach history, we’re teaching our children who they are and where they came from. When we teach them civics, we teach them who they can become. If we allow critical race theory to corrupt this, we will teach them the soul-crushing lesson that they’re nothing more than the color of their skin—and that’s all they’ll ever be.”

Dr. Roberts is Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Public Policy Foundation and holds a PhD in American History from the University of Texas.

Click here for more from Dr. Roberts on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Through Critical Race Theory, are students being taught they are irredeemably bad? Are they being taught that America was built on a lie? Are they being taught that some of them a worth more than others depending on the color of their skin?

TRUE or FALSE: The Biden Administration is thrusting the following on all American students:
The only remedy to racist discrimination is antiracist discrimination.
The only remedy to past discrimination is present discrimination.
The only remedy to present discrimination is future discrimination.

Can Critical Race Theory be compared to Marxism?

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May 14, 2021

Title: Kids Shouldn’t Be Scared of the Environment
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Our kids and teenagers should be focused on their grades and friends and hobbies. They should never be worried about the future of our planet. A recent Kaiser Foundation study, however, reports that less than one-third of teens are optimistic about the earth’s climate. What lies are they being fed in public school and from the MSM?

Katie Tahuahua is the Communications Manager for the Life:Powered Initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Click here to read more from Katie on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is “ecoanxiety”? Is the emotional threat created by public education and the MSM greater than the real threat to the environment caused by fossil fuels?

Is this emotional stress causing substance abuse disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression in kids and teenagers?

Is the condition of humanity strong and our future more solid than ever? Has infant mortality decreased in recent decades? Is life expectancy great than ever? Have poverty, literacy, and over-all health improved?

Have any of the dire predictions of catastrophic climate catastrophes come close to reality?

Are we more likely to die from overconsumption and laziness than war, natural disasters, or even diseases? Katie says: “I wish parents and teachers would focus more on how much better things are getting and how we continue to improve on that progress.”

Should every human have access to affordable energy like fossil fuels?

Should our children and grandchild go boldly into the future with confidence that the world isn’t going to end because of man’s use of fossil fuels and other resources?

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April 21, 2021

Title: POLL: Issues Important to Texans
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Brian Phillips is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses a recent poll conducted on the issues which concern Texans the most.

Click here h for more information on the poll and the issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have the issues which cause the greatest concern for Texans changed much over the last year?

Are Texans more or less concerned with the crisis at the border? According to the poll, the crisis at the border is the top concern.

Does Biden care about the crisis at the border and the major concern it is for many Texans? Brian says: “This is a national security issue, which is the most important job of any President.”

Who do Texans blame for the crisis at the border?

How do Texans view the COVID-19 pandemic today?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - POLL: Issues Important to Texans
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is election integrity another concern for many Texans? Is this issue on the radar of our state elected officials?

If passed by the House and Senate, will the Governor sign any of the election integrity bills into law?

How do most Texans view the condition of our economy?

To read more on this issue, click here.

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April 15, 2021

Title: America Did NOT Invent Slavery
Topic: Slavery History

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The information provided in this interview by Dr. Thomas Lindsay is absolutely shocking. Many college students today truly believe that slavery was an American invention and problem.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of TPPF’s Center for Innovation in Education and a Senior Constitutional Scholar. He has more than two decades’ experience in education management and instruction including service as a dean, provost, and college president.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay suggests parents check out this website with their children, teens, and college students…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do increasing numbers of college students today believe America invented slavery?

Are college students today ignorant of the history of slavery?

What is the 1619 Project?

is important to study the history of slavery in this country?

How long has slavery actually existed? Dr. Lindsay discusses Egyptian Pharaohs, Greeks, the Founding Fathers, and Germany.

Did the Native American Cherokee Nation own African slaves, siding with the Confederacy during the Civil War?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America Did NOT Invent Slavery
Topic: Slavery History

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the New York Times’ 1619 Project intentionally bias?

In 1526, did Spanish explorers bring the first African slaves to settlements in what would become the United States?

Are Hollywood movies spreading lies as well as the MSM? Dr. Lindsay mentions false information in the latest Spider-Man movie…

What is the end-goal of the “white men haters”?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America Did NOT Invent Slavery
Topic: Slavery History

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the UN International Organization for Migration recently release a combined global study indicating that 40 million people are trapped in modern forms of slavery worldwide?

Are the majority of people enslaved in the modern world under Muslim control? HINT: Yes!

Are college students organizing rallies and protest regarding this atrocity? HINT: Nope!

Is the truth about the history of slavery allowed to be taught in colleges and universities (and even public schools)? HINT: Nope!

Dr. Thomas Lindsay says this: “They know that if the truth gets out, their agenda to transform America into a so-called socialist utopia will fall.”

What new information did Dr. Thomas Lindsay uncover when writing his report on this topic?

Click here for more on this issue from Dr. Lindsay.

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March 30, 2021

Title: TPPF Sues the CDC
Topic: CDC Power Grab

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In March 2020, the CDC essentially nationalized rental property in the US. They are now trying to extend the ban on evictions. Is this good or bad for the American population?

Robert Henneke is the General Council for the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did the CDC announce a ban on evictions in March 2020?

Did the CDC implement an outrageous fine plus possible jail time if a property owner attempted to recover their property? Is the CDC defending the ban in the name of “fairness”?

The Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Southeastern Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of private property owners. Why the are they fighting this power grab by the CDC?

Did Joe Biden extend the ban on evictions?

We all agree that we should have compassion on renters during this difficult time. What if someone flat-out refuses to pay, though? Is that fair to the home owner?

How did the Federal Court rule in the TPPF’s court case against the CDC?

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March 22, 2021

Title: Two Weeks to Stop the Spread
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

"Two weeks to stop the spread" has reached its one-year anniversary. What's clear now, more than ever, is that we need to take a close look at pandemic powers. Texans deserve stronger protections from overreaching leaders.

Dr. Kevin Roberts is the Executive Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses the disastrous response from Texas state leaders and what needs to change for the future.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The lives of Texans were completely upended for an entire year. Did it need to happen?

Did the Texas economy suffer greatly? Is the unemployment rate up or down from a year ago?

Have small businesses been unfairly targeted during the lockdown?

Was it correct and appropriate to close schools?

Do the constitutionally guaranteed rights of Texans deserve stronger protections?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Two Weeks to Stop the Spread
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Governor Abbott, elected county officials, and Mayors overreach their power and authority during the lockdown?

What should our leaders have focused on instead of lockdowns?

Should the current Texas Legislature address these issues during the 2021 Legislative Session? Dr. Roberts and TPPF recently conducted a poll and nearly 75% of Texans agree that the Governor should NOT have mandate power past 30 days.

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March 17, 2021

Title: Can Voting Integrity be Restored?
Topic: Elections Matter

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Recently, the Texas Public Policy Foundation and a coalition of conservative groups called on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dade Phelan to reform the Texas election system and restore confidence in this vital institution.

Chuck DeVore, the Vice President of TPPF, discusses their proposal on restoring election integrity in Texas.

Click here for the full details.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will verifying that only eligible voters can register to vote restore confidence in the voter registration system?

How can better audits of voter lists become routine? Chuck reveals that the Secretary of State’s office receives 500 rejected jury duty notices due to “non citizenship” every month. You must be a legal citizen to receive a Texas driver’s license AND to register to vote. Something is fishy here….

Has expanded vote-by-mail opened areas of abuse and fraud?

Who should decide on who votes, when they vote, and how they vote?

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March 15, 2021

Title: Organized Crime and Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Josh Jones
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The Texas Public Policy Foundation recently conducted a study that explains how both transnational gangs and transnational criminal organizations are involved in the massive waves of illegal immigration currently coming across America’s southern border.

Josh Jones is a Senior Fellow for Border Security at the TPPF. He is an eighteen-year veteran of the US Department of Justice and a former Federal Prosecutor in Washington, DC and San Diego.

Click here to read the report.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are most of the illegal aliens crossing our southern border members of criminal organizations? Do they have intentions of committing crimes in the United States?

Where is the Northern Triangle?

Are criminal organizations largely responsible for the violence that permeates Mexico and the Northern Triangle?

Do they control, regulate, and tax the movement of people and goods wanting to enter the US?

Do these criminal organizations control every land port along the southern border?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Organized Crime and Illegal Immigration
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Josh Jones
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are there two broad categories of organized criminal activity in Mexico and the Northern Triangle?

Who are the Transnational criminal organizations? What is their main activity?

Who are the Transnational gangs? What is their main activity?

Are these organizations and gangs gaining more and more land along the southern US border?

Do these criminal organizations and gangs control and influence the flow of illegals entering the US?

Can these criminal organizations be permanently stopped?

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March 11, 2021

Title: “For the People Act” BAD for Americans
Topic: For the People Act

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Chuck Devore is the Vice President of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he offers details about the “For the People Act” (HR1), which is awaiting Senate deliberation in WDC. TPPF maintains that the legislation is unconstitutional and would dangerously distort our system of ensuring free and fair elections.

More on this issue can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How is HR1 unconstitutional? br />
Will HR1 deny free speech?

Will HR1 undermine States’ control of their own elections? Chuck discusses the verification practices in California. THIS is what the Democrats want nationwide and it is completely outrageous!

Will HR1 place unelected federal bureaucrats in charge of our local voter rolls?

WWill HR1 allow ballot harvesting nationwide? TPPF calls this “ballot trafficking”.

Will HR1 allow campaign workers to give rides, food, water, and even money to people in order to obtain their vote?

Did any Republican in the House join with the Democrats in voting for the passage of HR1, the “For the People Act”?

Will HR1 pass the Senate?

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February 18, 2021

Title: Fact-Check: Fossil Fuels are Killing People
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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February 8, 2021

Title: Defend or Defund the Police?
Topic: Blue Lives Matter

Discussed by Dr. Derek Cohen
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Derek Cohen is the Director of Right on Crime at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses the need to defend our police departments and what steps must be taken to achieve this.

He says: “We know improving policing is best achieved through better training and better hiring. We applaud the Governor for prioritizing this effort to ensure law enforcement can keep all Texans safe and keep Texas a law-and-order state.”

Click here to read more on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should police departments be protected from defunding efforts?

In general, should police departments have their budgets reduced across the board?

OR…

In general, should police departments have their funding increased? Derek discusses the areas that need the most funding: salary, recruiting, and training (both initial and ongoing).

When budgets are cut, what is the first area to receive less funding?

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Title: Texas: A Model for the Nation
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Vance Ginn is a Chief Economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he discusses the Texas economy. For decades, Texas has been a model for the nation. Can it continue to do so?

He says: “Shutdowns and stay-at-home orders across Texas due to COVID-19 have spiked unemployment, slowed tax receipts, and forced the permanent closure of thousands of Texas businesses since March. A return to previous success is possible, and necessary, by safely reopening Texas and promptly strengthening its institutions.”

Click here for more from Dr. Ginn.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is Texas in the bulls-eye for company relocations?

Is Texas a desired destination for many workers around the country?

Has the lock-down effected the business climate around the US and specifically in Texas?

What can local and state elected officials do to revive the business climate in Texas? Dr. Ginn is hopeful that the 2021 Legislature will tackle this issue with a “Responsible Recovery Agenda”.

What should the Texas Legislature do to preclude elected officials from acting on their own, without Legislative authority?

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Title: Unintended Consequences of the Actions of Our Government
Topic: Economic Crisis

Discussed by Shelby Sterling
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do endless government-imposed lockdowns have very real – and very negative – effects on Americans?

Shelby Sterling says absolutely yes! Shelby is a Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She states: “Although extensive data analysis proving the full extent of damage resulting from these lockdowns may take years, evidence from just the last nine months already paints a gruesome picture.”

Click here for more from Shelby and the TPPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does history teach us that disasters have devastating effects on an individual’s mental health? Can lockdowns also effect a person’s physical health?

Is there mounting evidence that government shutdowns have many negative consequences?

English researches predicted millions upon millions of deaths due to COVID-19 just in the first few months. Were the lockdowns premised on these cataclysmic numbers? Were those numbers realized? Shelby explains that we may never know the true toll that lockdowns had on people’s physical and mental health.

How should the Texas Legislature respond to how local, county, and statewide elected officials reacted since January 2020?

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January 14, 2021

Title: Texas Budget: How Can We Come Back After COVID-19?
Topic: Texas Budget

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Legislature has two jobs for this upcoming Session: re-draw voting boundaries and pass a balanced budget for the next two years.

Dr. Vance Ginn, the Chief Economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, explains the ins-and-outs of passing a budget for a state as large as Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why must the Texas Legislature pass a balanced budget? What is the fiscal budget calendar for Texas?

What is the first step in setting the Texas Budget? What is the Texas Comptroller’s role in this?

What are some of the sources for revenue?

What happened in early 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the economy?

Did state leaders ask department officials across Texas to reduce spending? If so, by how much? Did the call for spending cuts fall within available funds as the reduced funds were received?

Now that the Texas Comptroller has released his Biennial Revenue Estimate, will pressure be exerted in the Legislature to raise taxes/raise additional funds?

The Texas Public Policy Foundation will be releasing follow-up reports on how our elected officials are spending our money. Click here to sign up for their free email.

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December 30, 2020

Title: Climate Change Propaganda in Public Schools
Topic: Climate Change Bologna

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What are children really being taught about climate change in public schools? Katie Tahuahua has some alarming information for us today. Katie is the Communications Manager for Life:Powered, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How important is abundant, affordable, and reliable energy? Katie says: “There are people on [other] continents who don’t have the electricity that we have and their lives are radically, radically different. If other millennials my age saw what their lives were like, they would be a lot more thankful for having fossil fuels.”

Will curtailing the use of fossil fuels harm the poorest countries around the world – even here in America?

Do millennials (and even children as young as grade school age) really believe that there are sufficient “green energy sources” to switch from fossil fuels within the next 5-10 years?

Do millennials also believe that “green energy sources” are cheaper than fossil fuels?

What can parents do to ensure their children aren’t being indoctrinated with misinformation at public schools? Katie is a new mom herself and prays that her child will not grow up in an America without fossil fuels – especially air conditioning in Texas!

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December 28, 2020

Title: Telemedicine: Future in Medical Care
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The Texas Legislature will convene in early January to hammer out a new two-year balanced budget and draw new Congressional, State Senate and State Representative district boundaries. Will COVID-19 and other medical care issues get pushed to the back burner?

David Balat is the Director of the Right on Healthcare initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has broad experience across the medical care spectrum with special expertise in medical care finance.

Click here for more information about David Balat and the TTPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What was Telemedicine pre-COVID?

What is Telemedicine like now?

Prior to March 2020, were there many laws and regulations regarding Telemedicine?

Has Telemedicine helped both doctors and patients during the COVID pandemic?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Telemedicine: Future in Medical Care
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Through the use of Executive Orders, did Governor Abbott rescind some of the regulations and restrictions on the use of Telemedicine?

Should Texas elected representatives pass new laws regarding Telemedicine and other medical care issues?

Has the use of Telemedicine across Texas saved lives and reduced overall individual medical care costs? David Balat believes it’s too early to know; this is why new laws must be passed.

Have medical care providers responded favorably to the use of Telemedicine?

Are more and more people in favor of Telemedicine? Will it continue after the fear of COVID is gone?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Telemedicine: Future in Medical Care
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are cost-sharing insurance companies? How do they function? What are some of the benefits?

Should the Texas Legislature review cost-sharing agreements and pass new laws?

Are insurance companies and hospitals fighting cost-sharing companies?

Join the “Right on Healthcare” Facebook page for updates and other information about Telemedicine and medical care issues in Texas.

Use the CONTACT LINK on our home page to send us your thoughts on Telemedicine.

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December 8, 2020

Title: Austin is Out of Control with Power
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by Shelby Sterling
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

The Austin City Council recently voted in favor of a new ordinance empowering its health authority to issue new rules and restrictions. The ordinance also authorizes officials to impose a fine of up to $2,000 for individuals not complying with the restrictions.

Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Shelby Sterling said this in response: “The City of Austin has vested unelected bureaucrats with an inappropriate level of authority for a prolonged period of time; this is not how representative government is supposed to work.” Shelby is a Policy Analyst for Center for Local Governance at TPPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How and why did the Austin City Council empower unelected health bureaucrats to impose enormous fines?

If someone traveling to Austin is unaware of the mandate, could he/she be fined? Could they be thrown in jail?

Is this how representative government is intended to work?

Should the Texas Legislature address COVID-related fines and mandates in the upcoming session?

What does TPPF have planned for the upcoming session?

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October 16, 2020

Title: America’s Racial Crossroads
Topic: Racism in America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Down which road will America go: toward the self-destructive lie that America was founded on slavery, or toward an appreciation for the reason why millions of immigrants leave their homelands for this great country? The answer will decide America’s future.

Dr. Tom Lindsay, Ph.D., is Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education and a Senior Constitutional Scholar. He has more than two decades’ experience in education management and instruction, including service as a dean, provost, and college president.

More on this topic from Dr. Lindsay can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do people remember stories better than they remember facts and figures?

What was Dr. Lindsay’s first Uber ride like in WDC?

Did his Uber driver know about Thomas Jefferson’s passage in the Declaration of Independence? What two important facts are found in the passage?

Did Dr. Lindsay and his Uber driver debate how to reconcile the fact that the Declaration promises equality, but it and the Constitution seemed to do nothing to end slavery?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America’s Racial Crossroads
Topic: Racism in America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Dr. Lindsay’s first Uber driver know of Frederick Douglas?

NOTE: Frederick Douglas posed this thought: Whether any constitution, anywhere, bans that which it thinks is good. What does this mean to us today?

How many countries still permit slavery? How many people are still enslaved around the world today? Do the majority of these countries consist of Muslims and/or mostly black people?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America’s Racial Crossroads
Topic: Racism in America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Dr. Lindsay had a different experience with his second Uber driver, who is from Liberia. This time Dr. Lindsay was in Philadelphia. What were his feelings toward America?

Is this second Uber driver a living, breathing modern example of how the American Dream is alive and well for those who want to pursue their dreams?

FACT: Only 19% of native-born Americans under the age of 45 can pass the US citizenship test. The test is only 10 questions! Could you pass it???

Are we at a crossroads in America? Dr. Lindsay and Terr discuss Abraham Lincoln…

Do millions of people around the world still desire to pursue their dreams in America?

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October 2, 2020

Title: Medicaid Expansion: A Disaster for Texans
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Nearly half of the Texas budget goes to spending for healthcare. However, at a time when Texas officials are talking about trimming the state’s budget to deal with serious revenue shortfalls, one medical organization is instead pushing the state to expand Medicaid via the Affordable Care Act.

David Balat, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, writes that expanding Medicaid is the “wrong prescription for what ails America’s health care safety net for the poor. Instead of expanding Medicaid’s reach, let’s broaden its scope.” As the Director of TPPF’s Right on Healthcare initiative, David has experience across the healthcare spectrum with special expertise in healthcare finance.

More on this topic can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How has the COVID-19 economic shut-down effected revenue streams flowing into Texas government coffers?

Will the projected shortfall effect the dollars available for Medicaid expenditures? David reminds us that the money doesn’t necessarily go to health “care”; it goes to health “insurance”.

Does having Medicaid, through a government issued Medicaid Card, equate to receiving health care?

How many people across America do not health insurance?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Medicaid Expansion: A Disaster for Texans
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is it so hard to get government officials to change?

Change is hard to sell. How do we get more dollars to those on Medicaid and fewer dollars to the bureaucrats pushing paper?

How can we change this narrative?

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September 10, 2020

Title: America’s Racial Crossroads
Topic: Racism in America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America’s Racial Crossroads
Topic: Racism in America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America’s Racial Crossroads
Topic: Racism in America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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September 4, 2020

Title: Is Obamacare Still Working for You?
Topic: Obamacare

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A decade after Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the majority of Americans believe the country’s health care system is still broken. In addition, almost half say health care costs have gone up and the quality has gone down.

David Balat is the Director of Right on Healthcare with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he wants you to ask yourself this question: “Is Obamacare Still Working for You?”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was Obamacare sold to the American people through the use of exaggerations, undeliverable promises, and outright lies?

Is the over-arching goal of Democrats nationalized health care for all Americans?

Do the majority of Americans believe the country’s health care system is still broken? If so, in what ways?

Reminder: The Democrats behind Obamacare are quoted on camera saying that they knew it would fail – it would have to. Think about that when you vote this November!

Do most Americans recognize Obamacare as the flop that it is?

Do most Americans want to be in charge of their own medical insurance and medical care?

What can help bring up the quality and bring down the cost for insurance? David suggests looking at this article on their website for more information.

Are bankruptcies due to medical costs still as high as they were before Obamacare?

Who is going to fix this problem in America – Democrats, Republicans, or the people?

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August 18, 2020

Title: The Dangers of Defunding the Blue
Topic: Blue Lives Matter

Discussed by Randy Peterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The goal of the “defund the police” movement is obviously to punish police officers for bad behavior. But what constitutes bad behavior? Who are the bad cops? Why punish all the good cops by slashing their budgets?

Randy Peterson spent twenty-one years in law enforcement working in patrol, investigations, administration, and management. After retiring, he moved to Texas where he was the Director of the Tarrant County College District Criminal Justice Training Center, one of the busiest police academies in the state. Today, Randy is a Senior Researcher at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here for more on this issue from Randy.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

“Falsehoods fly and the Truth comes limping after it.” What does this mean?

Is the defund police movement spreading across America like a raging forest fire? Randy Peterson says yes and no. Listen as he explains…

Has the movement been thoroughly debated?

What has happened to the police officer, Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd’s neck?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Dangers of Defunding the Blue
Topic: Blue Lives Matter

Discussed by Randy Peterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What happens when law enforcement is removed from an area and/or a city?

John Adams famously stated: “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” Did John Adams hit the nail on the head?

Without adequate funding for law enforcement training, what happens?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Dangers of Defunding the Blue
Topic: Blue Lives Matter

Discussed by Randy Peterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

If a city abolishes its police force, will surrounding Constables and Sheriff Deputies fill the void?

What calls would police officers be permitted to answer and offer help for if they are severely defunded? Will the citizens suffer tremendously?

One side wants more funding and more police; the other side demands less funding and fewer police. How can the two sides compromise?

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July 29, 2020

Title: Texas Must Reign in Spending
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Most people realize that if your outflow exceeds your inflow, your upkeep will be your downfall. Are Texas leaders following this same philosophy?

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Chief Economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He previously served as the Chief Economist of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the Executive Office of the President during the Trump Administration.

More from Dr. Ginn can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is it imperative for local and state governments to stay on budget, especially during difficult economic times?

In 2019, did the Texas Legislature pass a two-year balanced budget using projected revenues estimated by the Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar?

Because of the COVID-19 shut-down and subsequent oil downfall, is the Texas Comptroller, Glenn Hegar, projecting a shortfall in revenue collections? And if so, now much?

How important is it to rein in government spending without raising taxes?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texas Must Reign in Spending
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have state leaders already asked some agencies to find 5% savings to cover part of the Texas budget shortfall? Dr. Ginn and the TPPF believe the cuts should actually be much higher.

What is “zero-based budgeting”?

Should the Federal government bail-out Texas and other states during these difficult times?

Click here for more from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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July 14, 2020

Title: America: We Have a Problem
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Is the transition from fossil fuels to wind and solar electrical generation at reliable and affordable rates just around the corner?

Guest Dr. Brent Bennett says: “The energy transition myth overlooks the fundamental physical limitations of producing electricity from wind and solar.” Brent is a Policy Analyst at the Life:Empowered Initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is required for utility-scale energy storage systems? Is the cost astronomical? Brent explains that the cost is 2,000 times MORE than using coal…

What would it cost for me to install batteries to power my home for two days?

TRUE or FALSE: The costs for installing wind and solar generating plants have been drastically and dramatically reduced.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - America: We Have a Problem
Topic: Affordable and Reliable Energy

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the land requirements for wind and solar energy plants? Are Texans ready for this?

Can America switch to wind and solar energy within the next ten years? Brent says: “This is not just a technology problem. It is also a scale problem. You can’t build that many that fast.”

Will rebuilding our energy system destroy the prosperity and freedom we enjoy today in America?

While we have been distracted with COVID-19, have the environmentalists been working overtime in pushing solar and wind energy?

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May 28, 2020

Title: Positive and Negative Effects of the CARES Act
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Vance Ginn is the new Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). He is the former Associate Director for Economic Policy in WDC under the Trump Administration.

Today, Dr. Ginn discusses the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act that were approved on March 27.

More from Dr. Ginn can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the CARES Act specify how each state is permitted to use the money they receive?

What is the current Texas budget? Have tax receipts (revenue) declined dramatically since the beginning of the Coronavirus quarantine? How will this affect the budget?

Are more people using online shopping, especially now during the lockdown? How will this affect the state budget? Dr. Ginn focuses on the positive effects from the quarantine…

Could all Americans see higher tax rates in the future as a result of COVID-19?

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May 6, 2020

Title: Sales Tax Revenue Down: Time to Tighten the Belt
Topic: Texas Budget

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

From a recent Press Release from the TPPF:
“As sales tax revenues are a primary funding source for the state of Texas, the need to tighten the state budget becomes even more clear, especially as a surge in unemployment benefits will be costly.”

Former Texas State Representative Talmadge Heflin served as chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations in the 78th Legislative Session and navigated a state budget shortfall without a tax increase. Talmadge is now the Director of TPPF’s Center for Fiscal Policy.

More can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have sales tax receipts been significantly less during March 2020 compared to 2019? Could this be a result of the Coronavirus shut down?

Is there a need for an emergency special session? Is there a mechanism already in place to handle shortfalls?

Talmadge uses the phrase “spin forward”. What does this mean regarding the budget?

What collateral is required when cities, counties, local school districts buy bonds?

If the Democrats take the House and Senate in 2020, what will happen to our taxes in Texas? Do they want a state income tax?

Can all cities in Texas expect to have a significant shortfall in the coming months?

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March 25, 2020

Title: What is Telemedicine?
Topic: Telemedicine

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Telemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Modern technology has enabled doctors to consult patients by using HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing tools.

Dr. Kevin Roberts discusses why allowing telemedicine is so important right now. Dr. Roberts is the Executive Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is Governor Abbott allowing this practice? Is this a good thing?

Why did the change require Governor Abbott’s signature?

Will telemedicine be the new normal even after this pandemic is over? Dr. Roberts says: “I think it’s just common sense, even when there isn’t a global pandemic.”

What other aspects of the new telemedicine law should we be aware of? Will it help ease the doctor shortage we are experiencing in Texas

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Title: Protecting Our Future Now!
Topic: Telemedicine

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Kevin Roberts discusses the TPPF’s Recovery Agenda.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it important during this time of uncertainty that our elected leaders look forward to ensure a prosperous recovery period for Texans? Dr. Roberts points out that this virus has affected everyone, which is affecting our government. Policy is changing almost every day.

Would it be helpful if physicians were able to dispense medicine? Is prescription drug delivery in out future?

One of the items on the TPPF Recovery Agenda is cutting payroll taxes. Dr. Roberts explains what this means for both employers and employees.

How can WE keep the Texas economy going?

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March 20, 2020

Title: The Truth About the Cause of Homelessness in America.
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 4

NOTE: This interview was taped before the Coronavirus basically shut down America. If you are worried about the future due to loss of income, please do not take offense to the information shared in this interview. We are only trying to help you and others who have suddenly been thrust into a situation we, as the Body of Christ and as a nation, could never have foreseen. God, however, knew this would happen. God knew what our nation – what our world – would be faced with. God is in control. Keep trusting Him.

A new study show that homelessness is “deeply connected to addiction, mental illness, and crime.” In addition, “Housing First policies that don’t address these [issues] can’t solve the problem.”

Andrew Brown is the Director of the Center for Families and Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. The TPPF’s response to this study is: “Focusing on Housing First (as Austin does), without addressing addiction, mental illness and other causes of homelessness, is doomed to fail.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is homelessness in America really connected to addiction, mental illness, and crime? Andrew shares a personal story of a homeless man he met in Austin…

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Title: Part 2 of 4 - The Truth About the Cause of Homelessness in America.
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the difference between “street-level chronic homelessness” and “functioning homelessness”?

Are there enough homeless shelters where families can go in times of crisis?

Do we know an accurate percentage of those who are homeless because they were simply unable to pay the rent?

What is “couch surfing”? Is this factored into the number of people who are homeless?

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Title: Part 3 of 4 - The Truth About the Cause of Homelessness in America.
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the “Housing First” policy that was started under the Bush 43 Administration?

Have there been any positive results from the Housing First policy?

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Title: Part 4 of 4 - The Truth About the Cause of Homelessness in America.
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What can WE do NOW to help organizations who assist the homeless population in our communities? Andrew discusses one group, “Community First Village”, and the work they are doing in Austin.

Andrew closes with: “It’s not government that’s going to get us through this. It’s the strength of our churches and the strength of our civic organizations. The strength of our relationships with one another.”

Click here to read Andrew Brown and David Balat’s op-ed on this issue.

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February 12, 2020

Title: Property Taxes Impact Everyone
Topic: Property Taxes

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

You may think that property taxes do not impact you because you rent a home or apartment, but you’d be wrong! Property taxes are, in many ways, a part of every person’s life every day.

Emily Sass is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education. Today, Emily will be explaining how property taxes affect everyone’s life in ways you could never imagine.

Click here to view the report by Emily Sass, Austin Griesinger, and Parker Stathatos with the TPPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do property taxes impact everyone in Texas?

Home Owners: Have your property taxes increased dramatically? What have you done about it? Anything? Well, you should be doing something!

Listen as Emily Sass explains what the Texas Constitution of 1876 states concerning state education and its funding and how the Texas Supreme Court has interpreted it over the past century.

What is “Robin Hood” as it pertains to this issue?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Property Taxes Impact Everyone
Topic: Property Taxes

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Click here to view the report by Emily Sass, Austin Griesinger, and Parker Stathatos with the TPPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

In Texas, is education funding treated as a shared responsibility between state and local governments?

What are some of the defects and inequalities that are currently present in the Texas education system?

Listen as Emily Sass explains the M&O (maintenance and operations) within the budgets of all Independent School Districts in Texas. What is included in this? What is “interest and sinking” (I&S)?

Does more money equal better education and better results?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Property Taxes Impact Everyone
Topic: Property Taxes

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Click here to view the report by Emily Sass, Austin Griesinger, and Parker Stathatos with the TPPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do we need to overhaul how public education is funded in Texas?

What other options are available to help the Texas public education system?

What plans are in place for the report (link above) that Emily wrote with fellow TPPF analysts?

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February 6, 2020

Title: How Do Fossil Fuels Affect Our Every Day Lives?
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

More than 80% of our energy – and nearly every product we rely on daily – comes from fossil fuels. But but but… Fossil fuels are killing the planet, right?

Wrong!

Brent Bennett is a Policy Analyst at the Life:Empowered initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Brent says this: “Data models used by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), traditionally a champion for fighting climate change, project that even banning ALL U.S. greenhouse gas emissions would barely put a dent in the climate.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the the Annual Global Temperature and how is it calculated?

How do some “experts” alter the calculations to “prove” that global warming is “killing the planet”?

How do satellites calculate temperatures across the globe? Are these 100% accurate?

Will the temperature actually be dramatically affected over 10-20-100 years if we completely stop using fossil fuels? Brent says it won’t be affected at all! Listen as he explains why we don’t want to be a “frozen ice ball!”

Does Congress have any power to dictate to other countries what type of energy they use?

Do humans do better in warm climates or colder climates?

Why have the yields from crops increased and become more readily available over the last 100 years? Is this due to cold or warm weather?

Do elections matter when it comes to our quality of life? Brent’s response is perfect: “I wish they mattered less!”

To read more about this issue, click here.

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January 8, 2020

Title: A Century of Evolving US Immigration Law: 1920 to the Present.
Topic: Immigration History

Discussed by Ken Oliver
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The United States still shines as a beacon of freedom to the rest of the world, even while we struggle to create an immigration system that serves America’s best interests.

Today, Ken Oliver discusses the different factors we must consider: the American workforce, complying with humanitarian laws, and national security. Ken is the Senior Director of the Right on Immigration initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Follow Ken on Twitter.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has the US attempted to control what immigrants come to America?

What was the reasons for the Institution of Quotas and Immigration Control in 1921?

Has the US attempted to deport illegal immigrants found in America?

Did policies made in 1924 shape America’s immigration for nearly three decades?

Are immigrants assimilating into the American culture? Or do many stick to their own culture and language?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - A Century of Evolving US Immigration Law: 1920 to the Present.
Topic: Immigration History

Discussed by Ken Oliver
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Prior to his death, did President Kennedy seek broad immigration reform?

Did Congress enact the immigration reforms sought by President Kennedy?

Did the Vietnam War present unique immigration issues?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - A Century of Evolving US Immigration Law: 1920 to the Present.
Topic: Immigration History

Discussed by Ken Oliver
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Under President Reagan, did Congress pass Immigration and Amnesty in 1986? How many people received amnesty at that time?

Have those policies been implemented properly?

How is the US handling illegals who break state and federal laws?

Do Canada, Mexico, and countries in Europe allow illegal immigrants to stay unchecked, buying property, voting, and receiving financial assistance for generations?

What suggestions does Ken have to curb the illegal immigration explosion in America?

You can read Ken’s report on this topic here.

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December 12, 2019

Title: No – A College Degree is NOT a Necessity
Topic: Success Without College

Discussed by Erin Davis Valdez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

According to a recent report from the New York Federal Reserve Bank and related by Jack Kelly in Forbes, college graduates with a B.A. are more likely to be underemployed than the population as a whole. So, while the promise of higher education will pay off financially for many who pursue it, it’s not monolithically true.

“Rather than tackling college with its required courses, many young people might be better off by finding an employer in the manufacturing or construction business who is willing to teach the basics on the job,” says TPPF’s Erin Valdez. “In addition to the usual job search websites, local unions, and Apprenticeship.gov are sources of information about where to find entry-level jobs that offer earn-while-you learn experience.”

Erin Davis Valdez is a Policy Analyst at the Center for Innovation in Education and Right on Work at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Erin Valdez has been passionate about the transformational power of education all her life, having been given the gift of being homeschooled. She taught for over a decade in Austin-area schools and served as an assistant principal at a charter school in Lewisville. These experiences have given her the opportunity to see first-hand how students can thrive when they have excellent options.

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December 10, 2019

Title: Our Children Taught to Hate America
Topic: Our Children Taught to Hate America

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Stanford University School of Education Professor Sam Wineburg has written a new critique of Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States." However, the history department of Portland University is now declining to co-sponsor an event on the critique, on the basis that Wineburg does not hold a doctorate in history.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education and a Senior Constitutional Scholar. He has more than two decades’ experience in education management and instruction, including service as a Dean, Provost, and College President.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Howard Zinn and what did he do?

What does the millennial term “woke” mean? Dr. Lindsay discusses “false consciousness”.

Do some millennials really hate America?

Gen Z: What is their attitude toward the Constitution, free speech, and socialism?

Do many schools/colleges use Howard Zinn’s textbook and/or thoughts/ideas? Dr. Lindsay actually asked public school teachers this question! Listen to find out what they said and how Dr. Lindsay and others are equipping teachers with the truth…

Is the American culture (Hollywood and sports figures) partially to blame for the hatred millennials and Gen Z’s feel toward America?

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November 4, 2019

Title: Doctor Burnout: Will it Affect You?
Topic: Doctor Burnout

Discussed by Elizabeth O'Connor
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The National Academy of Medicine recently published a study revealing how medical professionals are “burning out”. New guest, Elizabeth O’Connor, has more details. Elizabeth is a Legislative Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should we trust the government to fix the medical professional “burnout” issue?

Are many patients not receiving the best, most accurate care available?

Are medical professionals required, by law, to spend an outrageous amount of time on paperwork for the government?

Is burnout contributing to higher suicide rates, depression, and substance abuse among medical professionals?

Are doctors being forced to see more and more patients throughout the day causing many doctors to quit because of “burning out”?

Are insurance companies, through legislators, making it harder and harder for doctors to do their job?

Are medical students experiencing the same burnout as physicians?

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October 17, 2019

Title: America Did NOT Invent Slavery
Topic: Slavery History

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America Did NOT Invent Slavery
Topic: Slavery History

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America Did NOT Invent Slavery
Topic: Slavery History

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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October 7, 2019

Title: The Definition of Insanity
Topic: The Definition of Insanity

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A new survey commissioned by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni sheds a bright light on our nation's civic knowledge crisis. Colleges and Universities contribute significantly to the problem by chipping away at their core requirements in essential areas of knowledge.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education and a senior constitutional scholar. Today, Dr. Lindsay discusses this survey and other information…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Would the phrase “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” trigger millennials and make them run to their “safe place”?

When asked about government issues, how did students at the University of Texas – Austin campus respond? What were some of the questions asked? Are these basic questions that are asked on the US Citizenship test?

Why are so many college students embracing Socialism?

The TPPF has a summer program for high school Civics teachers. Click here for more information.

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October 3, 2019

Title: The Definition of Insanity
Topic: The Definition of Insanity

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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September 23, 2019

Title: I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger had heart surgery recently, but not in the UK, his home. Instead, he came to the US.

David Balat, the Director of the Right on Healthcare Initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, says this of the proposed “Medicare for All” boondoggle: “The truth about single-payer schemes like the National Health Service or the proposed Medicare for All here in the US is that they can't deliver the timely quality of care and choice of medications each and every one of us may need.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the “rest of the story” behind Mick Jagger’s heart surgery in the US? Is this a typical scenario for those seeking care in a single-payer system?

Must people living in countries with single-payer systems ration their medical care?

How does the quality of life in single-payer systems around the world compare to the quality of life in the US?

Do Texans want a single-payer system? Do Americans?

Click here for more on this issue.

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September 19, 2019

Title: Black Entrepreneurship
Topic: Black Entrepreneurship

Discussed by Bradford Traywick
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

FACT: The majority of small businesses in Texas do not have a single employee.

FACT: The number of black Texans who own their own business has doubled over the last ten years.

New guest, Bradford Traywick, is the Project Coordinator for the Booker T. Washington Initiative, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Bradford has a long list of accomplishments, including: mentoring undergraduate students with the Panther Advisory Leaders program at Prairie View A&M and the Program Coordinator for the Men of Honor and Women of Integrity programs at San Jacinto College.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Given the FACTS above, why would anyone want to own their own business?

Is it harder for minorities to start and succeed as small business owners in Texas?

Why don’t blacks apply for small business loans? Do the majority just use their own personal savings?

What three skills must a small business owner have to succeed today?

How is Bradford applying his talents in assisting minority owned businesses today?

You can read more about this issue here.

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September 13, 2019

Title: Few Get Free College: Only the Top 1/3
Topic: Free College (Not)

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education. Today he discusses the problems Finland has with “free” higher education and why America should not follow its example.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is higher education in Finland really “free”?

Is “free” higher education in Finland available to everyone?

Why can’t higher education be “free” in America?

Terry shares a personal story about his own college experience. How did he survive with a wife, two sons, and new baby daughter? How did he do it with only $1,000 debt?

How many years is the average American in college before graduating with a degree?

Back to Finland: If an applicant isn’t accepted for “free” college, where do they go for further education?

Click here for more information on Dr. Thomas Lindsay and TPPF’s Center for Innovation in Education.

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Title: Socialism Explained
Topic: Socialism Explained

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Regarding income tax: Is there any law that says someone can’t give the government more than they owe?

Do Conservatives donate more money to charities than Democrats?

How can parents teach their kids that Capitalism is better than Socialism? Terry suggests new rules for Monopoly… What does Dr. Ginn suggest?

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September 12, 2019

Title: Socialism Explained
Topic: Socialism Explained

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Campus Reform recently spoke with people who have experienced true socialism first-hand. You can read the full report here.

Today, Dr. Vance Ginn, offers a warning to us all.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How is MSM reporting on the living conditions for millions in Venezuela?

Why are people not fleeing TO Venezuela?

Why is California now stopping their extremely expensive bullet train plans?

Why are states that have been controlled by Democrats for decades on the cusp of bankruptcy? Will they survive the next recession?

Listen in tomorrow for Part 2.

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August 29, 2019

Title: The True Cost for Wind and Solar
Topic: New Green Deal

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. Brent Bennett is a Policy Analyst for the Life: Powered initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brent will be discussing a recent Sierra Club report that looks good on paper, but is actually quite the opposite.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are wind and solar energy plants able to provide electricity 24/7/365?

What are utility scale energy storage systems?

Are these systems currently available in some cities in Texas?

What type of backup systems are needed in addition to the utility scale energy storage systems?

How long will it take to implement this type of system? Short answer: Too long to satisfy AOC!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The True Cost for Wind and Solar
Topic: New Green Deal

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have energy companies developed a way to segregate the electrons generated by the wind mill and/or solar panel and transmit only those electrons to my house for my consumption?

What is the “Climate Action and Adaptation Plan” (CAAP)?

Is the technology currently available to build a solar-powered energy plant that can provide ALL Houstonians with ALL of their electrical needs 24/7/365? Dr. Bennett says the technology is available, but the scale is not. Listen as he explains costs, storage, and other information…

You can learn more about this and other energy related issues here.

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August 5, 2019

Title: Is Ignorance of the Law an Excuse?
Topic: Mens Rea

Discussed by Michael Haugen
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The line between “commonplace” and “criminal” is very thin, and ignorance of a law is no excuse.

New guest, Michael Haugen, discusses a recent incident out of Florida where a woman was arrested for collecting seashells. Michael is a Policy Analyst at the Center for Effective Justice and its Right on Crime Initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Mens Rea?

Why did Dallas resident Diana Fiscal-Gonzalez get arrested in Key West, Florida?

What was her punishment?

Does the state of Florida have the right to protect the sea creature?

Did Diana’s punishment fit the crime?

Does every state have laws that people are unaware of that could land them in jail with criminal charges? Should we be able to use the concept of Mens Rea in these cases?

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July 31, 2019

Title: The Future of Medical Care in America
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

If Canada’s Medicare for All is so great, then why are so many Canadians coming to America for medical care?

David Balat is the Director of the Right on Healthcare initiative with Texas Public Policy Foundation. David is a seasoned hospital executive with more than 20 years of industry leadership and executive management experience.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Obama say we could keep our own doctors with the AFA? Did he also say we could keep our current insurance?

Are Democrats today wanting to replace Obamacare with a system styled after Canada’s system?

With regards to specialists and surgeries, how does the US rank compare to other developed countries?

Are many Canadians now traveling to America to receive specialty care and surgery? If so, why? Listen as David Balat explains how both Canada and England are refusing treatment for many people…

A 2015 internal audit of the VA reported 307,000 veterans may have died waiting for care. Is this a great indicator as to what will be in store for all Americans if “Medicare for All” is passed?

Is a “a la carte” policy the best option for everyone? Why do the Democrats insist on stopping this?

What is a “health reimbursement arrangement”? When will this go into effect?

Can the reality of a of single-payer systems summarized in one word: rationing?

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July 26, 2019

Title: The Best Way to Empower Women and Girls
Topic: Women’s Issues

Discussed by Katie Tahuahua
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Recently, Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii claimed that climate change is an agent of women’s oppression. The TPPF, however, says this: “The key to liberating women from oppression isn’t quixotic combat against a climate that has always changed and will always change. The real key is access to reliable, affordable, and abundant energy.”

Katie Tahuahua manages communications for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Life:Powered Initiative. Today, Katie will explain TPPF’s stance on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has the world’s climate always changed?

According to IUNICEF, women and girls around the world spend 200 million hours a day walking to collect water, carrying an average of 44 pounds of water every day per family member. Would access to electricity for water pumps help lift this burden?

Should we ALL have a goal to liberate women from the oppression of the daily struggle to find a fuel source for the heating their homes and cooking their meals?

How many women and children die every day due to toxins they must use to heat their homes and lack of access to clean water?

Would women and girls have more time for education and other activities if they had access to reliable energy and water sources?

Are too many Americans unaware of how serious this issue is?

You can read more from Katie on this issue here.

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July 24, 2019

Title: The Feds Want to Fix the Housing Crisis
Topic: Affordable Housing

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

“Hi. I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” This is NEVER a good thing, especially when it comes to our freedom – and our money.

FACT: 25% of a home value is attributable to government regulations. This is crazy!

James Quintero, leader of TPPF’s Think Local Liberty Project, says: “This is a government induced crisis.” Today, he explains why he feels this way and what YOU can do to help.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is James Quintero so passionate about making home prices more affordable for the average family in America, specifically Texas?

On average, how much money are Texans paying in property taxes? Do larger families pay more?

What are “pass-through property taxes”? How does this affect renters, as well as home owners? How does this affect employees of small and big businesses alike?

What did a New York Times columnist recently say about the housing crisis? Why does James believe she is wrong?

Bottom Line: Do too many Americans rely on the government for too many things?

What is the solution? James says to “get government out of the way!”

Click here for more information on the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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July 16, 2019

Title: Electricity Freedom on Demand
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The U.S. will soon dominate the global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market. But some, specifically in New York City, are working hard to stop our success and growth.

Kathleen White is the Director of their Armstrong Center for Energy & the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Kathleen will be discussing “Electricity Freedom on Demand” today.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is access to reliable, affordable electricity a key stepping-stone in leaving poverty and poor health behind?

Since 2008, has oil and gas production in the US risen, remained flat, or declined?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Electricity Freedom on Demand
Topic: Not Enough Gas in NY

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The US is poised to become the world’s leader in exporting Liquified Natural Gas.

Politically, what does this mean for our allies?

Politically, what does this do to our enemies?

Some communities around NYC have stopped issuing new natural gas hookups to homes, apartment complexes, and new business/retail centers because of the lack of natural gas supplies in NY. Is this a Democrat/environmentalist-made crisis?

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July 2, 2019

Title: The Pope And Climate Change Confusion
Topic: Climate Change and Christianity

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Recently, Pope Francis met with a group of energy and investment executives to make an appeal for carbon pricing and a “radical energy transition” to renewable energy to address the “undeniable reality of the climate crisis.”

Dr. Kevin Roberts has more details about the Pope’s “Climate Change Confusion”. Dr. Roberts is the Executive Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Dr. Roberts believe the Pope is confused about climate change? He says: “I think he has tendencies toward a Neo-Marxist view.” Listen as he explains…

Does the use of renewable energy actually increase the cost of energy consumption?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Pope And Climate Change Confusion
Topic: Climate Change and Christianity

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How has productivity, life longevity, and overall health increased over the last 200 years?

How many people across the world still lack access to reliable, affordable electricity? Why is green energy not the answer?

Do more people die from exposure to cold then heat? Why is this important to understand?

Has the Shale Revolution in America saved lives?

What advice would Dr. Roberts offer to the Pope?

For more information on this issue, click here.

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June 20, 2019

Title: Is Medicare for All Worse than Obamacare?
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by Dr. Deane Waldman
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Many believe that Medicare for All is worse than Obamacare. Dr. Deane Waldman, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has the details.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Medicare for All timely, sufficient, and cost effective?

How is the current system failing the American people? Dr. Waldman compares the current system to cancer…

In 2018, how much money meant for the American people’s medical care went to the federal bureaucracy? In other words… how many people were denied care because paper-pushers got paid instead of medical professionals?

Will the health of all Americans improve if all are provided with taxpayer-supported health insurance?

Will access to care decline, spending rise, and taxes double?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is Medicare for All Worse than Obamacare?
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by Dr. Deane Waldman
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will Medicare for All prohibit the sale of private medical insurance? Does this include employer-provided insurance?

Will patients still be allowed to pay cash for care?

Listen as Dr. Waldman explains that Medicare for All doesn’t really mean “all things are covered”… This is a slippery slope the Democrats are on, people! Listen closely!

Will Medicare for All limit consumer choice and restrict both medical facilities and treatments available to patients?

Will Medicare for All suppress doctors who “think outside the box” regarding treatment options?

Does Medicare for All take away personal responsibility?

What will happen if Medicare for All is pushed through like Obamacare was?

You can read Dr. Waldman’s report here.

You can also read his book, “Curing the Cancer in US Healthcare”, for more information.

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June 17, 2019

Title: Government vs Community Programs
Topic: Old Topic - 2020 Presidential Race

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dark horse presidential candidate Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., recently unveiled her “family bill of rights,” a plan she claims “will lift many of the financial burdens on families and help level the playing field for children” within her first 100 days as president. Unlike the actual Bill of Rights, Gillibrand’s proposal expands the role of government while doing little to help struggling families.

Andrew C. Brown, J.D. is the Director of the Center for Families and Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Andrew will be discussing the consequences of Gillibrand’s proposal.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are more details about Gillibrand’s proposal “Family Bill of Rights”?

How does her proposal compare to President Johnson’s “War on Poverty”?

Are many of the Democrat Presidential Candidates’ proposal similar? In other words… the government will solve all your problems…

Will “one size fits all” medical care coverage work for everyone? Is this just a hook for the Left to use to gain votes?

How can anyone possibly be against the “Family Bill of Rights”? Tune in to the next segment with Andrew Brown for more….

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Government vs Community Programs
Topic: Old Topic - 2020 Presidential Race

Discussed by Andrew Brown
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Under Gillibrand’s proposed “Family Bill of Rights”, will all babies born in the United States automatically be enrolled in government funded medical care?

Is any part of Gillibrand’s proposal feasible and realistic?

Are too many people allowing government to take the place of families and communities? Is neglect a major factor?

Listen as Andrew Brown discusses a law passed recently that allows churches to help families in need without the interference of the government…

Do Democrats really and truly believe that government programs are the only answer to poverty?

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June 10, 2019

Title: History of U.S./Mexico Border Struggles
Topic: Border History: U.S./Mexico

Discussed by John Daniel Davidson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

John Daniel Davidson is a senior correspondent at The Federalist and a Senior Fellow for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Right on Immigration Initiative.

John says: “The history of the U.S.-Mexico border suggests that it is possible to secure the border, but that U.S. government policy must be tailored to address two things it can least control by fiat: the political stability of Mexico and the American economy.”

You can read John’s article, “A Brief History of Border Security, 1836 to Present”, here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the political stability of Mexico and other countries affect the number of migrants entering through our southern border?

Does a robust US economy with low unemployment act as a magnet for migrants wanting to come to the US?

Listen as John discusses the Border Wars from the Texas Revolution to the Mexican-American War…

Are the drug cartels profiting from illegal immigration to America?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - History of U.S./Mexico Border Struggles
Topic: Border History: U.S./Mexico

Discussed by John Daniel Davidson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was the US border patrol established because of the Mexican Revolution and the Pancho Villa Expedition?

From the Mexican Revolution through the Great Depression, were there many migrants from Mexico coming to the US?

What were the unforeseen consequences of the 1965 Immigration Reform Act?

What is “chain migration”?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - History of U.S./Mexico Border Struggles
Topic: Border History: U.S./Mexico

Discussed by John Daniel Davidson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the War on Drugs a modern problem, or has the transportation of contraband across our Southern Border been a real struggle for many, many decades?

Did President Reagan’s 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act have unintended and unforeseen consequences?

What were the major policy consequences found in President Clinton’s 1996 Immigration Reform and Mandatory Detention?

What policies did Obama implement?

When did children entering the country illegally with or without an adult become the norm?

Are drug cartels kidnapping children in South America, claiming them as “their own”, and seeking asylum in America? What happens to the children?

Without political stability in countries south of our border, will migration into our country ever be controlled?

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May 31, 2019

Title: Heating or Eating: Which Would You Choose?
Topic: Green New Deal Exposed

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Climate policies aim to increase the price of energy in order to decrease the consumption of energy. Dissolution of existing energy systems, without comparable alternatives, risks imposing acute energy austerity that could push middle- and low-income families back into preindustrial living conditions already re-emerging in some European countries.

Kathleen White is the Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment and a Senior Fellow for the “Life: Powered Project” at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She will be discussing the recent report by the UN’s Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change.

You can read Kathleen’s article on this issue here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the world getting better all the time?

Are there fewer energy-poor people across the globe? If so, why?

Will liberal/socialist climate change “solutions” halt the progress against world poverty?

How does the air and water quality in Texas currently rank?

The UN’s Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change’s recent special report proposes a carbon tax of $135 to $5,500 per ton of emissions of greenhouse gases, which could potentially raise the price of gasoline to a whopping $49 per gallon. That’s not $4.90 per gallon but $49 per gallon of gasoline. Elites could pay that without batting an eye, but what about all the rest of us?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Heating or Eating: Which Would You Choose?
Topic: Green New Deal Exposed

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do parents need to be aware of what their children in public schools (and even some private schools!) are being taught about climate change and global warming?

Will the world run out of food? Is everyone going to die soon because of climate change?

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May 7, 2019

Title: Should your Student go to College?
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. Thomas Lindsay, a former college President, says: “Go to a cheap college – or none at all”. He is the current Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education and a Senior Constitutional Scholar. He has more than twenty years of experience in education management and instruction.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Dr. Thomas Lindsay believe a cheap college or no college is best?

Does Enterprise Rent a Car employ more recent college graduates than almost any other company in America?

Do too many college students quit after two years?

Do apprentice programs and trade schools offer many of the same life-skills that colleges do? What are the pros and cons? Tune in to the next segment for more on this!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Should your Student go to College?
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should high schools do more to teach basic responsibility and functioning skills?

How can a parent, or a student, determine if a tech school or an apprenticeship program would be better than a four-year college?

Can a person succeed in life without a college degree?

FACT: In the 1970’s, a college degree only took 16% of a family’s income. Today, a college degree takes 36% of a family’s income! That increase is insane!

Do Texas schools offer many apprentice programs in high school? Dr. Lindsay suggests asking your high school counselor for information on Career and Technical Education courses as an alternative to college.

To read the article by James Pierson and Naomi Schaefer Riley on this subject, click here.

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April 10, 2019

Title: More Free Speech Laws
Topic: Free Speech Rights

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do college campuses really need MORE free speech laws?

Tom Lindsay, Ph.D., is the Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education and a Senior Constitutional Scholar. He has more than two decades experience in education management and instruction, including service as a dean, provost, and college president.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are LGBTQ and other progressive, socialist, liberal speakers being shouted down, driven off campus, and un-invited?

OR…. Is it the Conservative and tradionalist being discriminated against? Is this even happening on Texas college campuses? Listen as Dr. Lindsay reveals what happened recently to Representative Briscoe Cain!

Why is George Orwell’s book, “1984”, so relevant to today? Should EVERY high school and college student read this book? Do ADULTS need to read (or reread) this book?

Have the Liberals taken over college campuses across America? Dr. Lindsay offers some real facts concerning this…

Are many Conservative states like Texas attempting to legislate the right of ALL speakers to speak for a willing audience to hear?

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April 1, 2019

Title: Why Should You Pay More: Democrats Ruin Our Freedoms?
Topic: Why Should You Pay More?

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Against heavy odds and in a relatively short period of time, the US overtook the USSR and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s leader of oil and natural gas. Will Democrats and their socialist allies sabotage our freedoms, disregard our hard work, stifle our innovations, and replace courage with government mandates?

Kathleen White is the Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment and a Senior Fellow for the “Life: Powered Project” at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What advantages are available to the US consumer when energy supplies are reliable, abundant, and affordable?

Did oil and gas supplies transform American agriculture and manufacturing?

Did reliable and affordable electricity transform the American home?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Why Should You Pay More: Democrats Ruin Our Freedoms?
Topic: Why Should You Pay More?

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How has our standard of living increased with the use of oil and gas products?

Is our lifestyle in America directly related to our dependency on reliable, abundant, and affordable energy?

Do we, in America, really know the hardships Venezuelans are facing daily?

Why have many European countries restricted the use of oil and gas? Are their citizens suffering? Is electricity now a luxury in Europe?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Why Should You Pay More: Democrats Ruin Our Freedoms?
Topic: Why Should You Pay More?

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do billions of people around the global lack access to reliable, abundant, and affordable energy?

Will Democrats and their socialist allies sabotage our freedoms, disregard our hard work, stifle our innovations, and replace courage with government mandates?

Will these mandates be so inhospitable to capital formation that drillers, wildcatters, builders, and risk-takers simply retire or ride off into the sunset never to put the shoulder to drill bit again in America?

Do Americans have a Constitutional right to access reliable, abundant, and affordable energy?

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March 19, 2019

Title: Raise Wages=Work Less Hours
Topic: Minimum Wage Increase

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

After a minimum wage hike, workers at Whole Foods (now a division of Amazon) found they were working fewer hours. This is the norm wherever a wage increase is mandated.

Dr. Vance Ginn has answers to some of the most often asked questions regarding this issue. Dr. Ginn is the Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and Senior Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When the government forces companies to pay high labor costs, how do employers react?

Should lawmakers also pass a law that companies cannot reduce hours once the minimum wage is increased?

Are some Whole Foods workers now complaining about the minimum wage increase?

Does raising the minimum wage make it harder for younger workers and high school dropouts to enter the work force?

FACT: Fewer than 3% of workers nationwide make minimum wage.

What are the ages of these low-wage workers? Do they work full or part time? How long do they usually make minimum wage before receiving a raise? Why is this important information to know?

Do many “heads of households” make minimum wage?

Dr. Vance Ginn closes the segment discussing several bills that have been filed in the Texas House and Senate regarding this issue… Find more here.

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March 12, 2019

Title: UPDATE: Medicare for All
Topic: Medicare for All Boondoggle

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is Medicare for All a deliberate effort to eliminate choice for all Americans regarding their medical insurance?

David Balat is the Director of the Right on Healthcare Initiative with Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has a broad base of experience throughout the healthcare spectrum with special expertise in healthcare finance.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should voters allow the elites in WDC to roll Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, and all private health care policies into one large government-controlled scheme with all Americans subjected to its bureaucratic panels?

What would Medicare for All cost the taxpayers?

Who would decide who receives care under Medicare for All? Will this panel have complete control over the doctors, surgeons, and hospitals?

For many years, the number one reason for an individual or family to file for bankruptcy has been medical bills. Did Obamacare reduce this situation?

How can we provide affordable, usable medical insurance to more Texans?

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March 6, 2019

Title: College Costs & Benefits
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

College tuition has become completely unaffordable for the majority of students. Dr. Thomas Lindsay has details about HB277, the Informed Student Document Act.

You can read Dr. Lindsay’s article here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Exactly how much money is owed in student debt in America?

Why is it imperative that parents and students be given a price comparison of colleges? Is this a positive step forward? What hoops must students and parents jump through just to get this information currently?

Why should ALL colleges be required to show the return rate of students from year to year?

Tune in to the next segment as Dr. Thomas Lindsay discusses the importance of students choosing a major before college and attending a school that has a successful job placement rate in that field of study.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - College Costs & Benefits
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why should students choose a major before choosing a college?

Should they also ask the college for job placement statistics for that area of study?

How many student loans are in delinquency, forbearance, or forgiveness? HINT: It’s a lot!

Should colleges be more open and honest with parents and students?

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March 5, 2019

Title: Minimum Wage Hikes: Good or Bad?
Topic: Minimum Wage Increase

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

When Amazon pulled out of New York, the loss of 25,000 future jobs made headlines. What isn't making headlines are the thousands of jobs being destroyed right now thanks to the city's $15 minimum wage law.

Some in Texas have been pushing for an increase in the minimum wage for years. Will they be successful soon? Dr. Vance Ginn prays they aren’t! Dr. Ginn is the Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and Senior Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have progressives filed a bill to raise the minimum wage in Texas?

Did a minimum wage hike in New York and Seattle cost the cities jobs? If so, why and how?

Does raising the minimum wage harm those it is intended to help?

How many full-time jobs could Texas LOSE if the minimum wage is increased?

Will the jobs lost be college-educated workers or those in entry level positions?

What are some other unintended losses with an increase in minimum wage?

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February 21, 2019

Title: Education: Spend Better and Wiser
Topic: Education

Discussed by Kara Belew
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Big Question: Can the Texas Legislature provide meaningful property tax relief while also improving outcomes for our publicly educated children?

New guest, Kara Belew, is the Senior Education Policy Advisor at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Kara leads TPPF’s efforts to formulate policies to use taxpayer funds more effectively to improve student outcomes across Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What percent of public-school students cannot read on grade level today?

What percent of public-school students cannot do math on grade level today?

Will this affect their lives forever – both professionally and emotionally?

Kara recently discovered evidence that a Texas school board did not discuss its students’ reading and math performance levels for an entire year. Is this a common practice among many school districts across the country? Listen as she elaborates…

What if Steve Jobs and the Board of Directors of Apple never discussed the progress on the iPhone?

Are the reading/math problems restricted to those who cannot speak/read English very well? Is the problem strictly in low-income areas? Or is this a problem which affects every race, sex, age, and social status?

FACT: Only 16% of high school students who take the SAT/ACT are college-ready.

Are there ways to improve student results within existing taxpayer resources?

What is the Texas Supreme Court’s position on this issue?

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Title: Kids Can’t Read or Do Math
Topic: Education

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In 1955, prompted by the reading problems experience by the child of a friend, Rudolf Flesch wrote the book “Why Johnny Can't Read”. The book became a huge bestseller and is still in print today. Flesch realized many children were not learning to read because of the method of instruction they were exposed to in school.

Has anything changed over the last 64 years? Dr. Thomas Lindsay responds…

Dr. Lindsay is the Director of TPPF’s Center for Innovation in Education and is a Senior Constitutional Scholar. He has more than two decades experience in education management and instruction, including service as a Dean, Provost, and College President.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Some believe that the “old” method of teaching spelling is harmful to students. Is this true?

What is the ‘look-say’ method? Is it the same as whole word or whole language method of teaching? Are these methods effective?

What is phonics? How is/was phonics taught? Is phonics effective?

Have there been demonstrative studies showing which method is most effective for more students?

Why aren’t elementary school teachers teaching phonics in public schools?

FACT: In Texas, 54% of students cannot read at their grade level.

Does reading to children beginning at an early age really help them learn? Do songs and games help as well? Click here for more on this issue.

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February 20, 2019

Title: Socialism Explained
Topic: Socialism Explained

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Socialism Explained
Topic: Socialism Explained

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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February 14, 2019

Title: Cutting Out the Middleman
Topic: Medicare/Medicaid

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has stated:

“Every day, Americans – particularly our seniors – pay more than they need to for their prescription drugs because of a hidden system of kickbacks to middlemen. President Trump is proposing to end this era of backdoor deals in the drug industry, bring real transparency to drug markets, and deliver savings directly to patients when they walk into the pharmacy,”

David Balat is the Director of the Right on Healthcare initiative with Texas Public Policy Foundation. He is a seasoned hospital executive with more than twenty years of healthcare industry leadership and executive management experience.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do we lower drug costs without hindering the development of new drugs that save lives?

Who are the middlemen? David Balat uses the outrageous cost of insulin to explain what is happening with the middlemen… “It’s complicated by design,” he says. “They want to confuse you… What we need is competition in the industry.”

What is the “Anti-Kickback Statute”? Are pharmaceutical companies exempt from this law?

Follow David Balat on Twitter for updates and more information on this serious issue.

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February 12, 2019

Title: Heating or Eating: Which Would You Choose?
Topic: Green New Deal Exposed

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Heating or Eating: Which Would You Choose?
Topic: Green New Deal Exposed

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 31, 2019

Title: Making College Affordable
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Texas must continue to innovate and provide cost-effective, high-quality education that meets the needs of an ever-changing global economy while providing greater opportunity and prosperity for Texans. To make college more affordable for more Texans, each public university should have at least one bachelor’s degree under the Affordable Baccalaureate Program.

How can we achieve this? Dr. Thomas Lindsay has some solutions…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do college students need more affordable degree options?

What are $10,000 degrees, or Affordable Baccalaureate Programs? Listen as Dr. Lindsay explains when they started and who started them…

Where was the first Affordable Baccalaureate Program offered?

How many colleges and universities across Texas now offer these affordable degrees?

How does the program work?

Can past experience like the military or online courses give participants a head start in the program?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Making College Affordable
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Which colleges have been successful with the Affordable Baccalaureate Program?

What degrees are offered through the program?

What is the current average cost to attend a public college/university in Texas? Dr. Lindsay reveals an outrageous number that doesn’t even include room and board. Listen in!

Is the program solely online or will participants be required to live on campus for a short time and/or take in-class courses?

Why is the program so successful?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Making College Affordable
Topic: College Affordability

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should the Affordable Baccalaureate Program be expanded to every college/university in Texas?

Listen as Dr. Lindsay offers an amazing statistic from the Texas State Technical College Chancellor, Michael Reeser.

What are the obstacles keeping these programs at bay?

Click here for more on this issue.

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January 29, 2019

Title: Why is Medicare so Expensive?
Topic: Medicare

Discussed by Dr. Deane Waldman
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Medicare today is heading into insolvency. Why, then, would anyone advocate expanding a program for everyone, while simultaneously upending the employer provided plans that Americans like?

New guest Dr. Deane Waldman is the Director of the Center for Health Care Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen as he explains why these schemes are so bad and what we must do to correct the path we are speeding down.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are “Medicare for All” plans? What does it “promise” to deliver to the America people? Is this promise attainable?

Listen as Dr. Waldman passionately explains why we should be extremely leery of this new scheme.

Will all the payroll taxes collected from workers and employers and all of the premiums paid by those enrolled in Medicare cover all the yearly costs?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Why is Medicare so Expensive?
Topic: Medicare

Discussed by Dr. Deane Waldman
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What percentage of all Medicare costs are currently being covered by taxpayers? Note: This is important! Pay attention as Dr. Waldman compares this to the infamous Ponzi scheme…

How has Obamacare affected the price of medical insurance for the average person/family?

How many Americans do not have health insurance?

Do most Americans, including elected officials, equate having “access to medical care” and having “medical insurance” as meaning the same thing? Is this a dangerous perception?

How do we provide medical care for those without insurance?

How do we bring down the monthly cost for medical insurance?

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January 24, 2019

Title: What are Democracy Dollars?
Topic: Democracy Dollars

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In a move that surprised many, including the attorney who brought the case, the Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear Elster v. Seattle, which argues that Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program forces property taxpayers to support political speech they might not agree with. Now, the City of Austin wants to do the same.

Here with all the details is Robert Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are Democracy Dollars?

How many “average Americans” actually contribute financially to political campaigns?

Is this a bipartisan issue? If not, why do so many Liberal want to implement Democracy Dollars?

Is it constitutional to force people to subsidize political speech they might not support? Is it ethical? Is it a proper role of city government?

Listen as Robert Henneke offers more details about the Austin proposal…

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November 16, 2018

Title: When Quitting is a GOOD Thing
Topic: Unemployment

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is quitting a job sometimes a good thing?

In September 2018, over three million people quit their jobs. Why would they do that?

What is a “right to work” state?

Listen as Dr. Ginn discuses contract employees and union memberships in Texas…

Will the booming Texas economy slow down any time soon?

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November 12, 2018

Title: Superintendents: The Big Payout
Topic: School Board Trustees Send Too Much

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Some Texas public school districts pay their departing superintendents so much severance that they lose state funding. Emily Sass, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has the details and some suggestions…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do the elected School Board Trustees have an obligation to hold the dollars assigned for their students and to spend them with the utmost care?

Are too many School Boards giving too many Superintendents golden parachutes when they move on?

Giving so much money to exiting Superintendents has greatly affected the amount of money allowed for training a new person for the position. Listen as Emily Sass discusses this important issue.

Should the Texas Legislature restrict the amount of severance Superintends may receive in order to give more to teachers?

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October 24, 2018

Title: Homelessness: Does the Government Help or Hinder?
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Voters in San Francisco will soon decide whether to tax employers to help the homeless. Seattle tried this and quickly abandoned the practice.

The Associated Press reports: “Proposition C would tax hundreds of San Francisco's wealthiest companies to help thousands of homeless and mentally ill residents, an effort that failed earlier this year in Seattle. San Francisco's measure is expected to raise $300 million a year, nearly doubling what the city already spends.”

Vance Ginn, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and a Senior Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has a passion to help people understand how government policies affect them.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who are the homeless?

What are the reasons people become homeless?

Do many homeless have alcohol and drug addictions?

How much money, on average, does a homeless person make per day?

Homeless shelters have harsh regulations and restrictions for various reasons. Why?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Homelessness: Does the Government Help or Hinder?
Topic: Homelessness

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does San Francisco believe they can successfully raise taxes to help the homeless, even after Seattle’s failed experiment?

Does the government do more harm than good when it comes to helping the homeless population?

Can churches, shelters, and non-profits really help the homeless without government assistance? Are these organizations more successful than the government?

Why does the government often hinder non-profits and other organizations who desire to help the homeless?

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October 19, 2018

Title: 11 Myths of Higher Education
Topic: Is College Worth the Cost?

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

In America, there is a three-fold crisis in higher education:
1. College is becoming increasingly unaffordable.
2. High tuition rates are forcing students and their parents to burden themselves with historically high student loan debt.
3. Thirty-six percent of students, after spending four years in college, demonstrate little-to-no improvement in their capacities for critical thinking, complex reasoning, and clear writing.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of The Center for Innovation in Education within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen as he discusses the dire situation of college tuition and education in America. He has “11 Myths in Higher Education” that every parent must read immediately.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are too many college students (and their parents) paying too much and learning too little?

When did people begin to see a problem?

What is being done about this?

Myth #1: Our public universities are fulfilling their constitutional obligation to protect the First Amendment on their campuses. FACT: At least one-third of American universities and colleges have speech codes.

“If we lose free speech on our campuses, it’s just a matter of time before we lose it in the public square,” Dr. Lindsay warns.

Tune in to the next two segments for more myths…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - 11 Myths of Higher Education
Topic: Is College Worth the Cost?

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are college tuition and student-loan debts increasing at the same rate of other goods and forms of debt?

Should every college and university offer a low cost affordable baccalaureate?

Myth #4: Online learning is a fad that will never significantly change the face of higher education. Dr. Lindsay offers information from Department of Education study as proof that online college is just as good as attending in person…

What is public opinion of the current state of colleges and universities in America?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - 11 Myths of Higher Education
Topic: Is College Worth the Cost?

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

FACT: The United States spends twice as much money on higher education than Europe and Asia.

Are parents beginning to push back against the increasing higher education tuition costs?

Myth #6: In Texas, tuition had to increase to make up for state cuts in higher education. Listen as Dr. Lindsay reveals some shocking numbers here!

Do the majority of students still attend college full-time?

Do Federal Education Funds go to poor students?

Myth #9: Administrative costs have remained steady and have not contributed to skyrocketing tuitions and student debt. This one is actually laughable!

Is a college degree required to prove you are “smart”?

Parents: Before sending your student to college, schedule a meeting with the recruiting office. Ask them how many companies are recruiting from that particular college in the area of study your child wishes to graduate. This is very important! If not many students find jobs quickly, move on to the next college.

What is the average debt a student leaves college with?

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September 19, 2018

Title: Save Students: Child Centered Education Funding
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The Texas Legislature has been debating the possibility of Education Savings Accounts for years. However, the issue has just recently picked up steam and is being talked about in many circles – both on the right and the left.

Emily Sass is a Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Education Innovation. Before coming to the Foundation, Emily was on Senator Ted Cruz’s state staff as Deputy Regional Director for North Texas. While in college, she also served on the leadership team for the Patriot Academy.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the purpose of a State School Board Trustee?

Arizona has implemented Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. Have they experienced positive or negative results?

How can special funding help children who are bullied?

How can special funding help children with special needs?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Save Students: Child Centered Education Funding
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there any evidence that indicate students still in public schools are harmed due to ESA’s?

Is there any evidence that indicate students still in public schools benefit from ESA’s?

How do Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (referred to in Texas as Education Savings Accounts) work? How decides where and how a child is educated?

Why should Texas provide ESA’s or Child Centered Funding?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Save Students: Child Centered Education Funding
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are some people still against ESA’s or Child Centered Funding?

Is the money districts receive for each child enrolled in a public school for the school or for the student?

For more information on this and other education issues, click here.

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August 30, 2018

Title: The Shale Revolution
Topic: Natural Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Is Western Europe too dependent on natural oil from Russia?

Kathleen White is the Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Russia still unfairly dominating the natural gas export business in Western Europe?

Several years ago, America was importing 60% of our natural gas from other countries. Is this the norm now, or has the number decreased dramatically?

What is the Shale Revolution?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Shale Revolution
Topic: Natural Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Could Texas and the US export large amounts of natural gas to Western Europe and Asia?

Two Texas Congressman are proposing new legislation to expedite the development of new natural gas export facilities. Listen as Kathleen White explains what plans are in place and how Trump can help speed the process along.

Can fracking and the abundance of natural gas in Texas help the world?

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July 16, 2018

Title: Renewable Energy: It’s Not That Complicated
Topic: Renewable Energy

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is 100% renewable energy use possible? Bill Peacock has the answer! Bill is the Vice President of Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Cities like Denton and Georgetown make claims that they are powered by 100% renewable energy. Is this true?

Some companies are claiming they use 100% renewable energy as well. Is this true?

What kind of energy are these cities and companies actually using?

Why is a backup generating plant needed? Who pays for the backup plant when it is not in use? Listen closely! This answer will NOT make you happy!

Are there times when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining?

How is the Texas Public Policy Foundation informing citizens of the dangerous consequences of switching to 100% renewable energy? Click here for more information.

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June 28, 2018

Title: What’s UP With Obamacare?
Topic: Obamacare

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What’s UP with Obamacare? Don’t tune out! Robert Henneke has an update!

Before joining the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Robert served as the twice-elected Kerr County Attorney. Robert began his legal career serving as an Assistant Attorney General in the General Litigation division under the leadership of then Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. He is currently the General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the TPPF.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are the American people tired of hearing about ObamaCare? Robert Henneke says: “We are tired of all talk and no action!” This is so true!

Is the “other side” hoping that the GOP will just give up and surrender?

What has the US Supreme Court ruled concerning mandates within Obamacare?

What has Congress done concerning the penalties if a person/family does not purchase medical insurance?

What happens if the US Supreme Court rules in the favor of Texas and other states, invalidating ObamaCare?

HHow is the Texas Public Policy Foundation helping not only Texans, but the American people as a whole?

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June 25, 2018

Title: The Cost and Consequences of Mandating Paid Sick Leave
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The City of Austin has adopted a new mandate for businesses, set to go into effect on October 1, 2018. The Texas Public Policy Foundation and other organizations have filed suit against the City, challenging the order.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The City of Austin recently enacted a city ordinance mandating paid sick leave/time off for all employees with the City of Austin. Does everyone deserves paid sick leave?

NOTE: We are NOT disputing the NEED for paid sick leave. We actually think it is a GOOD THING! What is the issue, then?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Cost and Consequences of Mandating Paid Sick Leave
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Which businesses are mandated to give employees paid sick leave?

Does each employee receive 1 hour sick leave for each pay period wherein they work 30 hours or more? Is this going to add headache upon headache for employers, not mention an egregious financial burden?

SHOCKER: City of Houston employers/employees are exempt from this ordinance!

Were there Town Hall meetings prior to the vote on this ordinance? Were they well-advertised? Did Union members and lobbyists attend the meetings, pushing for the ordinance passage?

Was the owner of County Line BBQ (where this issue began) bullied into silence at the Town Hall meetings?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Cost and Consequences of Mandating Paid Sick Leave
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who’s pushing and funding this movement?

Is this an example of the government doing something, but not knowing what they were doing and why there were doing it?

Can ANYONE make anonymous complaints about a business concerning this issue? What will happen to the business in this situation?

The Texas Public Policy Foundation and others have filed suit against the City of Austin to fight this unlawful ordinance. Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, has stepped up to take over the suit, helping ALL Texans. Listen as Ryan Walters explains why…

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June 15, 2018

Title: The Cost and Consequences of Mandating Paid Sick Leave
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Cost and Consequences of Mandating Paid Sick Leave
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Cost and Consequences of Mandating Paid Sick Leave
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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June 12, 2018

Title: Who Determines Parental Rights?
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Brandon Logan is the Director of the Center for Families & Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Brandon will be discussing a bill in Arizona which would require all babies born exposed to substance abuse (via their mothers) be removed by the Department of Child Safety. In turn, the “default position” would be to terminate the mother’s parental rights and give the baby to total strangers.

NOTE: It is important to point out that Brandon is a Child Welfare Law Specialist and has represented the rights of hundreds of children in legal custody battles throughout Texas. Brandon also has a PhD in Child Development. He knows what he is talking about! Listen in!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is behind the proposed bill in Arizona?

This is an issue that is fueled by emotions. How does Brandon help not only children, but the parents as well, while keeping emotions in check?

Why the push to give babies to strangers instead of family members? HINT: Money!

Is this bill from Arizona extreme and “anti-family”?

Are other states looking to follow in Arizona’s footsteps?

Adoption is important. However, is there a better way to this solution rather than ripping the baby apart from his/her mother/father at birth? Tune in to the next segment with Brandon as he continues to discuss this question…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Who Determines Parental Rights?
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Brandon explains the Arizona bill in more detail. It’s definitely the most extreme law Brandon has ever seen!

Are foster parents considered “family” according to this law? Would foster parents be allowed to adopt a baby been in their care?

What precautions should we, in Texas, make to ensure this crazy idea doesn’t sneak its way into our courts?

Editor’s Note: If you do not have a will, get one ASAP! Who do you want to raise your kids? Would the courts agree? This is very important, no matter the age of your children.

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May 24, 2018

Title: Texas is Number One – Again!
Topic: Girl Scouts of America

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

For the fourth year in a row, Texas has been ranked the best state to do business with in the nation by CEO Magazine.

Dr. Vance Ginn explains how Texas keeps prospering over the next two segments.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Texas economy just a miracle or fluke? Or has it been planned over the last century by countless men and women whose only desire was to see Texas prosper?

Can state governmental policies encourage or discourage economic growth within its borders?

Are people in states like California and New York sick of the high taxes and liberal politics? Where are they moving? HINT: Texas!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Texas is Number One – Again!
Topic: Texas Economy

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What factors contribute to a good standard of living?

Listen as Dr. Ginn compares the Texas economy to California...

Is a $500 tax per worker enough to get big businesses to leave Seattle? What’s UP with THAT?

What big businesses are choosing to move their operations to Texas?

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May 7, 2018

Title: Utopia Is Coming Via Bernie Sanders!
Topic: Utopia is Coming!

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Utopia is coming! Yes, that’s right! Senator Bernie Sanders has a new plan to place a chicken in every pot, ensure everyone has a money in their pocket, and FREE medical care. I can’t wait! #sarcasm

Dr. Vance Ginn, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has all the details…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Democrat voter leaning farther left towards socialism?

Why should we even bother working if we can just get everything for free?

How is Senator Sanders’ plan being received by the college crowd?

What are the “true” current unemployment numbers?

Rush Limbaugh once remarked after Obama was elected: “How do you compete with Santa Clause?” Can we? Is it possible?

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Title: New Paid Sick Leave in Austin: Good or Bad?
Topic: Paid Sick Leave

Discussed by Ryan Walters
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

New guest, Ryan Walters, is an attorney with the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Today, Ryan will be discussing a mandate for businesses within the city of Austin. The mandate, set to go into effect October 1, 2018, is being challenged by The Texas Public Policy Foundation and other organizations in court.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Texas is a “Right to Work State”. Listen as Ryan Walters explains what that means….

Texas is also an “At Will Employee State”. What does that mean?

What is the Texas Minimum Wage Law?

Can Texas cities or counties adjust the minimum wage to whatever they see fit?

Why does the new Austin ordinance exempt Unions?

If a business has multiple locations across Texas, including within Austin, must the business offer paid sick leave to ALL of its employees statewide? If not, is this fair to others?

Why is the TPP challenging this law in court? Are other business organizations joining TPP to oppose this law?

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Title: Because of the Fruits and Nuts Californians Pay More
Topic: Californians Pay More for Energy Usage

Discussed by Megan Ingram
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The leadership in California are making life very hard – and very expensive – for the citizens in their state.

Why should we care what they do? Because some of their liberal ideas are headed this way – and quickly!

Megan Ingram is a Policy Analyst with the Armstrong Center for Energy & the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does California have the right to tell the Trump Administration they do not want any oil and gas from off shore rigs to be transported into their state?

Comparison: Can Texas pass a law rejecting all California avocadoes? (The point of this question is really to prove that California leadership does not have the people’s best interest in hand.)

Is a free market always a good thing?

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April 4, 2018

Title: Grandparent Rights
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.

Family situations are changing. When two people get a divorce, it often involves not only the children, but grandparents and step-parents as well. Who decides where the children will spend their time, even for an overnight visit?

Brandon Logan is the Director of the Center for Families and Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Brandon will be discussing some of the arrangements that may be necessary for some families.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are over half of America’s children in a broken home?

Do parents possess a natural and moral right to privacy and liberty in carrying out their parental responsibilities?

Are courts experiencing an influx of grandparents requesting visitation rights?

What rights do grandparents have?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Grandparent Rights
Topic: Family Custody Issues

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do judges have the right to grant visitation and custodial rights to grandparents and others in family court cases? Brandon Logan has handled hundreds of child custody cases. Listen as he shares what he has experienced personally regarding this issue.

Does money often rule in child custody cases?

Should the Texas Legislature address these issues when they convene in 2019?

For more information on this topic, click here.

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March 28, 2018

Title: Amazon’s Second Headquarters Up for Grabs
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

James Quintero is back with an update on the new Amazon headquarters. The last two Texas cities in the running are taking very different approaches in trying to lure the facility, with its estimated 50,000 jobs.

To listen to James’ previous interview concerning this issue, use our Archives.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Background on government incentives for corporations: What are corporate inducements for moving/relocating/expanding corporations? Are corporate giveaways common across the nation and in Texas?

What’s UP with Amazon’s second headquarters? Listen as James Quintero offers more details about the cost of the new building and new jobs that will be created. Be sure to tune in to the next segment for even more information.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Amazon’s Second Headquarters Up for Grabs
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Amazon’s “wish list” in the city it chooses to host their second headquarters? Note: “Wish list”… see what we did there? Moving on…

Which two metro areas in Texas are still on the short list?

Why are the proposals/bids from the cities kept under lock and key?

What taxes will be affected?

Who is the middle-man in connection to the Austin proposal/bid?

Why is Houston not on the list?

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March 1, 2018

Title: Mandated Sick Leave Comes to Austin
Topic: Government Control

Discussed by Bryan Mathew
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Austin City Council has mandated that every business in the city offer paid sick leave to workers. Is this a good or bad policy?

New guest, Bryan Mathew, is a Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He says: “Companies and workers should be free to negotiate the employment arrangements that work best for them, not be forced to comply with a government mandate.”

For more on this issue from Bryan, click here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the new sick-day government mandate affect every business inside Austin city limits? Short answer: YES. Listen as Bryan Mathew offers more details…

How many sick days are allowed? br />
Can each individual business design their own rules and regulations regarding what information employees must provide the “prove” they are sick?

Does this new mandate add extra costs to small business owners?

Can employees complain to the City of Austin if they think they are being treated unfairly regarding this new mandate?

Can the Texas Legislature try to put a stop to this?

Why is a free market approach to employment the best option – for both the employer and the employee?

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Title: Because of the Fruits and Nuts Californians Pay More
Topic: Californians Pay More for Energy Usage

Discussed by Megan Ingram
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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February 20, 2018

Title: Mass Exodus from California
Topic: Leaving California

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Since 1990, California has lost more than three million of its own residents to migration.

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and a Senior Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Dr. Ginn will be discussing the ripple effects this is causing on states across the nation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is “out migration”?

Why is California suffering from out migration?

Are other states experiencing signs of out migration?

There are three reasons why people are leaving Liberal states like California and New York. Listen as Dr. Ginn discusses…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Mass Exodus from California
Topic: Leaving California

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is Texas such a popular place for these out migrants?

How many people do demographers predict will move to Texas over the next few decades? HINT: It’s a whole, whole lot!

How can our leaders prepare for the influx of new Texans?

Are those moving to Texas usually Liberal or Conservative?

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Title: See Something. Say Something. But Wait a Minute
Topic: Parenting a Child with Autism

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

“We should be reaching out in love and community to parents who may need support, rather than calling government authorities,” says Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Brandon Logan. “This is the key to rebuilding a civil society that cherishes and organically protects children.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Listen as Brandon Logan explains what happened to one family in Austin involving the police…

Last year, 300,000 calls were made to Child Protective Services. How many of those calls resulted in a case where abuse or neglect were discovered? HINT: The number is tiny. Minuscule. Almost non-existent.

What are some other things people can do instead of calling the police or CPS when abuse or neglect is suspected?

Brandon Logan says: “Observing from afar doesn’t give us an indication of what’s going on with a family. And it certainly won’t give us any evidence that a child is being abused or neglected.”

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February 19, 2018

Title: Because of the Fruits and Nuts Californians Pay More
Topic: Californians Pay More for Energy Usage

Discussed by Megan Ingram
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 31, 2018

Title: Gas in Texas Being Used in Poland
Topic: Natural Gas in Polland

Discussed by Megan Ingram
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Former Eastern Bloc stalwart Poland has signed a deal for American natural gas – much to the dismay of Russia.

Listen in as Megan Ingram explains why the Texas Public Policy Foundation sees this as an opportunity for Texas, the United States, and regional stability in Europe. Megan is a Policy Analyst with the Foundation’s Armstrong Center for Energy & the Environment

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When natural gas and oil/coal is in abundance, do we have more disposable income as families and businesses?

How is natural gas found under Texas soil being used in Poland?

Has Russia used their natural gas as a weapon through threats of shutting off the supply to other European countries, such as Poland?

From our cell phones to hot water in the shower… from our TVs to babies in the NICU… everything we use is supplied by natural gas or coal/oil. We cannot live without it!

Does abundant, reliable energy make America great?

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January 12, 2018

Title: Tax Incentives for Rich Companies
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

James Quintero is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he leads the Think Local Liberty Project. James focuses on state and local government spending, taxes, public pension reform, annexation, and local regulations.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should local and state governments give tax incentives to corporations worth billions?

Is Apple on track to becoming the world’s first company to be valued at 1 trillion?

Why does Amazon want to build a second headquarters in Austin, TX? Is this a good idea? Listen as James reveals SHOCKING details about the inner-workings of the proposals for this…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Tax Incentives for Rich Companies
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many jobs are expected if Amazon is granted permission to build HQ2 in Austin?

Should local officials be permitted to offer tax abatements, grants, and other government goodies to companies? Or should state officials vote on the matter? James doesn’t think either is a good idea! Listen in as he explains why…

Will tax payers, including other businesses, be forced to pick up the bill for these incentives?

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January 11, 2018

Title: Gas in Texas Being Used in Polland
Topic: Natural Gas in Polland

Discussed by Megan Ingram
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 9, 2018

Title: Tax Incentives for Rich Companies
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Tax Incentives for Rich Companies
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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December 18, 2017

Title: FEMA and Natural Disasters
Topic: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Discussed by Drew White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) caused a stir recently when he suggested that local first-responders should have a greater role in disaster response. As we discovered during and after Hurricane Harvey…this is very true!

Drew White is the Senior Federal Policy Analyst for the Center for Tenth Amendment Action at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Drew was also the Domestic Policy Advisor for Senator Ted Cruz for two years.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should local first-responder agencies have a more active role in recovery efforts?

Should FEMA be the only responder in a disaster situation?

Do non-profits and charities have more flexibility than FEMA?

Should the government begin to lean on non-profits and charities for help rather than FEMA?

Tune in to the next segment with Drew White as he discusses another major issue with FEMA: money.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - FEMA and Natural Disasters
Topic: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Discussed by Drew White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does FEMA have a fleet of flat-bottomed boats they can utilize quickly to save those who are downing in flood waters? HINT: Nope! They have a fleet of personnel who can only get to action after Congress has authorized it!

How does FEMA disperse the money given them by Congress?

Does all the government bureaucracy just get in the way?

Is too much money wasted on non-emergencies?

Do our elected officials use disaster funding legislation as a means of pushing through their pet projects?

For the most part, are local responders, non-profits, and charities better, smarter, faster, and cheaper than FEMA?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - FEMA and Natural Disasters
Topic: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Discussed by Drew White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is President Donald Trump making a difference?

How can President Donald Trump help in the future?

What is the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s role concerning this issue? They are here for YOU! If you have questions or would like more information, click here.

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November 28, 2017

Title: The Price of Electricity in Texas vs California
Topic: Electricity: Reliable and Affordable

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do you dread opening your electric bill each month, especially during those hot summer months? Be thankful if you live in Texas because we have some of the lowest energy costs in the United States!

Listen as Chuck DeVore, the Vice President of National Initiatives with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, discusses the varying rates in states and why Texans should pay close attention.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the price we pay for electricity the same in every state?

Why is the price difference between electricity in Texas and California so significant?

Does the price of electricity factor into business relocation decisions?

Which works best for consumers and businesses: capitalism or socialism/communism?

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October 30, 2017

Title: Texas Model Drives Miraculous Prosperity
Topic: Life after the Flood

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Harvey did its best to knock Texas Down. Houston shed nearly 25,000 jobs in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which slammed into the Gulf Coast at the end of August and unleashed floodwaters that shut down, damaged, or destroyed thousands of businesses and homes across the region.

We survived. But will we thrive?

Dr. Vance Ginn, Ph.D. is the director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and a Senior Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen as Dr. Vance discusses “Life After the Flood”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Hurricane Harvey impact employment numbers in Houston and Texas for the month of September 2017?

Will Texas businesses bounce back and re-employ those who lost their jobs, plus add more new positions?

Oil and gas are two of main sources of income for Texas. What other sources drive the growth in new jobs?

Listen as Dr. Ginn compares the Texas economy to California and New York. The differences are night and day!

How can Texas encourage seniors to retire in our state, rather than Florida?

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October 17, 2017

Title: The GOP’s “Tax the Rich” Temptation
Topic: Tax Reform

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The top 10% of earners already pay 71% of federal income taxes, the highest in the developed world; in France, less than 25%. Since Sweden and France both have large value-added taxes, a regressive levy, their top 10% earners bear an even smaller share of the total tax burden. The next time Bernie Sanders demands that the rich pay their fair share, somebody should ask him if he would be satisfied if the American rich paid the same as their counterparts in Sweden and France.

Dr. Vance Ginn is an Economist with the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen in as he answers some of the tough questions concerning this issue – questions that might cause you to rethink your opinion on the matter.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Fact or Fiction: The latest data indicates that the top 10% of earners pay 71% of the federal income taxes collected.

Will there always be a cry for the wealthy to pay more?

In addition to paying 71% of the federal income taxes collected, the top 10% of earners do most of the saving, investing and innovating that fuel America’s economic growth? Does it take capital to create jobs?

Should somebody ask Bernie Sanders if he would be satisfied if the American rich paid the same share as their counterparts in Sweden and France? (see above statistics)

The Obama Administration passed huge tax hikes in an effort to bring in over 600 billion more in revenue. What happened?

Presidents Kennedy and Reagan both cut taxes. What happened to the economy and tax receipts under both?

Is President Trump proposing to emulate Kennedy and Reagan or Obama?

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October 3, 2017

Title: The Best Path to Prosperity
Topic: Trump Tax Plan

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Congressional leadership in the House and the Senate have proposed a new tax reform plan, the Trump Tax Plan.

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Director of the Center for Economic Prosperity and a Senior Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen in as Dr. Ginn explains how the Trump Tax Plan will aid in finally moving the economy forward, helping lower income Americans to get back on their feet in an unprecedented way.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is this an accurate statement: “The best path to prosperity is a job”?

How will the Trump Tax Plan affect businesses?

Does reducing the business tax burden help working Americans? In addition, why can’t lower income tax-paying Americans see the benefits of this?

How does the current tax code place a chokehold on businesses in America?

In Dr. Ginn’s opinion, is Trump trying to punish Californian’s with certain taxes and reductions?

Will the new Trump Tax Plan allow businesses to file their taxes in a more simplified way?

When Kennedy and Reagan cut the tax rate, did the flow of taxes increase or decrease?

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September 28, 2017

Title: David Balat, Candidate for SD7
Topic: Candidate Interviews

Discussed by David Balat
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

David Balat was born and raised in Houston to parents who moved to the United States from the suburbs of Jerusalem and Bethlehem in Israel. David is a candidate for Senate District 7 in Houston, Texas, hoping to unseat incumbent John Culberson.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is an earmark?

Why were voters nationwide upset with the use of earmarks? Why did Congress vote to stop using earmarks?

Congressman John Culberson has been leading the charge to bring back the use of earmarks. Is this why David Balat has decided to run against him in the upcoming election?

David has been a healthcare executive for almost twenty years. What is his opinion on the Graham-Cassidy healthcare replacement bill?

If Obamacare just imploded, would that be a good or a bad thing?

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September 22, 2017

Title: Harvey’s Effects on Local Businesses
Topic: Life after the Flood

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

GOOD NEWS: Texas continues to lead the nation in new job growth.

BAD NEWS: According to FEMA, more than forty percent of businesses never reopen after a disaster.

Dr. Vance Ginn is the Director of the Center of Economic Prosperity at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen as Dr. Ginn discusses some statistics from the past compared to recent numbers. How is Texas faring after the Flood?

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How long has Texas been on top of the job market?

How many jobs have been added in the last twelve months?

Texas even survived the sudden decrease in the price of a barrel of oil. Listen as Dr. Ginn discusses how and why…

Has the Texas economy changed significantly since the 1980’s and 1990’s?

Now to the main topic of this interview…

What happens to most businesses that are affected by a disaster such as a flood?

What has the effect been so far on businesses in Southeast Texas that suffered damage during Hurricane Harvey?

Is Texas prepared to help those who have been forced in to unemployment after Harvey?

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August 24, 2017

Title: New Laws for Annexed Cities in Texas
Topic: Annexation Walls

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Millions of Texans choose to live outside the city limits. It is estimated that by 2018, just one year away, the population outside the Houston City Limits will exceed the population within. GOOD NEWS: We now have more rights to protect our decision to live outside the city walls!

James Quintero is the Director of the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, he will be discussing SB6, the Texas Annexation Right to Vote Act, signed by Governor Abbott. The new law requires large cities to obtain consent from those being annexed before taking action.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the growth rates in large cities around the country compared to Harris County?

How many Texans reside in unincorporated areas across Texas?

Were some smaller cities in Texas being annexed by larger cities without a vote?

Does the new law apply to all counties, or just the larger ones?

Are Legislators from smaller counties being bullied by Legislators from larger counties? How bad was it during the Special Session?

Side Note: Do Legislators from smaller counties oppose school choice? If so, why?

Does SB6 give Texans more rights? James Quintero calls it a “monumental win”…

Will SB6 affect shady forced annexation districts like MUD Districts?

Did the Kingwood Tea Party play a key role in getting SB6 passed?

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August 10, 2017

Title: Are New Taxes on the Horizon?
Topic: Taxes

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. Vance Ginn, Economist with the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, recently testified before the House Ways & Means Committee on HB285 which would eliminate school district maintenance and operations property taxes and replace them with higher state sales tax rate. Listen as Dr. Ginn explains the details of this bill and what it could mean for Texas taxpayers.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there any state in America that does not have property taxes?

Does Texas have one of the highest property tax rates in America?

Dr. Vance Ginn makes the following statement: “The best way to effectively reduce the burden of local property taxes is to eliminate all of them and replace them with a more conservative, efficient, and simple reformed sales tax with an adjusted base and rate.” Listen as he explains his reasoning.

Will Dr. Vance’s proposal require a Constitutional Amendment?

Do the majority of voters really want to eliminate property taxes?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Are New Gun Laws on the Horizon?
Topic: Taxes

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

If HB285 is passed, what items would be subjected to a sales tax and what would the rate be? Dr. Vance Ginn takes the majority of this second segment to explain what will and will not be taxed and how high the rate will be if the property tax is eliminated.

For more information on HB285, click here.

Please contact your Texas Elected Officials at 512.463.4630 and share your opinion of this issue with them.

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June 28, 2017

Title: The Case for a Texas Water Market
Topic: Water Crisis Will Affect All Texans

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The population of Texas could double by 2050, says a report released by the Office of the State Demographer. If this happens, the Texas population would swell to 54.4 million. What does this mean for the Texas water supply?

Kathleen White has some answers…

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Without water at an affordable price, will people move to Texas? Will they stay?

Can our current water system support a major increase in population?

In “The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels”, written by guest Kathleen White, one statement stands out: “Every other boom in human history eventually hit a wall and then declined because resources dwindled –whether timber, cropland, pasture, labor, water, or peat [fuel source].” Listen as she explains this statement.

Thirty years from now, without planning now for new water sources, will there be enough water for a population that is expected to be twice as large as it is now?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Case for a Texas Water Market
Topic: Water Crisis Will Affect All Texans

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do most Texans obtain their water today?

Who owns the water underground? Kathleen discusses a twenty-year-old piece of Legislation that is not only outdated, but just doesn’t make sense. She also discusses how property rights filter into the equation.

In Texas, are we beginning to stop the use of ground water? Are we going too far in restricting the use of ground water?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Case for a Texas Water Market
Topic: Water Crisis Will Affect All Texans

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

With all the regulations set by the EPA on how, when, and where we can obtain water, what are some of our options for the future?

Can water be transferred from one basin to another in Texas? SHORT ANSWER: Nope! Listen as Kathleen explains why in more detail.

Kathleen was a co-author of “The Case for a Texas Water Market”. Without changes to current laws and regulations, will Texas be prepared to supply water for the needs of homes, businesses, and industry in the year 2050?

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June 22, 2017

Title: Don’t Touch Your Trees
Topic: Tree Control Now By Government

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Senator Donna Campbell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security, recently petitioned the Texas Attorney General for an advisory opinion on the legality of “municipal tree ordinances”. Yes, this is real. We are not joking.

Listen in as James Quintero reveals more details concerning this outrageous ordinance and what is being done to stop it.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who made the local City Council “god” concerning who can and cannot have trees in their yard?

Why are they even doing this? Does it really matter?

Shouldn’t home and business owners have their right over their own trees?

Are leaders in some cities forcing home and business owners to pay outrageous fees to remove/cut down their own trees?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 -Don’t Touch Your Trees
Topic: Tree Control Now By Government

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should home or business owners with property rights have the Constitutional privilege to do whatever they want to the trees on their lot?

Are there some who want to do whatever they want with their own land, but don’t want others to do the same? Listen as Terry shares two personal stories that touched people he knew concerning this issue…

What is a N.I.M.B.Y.?

Who ultimately pays the higher costs?

What is Senator Donna Campbell requesting concerning this issue?

Is this issue on the 2017 Special Session agenda?

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June 8, 2017

Title: Improving Texas CPS
Topic: Texas Child Protective Services

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

There is no denying that the Texas Department of Child Protective Services is in need of a major overhaul. However, there is good news on the horizon!

Brandon Logan is the Director of the Center for Families and Children at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has an encouraging update for us today.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Recently, a Federal Judge ruled that Texas was violating the rights of children housed within the CPS system. What was the case about?

The Texas Legislature was being pressured to act quickly so they passed SB11 and HB7. How will these bills help protect children?

Was there a fiscal note added to these bills to allow for more money for the Texas CPS system?

Is more Legislative work required?

Will individuals and faith-based groups be able to help more easily with the passage of these bills?

Our elected officials hoping and praying for more involvement by churches and other non-profits to service the desperate needs of at-risk children. Foster children – and parents – need your help! Contact your church or local foster care agency for more information.

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May 25, 2017

Title: Forced Annexation: An Extreme Abuse of Power
Topic: Forced Annexation

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The leadership, rank, and file of those elected on the Left is against the average Texan once more by trying to force unincorporated areas into forced annexation with bigger cities.

James Quintero is the Director of the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, one of America’s premier Conservative think tanks. James has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Fox News and Breitbart.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do Texans living in unincorporated areas want to be annexed?

Why does the Left continually vote against allowing voters to decide if they want to be annexed to a larger city?

What is the purpose of SB715?

If the voters say NO to the annexation, does the city have other options?

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May 18, 2017

Title: The Case for a Texas Water Market
Topic: Water Crisis Will Affect All Texans

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Case for a Texas Water Market
Topic: Water Crisis Will Affect All Texans

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Case for a Texas Water Market
Topic: Water Crisis Will Affect All Texans

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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May 17, 2017

Title: Are Inspections Really Saving Lives?
Topic: Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Vance Ginn, economist in the Center for Fiscal Policy at TPPF, is here today to discuss the passage of SB1588, which would eliminate regular vehicle safety inspections in Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Of the 50 states in America, how many still require a vehicle safety inspection for all vehicles?

Why was the Texas vehicle safety inspection initiated? Are these issues still prevalent?

Is there fraud within the vehicle safety inspection business?

Why does the TTPF lobby on this issue?

SB1588 still must pass in the House by this coming Saturday. Please call the Capitol Switchboard at 512.463.4630 and urge your Representative to vote FOR SB1588.

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May 5, 2017

Title: Business Avoid Depressed Areas
Topic: Government Subsidies

Discussed by Carine Martinez
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Why should you care about legislation regarding grocery stores? Why do businesses avoid economically depressed areas? Could it be because the areas are not safe and insurance is unattainable?

New guest Carine Martinez-Gouhier is the Managing Editor at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Her areas of expertise include: corporate welfare and cronyism, economic freedom, capitalism, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, and K-12 education reform. Carine will be discussing the details of HB3324 and what you can do to stop it.

Note: Carine is from France. Enjoy her beautiful accent!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a food “desert”? (Not dessert.)

Why do big grocery store chains avoid economically depressed areas?

Should the government allow tax subsidies for groceries stores in economically depressed areas?

Why are economically depressed areas considered high-risk?

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May 1, 2017

Title: Forced Annexation: An Extreme Abuse of Power
Topic: Forced Annexation

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Senate recently approved the passage of SB715, the Texas Annexation Reform Act, which would reform municipal annexation practices. This legislation, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell (R-District 25), requires consent from a majority of those being annexed, streamlines voluntary annexations, and generally prohibits limited purpose annexation.

James Quintero is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. The TPPF believes in liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise, which is why James cares so passionately about this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is SB715 good or bad?

Why wasn’t this bill supported more by more Democrats?

Listen as James Quintero and Terry Lowry discuss a specific clause regarding “limited purpose annexations”. NOTE: This is VERY important! Pay close attention.

Should the purpose of annexation be to provide more emergency services and improve the quality of life for the residents? Is this happening?

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April 25, 2017

Title: Video Recording Police Activity
Topic: Video Recording Police

Discussed by Randy Peterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

NOTE: Please do not construe any information discussed in this segment as legal advice. If you have any questions, please contact the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Randy Petersen is a Senior Researcher for Right on Crime and the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, Randy will be discussing some issues regarding police safety and the First Amendment.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do citizens have the right to video record a police chase and altercation? How close is too close?

If a police officer demands a citizen move away from the scene, must the citizen comply?

Are video recordings often helpful to police investigations?

Can a police officer confiscate a bystander’s phone for evidence? This question requires a complicated answer, so listen closely!

If a bystander walks too closely while recording an altercation between a police officer and another person, does this become a distraction to the police officer?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Video Recording Police Activity
Topic: Video Recording Police

Discussed by Randy Peterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

NOTE: Please do not construe any information discussed in this segment as legal advice. If you have any questions, please contact the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Randy Peterson goes into more detail in this segment concerning a bystander videoing an altercation between a police officer and a perpetrator. Bottom line: If a police officer tells you to back off, BACK OFF!

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Video Recording Police Activity
Topic: Video Recording Police

Discussed by Randy Peterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

NOTE: Please do not construe any information discussed in this segment as legal advice. If you have any questions, please contact the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Texas is an open carry state. As an innocent bystander, must you inform the police officer(s) on the scene if you are armed?

There is NOT a bill currently being considered regarding this in the Texas Legislature. Listen as Randy Peterson discusses this further.

As a bystander, can simply yelling at a police officer during an altercation result in your arrest? Or, are you protected under the First Amendment?

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April 24, 2017

Title: Are Vehicle Safety Inspections Necessary?
Topic: Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Vance Ginn does not believe Vehicle Safety inspections are needed. And he is not the only one who is urging the Texas Legislature to abandon this costly practice.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Bottom Line: Do Vehicle Safety Inspections (VSI) increase driver safety? FACT: Even the state of California does not require VSI anymore!

Should VSI programs be eliminated by the Texas Legislature?

What percentage of accidents are caused by defects that VSI can help catch?

When we get our oil changed, do the technicians do a thorough diagnostic check – more than what is even required for a VSI?

How much is this program actually costing the tax payers, NOT including the cost of the test?

Do both SB1588 and HB3995 have bi-partisan support?

Please contact your Texas Elected Officials at 512.463.4630 and urge them to pass these two bills.

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April 7, 2017

Title: Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The Texas Public Policy Foundation urges you to sign the petition to let your Elected Officials know you support School Choice for ALL Texas children.

Stephanie Matthews is the Senior Policy Advisor for the Center for Education Freedom with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do parents deserve the right to choose the best education for their children?

Are school choice programs working in other states?

It has been said that too many children have been assigned the fate of attending failing schools. Can Texas children afford to have the Legislature wait another 2 years before addressing this critical issue?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does a one-size-fits-all education system serve the needs of all students?

Is every student required to participate in the School Choice and Education Savings Account program?

To contact your Elected Representative about this critical issue, please call 512.463.4630. Or you can go online here.

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April 5, 2017

Title: Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Sign the Petition for School Choice
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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April 3, 2017

Title: Education Freedom for ALL Children
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Dr. Kevin Roberts
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

To contact your Elected Representative, please call (512) 463-4630. Or you can go online here.

We have discussed School Choice and Education Savings Accounts frequently over the last few months here on The What’s UP Radio Program. Why? To put it simply: We MUST improve the state of education in Texas for ALL children.

New guest Dr. Kevin Roberts is the Executive Vice President for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Roberts says this of SB3 and School Choice: “School choice creates a new path forward for young Texans who may require specialized instruction, unique course offerings, or a different learning environment that they would otherwise be denied without access to education freedom.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do our Elected Officials in Texas have an obligation to provide the most appropriate educational opportunities for the most students possible?

Is it time for House leadership to stop dragging their feet and allow a vote in the appropriate committee, and then on the floor of the Texas House?

Listen as Dr. Kevin Roberts briefly explains SB3 and how Education Savings Accounts will work in Texas.

REPEAT: To contact your Elected Representative, please call (512) 463-4630. Or you can go online here.

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March 16, 2017

Title: Texas Grand Jury Reform
Topic: Grand Jury

Discussed by Greg Glod
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Texas Senate Bill 1424 and House Bill 2640 are two bills that need your support! Both effect reform to the Grand Jury system in Texas.

Greg Glod is the Manager of State Initiatives for Right on Crime and Senior Policy Analyst with the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Greg says, “These reforms are a common sense approach that will allow prosecutors to continue to do their jobs and protect our neighborhoods from criminals while providing protections to citizens from an overbearing government.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Greg Glod feel so passionately about criminal justice and reform to the Grand Jury system? Listen as Greg shares about the case that changed it all for him.

Would it be helpful to record Grand Jury proceedings?

Terry and Greg discuss a hypothetical situation where video of the proceedings would be very useful. Listen as they explain why it is so important to have Grand Jury reform NOW.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Texas Grand Jury Reform
Topic: Grand Jury

Discussed by Greg Glod
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do we really need reform protecting the accused?

Terry and Greg Glod continue to discuss what rights you, as the accused, have in the Grand Jury room – and what rights you should have.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Texas Grand Jury Reform
Topic: Grand Jury

Discussed by Greg Glod
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the District Attorney have the right to squelch testimony during Grand Jury proceedings?

Was the Grand Jury system designed to protect or condemn the accused?

Currently, defendants cannot have their attorney in the Grand Jury room with them while giving testimony! How absurd! Listen as Greg Glod explains why this MUST change immediately.

Senator Dawn Buckingham is the author of SB1424 and Representative Senfronia Thompson authored HB2640. Listen as Greg Glod discusses the bills in more detail.

Will these bills make the criminal justice system better for all?

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March 10, 2017

Title: Repeal and Respect
Topic: Obamacare

Discussed by Chip Roy
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

New guest, Chip Roy, is the Director of the Center for Tenth Amendment Action at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He believes Congress should not attempt to re-construct the healthcare system. Why not? He says: “D.C.’s ideas don’t work.” Listen in as Chip Roy offers some great insight into how Congress should address the replacement of Obamacare.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Chip Roy worked with Senator Ted Cruz. What was one of his accomplishments during his campaign?

Are many Republicans backtracking on their promise the repeal Obamacare?

Are some in Congress wanting to bring back earmarks?

If the Republicans vote to simply replace Obamacare, will voters give them a pink slip in 2018?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Repeal and Respect
Topic: Obamacare

Discussed by Chip Roy
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Tenth Amendment?

What three concepts should the Federal Government do immediately regarding Obamacare?

Why can’t the Republicans realize the importance of removing mandates like pregnancy care and alcohol rehabilitation from the healthcare system? Won’t this reduce the cost of insurance for everyone?

Should individuals be allowed to buy health insurance across state lines?

What is the best way to pay for health insurance for those who truly need it, but cannot afford it? Chip Roy encourages host Terry Lowry to get himself elected to change Washington! (Editor’s note: I agree!!)

If RINO’s and Democrats team up to push a replacement bill for a vote? If so, will Trump veto it?

How many Democrat Senators are up for re-election in Red States in 2018?

To read Chip Roy’s report on this subject, click here.

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March 1, 2017

Title: Out of Control Property Taxes
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

If you own a home in Texas, you are well aware of the outrageous property taxes leveled upon you each year. James Quintero offers some insight about what the Texas Public Policy Foundation is planning for this Legislative Session.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are property taxes literally forcing Texans from their homes?

How much have property taxes increased every year since 1996?

Even if you do not home a home, property taxes affect you. Listen as James Quintero discusses three reforms that could help every person in Texas in regards to their home. He will continue on this topic in the next segment…

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Out of Control Property Taxes
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the only county in Texas that unanimously supports SB2, which would offer property tax relief to all Texans? NOTE: There has been several bills introduced in the House, as well, which address property tax relief, which is wonderful news!

What are the three areas of reform which James and others are working on concerning real property tax relief?

Is there a portion of HB2 that states county officials cannot go above a certain cap and if they do, the citizens automatically get a vote?

Who in Austin is willing to fight for the needed restructuring?

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February 7, 2017

Title: Fixing the Broken Foster Care System
Topic: Foster Care

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Texas Public Policy Foundation Center for Families and Children Director Brandon Logan was recently invited to give testimony before the Texas Senate Committee for Health and Human Services to consider Senate Bill 11, relating to the administration of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

“Centralized state control over the care of foster children is inherently unworkable in a state as large and diverse as Texas,” said Logan. “Communities are in the best position to help parents and care for kids. SB11 gives communities the ability to do that.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why should Texas address the care of foster children?

Do teenagers really suffer more in the foster system?

How does SB11 decentralize a “one-size-fits-all” scenario?

How old are the current foster care guidelines in Texas? HINT: Really, really, really OLD!!!

How much will SB11 cost taxpayers?

How can non-profit organizations be utilized within the foster care system across Texas thru SB11?

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February 3, 2017

Title: Where Does Funding for Education Come From?
Topic: Education Funding

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Dr. Vance Ginn is an Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He recently testified before the Texas Senate Finance Work Group on School Finance. Listed below are some of the issues he discussed.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who has the obligation to hold the education funds in a trust in Texas?

Has the Texas Supreme Court given the responsibility to fix the education system back into the hands of the Texas House and Senate?

School Districts tax home and business owners to fund education. Is that the only money they receive for the children, or do they also receive state and federal funding?

How do maintenance and operation come into play?

Why is oil and gas production important to education?

Property taxes also affect education funding. Listen as Dr. Ginn discusses property rich districts vs. property poor districts.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Where Does Funding for Education Come From?
Topic: Education Funding

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Vance Ginn is an Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He recently testified before the Texas Senate Finance Work Group on School Finance. Listed below are some of the issues he discussed.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who receives more money: teachers or administrators? Dr. Vance Ginn reviews the 2014-2015 school year averages. The amount given to teachers is minuscule compared to administrators and other non-teaching staff receive.

Recap: What are the revue sources for education funding?

Next segment: What solution is best for our children’s education future that will be legal and fair for all?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Where Does Funding for Education Come From?
Topic: Education Funding

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does Dr. Ginn believe Education Savings Accounts and School Choice are the best options for the future of education spending?

How will ESA’s and School Choice fix the broken system?

Why are so many opposed to ESA’s and School Choice? Listen as Dr. Ginn discusses funding formulas and scrapping the entire system and starting from scratch.

Can we make everyone happy?

Does Dr. Ginn think that ESA’s and School Choice have a good chance of advancing forward in Texas?

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February 2, 2017

Title: The Bill for School Choice has Been Introduced
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Do parents deserve the chance to choose how their child is educated? Do parents who choose charter, private, or homeschool have the right to tax-payer money for their child’s education?

Stephanie Matthews, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Education Freedom Senior Policy Advisor, is here today to discuss Senate Bill 3, introduced by State Senator Larry Taylor.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do students “left behind” in public school actually receive a BETTER education? Stephanie Matthews cites thirty-three recent studies conducted by EdChoice which reveals this information.

Can schools use public funds to transport students to magnet/charter schools?

Why are educators and bureaucrats so afraid of School Choice?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Bill for School Choice has Been Introduced
Topic: Child Centered Education Funding

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do Education Savings Accounts benefit those below the poverty line?

How does the money from an ESA get divided?

Why should parents be given the choice to use an ESA?

Send us your comments and questions about School Choice and Education Savings Accounts.

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January 20, 2017

Title: The New Texas Budget
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

As a household, you must prepare your monthly expenses. Whether you use a budget or not, you know how much money you have and how much you will need. Our great State is run in the same manner. In fact, the Texas Constitution states that the Legislature cannot spend more than what is estimated to be available.

The Honorable Talmadge Heflin, the Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, will be discussing the next Texas Budget today. He served as chairman of the House Committee on appropriations in the 78th Session, so he definitely knows What’s UP in regards to making – and sticking to – a budget.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Texas House and Senate have each released their versions of the next Texas Budget for 2018 and 2019. What targets must they not exceed?

Was the current leadership of the House and Senate given direction from the Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s offices last year? And if so, why?

Are the proposed budgets from the House and Senate draconian or workable in today’s economic environment?

When the MSM complains that the Republicans are “cutting funding for healthcare and education”, you can now tell them: “No they aren’t!” Share this interview on Facebook and Twitter so all your friends and followers know the truth!

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January 19, 2017

Title: How is the Power of the President Transferred?
Topic: Presidential Politics

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The United States Presidential Transition is the transfer of Federal Executive Branch Power from the incumbent President of the United States to the President-Elect, during the period of time between Election Day in November and inauguration day on the following January 20.

Confused yet? Don’t be! Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, will clear things right up with this interview! How? She was part of the Transition Team!

For more on President-Elect Trump’s transfer of power, click here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How was Kathleen White involved in the transition process?

What does the law state concerning the transition of Presidential Power?

Why do President-Elects start choosing their leaders so far in advance of Inauguration Day?

What duties does the “pre-election team” have?

What responsibilities does the “post-election team” have?

What happens now?

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December 5, 2016

Title: Is a Property Tax Overhaul in the Future?
Topic: Property Taxes

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Follow-up to State Senator Paul Bettencourt’s interview…. It is so important that the men and women we elected to represent us know how we really feel about this issue. But, how can average citizens make a difference?

James Quintero is the Director at the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen in as he gives more details everyone should be aware of.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How cognizant of their property taxes are homeowners? Are some just completely clueless?

What is already being done to overhaul the current property tax system?

The Texas Senate is predicted to pass a great property tax relief bill this next Session. However, the House is a different story. Listen in as James Quintero offers his opinion.

How can the average citizen convince their Elected Officials to pass tax relief?

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November 30, 2016

Title: Education Savings Accounts
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Who should decide what is best for children regarding education?

Stephanie Matthews is the Senior Policy Advisor in the Center for Education Freedom at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Stephanie has spent the majority of her professional career in and around the state Capitol. Prior to joining TPPF, Stephanie served as the Chief of Staff for State Senator Donna Campbell, M.D.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who should decide what is best for children regarding education?

Who takes advantage of education choice?

Why are ESA’s beneficial to families who wish to homeschool but do not think they can afford it?

Are ESA’s helping families with a special needs child?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Education Savings Accounts
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Stephanie Matthews
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The Texas Supreme Court called upon lawmakers to “upend an ossified [fossilized, inflexible] regime ill-suited for 21st century Texas.” What does this mean?

Will ESA’s really empower parents to have true choice?

How will ESA’s effect homeschool students?

Will the TPPF oppose any and all legislation which will restrict or place stipulations upon homeschool students?

What can parents do to encourage Legislators to vote in favor of ESA’s? Stephanie recommends getting more information here.

Are ESA’s viewed in a positive light from both Parties?

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November 16, 2016

Title: Balancing the Scales of Due Process
Topic: Grand Jury

Discussed by Greg Glod
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

It’s Grand Jury picking time again! Who would YOU rather have on YOUR Grand Jury – someone like you or someone like, well, someone else?

Greg Glod is the Manager for State Initiatives for Right on Crime with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen in as he gives some great information over the next three segments concerning Grand Juries, how the people are chosen, and the new system in Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did the Founding Fathers include clauses implementing Grand Juries?

How have Grand Juries shifted from their original purpose?

Listen as Greg Glod discusses how a Grand Jury may choose to indict or not indict in a criminal proceeding and the process involved.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Balancing the Scales of Due Process
Topic: Grand Jury

Discussed by Greg Glod
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Listen in as Greg Glod and host Terry Lowry continue to discuss the David Deleiden vs. Planned Parenthood case which went awry in Houston last year.

Greg also discusses another case where a witness was telling the truth and later recanted her story because she had been bullied.

How much money do members of a Grand Jury make? Is the meager amount an issue when selecting Grand Jury members?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Balancing the Scales of Due Process
Topic: Grand Jury

Discussed by Greg Glod
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the new system for selecting Grand Jury members in Texas?

Are Grand Jury members selected the same way regular jury members are selected?

Can a person ask to “not” serve as a Grand Juror?

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November 14, 2016

Title: Exposing the Mad War on Energy
Topic: Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

What does a Donald Trump Presidency mean for the environment and the energy sector? Everything from our smart phones to the prescription drugs we take, from our refrigerators to our public schools, use energy. The cheapest and most economical sources are coal and natural gas.

Kathleen White is the former Chairman and Commissioner for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the second largest environmental agency in the world. Kathleen is currently a Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do the Gross National Product (GNP), quality of life, and longevity correlate with energy usage?

Does America need to use more fossil fuels?

Should American oil and gas companies drill more wells on our own land?

An average office building uses from 5,000-20,000 “therms”. What is a “therm”?

In a glutted market, where are the buyers of newly discovered and produced oil and gas?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Exposing the Mad War on Energy
Topic: Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will President Elect Donald Trump’s energy policy help or hinder economic and job growth in Texas? Listen in as Kathleen White outlines the four components of Trumps’ Economic Policy Platform.

FACT: Since Ronald Reagan’s Presidency, there have only been five occasions when the EPA issued a Federal implementation plan, and they quickly withdrew them. Under Obama’s Presidency, 57 Federal Implementation plans have been issued. Wow.

It has been reported that President Elect Trump has tapped Myron Ebell to lead his administration's transition team in regards to the Environmental Protection Agency. Is Kathleen White on the short list to be named the Director of the US Environmental Protraction Agency?

For a copy of Kathleen White’s book that she co-authored with Stephen Moore, click here.

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November 3, 2016

Title: Helping the Helpless
Topic: Foster Care

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The Texas foster-care system is strained with too many abused and neglected children and not enough places where they can heal and recover.

New guest, Brandon Logan, is the Director of the Center for Families and Children within the Texas Public Policy Foundation. The purpose of the Center is to serve the needs of the nearly 30,000 children who are currently under the State’s care in Texas.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the current state of the foster-care system in Texas?

Did a Federal Judge recently state that older children often “age out” of state custody in worse condition than when they entered?

What is the plan for the next Texas Legislature concerning this issue?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Helping the Helpless
Topic: Foster Care

Discussed by Brandon Logan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Listen in as Brandon describes some of the ways the Center for Families and Children is helping the State of Texas and the children in need.

Texas has doubled the number of employees and tripled the money it spends for children in foster care. Is this good or bad?

How can faith-based groups help? Should the State of Texas be more willing to aid faith-based organizations?

Why are most children removed from a home?

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October 25, 2016

Title: Real High School Dropout Statistics
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Dr. Patrick Wolf
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

New guest, Dr. Patrick Wolf, is a Professor of Education Policy. Today he will be discussing the importance of dropout rates, Education Savings Accounts, and the future of education.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many students finish high school in four years?

How are high school graduate’s lives different than those who do not obtain their diploma?

What ethnic and social-economic groups represent most dropouts?

Do students graduate in higher percentages if they attend charter or private schools?

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Title: Education Savings Accounts
Topic: Education Savings Accounts

Discussed by Dr. Patrick Wolf
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Listen in as Dr. Patrick Wolf explains Education Savings Accounts and how they benefit low-income families. It’s not just about “free money”; it’s about choice.

How is the money for an ESA stored?

Who decides where and how the money is spent?

Can “leftover” money be used for college?

How will an ESA affect a home school family?

Is there FALSE information being spread among home school communities regarding ESA’s?

Why do some oppose the concept of ESA’s?

Learn more on this and other issues affecting Texas here. Another great organization is “Ed Choice”, formally the Friedman Foundation.

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October 11, 2016

Title: Government Regulations Too Costly
Topic: Government Regulations: Too Expensive & Ineffective

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

We will not have a future if we do not have infrastructure, an educated and willing work-force, and small businesses driving the economy.

Robert Henneke is the Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today he will be discussing the gross overreach of government regulations and their effect on everyday life.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do big businesses or small businesses drive the economy?

Some say that Texas is hiring the most new employees across America. Is this true? If so, why?

Robert Henneke believes that the Federal Government is trying to unfairly push unfunded mandates and regulations onto business owners. Listen in as he gives one specific example surrounding new home regulations and how much it is really costing YOU!

How is Robert fighting these unnecessary regulations through the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation?

How is Obamacare affecting small businesses in Texas?

Every January, the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosts a “Policy Orientation for the Texas Legislature”. Click here for more details.

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July 28, 2016

Title: The Inefficient Immigration System
Topic: Immigration

Discussed by Dr. Katherine Fidler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Dr. Katherine Fidler is an independent consultant specializing in humanitarian law, insurgency and counter-insurgency studies, and refugee studies with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Fidler has conducted extensive research on refugee populations in central and southern Africa between 2007 and the present. Currently, she works with immigration attorneys in New York, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Texas to provide information regarding political asylum and right of removal claims.

“The current visa system has proven woefully inadequate for those persons seeking lawful entry to the United States,” Fidler states. “The strain placed on state and federal infrastructure is significant and the concern about the impact of unauthorized immigration demonstrated by residents in these areas is understandable.”

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Many on the left deem the phrase “illegal alien” to be derogatory. However, the term “alien” is a legal term used to describe a foreigner in not only the US but across the world. Listen in as Dr. Fidler explains this further.

What is the difference between foreign-born, immigrant, and native-born?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Inefficient Immigration System
Topic: Immigration

Discussed by Dr. Katherine Fidler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is Texas at the mercy of the Federal Government when it comes to border issues?

FACT: There are only 40 judges in Texas who are handling a back-log of nearly 90,000 cases concerning illegal aliens. In Houston alone, there are roughly 6,000 cases.

How long does a typical case take, from arrest to either deportation, imprisonment, or release? Is the illegal alien granted the right to work?

How long would an American most likely be allowed to stay, whether free or in jail, if they were in another country illegally?

Are the FBI and those in Washington lying about the true number of illegal immigrants in the United States? “Honestly, they don’t have a clue as to what they are doing,” Dr. Fidler states boldly.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Inefficient Immigration System
Topic: Immigration

Discussed by Dr. Katherine Fidler
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many foreign-born immigrants in Texas own small businesses in the state?

Are the majority of aliens in Texas collecting welfare benefits or are they working?

LListen in as Dr. Fidler reveals the areas which need the most attention, not only from Texas Legislators but from the Federal Government as well. “What is a problem, and will continue to be a problem for the foreseeable short-term, is that there is no coherent legislation with the visa system or reforming the judicial system,” she believes.

You can read Dr. Katherine Fidler’s article concerning this issue here.

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July 25, 2016

Title: Punish the Poor and Elderly
Topic: EPA Rules and Regulations

Discussed by Doug Domenech
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In March 2016, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Doug Domenech published “The EPA’s Clean Power Plan Will Hurt the Poor and Middle Class the Most.” The report compiles data from various studies in order to show the devastating impact of the EPA’s rule on both the cost of energy and on jobs.

The Honorable Doug Domenech is the Director of the Fueling Freedom Project at Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF). Prior to joining TPPF, he served as Secretary of Natural Resources in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a member of the Governor’s Cabinet Domenech oversaw six state environmental, natural, and historic resource agencies with a staff of over 2,000.

Today, Doug will be discussing the above-mentioned report, detailing its devastation, specifically to low-income and fixed-income households.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has the Obama Administration and the Democrat Party pushed for higher energy prices as the hammer to reduce demand?

When the Obama Administration and the Democrat Party stand on their high horses and shout that they are the defenders of the middle class, senior citizens, and the poor, especially poor Hispanic and black Americans, are they being less than honest?

Doug Domenech points out, however, that the higher energy prices do not just affect electricity bills at home; you have to consider the higher costs of electricity at the daycare center or church, at the grocery store or police station. Who pays for that? You do!

When Obama’s buddies in Congress failed to obtain enough votes to authorize his ‘green agenda’, he then instructed the EPA to go ahead with it, full speed ahead. This didn’t actually work out too well for the President. Listen in as Doug explains.

Without access to affordable, abundant energy, can the poor climb the economic ladder to better health, better housing, and better jobs?

Without access to affordable, abundant energy, will the middle-class in America continue to see more unemployment, stagnant wages, and more of their hard-earned money going to pay energy bills??

If low cost, affordable energy is the way to create jobs and prosperity, who best to guide America: Hillary or Trump?

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July 11, 2016

Title: Zero Base Budgeting
Topic: Texas Politics

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Cutting four percent from budgets and adopting a zero base budgeting proposal would add transparency to the budget process. Former State Representative Talmadge Heflin is now with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. During the 78th Legislative Session, Representative Heflin served as Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, where he navigated a $10 billion state budget shortfall through targeted spending cuts that allowed Texans to avoid a tax increase. Today, he will be discussing money issues in Texas and what needs to be done for the future.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why does the Texas Legislature only meet every other year, and then for only 140 days?

Are various committees of the Texas House and Senate meeting now preparing for the next legislative session which begins in January 2017?

Does the Texas constitution require a balanced budget?

Looking ahead to the next budget, are projected revenues down from the current budget?

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Joe Straus have asked the various Texas agencies to prepare new appropriation requests with a four percent cut and to be prepared to discuss zero-based budgeting per program. Listen in as Talmadge Heflin discusses which is best for true transparency and what you can do in the meantime as you meet with candidates who will be deciding our financial future.

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June 21, 2016

Title: Is Congress Finally Seeing the Light Concerning Fossil Fuels?
Topic: Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Kathleen White is the Distinguished Senior Fellow-in-Residence and Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy & the Environment. She is the author, with Steve Moore, of the "Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Congress recently passed two Resolutions affirming the use of fossil fuels. Is this a step in the right direction? Or is there something worse on the horizon – like Obama’s proposed $10 per barrel oil tax?

Historically, the human race has not been able to prosper without an abundant, inexpensive fuel source. In fact, Kathleen’s co-author Stephen Moore, was recently on the What’s UP Radio Program discussing the “Tale of Two Nations: North Korea as compared to South Korea”. Listen in as Kathleen White explains why the world must continue to rely on coal and fossil fuels.

Kathleen also reminds us how much more Germans are paying for their electricity and heat. If we do not stop the leftist environmentalists, we will be paying that much – or higher. Listen in.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is Congress Finally Seeing the Light Concerning Fossil Fuels?
Topic: Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Kathleen describes how downtown Houston would look and smell like if fossil fuels were banned and we went back to horse and buggies. It’s definitely not something I am looking forward to.

Kathleen White’s new book, "Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy," was written with co-author Stephen Moore, can be purchased here.

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June 3, 2016

Title: Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy
Topic: “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 4

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) recently announced the release of “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy” by guest Kathleen Hartnett White and Steve Moore, distinguished visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Kathleen is with us for the entirety of the show today to discuss details of the book and why it is a must-read for everyone, especially high-school and college-aged students.

In this first segment with Kathleen, she answers the following questions:

Is AMERICAN energy remaking, revitalizing, and stimulating the US Economy?

What is the “Shale Gale” and is it occurring on private land, not federal lands?

Is the lower gasoline price a result of activity from another country or from America?

Is wind energy, solar energy, and biomass-produced energy driving America’s resurgence? If not, what is?

Tune in to Segment #2 as Kathleen discusses the misconceptions and flat-out lies too many Americans have bought into about green energy and man-caused climate change.

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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy
Topic: “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions for Segment #2 with Kathleen White:

What are the biggest misconceptions people have about American energy, especially oil and oil reserves?

Are we robbing our children and grandchildren’s future by using so much oil, gas, and coal today?

What is the most surprising truth about fossil fuels that “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy” brings to light?

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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy
Topic: “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

More questions for Kathleen White about her new book, “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”:

Is it really possible for America to become energy independent – even energy dominant?

Should America stop using green energy alternatives altogether?

Listen in to the last segment with Kathleen White as she reveals America’s $50 TRILLION opportunity…

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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy
Topic: “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Final thoughts with Kathleen White:

Can we further unshackle the American economy if Obama and the regulators step back? What about a “friendly” new President?

Kathleen and co-author Stephen Moore close out their great book “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy”: with “America’s $50 TRILLION Opportunity”. Listen in as Kathleen explains this concept.

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May 20, 2016

Title: Save American Jobs
Topic: EPA Bullies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Left has been deceiving Americans for years by telling them fossil fuels, clean coal, and fracking hurt our environment and economy. Now, it’s all about the ozone.

Our resident EPA environmental expert Kathleen White is with us to discuss the left’s blatant lies about fossil fuels and the ozone. First, she explains that “ozone” is not directly admitted; it is a chemical reaction. Ozone is also “one of the six criteria pollutants in the Clean Air Act”.

“Unless you put your mouth over the end of a tailpipe for eight hours every day, ozone is not a health risk anymore,” Kathleen states jokingly. In all seriousness, however, it’s the truth. Kathleen goes on to reveal that the federal standard for ozone has impacted urban areas more deeply than any other regulation. There has been a dramatic reduction in ozone over the last twenty years, but the EPA doesn’t care – they want tighter regulations to the point where it is unfeasible.

There are 177 counties in America that are not able to meet the current EPA standards for ozone. How are they going to be able to meet the new standards? It is way past time for Congress to tell the EPA to stop. It is time for a complete overhaul in the EPA. Listen in as Kathleen discusses this further.

NOTE: Kathleen has a new book out! You can order “Fueling Freedom: Exposing the Mad War on Energy” here.

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May 17, 2016

Title: Forced Annexation
Topic: Forced Annexation

Discussed by Allegra Hill
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Big city wonks advocate for the need of forced annexation, but do the ends justify the means of denying property owners a vote?

New guest, Allegra Hill, is an attorney and a policy analyst with the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. First, she explains that “Forced annexation” is the act of the government trying to incorporate suburbs into one large city in order to receive more tax money – all without a vote of the people. Allegra reminds us that “our country was built on due process that is fundamental to our nation.”

Allegra goes on to explain that, with forced annexation, the process is denied to the people. The city has all the power and the people are voiceless. She also expresses a disbelief that the left is not more upset over this, as most annexations focus only on the rich suburbs and leave out the poorest districts which could benefit the most from the services which could be provided.

Furthermore, cities usually underestimate how much it will cost to annex new areas and culminate more debt than is expected. Listen in as she explains this problem and how “forced annexation” affects our communities. Allegra can be found here.

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April 26, 2016

Title: The Paris Climate Agreement Explained
Topic: Global Scaring

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

On Friday, April 22, the world celebrated Earth Day. Leaders from around the world gathered in New York City at the United Nations to highlight the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement (PCA). Kathleen White, our go-to expert for all things climate change related, is here to explain the details of the PCA and the effect it will have on you and your family for generations to come.

FACT: Did you know that one of the founders of Earth Day killed his girlfriend and stuffed her in a closet for a year and a half? What an outstanding role model!

In a recent article, Kathleen made the following statement: “What will be labeled a global triumph will, in reality, likely be a tragedy for rich and poor countries alike – especially for the poor.” She explains that the PCA makes several completely false assumptions regarding fossil fuels, which are rich, concentrated, versatile, abundant, and affordable. “They are far superior to renewables,” Kathleen goes on to state. In fact, rising consumption of fossil fuels is in direct correlation to economic growth. Listen in as Kathleen reveals just how high the connection is!

The UN and individual countries have been going crazy with the amount of regulations they require to be in compliance with their “save the Earth” campaign. If a factory, business, or school does not comply with their outrageous rules, they won’t receive any government money! Why can’t we just decide what is best for ourselves and our own families and businesses? “Humanity does need to join together for reasons of human welfare to maintain the great gains that have been made,” Kathleen believes. “But I don’t think we need to ‘save the Earth’.”

Listen in as Kathleen White continues to discuss opinion polls, the horse and buggy, and immigrants in America.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Paris Climate Agreement Explained
Topic: Global Scaring

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The UN has been bullying countries around the world, especially wealthy countries like the United States, to transfer all of their energy sources from fossil fuels to renewable sources, such as wind, solar, and biomass (wood). Their “system-wide absolute goal” is to eliminate the use of fossil fuels by the year 2050. Listen in as Kathleen White explains why this is just not achievable – and why it shouldn’t even be attempted!

FACT: You cannot use renewable energy sources like wind and solar without relying on a back-up source of natural gas or coal!

Furthermore, the Paris Climate Agreement (PCA) requires wealthy countries to “climate assist” poor countries. Kathleen explains that the wealthy countries will fund this “Green Climate Fund” with $100 BILLION every year, which will be dispersed to poor countries. Senior officials within the UN have admitted that the “Green Climate Fund” is “not about the environment or energy; it is about income redistribution”.

Listen in as Kathleen discusses whether or not the next President must adhere to the PCA and what you need to understand about its impact on you, your business, and your family. For example, Kathleen explains that, “Right now, China and India are building coal-fired plants, which is great! [America has] almost destroyed the industry in the name of saving the climate. Thousands of Americans have lost their jobs in West Virginia and Kentucky. China and India are going toward responsible efforts to improve the living conditions for their populace.”

FACT: Thanks to their love of renewable energy resource, Californians pay 40% MORE than the national average for electricity. The new national average will be higher than California’s if we do not put a stop to the EPA and the UN.

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April 11, 2016

Title: San Antonio School Board Hikes Minimum Wage
Topic: Minimum Wage Increase

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

If a business owner only awarded its lowest-paid employees a twenty-percent raise – but no one else – how would people react? Probably not very favorably. Well, that’s exactly what a San Antonio, Texas, school board did!

Dr. Vance Ginn, an economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, does not believe this government agency made a wise decision. He says, “The decision should be based on merit.” Each person in a company (or school) is important, from the janitor to the receptionist, to the teacher, to the Principal. However, pay raises should always – always – be based on merit. Why should someone working in the school for a week be awarded the same pay raise as someone who has worked there for ten years? Life is not fair, but this…This is just ridiculous.

FACT: This San Antonio school district is already $1.1 Billion debt. Where are they going to get the money for this pay raise?

Every school district across the state of Texas has the right to set their own pay scale. It is understandable that entry-level, non-degree positions may be hard to fill. After all, the cost of living is high, right? However, these particular types of positions are meant to be short-term positions so the employee can advance to other positions with more pay. That is the way of the world. Or so it should be…
Dr. Ginn explains that there have been “several labor union groups traveling throughout Texas to convince local government agencies to raise their minimum wages”. These groups hope that Texas will be the next state to jump on the “$15-per-hour-train”, saying it will reduce “income inequality”. This is not going to happen on my watch!

Dr. Ginn points out: “What you see when you raise the minimum wage, those low-wage, low-skilled workers are substituted for new technologies that are maintained and built by high-wage, high-skilled workers.” It’s one thing for a private entity like Walmart or McDonald’s to raise their minimum wage; it’s another issue entirely when the government forces everyone, including small business owners, to raise the minimum wage across the board.

For more on this issue, click here.

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April 1, 2016

Title: Immigration’s Impact on Texas
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Ike Brannon
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

In a recently released paper, Ike Brannon revealed some shocking information about the immigration situation in Texas – both legal and illegal. Ike is a Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and President of Capital Policy Analytics. In his report, Ike reveals how much of the cost relates to enforcing the current broken border system set in place by the Federal Government. (More on this in the second segment.)

Texas has an outstanding economy. However, it will not continue to flourish if the immigration population continues to increase. Ike explains that the immigration population in Texas does not just include illegal “entrants” from south of the border; we are now seeing an influx of people from other states move to Texas to pursue job opportunities. Listen in as Ike Brannon explains.

There is good news, though! Texas is not a state that freely gives out welfare money and free food and services to just everybody who wants it. We have strict rules! This means that not many new “entrants” are requiring state assistance. Most legal “entrants” are hard-working people who are pursuing a dream, whether from another country or another state, which results in more taxes being paid into local economies.

HHowever, the cost of educating new immigrants from other countries is outrageous and will only increase as more new “entrants” move into our great state. Ike Brannon discovered that it is costing between $700 and $800 Million per year to educate legal and illegal immigrants in the state of Texas. “There are [roughly] 125,000 to 150,000 illegal immigrants enrolled in Texas schools. This is only about three percent of Texas students,” Ike reveals.

In other words, Texas taxpayers are spending nearly $1 BILLION dollars to educate only THREE PERCENT of the students! That is unacceptable! br />
Tune in to the next segment with Ike as he discusses healthcare and border costs.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Immigration’s Impact on Texas
Topic: Illegal Immigration

Discussed by Ike Brannon
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

We all know that healthcare costs money – lots and lots of money. How much money is Texas actually paying, though, to offer healthcare services to both illegal and legal immigrants? Listen in as Ike Brannon discusses the latest the figures the Texas Public Policy Foundation has, which are from before the start of Obamacare.

In his article, Ike Brannon also reports on the very high cost of maintaining and patrolling the border. He also briefly discusses that many illegals are now using an actual Social Security number to obtain a job, which might be a good thing for the economy! Listen in as he explains…

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March 14, 2016

Title: Texas Employment Number Effected by the Price of Oil
Topic: Texas Employment Numbers

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

It is time for some good news! Texas continues to add THOUSANDS of NEW jobs every month. Granted, those in the oil industry are suffering losses every day. If you are one of those who has lost their job, my heart goes out to you. I know from personal experience back in the 80’s how tough it can be. But we want to focus on the positive during this interview with Dr. Vance Ginn – and hopefully lift your spirits in the process.

During January of this year, businesses across Texas added 31,400 “non-farm jobs”, bringing the unemployment rate down to 4.5%. Dr. Ginn also points out that the unemployment rate for Texas has been under the national average for 109 consecutive months! That is outstanding! No wonder so many Californians and northerners are flocking to Texas! (Note: There is a sad note to the “non-farm jobs” stats, including the jobs lost in the oil field, as Dr. Ginn explains here.)

The business sectors that have had the most growth in Texas during the last year are: finance, manufacturing computers, and the health industry. The largest increase, however, comes in the education health services industry, adding 11,500 jobs in January 2016 alone!

Listen in as Dr. Ginn gives more statistics on job growth in Texas over the last twelve months. He also offers hope for Texans who may be experiencing a job loss. There is hope on the horizon!

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February 19, 2016

Title: Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection
Topic: Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection Program began in 1951. Many people believe that the program is outdated – and I tend to agree with them! Dr. Vance Ginn, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, is here to give an UPDATE on the situation. First, Texas is one of only sixteen states in the nation that still requires a Vehicle Safety Inspection on all passenger and commercial vehicles. Mississippi stopped their inspection program last year, and even California doesn’t require it anymore!

Over the last decade, Texas drivers have spent $2.4 Billion on this program; $267 Million was spent in 2014 alone! It’s way past time to scrap the Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection Program and start saving drivers money!

But doesn’t the program help save lives? “When you look at the accidents across Texas with injuries and fatalities…those issues are not caused by the vehicle’s maintenance,” Dr. Ginn reveals. The majority of accidents are a direct result of the driver’s lack of attention, speeding, alcohol, drugs, and texting.

Dr. Ginn makes an another excellent point: “When you think about it, a vehicle safety inspection is done one day out of the year, maybe for fifteen minutes. But that means the other 364 days of the year, your car is not inspected.”

Listen in as Dr. Vance Ginn shares more details about this unneeded program and what has been developing in the Texas Legislature concerning its elimination. For more information on this issue from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, click here. You can also email Dr. Ginn with your opinion and comments at vginn@texaspolicy.com

Note: We do want to point out that we are in FAVOR of KEEPING the COMMERCIAL Vehicle Safety Inspection in place. This also does not affect the Emissions Inspection Program because that is tied to the Federal Government.

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February 15, 2016

Title: Temporary Strike Against the EPA
Topic: Supreme Court Decisions

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Supreme Court has finally done something right! Oh, Hallelujah! What on earth are we talking about? Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, is an expert on all things concerning the environment and is here today to give us the scoop. Note: She also chaired the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from 2001-2007. The TCEQ is the second largest environment regulatory agency in the world (only the EPA is larger).

So, what happened? What did SCOTUS do? They issued a stay on Obama’s Clean Power Plan. “This is a regulation unlike any that the EPA has ever issued,” Kathleen says. The Clean Power Plan will ultimately give the EPA complete and total control over the entire electric sector in the United States. Yes – they want control over all the electricity in every state. “There is nothing in the law that gives the EPA this kind of authority,” she explains.

We’ve explained many times on the What’s UP Radio Program how America companies that moved their production business to Europe decades ago are now coming back to the US due to the outrageous electric rates overseas. Kathleen White goes on to discuss the drastic increase in electric rates in Europe, specifically in Germany and England. They are paying three times more than we are! That is just ridiculous! Note: Most Germans don’t live in 2,000+ square foot homes like we do in the US. They live in 750 square foot apartments – and they can’t even afford to heat and cool those!

“Energy is wonderful! It keeps us healthy!” Kathleen proclaims. But what will happen here if Obama (or Hillary or Bernie) grants total control to the EPA, shutting down all coal-fired electric plants? The Clean Power Plan is designed to control every aspect of electricity in the United States. It’s just like Obamacare and we all know how well that’s turned out to be! The EPA has even admitted that their Clean Power Plan will only reduce the “predicted rate of warming by 0.02 degrees Celsius”. That is nothing! That doesn’t even register as a change!

Listen in as Kathleen White explains what will happen if the EPA is given unchecked control. We are not out of the woods yet regarding this issue. The Supreme Court merely issued a “stay” and will still review all the presented material. We need to pray they shut it down completely!

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February 3, 2016

Title: Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection: Helping or Hindering
Topic: Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Economist, Dr. Vance Ginn, recently testified before the Texas Senate Transportation Committee on the interim charge recommending ways to compress or otherwise reduce the number of required Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspections. Dr. Ginn also released a new paper examining the cost and effectiveness of the inspections.

$267 Million was spent by Texans in 2014 on the Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection program. Over the last decade, we have spent a whopping $2.4 Billion.

The Texas Legislature passed the Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection law in 1951. The purpose of the inspection was to limit the number of accidents due to malfunctions or problems with the vehicles. However, not many changes have occurred in the inspection process over the last six decades, making the test obsolete. In fact, only sixteen state still require the inspection! Dr. Ginn points out that the majority of accidents are caused by driver distraction now – not due to problems with the vehicle.

Listen in as Dr. Ginn explains more about the inspection process and how it differs from the Commercial Safety Inspection Law. He also discusses his efforts in traveling around the state, garnering support for a bill to be introduced in 2017 to eliminate the Passenger Vehicle Safety Inspection completely. And all the Texas drivers said “Amen!”

If you would like to offer comments or suggestions on this issue, please email Dr. Vance Ginn.

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January 27, 2016

Title: Who Doesn’t Want Clean Energy?
Topic: EPA Bullies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Everyone wants to have abundant clean energy, but at what cost? Our favorite energy expert, Kathleen White, is with us to give an update on the EPA’s selfish desire for clean energy at the expense of the citizens who must pay for it. In fact, the manner in which the EPA is attempting to force states to comply with outrageous regulations could be categorized as “threatening behavior”. Kathleen says this: “How [the EPA has] operated the last seven years under the Obama Administration is really of a different category than decades previously. They are creating laws as if they were Congress.”

Listen in as Kathleen expands on the EPA’s abuse of power over the people. What is worse is that the courts just seem to go along with their every wish. Kathleen summarizes the whole situation like this: “It’s no longer the rule of law operating. It’s between those who think advancing the idiocrasy is an end toward any means and those who think the Constitutional structure of our country is absolutely fundamental.”

What will be the effect, though, of the Clean Power Plan? Will it really be that bad? We need to clean up the air pollution, so why not let the EPA tell us how to do that? Who cares if it costs a little more? No no no no no! Not a good idea – not a good idea at all! Kathleen remarks, “When cost doesn’t matter, it will make electricity scarce... It will change everybody’s life.” Furthermore, states will be forced to change their laws – even their State Constitutions!

We’ve said this over and over again on the What’s UP Radio Program… Germany adopted their own version of the Clean Power Plan years ago. Now, electricity is a luxury only the super-rich can afford. Those who do have access are paying three times more than we are in the US. England is only slightly better; they pay about double what Americans pay for electricity. “They’ve put human welfare second to their ‘green dreams’!” Kathleen declares.

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January 4, 2016

Title: The Paris Sellout
Topic: Global Scaring

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Prior to joining the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Kathleen White served a six-year term as Chairman and Commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the second largest environmental regulatory agency in the world after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She is an expert on environmental matters and a frequent guest on the Program.

World leaders recently met in Paris to discuss “global warming” and its threat to the planet. These leaders, with Obama at the head, came to an agreement on how this should be achieved. Kathleen White says the agreement is nothing more than a “symbolic deal; it is voluntary, unenforceable, and futile – but very dangerous”. In fact, she says the agreement is “meaningless”.

Listen in as Kathleen discusses more details about this Paris climate deal and why it is almost laughable. “Even US Sec of State John Kerry explicitly admitted that the deal wouldn’t even come close to prevent dangerous warming as predicted by the official science of the IPCC- driving the climate issue for almost thirty years,” Kathleen points out.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Paris Sellout
Topic: Global Scaring

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Thanks to Obama, the United States will probably suffer the most under the new UN climate agreement. He is using the “rule of law” to force American citizens to comply with the regulations that will cost an outrageous sum and do very little to improve the planet.

The EPA has thrown pretty much every other government agency under the bus for the last thirty years, receiving millions (if not billions) in money damages all in the name of protecting the flea-flicking-flea-fly or a family of salmon in a stream. Now, Obama is pushing even harder against carbon, going around Congress directly to the EPA to adopt the “Clean Power Plan”. Only a court can stop this federal law.

Kathleen White also discusses the “Climate Reparations” that poor countries are demanding the US and other larger, wealthier countries pay in order for them to comply with the new Paris regulations. After all, it’s the larger countries who made this mess, right? (insert sarcasm) Obama has already forced roughly 400 coal-fired generating plants to close their doors. Has he replaced this lost energy source with another, such as wind, solar, or nuclear? NO. And therein lies the problem.

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November 13, 2015

Title: Would you Hire an Ex-Con?
Topic: Protecting Business Owner’s Rights

Discussed by Dianna Muldrow
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Sometimes we do stupid things in our youth that haunt us for the rest of our lives. Sometimes we fall upon hard times and, out of desperation, do something we regret. We still must face the consequences of those actions. Everyone deserves a second chance. After all, God has forgiven us time after time after time. But how far is too far?

Recently, the Austin City Council Economic Opportunity, Technology, Innovation, and Creative Industries Committee considered a recommendation regarding “Fair Chance Hiring Practices”. This would place several unnecessary burdens upon private business owners, potentially causing more economic harm than intended. Dianna Muldrow is a policy analyst with the Center for Effective Justice at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. "Providing reasonable reentry avenues for offenders is very important in lowering recidivism rates and protecting public safety. However, it is also important to be cautious in change,” Dianna warns. “Fair Chances runs the risk of creating more criminal records (by placing) civil burdens onto small employers who are simply unaware of new and complex ordinances."

The question today is: Should the local government be permitted to force private business owners to hire ex-convicts? Listen in as Dianna discusses Fair Chances in more detail and how it will affect Austin business owners. She describes some negative aspects of Fair Chances which other cities have experienced, like criminal charges against business owners who do not adhere to the “rules” regarding ex-convicts. “This concerns us because this goes against the real point behind Fair Chances,” Dianna says.

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November 9, 2015

Title: Give the Ax to Property Tax
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1

All across the state of Texas, homeowners are losing their American Dream. It’s not that they can’t necessarily afford their home – they just can’t afford the ever-increasing property tax! Do you really own your home if the state continually taxes you more and more to live in it?

Dr. Vance Ginn is an economist for the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Ginn reveals how, in regards to the most burdensome property taxes in the nation, Texas is ranked fourteen and it is sky rocketing every year!

The two issues at hand today are home appraisals and tax rates. The rate increase is directly connected to the appraisal. “Property appraisals are soaring. Many times, they aren’t even matching the market value is of the house,” Dr. Ginn states. If the tax rate is slowed, can the appraisals be lowered enough to help? Listen in as Dr. Vance Ginn offers his opinion and offers some suggestions for relief in the next segment!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Give the Ax to Property Tax
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What do the 4,000 plus Texas government taxing entities use property taxes for? Aren’t property taxes needed to help these agencies operate? Dr. Vance Ginn explains the four major taxing jurisdictions in Texas: schools, cities, counties, and special districts (water, higher education, etc). However, Dr. Ginn has discovered that it is not easy to view the information online for these agencies. Where are they spending the money? What are they hiding?

With the current tax rate increasing anywhere from seven to ten percent per year, too many families are being forced out of their homes; some can’t even afford to buy one! One way to fight back is to gather petition signatures, as Dr. Ginn explains. You would think this would be easy as pie, but that is very difficult to do. Listen in as he discusses this obstacle.

With so much financial assistance stemming from property taxes, how can we sustain a working government if that support is no longer available? If people could actually see where the money is going, they might fight back a little harder! If the property tax is switched to a blanket home sales tax, will that be any better? Listen in as Dr. Ginn explains how this will absolutely be beneficial to every home owner in the state. He says, “That is a much more efficient form of taxation over time.”

What is your opinion? Send me your comments using the link above!

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November 4, 2015

Title: Standing up to the EPA Bully
Topic: EPA Bullies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The state of Texas has had enough of the EPA bullying its way into the lives of honest, hard-working taxpayers. Texas and twenty-three other states are suing the EPA over the Clean Power Plan (CPP). Oklahoma has filed a suit on their own. That means half of the states have formally expressed their concern with the CPP and their desire to stop the EPA bullies.

Kathleen White is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment. Kathleen says this in response to the lawsuit: “The Clean Power Plan is not merely another expensive EPA regulation. This rule to reduce CO2 is an arrogation of unprecedented federal authority to re-engineer the nation’s entire system of electric power – authority the U.S. Congress repeatedly refused to give to EPA.”

Friends, you may not have noticed the slight increase which has already occurred in your electric bills. But when it doubles, what will you cut? Will you stop tithing? Stop eating out? Stop going on vacation? Buy a smaller home? Sell a car? The higher rates are coming; in fact, they are already here! Kathleen White explains how the unreasonably high energy rates in Europe, especially Germany, are driving American businesses back to America!

Kathleen says, “If we don’t push back, we really risk losing our form of government as a democracy based on the will of the people. Rules that have national consequences should not be the preference of the EPA.” The EPA has no authority over the people. If Congress wants to pass something, then so be it! Let the voters make their voice heard at the polls. The EPA should not be allowed to force every state, every citizen to adhere to their stringent, over-bearing regulations.

Listen in as Kathleen explains more about the Clean Power Plan, how long states have to comply, and the effects it will have on every citizen in the nation. This is not a simple regulation to help the environment. It will destroy America from within.

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July 14, 2015

Title: The Economic Decline of Houston
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Moody’s Investor Services, one of the nation’s top three credit rating agencies, recently awarded Houston a negative rating due to increased government spending, rising debt payments, and mounting pension costs. James Quintero is the director of the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. James says, “Moody’s report is a clear indication that the City of Houston needs long-term structural spending and debt reforms so as not to become the Detroit-of-the-South.”

James also explains what went wrong in Detroit, specifically with pension plans. Houston is not as bad as Detroit – yet – but it could happen far sooner than many believe if policies don’t change. If the private sector operated its pension plan like the government does, someone would go to jail. Period. What they are doing is illegal and they should be held liable for their illegal activities.

FACT: The difference between the three unfunded liability pension plans and the money that is actually on hand has grown to $3.2 Billion in Houston. James gives more details about each separate entity within those three plans.

This problem isn’t central to only Houston, either; this is a statewide issue. Listen in as James Quintero gives some suggestions about how to get a handle on the situation, starting with the State Legislature.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Economic Decline of Houston
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

FACT: Think the amount of debt for Houston is bad? The entire state of Texas has a pension deficit debt of $57.5 Billion. That is just unacceptable.

Where do we go from here? We must take control of the situation before it gets worse or one day we will wake up with a Detroit-style problem on our hands. Houston is one of the greatest cities in the world. Will it remain that way?

You can learn more on this and other issues facing our great state here.

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July 9, 2015

Title: SCOTUS Got One Right!
Topic: EPA Bullies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The Supreme Court Justices have been hammered by Conservatives for recent rulings, but they finally got one right! Historically, the Court has helped the EPA stretch the boundaries; this time, however, the Court slapped the EPA in the face!

The EPA is constantly trying to get Congress or SCOTUS Justices to give them more and more authority over things that are none of their concern. The latest was an attempt to regulate phantom health risks to the public. Not only was this the EPA’s most expensive regulation proposed to date, it was full of flawed analysis and manipulated science.

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, gives a brief background of the EPA, which was birthed by former President Richard Nixon by executive order. Did anything good come out of Nixon’s time in the Oval Office? She also discusses her research paper on the latest push by the EPA to scare the public with false reports of high levels of mercury in the atmosphere. Kathleen says, “If mercury levels are high, there can be serious health concerns. However, the Center for Disease Control reveals that we have already reduced mercury levels below the EPA’s strict regulations.”

Tune in to the next segment with Kathleen White as she explains more about the mercury levels, what the EPA wants, what the EPA got, and the potential cost to taxpayers if the EPA does get the go-ahead in the future (which is quite possible).

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - SCOTUS Got One Right!
Topic: EPA Bullies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Obama can be seen on video (several years ago as a candidate) stating that he wouldn’t need to shut down coal-fired plants because electricity prices would become so high that they’d be forced to close! He knew what he was doing even back then! And you know something is up when even the EPA admits that they lied about the numbers!

The cost of the most recent regulation “wish” by the EPA is 2000 times higher than the benefit it would give the people. Cost: $10 Billion. Benefit: $6 Million. I’m not a math whiz, but that doesn’t seem beneficial to anyone, actually. Kathleen goes on to describe the electric rates in Germany due to massive out-of-control coal regulations. Hint: They pay a whole lot more than we do in America!

Share these two segments on social media and with your email contacts. We need to put a stop to the EPA’s overreach now.

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June 25, 2015

Title: EPA Overreach: They Want your Water
Topic: EPA to Regulate Your Puddle and Ditch

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Water is everywhere. In your backyard. On your driveway. In the street in front of your house. You probably don’t ever give it a second thought (unless it was during or after Tropical Storm Bill). The EPA is paying attention, though, and that is bad news for everyone. Back in 1972, Congress gave the EPA the authority to govern navigable waters through the “Clean Water Act”. However, in recent years, the EPA has taken this regulation out of context.

Robert Henneke is the Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He discusses how these laws have been so broadly expanded by the Executive Branch that they do not even remotely resemble the original statutes. Robert says, “It’s hard to find a better example of this then the recent abuse we’re seeing coming out of the EPA in their ‘Waters of the United States’ rule adoption. It is nothing more than a federal land-grab and attack on private property ownership.”

If the EPA is given permission to regulate water on private land, Robert says, “Property owners would be required to secure costly and time-consuming permits.” There is also the threat of criminal prosecution if property owners do not comply with these regulations, which is, in my opinion, just outrageous!

Now is the time for Congress to step up and stop the EPA, not give them more control. We must challenge our elected officials to do what’s right. Listen to the next segment with Robert Henneke as he continues explaining the EPA’s shameful overreach.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - EPA Overreach: They Want your Water
Topic: EPA to Regulate Your Puddle and Ditch

Discussed by Robert Henneke
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

There is no doubt that the EPA is definitely in cahoots with the environmentalists. But just how deep does their alliance go?

Robert Henneke discusses the left’s play-book nicknamed ‘Sue and Settle’ and ways the Center for American Future plans to stop the EPA and the Obama Administration. Private citizens who own their own property do not deserve this kind of treatment. They should not be forced to abide by rules meant for commerce purposes.

The Center for American Future is fighting for you and your rights. They believe the government, especially the EPA, needs to stop having their behind-closed-meetings. It is time to force the EPA to abide by the Constitution and common sense. Click [here] for more information.

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June 3, 2015

Title: You can Keep your Land, but We’ll Take your Puddle!
Topic: EPA to Regulate Your Puddle and Ditch

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do you trust your federal government and those they have hired to enforce the rules and regulations governed by the laws they pass, but do not read? Of course, quoting the fantabulous Nancy Pelosi, “We must pass it to know what’s in it!” NOT!

Kathleen White has a healthy bit of skepticism when it comes to government employees. Meaning, she trusts them just about as far as she can spit! Today, Kathleen is here to explain the EPA’s Clean Water Act Rule, which redefines “the waters of the United States” under the federal Clean Water Act. She says it really isn’t about clean water – it is about land. In fact, it’s about every square inch of land owned by an individual, couple, business, non-profit – anyone who owns land is affected.

Kathleen White believes that the EPA’s Clean Water Act will transform our country once and for all – and not in a good way. “Existing farming, ranching, oil and gas production, forestry, mining, building, and manufacturing now could be subject to a federal permit now averaging $270,000,” she says. If the Clean Water Act was tied to a commercial navigable water course or public road, as was originally proposed, then it would be great. But under the current verbiage, even a puddle on the driveway of your private home can be regulated!

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May 14, 2015

Title: Good News for Texans!
Topic: Fracking

Discussed by Leigh Thompson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Good news for Texans! HB40 was passed in both the House and Senate with overwhelming support and is now headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature. What is HB40 and why is it good for Texans? Leigh Thompson, with the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has been following the bill.

Historically, the Railroad Commission has been misunderstand and honestly did not oversee some areas which they should have. Leigh says, “The Legislature has taken much-needed action against abusive municipal regulations and outright bans on fracking and solidified Texans’ right to develop the minerals beneath their land in commercially reasonable ways.” Now, the Railroad Commission will be in charge of oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Why is this such a big deal? Leigh Thompson explains!

Fracking has been receiving some bad press lately. Leigh says, “There are numerous studies that are attempting to create a link (between fracking and earthquakes) but they typically rely only on correlation.” She explains further how none of the studies can prove the connection between fracking and earthquakes.

For more on this and other issues affecting our great state, click [here].

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April 14, 2015

Title: Which is the Greater Threat?
Topic: Obama's War on Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

According to Obama and left, the greatest threat to civilization is man-made global warming, or climate change, as they like to call it now. Threats from Islamist Terrorists are mute, again according to Obama. But do Americans understand the difference in the “threats”? Are Americans as dumb as Obama thinks they are? Kathleen White, distinguished Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, reveals what recent polls are indicating concerning about the public’s view of the “greatest threat”.

Scientific modules, which measure the changes in temperature around the globe, confirm that the earth’s temperature has not changed in nearly 20 years. So what’s all the hype about? Why is there a dire need to reduce the amount of fossil fuels used globally? Kathleen White explains why the left is shying away from global warming and has moved on to “climate change”.

Obama’s ultimate goal is to reduce the amount of fossil fuels used to zero. None. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Kathleen White says, “There is not a comparable renewable energy source that even comes close to fossil fuels in efficiency and cost. Wind, water, and solar are only able to fill a small niche.” The only source that could even be consider is nuclear energy. Listen in as Kathleen explains why this isn’t really an option, either.

A recent UN official stated that we need to “depopulate the world”. Who makes the choice of who lives and who dies?

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April 10, 2015

Title: Is Brackish Water the Answer?
Topic: Brackish Water

Discussed by Leigh Thompson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The demographers are predicting the population in Texas will DOUBLE by 2050. Since ZERO new water reservoirs/dams are being built in America (due to environmentalists’ objection), will there be enough water to drink, bathe, and cook with? California has been overrun by the left; therefore they are experiencing a devastating drought. They can’t build lakes or use ground water because it’s “bad” for the environment. Will Texas be the next California?

Will brackish groundwater be the answer? Leigh Thompson is a policy analyst with the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She says, “It is estimated that there are 880 TRILLION gallons of water beneath Texas.” Leigh explains what that means for Texas for the next 150 years.

But how much does it cost to use brackish water and purify it? Is the effort and cost worth it? Listen in as she gives more details and why she believes it definitely is worth it. Leigh says, “Without the use of brackish water, we would see very restrictive use on water in the near future.” There are several bills on the table in the Texas Legislature concerning brackish water. For more information, go to Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Leigh Thompson’s report on this topic can be found [here].

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March 26, 2015

Title: Are Fair Elections just a Myth?
Topic: Fair Elections

Discussed by Jess Fields
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In recent years, Texans have debated how to ensure fair elections. This debate, though, centered on Voter ID Laws, which many viewed as racist and discriminatory. Now, the focus has turned to election dates and locations. Jess Fields is a former College Station City Councilman. He is now the Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Jess discusses three main issues concerning elections in today’s interview.

In regards to voter turnout for issues of less importance, such as bonds or state board, Jess says this: “It’s really a question of when people are thinking about elections and when they are expecting the vote to occur.” More people vote in November than in May. He gives several examples of elections held in different counties in Texas that will shock many people.

Another issue of debate concerning elections is “rolling voting locations”. If you are unfamiliar with this term, listen in as Jess Fields explains why this is a disadvantage to voters and why he believes they need to disappear. “They (rolling voting locations) are questionable and should be a tremendous concern for people who are looking for the maximum amount of accountability and transparency from the government,” Jess opines.

Finally, Jess Fields describes the third area they are concerned about at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Most people don’t even bother to vote for it, yet it effects every single citizen more than any other issue. Listen in to find out what “it” is!

You can find more information about the importance of elections and local governance [here].

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March 25, 2015

Title: More than Half US States Oppose EPA's Clean Power Plan
Topic: EPA Rules and Regulations

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Are you concerned about your sky-rocketing electric bill? Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, discusses the newest unconstitutional rules and regulations the EPA wants to impose on hard-working Americans.

The EPA is attempting to close all coal-fired electric generating plants as soon as possible by issuing these mandates. But since the EPA can’t do this alone, they are trying to force individual states to do it for them! “This is not just another air pollution rule. This is something that really strikes to the heart of our personal and business lives. It will affect our entire country,” Kathleen asserts.

“Natural gas is the most reliable form of renewable energy. It works in the winter when it’s cold and in the summer when it’s hot. It works 24/7 at the lowest cost,” Kathleen White says. “It’s good to have competition, though, to ensure low-cost, efficient electricity to consumers.”

Kathleen also reminds us how Germany and the UK have passed laws in the last decade, banning the use of coal. Now, as a result, Germany’s electric rates are three times higher than the US. Three times higher, people. Do the math. Could you afford that? NO! Neither can the Germans, which is why an estimate 800,000 homes no longer even use electricity!

For more on this and other issues from Kathleen White, click [here].

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March 11, 2015

Title: Denton Bans Fracking. What's Next?
Topic: Fracking

Discussed by Leigh Thompson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The good people of Denton, Texas, think they are too good for fracking. Leigh Thomson, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, argues that they are not – nor is anyone! The people of Denton, and other cities across the nation, have given in to the fear-mongering from the environmentalists. It’s nothing more than that: fear-mongering. Period.

Over a million wells in the United States have been fracked since the 1940’s. There are 33,000 fracked wells in Texas alone. It has been proven that not a single well has been contaminated due to fracking. It has been proven that fracking has not cause a single earthquake. The environmentalists are trying to blame recent unexplained earthquakes in Connecticut on fracked wells. The only problem is: Connecticut doesn’t have fracked wells! Oops! Caught lying again!

Back to Denton, Texas… Several months ago, scientists gave the citizens “facts” about fracking which resulted in a total ban on the practice. Are they now regretting this decision? Leigh discusses what the City of Denton has discovered about their future now that fracking has been banned. In fact, the day after the ban was finalized, the city of Denton was sued! Why?

Listen in as Leigh explains how the new city law contradicts state law and therefore should be invalid. There has even been some bills filed in the Texas Legislature concerning the issue, so it must be a big deal!

To read Leigh Thompson’s full report on this issue, click [here].

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March 10, 2015

Title: Liberty Cities are the New Thing
Topic: Liberty Cities

Discussed by Jess Fields
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Most listeners of the What’s UP Program would absolutely love to live in a Liberty City. But what is a “Liberty City”? Jess Fields, the Senior Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, explains that people in a Liberty City believe in want taxes and government spending low. They want only the bare necessities. “A Liberty City commits to protecting freedom,” he says.

While it is much easier to start a Liberty City from scratch, it can be done with an already established city. Listen in as Jess discusses how a city can become a Liberty City, like Von Ormy, Texas, which was established in 2008.

FACT: In 2014, Von Ormy, Texas was able to abolish their property tax! Done. Gone. Zip. None.

There is some bad news regarding Liberty Cities and how to go about becoming one, though. But wait! There is also good news! Listen in as Jess explains.

You can find Jess Fields report on Liberty Cities [here].

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February 12, 2015

Title: Policy Perspective: The Endangered Species Act and Texas
Topic: Endangered Species Act

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Before a subdivision is built… Before a new building is constructed… Before a new bridge is created… Should the economic cost be considered? The EPA likes to regulate everything – everything, that is, except how much money their mandates will cost the taxpayers.

Kathleen White is an expert with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She has worked with the best of the best. When it comes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, Kathleen believes that the EPA has seen no restrictions. To the EPA, there is no difference between a gnat and bald eagle. Now, we’re all in favor of protecting the environment and animals, but there comes a point when we must say “enough is enough!”

How does the EPA actually determine if a species is in danger? Listen in as Kathleen discusses some of the crazy decisions the EPA has made regarding the ESA because they rely on bad science information and other outdated material. In fact, a judge even ruled in favor of the EPA even though it was proven that they had lied! Kathleen White explains…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Policy Perspective: The Endangered Species Act and Texas
Topic: Endangered Species Act

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The EPA is dead-set on stopping progress to all aspects of the human race – new houses, building, bridges, hospitals…The list goes on and on. All under the guise of protecting wildlife and exotic plants. They’ve done this time and time and time again, and will continue to do so until someone finally stops them!

However, there was one event where the EPA really, really, really over-stepped its authority: The Bastrop County Fires in 2011. If you aren’t mad after listening to the first segment with Kathleen White about whooping cranes and flea-flicking-flea-flies, then you’ll be really mad after this one! Listen in as she discusses the reason clean-up and rescue efforts were hampered. It is really just ridiculous, folks.

“The problem with the Endangered Species Act is that it clearly puts animal species above human beings,” says Kathleen White. For example, the EPA and the Supreme Court are ignoring the tremendous costs placed on taxpayers when a tiny minnow-like fish population is slightly threatened. There are millions of these fish! Maybe not in one specific area, but there are still millions of them on the Earth! And it’s not just about little, tiny fishes in the sea. Kathleen explains how the EPA has pretty much lost its mind.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Policy Perspective: The Endangered Species Act and Texas
Topic: Endangered Species Act

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

One of Terry’s favorite sayings is: If “pro” is the opposite of “con”, does that mean “Congress” is the opposite of “progress”? Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act has not been altered or changed. Not once. The only thing Congress has done has thrown more and more money to the EPA so they can control more and more aspects of our lives.

For six years, Kathleen White was the Chairman and Commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which is second in size only to the EPA. In this final segment with Kathleen today, she gives her opinion on what Texas must do to continue the progress we’ve worked so diligently to achieve. Hint: It’s not through more regulations and mandates like the EPA!

We all know that movies and TV shows have a huge impact low-information voters. Kathleen says PETA, the EPA, and other groups have used the media successfully for decades. Listen in as she explains why human beings are so much more important, especially when you consider the high unemployment rates in some of these areas that have been effected by the EPA’s harsh guidelines and regulations.

You can learn more about this and other topics affecting our way of life [here].

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February 3, 2015

Title: Are Oil Prices a Bust or Boom?
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In 2014, Texas added 457,900 jobs; 4,900 of these jobs were in the oil and gas field. However, there are few reasons to buy crude oil right now and the future does not look much better. Does this mean job growth in Texas and across the country in danger?

Dr. Vance Ginn is an economist and energy expert with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He discusses the steep decline in the oil and gas prices. We’ve seen this type of decline before in the 1980’s. Does Dr. Ginn think another recession is in store for Texans? Listen in to hear his opinion!

You can find more from Dr. Vance Ginn and the Texas Public Policy Foundation by clicking [here].

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January 28, 2015

Title: The Dangers of Renewable Energy
Topic: Renewable Energy

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Germany, The United Kingdom, Denmark, and Spain have all gone the route of expensive renewable resources over the last few decades. They are all now beginning to see the error of their ways. Will Texas follow the lead of Europe in aggressively pursuing renewable energy resources? If we do, we are doomed!

What happened in Germany? Kathleen White explains that 800,000 households (not people – households!) have had their electricity shut off due to the devastatingly high energy rates. It’s just simply unaffordable. Families are living like our ancestors did 200 years ago – using wood to heat their homes and to cook their food! This is simply unacceptable in the 21st Century!

England, Denmark, and Spain are close behind Germany. They aren’t quite living off wood-burning fireplaces and wood stoves, but Kathleen believes they soon will be if their policies don’t change – and soon! England, for example, has a fairly new policy in place called “Energy Rationing”. England is using their taxpayer’s money to pay industries to shorten their work day and work week. How is this working out for them?

Listen in as Kathleen White gives a dire warning to all Americans and what will happen if we choose to follow Germany’s lead, too.

Click [here] for more on this and other issues.

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January 20, 2015

Title: Texas Budget
Topic: Texas Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Honorable Talmadge Heflin, Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, explains how different departments submit their request for money. Most high-ball the amount, knowing they will never get as much as they petition for. This is why so many in the education field, for example, cry foul every year because the lawmakers “cut their budget”. No, they didn’t “cut” anything; they simply said “you don’t need that much”!

Talmadge served as chairman of the Texas House Committee on appropriations during the 78th legislative session. The legislature that session had about $10 billion less to spend that year than the previous one. He discusses how they were able to do this. It was hard, but they buckled down and got it done!

Listen in as Talmadge also explains the “Penny Plan” and why it should be implemented in every state and especially for the national budget. Fro more information click [here].

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January 6, 2015

Title: Not Paying for Condemned Land is "Constitutionally Insufficient"
Topic: Eminent Domain

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Vice President of Research at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Bill Peacock, recently released a report that is definitely stirring the political pot. He believes – as well as many others – that land owners should have the constitutional right to just and adequate financial compensation for any property taken under the government’s “inherent sovereign power of eminent domain”. This includes cases in which the government has extended the power of eminent domain to a private company.

Wow. That was a mouthful! What, exactly, does it mean? Well, basically, Bill believes that the government shouldn’t be allowed to just take someone’s property without just cause or reason and without paying the owner a fair price.

Wait. What? Can the government even do that? You bet your bottom dollar they can! Listen in as Bill Peacock explains the inner schemes – I mean, workings – of such deals and how even private businesses are becoming involved in the issue! It’ll blow your mind! Also discussed in this segment is Bill’s opinion on “loser pays”.

If you own land, or know someone who does, make sure you save this interview and send it to all your contacts! They will thank you!

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December 11, 2014

Title: EPA Following Obama's War on Coal
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

CO2 gets such a bad rap, but it is an absolute necessity to human life.

The EPA wants Texas and other states to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 30% by the year 2030. Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy, says this is absolutely unreasonable. Even a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, who taught President Obama has accused the EPA of overstepping the Constitutional, causing division between Congress and the agencies under the law.

The EPA has even admitted that their proposal would only reduce the predicted warming trend by 0.018 of a degree. This is immeasurable. This will not reduce greenhouse emissions in any way, shape, or form, says Kathleen White.

Listen in as Kathleen discusses what will happen if the EPA is, in fact, able to place this financial burden on the backs of Texans. For one, she says we would be forced to endorse, against our will, the EPA’s gross overreach of the laws of Congress.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Just Say NO to the EPA and Obama
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Terry says we should tell the EPA and Obama “Up your nose with a rubber hose!” Why would he say that?

Kathleen White had no idea Terry was going to throw a new slogan on her today! Should we start a “Just Say NO to the EPA” Campaign? Why can’t Texas just tell the EPA “NO!”

Kathleen White says it’s slightly harder than that. Listen in as she explains the legality of the issue, even though the EPA doesn’t have the authority to impose these regulations on the states. Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more on this issue.

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November 12, 2014

Title: Don't Take Their Money: The War on Academic Freedom
Topic: The War on Academic Freedom

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

If you have listened to any type of news program, especially from the MSM, you have probably heard of the Koch brothers and how “baaaaaad” they are. And if you’ve been listening to the What’s UP Radio Program for any length of time, you know how “baaaaaad” the MSM is!

The Koch brothers just happen to lean on the Conservative side, so of course the “tolerant left” and liberal colleges are now chasing after them and their money. You’d think that desperate colleges and universities that are broke would want their money! Besides, isn’t diversity on college campuses what they are striving for? Oh, I forgot the Koch brothers offer the wrong kind of diversity. Silly me.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of the Center for Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen in as Dr. Lindsay explains how colleges and universities are becoming more and more left-minded, squashing those with an actual brain who think for themselves and wish to express their opinion. This is why we have mindless robots and low-information voters.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Don't Take Their Money: The War on Academic Freedom
Topic: The War on Academic Freedom

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should Conservatives stop giving their money to liberal-minded colleges and universities? Those types of schools don’t seem to want their money anyway, so why bother?

Within the next decade, Dr. Lindsay fears many liberal arts colleges will be bankrupt. One-third of liberal arts colleges are financially strapped. They cannot raise tuition because the rates are already sky-high. They cannot borrow any more money because they can’t pay back what they’ve already borrowed.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay says, in his opinion, students want to learn more about civics. They want to study the Constitution. They want to learn more about the government. Why not allow rich, Conservatives to help fund these colleges – or even establish new ones?

This isn’t about being left or right. This is about educating the next generation. This is about bringing our country back to the core values of the history of the United States. Dr. Lindsay poses this question: “Without the knowledge of the principles of their own form of government, how can they protect it?”

I know tradition is important, especially in Texas. But, it’s not all about “your football team” and giving money to support “your school”. Does the college your child want to attend require every student – regardless of major – to take an entire course on the moral foundation of America? If that college or university does not require this, you should throw their mailer and application into the fire pit.

For more on this and other issues facing Texans, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com.

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Title: Houston City Council is Meddling with Free Enterprise - Again
Topic: Ridesharing

Discussed by Jess Fields
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Yellow Taxis have been carting people around for decades. You can call them when you have had too much to drink and can’t drive home. You can catch a ride to the airport. People who don’t have cars use a cab to get to work and even to the grocery store.

There are several new alternatives to taxis available now. Two of the more popular ones (which happen to already be multimillion companies) are Uber and Lyft. Jess Fields explains how you can use an app on your smart phone to catch a ride from someone in your area. These are normal, everyday people who are using their own personal vehicle to drive people around. They are licensed and insured. They must pass a background check and not convicted felons. So what’s the beef?

One of the biggest advantages Uber and Lyft and other private companies have over Yellow Can are their inexpensive rates. This obviously has the Yellow Cab drivers up in arms. They can also call or text you to let you know approximate pick up time and rate cost.

Jess Fields says that the taxi industry is heavily guarded by the government and operates almost like a cartel. Taxi companies in Houston have lobbied City Council to make it more expensive for other taxi-type services to operate. In fact, Lyft has decided to halt all services in Houston!

Is the Houston City Council bowing to the Taxi Cartel and trying to run these companies out of business? Listen in as Jess Fields describes the crazy insurance regulations and medical examinations that Houston is placing on the other taxi service companies – requirements Yellow Taxi drivers don’t even have to follow! Jess also explains how other cities are handling Uber and Lyft and other companies, regulations, and requirements.

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November 3, 2014

Title: The Greenies Just Won't Quit
Topic: Fracking

Discussed by Josiah Neeley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Oil prices are the lowest they’ve been in years. Why? Because of fracking! The Greenies want to outlaw fracking. They hate oil. They hate capitalism. They hate profit. They even convince people to LIE about the issue!

Over 1,000,000 (that’s 1 MILLION) oil and gas wells have been fracked in America since 1940. Not one single case of contamination has ever – EVER – been recorded. But don’t take Josiah Neely’s word for it. The EPA and MIT have even done studies and found NO evidence!

Josiah Neely explains some of the concerns the Greenies have with fracking and why those concerns have no merit. They are basically non-issues. Josiah also talks about the good that fracking contributes to the economy and the environment. He also points out that all the profit made in the oil industry since Obama was elected into office has been made off oil production in the private sector or on state land. None – NONE – of the federally owned land has produced a significant amount of oil. NONE.

It’s interesting that the Denton City Council initially rejected a fracking ban but a small group of environmental activists convinced them to put the issue to a vote.

People in Denton, Texas, must make a choice on Tuesday, November 4 at the polls. You must tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers, Bible Study members, everyone to vote. Vote to stop the Greenies.

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October 28, 2014

Title: Environmentalists Agitate, Activate, and Abandon
Topic: Fracking

Discussed by Jess Fields
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

We’ve done quite a few shows lately on the issue of “fracking”. Some of you – many of you – may be wondering why. When lies are being spread by the left, using popular, handsome Hollywood celebrities to further enhance their audience into fear and hatred, then it’s time someone stands up and says “Enough”. I am but a willing voice, eager to tell others the truth.

Jess Fields, Senior Policy Analyst in The Center for Local governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, is another voice eager to lend a hand in the fight against the left’s strategy to send us back to the Stone Age. And, yes, folks, that is exactly what they want to do. They come in to agitate the voters by saying “That headache you have? Oh, it’s from fracking.” They activate the voters by convincing them to vote against fracking in their town. Then, they abandon you and leave you with a pile of poo to wade through for years and even decades. They don’t care about the consequences because they don’t live there.

On November 4, registered voters in the city of Denton, Texas, have the opportunity stand up and take a stand against big business and environmentalists. When the environmentalists come into a town or city and are successful in implementing regulations on fracking and other construction practices, the plumbers, the contractors, the electricians, the architects are all run out of business. They either go bankrupt or are forced to move their business to a nearby town, costing them hundreds of thousands – even millions – of dollars in profit and revenue.

Fracking is safe. It is legal. It does not pollute. It does contaminate the water supply. It does not kill the flea-flicking-flea-fly or the dung beetle. It most certainly does not cause cancer or other diseases. Not once has a documented case of any injury, illness, or death occurred due to fracking.

Fracking creates a tremendous amount of jobs. Personal incomes are higher in areas where fracking occurs. Tax payers benefit from commercial development because it relieves the tax pressure from average citizens.

Today, Jess Fields gives some insight into why the left detests fracking so much and what they plan to do in the near future to convince you to hate it, too.

Denton residents – vote on November 4. Learn the facts. Know the myths. Have a voice. Take a stand and make a difference.

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October 13, 2014

Title: From Prosperity to Poverty
Topic: War on Poverty

Discussed by Chuck DeVore
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is hosting a “Prosperity and Poverty Summit” in Austin on Wednesday, October 22 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Stephen F. Austin InterContinental Hotel. Chuck DeVore is the Vice President of Policy for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He says the challenge with poverty is not just about material need.

One starting point is employment, but it is only one part of a big puzzle. Mr. DeVore points out that most states where poverty is the highest, there are more socialist-type programs. When you replace GOD with government, things begin to unravel.

Another factor that has caused the rise in poverty is the breakup of the traditional American family. 40.7 percent of all children in America are born out of wedlock. This should be a wake-up call for everyone. On the other hand, immigrants to America (whatever ethnicity) are one-half less likely to give birth out of wedlock.

It’s like a vicious circle.

Chuck DeVore will be discussing proven policy initiatives that help lift individuals and families out of poverty at the “Prosperity and Poverty Summit”. He will also compare the difference in policy and government programs in twelve of the biggest states with their rate of unemployment and poverty.

For example, when the government reports that the “official poverty rate” has decreased, they lump all cities together. However, the cost of living in Brooklyn in vastly differently than in Lubbock. This is how the government convinces low-information voters that their programs work, when in reality, they cause more poverty, more unemployment, and more destruction.

Consider attending the “Prosperity and Poverty Summit” in Austin on Wednesday, October 22 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Stephen F. Austin InterContinental Hotel hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Find more information at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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October 10, 2014

Title: What Good is a College Degree Anymore?
Topic: College Graduates Living at Home

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Do you have an adult child who has graduated from college in recent years? If so, where are they now?

Do you have a high school senior preparing to head off to college next year? Have they picked a major? Have they researched what careers might be available for them when they graduate college?

Dr. Thomas Lindsay is the Director of the Center for Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and editor of www.SeeThruEdu.com . Dr. Lindsay says the statistics are shocking in regards to unemployment or underemployment for college graduates. You’d be surprised at how many are living back home with their parents and even more stunned at how many adult children are still living off of their parent’s paycheck. (HINT: 23 percent of 2012 college graduates are still unemployment or underemployment two years after graduation.)

On a side note: Dr. Lindsay discusses how he believes it is a good idea for high school graduates to take a year off before they attend college. He suggests they get a job – or several jobs – to experience “real life”. Not everyone is fit for college. Some should even consider attending a trade school to become an electrician, plumber, or carpenter. Listen in as Dr. Lindsay and host Terry Lowry discuss this subject.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - What Good is a College Degree Anymore?
Topic: College Graduates Living at Home

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The average student debt for graduating seniors is now $29,400! The monthly payments over 6-7 years is the equivalent of a car note! If they cannot find a job, however, or are one of the lucky ones who actually is working but only 20 hours a week, how are they supposed to be able to afford that, in addition to rent, car insurance, car payment, electricity, cell phones, and food? Many thought that once they graduated college they would also graduate from eating Ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese every day. Boy, are they surprised when they get out in the “real world” and are living on less than they did in college!

Dr. Lindsay doesn’t want to be all negative. He says that there are many students who graduate high school, go immediately into college, know what they want to major, graduate college in four years with little debt, and find a great job immediately. It does happen. But it is becoming less and less of the norm.

Dr. Thomas Lindsay just wants to send out a warning to parents and their children: Know what you want before you begin the process. Be smart. Choose the right college according to what your major is. Junior colleges are great places to start. Get a job while you’re in college. Don’t borrow too much money. Make connections with the right people. And work hard.

Log on to www.SeeThruEdu.com for daily updates and follow them on Twitter @SeeThruEdu.

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October 7, 2014

Title: Who's watching out for the Dollars in your Wallet?
Topic: EPA Rules and Regulations

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

If you use electricity, you need to listen to this segment. If your friends and family members use electricity, they need to hear this segment.

Kathleen White discusses the EPA’s new “Clean Power Plan”, which she calls the most aggressive and far-reaching rule in the 40 year history of the EPA. The “Clean Power Plan” is designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants. That sounds great – until you read the entire 1,000-page document and find out what is actually in it.

Yes, Nancy Pelosi, Kathleen White has read the entire proposal and doesn’t need you to pass it in order for us to know what’s in it. She knows. Others know. And they don’t like it.

The proposed plan by the EPA will only reduce the temperature over the next 30 years by 0.018 of a degree. However, the cost to business owners and families will be astronomical. If you think your electric bill is high now, just wait until it is doubled or even tripled! Could your business or family afford this type of increase?

Listen in as Kathleen explains the “Clean Power Plan” in detail, why it’s bad, and what needs to be done to stop it. Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more on this and other issues facing Texans.

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September 15, 2014

Title: At a Crossroad: To Help or Not to Help
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

A recent Rasmussen poll indicates that nearly one-third of all voters are unaware of which party controls the House or the Senate. Do you know? Does your spouse? Do your neighbors or co-workers?

If these “low information voters” don’t know who their leaders are, how can we expect them to be informed when they vote? Do they even know who they’re voting for? Do they know anything at all about the issues, or do they just blindly follow?

One area that is of great importance is energy. Kathleen White is a distinguished senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She knows energy like Obama knows golf.

Kathleen says a lot of the problem begins with the media. They distort, exaggerate, and twist the facts around so badly that it is often hard for even educated voters to realize the truth. This very reason is why the Texas Public Policy Foundation is hosting the “At the Crossroads: Energy and Climate Policy Summit” this September 25 and 26 in downtown Houston.

People deserve to the know the truth about Obama and the insidious regulations he is imposing on states concerning what, where, and how much they can drill, manufacture, and sell reliable, cheap fossil fuels. People also deserve to know that fossil fuels are NOT harming the environment and causing the earth to warm. We need CO2 in order to live, people. If we don’t have it, we die. Period.

We have access to massive amounts of energy in Texas and America. Did you know that 60% of people in India have no electricity? That is so hard for me to imagine! If Obama and his minions would allow us the opportunity to send the people of India and other poor nations our resources, their quality of life – and even their life-expectancy – would vastly improve!

To register for the “At the Crossroads: Energy and Climate Policy Summit”, log on to www.Crossroads-Summit.com.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Social Cost for Carbon
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A new phrase is floating around: “The Social Cost of Carbon”. Kathleen White says this is an invention from the EPA without any input from Congress or a formal process from the public in an attempt to estimate the amount of money from every ton or pound of carbon dioxide in order to rid our society of CO2. Whew, that is a mouthful! Simply put, this is yet another ploy from the environmentalists who want us to live like the cavemen did in the Stone Ages.

Kathleen calls the whole debacle “bizarre”. The EPA is attempting to predict 100 years in to the future, when they can’t even depict what is going to happen ten years from now – or even a month, a week, a day!

We all know what the EPA and Obama really want: Money. The EPA is imposing outrageous fees on businesses concerning the amount of carbon they generate. More importantly, the EPA has now proposed the most severe regulation in its history, which would force a complete redesign of the ENTIRE NATION’S system of electrical generation. They want to shut down every coal plant and replace it ALL with wind and solar powered energy. This would cost billions and billions and BILLIONS of tax-payer dollars!

The environmentalists have been claiming for years that carbon puts a strain on everything, from health and well-being to the height of the sea level to the severity of storms. So they have now devised this “Social Cost of Carbon” story to woo others into believing their lies. Kathleen says that this all complete speculation. She uses an example from the 1960’s to prove her point. Listen in to find out happened!

To register for the “At the Crossroads: Energy and Climate Policy Summit”, log on to www.Crossroads-Summit.com.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Benefits of Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Before the use of fossil fuels began to skyrocket in England in the mid-1700’s, the average life-span was only 25-30 years old! At least 30% of children died before they were 15 years old. This had been the norm for most of human history.

Then enter fossil fuels… It was discovered that coal could be used as an energy source. Immediately, the life-span of people doubled and even tripled!

The majority of people spent their short lives doing physical labor, from farming to making clothes to building houses and buildings. With the use of fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, these jobs took far less time. For example, weaving one pound of cotton took 18 hours per person without the use of fossil fuels. After, it only took 30 minutes! Incredible!

If you are interested in learning more about fossil fuels and the benefits they have in our society, I encourage you to attend the “At the Crossroads: Energy and Climate Policy Summit” this September 25 and 26 at the Regency Hotel in downtown Houston.

To register for the “At the Crossroads: Energy and Climate Policy Summit”, log on to www.Crossroads-Summit.com.

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September 9, 2014

Title: The Big Economic Engine Called Texas
Topic: Economic Growth

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Texas has a secret. But it is not a secret we want to keep to ourselves. We want to share it with the whole nation – the whole world! From March to June, Texas added a tremendous amount of new, non-farm jobs. So, what’s our secret?

Plain and simple: Reliable, inexpensive energy. There aren’t any environmentalists telling us to stop. There aren’t any unions putting regulations on everything. Why not? Are they afraid? Or do they just know we won’t be bullied?

The exploration for more fossil fuels is propelling the economy throughout Texas, boosting the well-being for many, many Texans. Without abundant, reliable, inexpensive energy, Dr. Vance Ginn says hundreds of thousands of Texans would be waiting in the unemployment line.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Big Economic Engine Called Texas
Topic: Economic Growth

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

It is vital that our leaders in Texas remain faithful to the growth of our great state. Our leaders are the people who allow the jobs to come to Texas. Our leaders have the power to increase or decrease regulations and taxes on businesses. Our leaders must stay on top of spending and placing limits on inflation.

To ensure that Texas remains the top state in the nation, VOTE this November – and take someone with you! Take TEN people with you!

Also discussed in this segment is “zero-based budgeting”. If you don’t know what that is (like millions of others!), listen in as Dr. Ginn gives an excellent, Aggie-approved explanation.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Big Economic Engine Called Texas
Topic: Economic Growth

Discussed by Dr. Vance Ginn
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In this final segment with economist Dr. Vance Ginn, he completes his explanation of “zero-based budgeting”. In a nutshell, this is how elected officials decide how much and where to spend tax-payer money. What is working? What is not working?

Surprisingly, there are groups and organizations that do not want zero-based budgeting in Texas! Crazy, right?! Who could possibly be OPPOSED to saving money and boosting the economy?

A great resource the Texas Public Policy offers for public review is the “The Conservative Texas Budget”. Dr. Ginn says it’s all about prioritizing. We do it with our family budgets; it’s high time our government does the same.

You can find more about this and other issues effecting Texas at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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August 28, 2014

Title: The Trick-Play
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

The Racing Commission in Texas is attempting to bring “Historical Racing Machines” (aka slot machines) to racetracks. Some people see this as a win-win; others view it as a direct dive into the pits.

Bill Peacock, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, says he doesn’t see the difference in “Historical Racing Machines” and “Slot Machines”. You can call an apple an orange all day long, but at the end of the day, that apple is still an apple…

The Racing Commission has been appointed to be “regulators” between the racing industry and consumers. But, oftentimes, the “regulators” (those who are to protect the consumer) become too close to those they are regulating and cause even more of a mess.

Bill gives a brief history of “gambling” in Texas – from dog racing to the lottery – and the repercussions it has had on the state. He also explains what is authorized by Texas law and what isn’t.

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Trick-Play
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Gambling is technically illegal in Texas – except for the lottery, pari-mutuel wagering, and bingo. There is a huge fight across the nation, specifically in Texas, concerning the use of slot machines in horse and dog race tracks. The gambling industry and casino owners don’t want slot machines to be allowed in these venues because they aren’t allowed to construct a building for the same purposes.

This whole Racing Commission debacle and the use of “Historical Racing Machines” in race tracks is due to decreasing participation from the public. The owners of race tracks in Texas claim they are losing money and need another source of revenue. They’ve concocted these “Historical Racing Machines” as a light at the end of their long, dark tunnel.

Bill Peacock argues against the installation of “Historical Racing Machines” in Texas race tracks for several reasons. First of all, Texas has the best economy in the nation – why mess that up? Listen in to hear Bill discuss the negative social challenges which will arise if more “gambling” is allowed in Texas.

Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information on this and other issues affecting our nation.

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August 21, 2014

Title: Energy Realism
Topic: Crossroads Energy and Climate Summit

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

Energy Realism. What is that? Kathleen White says it is way past time Americans heard that term.

Our economy and our everyday lives revolve around our energy independence. Texas, in fact, is the ONLY state where both energy related jobs and the economy have increased.

It’s not just about our gasoline and electricity; it’s about watermelon and clothes and school supplies. It’s about Chick-fil-A milkshakes and movie date night. Cheaper transportation costs results in lower prices for everything.

We can do it in America! Obama and the left just need to allow it to happen!

Listen in as Kathleen White gives a long list of services which would benefit from lower gasoline prices and invites everyone to the Crossroads Energy and Climate Policy Summit this September 25-26 in Houston.

Visit www.Crossroads-Summit.com for all the details.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Energy Realism
Topic: Crossroads Energy and Climate Summit

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White is an expert when it comes to getting the most out of our energy resources. She firmly believes that the government is focused on undermining the energy revolution. She describes how, in June of 2014, the EPA gave itself the right and the power to oversee all electric generation in the United States of America.

This, in essence, allows the EPA to distribute energy based on the lowest carbon output, not based on the most reliable or the least expensive. If Californians think their black-outs are bad now, just wait!

Another issue discussed in this second segment with Kathleen White is the widespread poverty in China, India, South America, and Africa. Is their limited access to abundant oil the logical explanation? Kathleen explains it as a “common denominator”. She also thinks that corrupt leaders are to blame.

Visit www.Crossroads-Summit.com for all the details.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Energy Realism
Topic: Crossroads Energy and Climate Summit

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen calls the struggle for energy independence “The Power of Energy and Human Lives vs the Power of Government”. I love that! Houston is a great place for the Crossroads Energy and Climate Policy Summit because Texas is the energy capital of America!

Some of the speakers at the Summit will be discussing the moral imperative of allowing society to take advantage of abundant and affordable energy. Other topics to be discussed are “Energy Opportunities and Climate Policy”, “The State of Climate Science”, and “Regressive Consequences of Green Energy Policies”.

Kathleen will be discussing “Fossil Fuels: The Moral Case” at the Summit. Listen in as she gives a preview of her workshop.

For all the details about the Crossroads Energy and Climate Policy Summit this September 25-26 in Houston, log on to www.Crossroads-Summit.com.

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July 22, 2014

Title: What Science Really Says about Climate Change
Topic: Global Scaring

Discussed by Josiah Neeley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Hollywood celebrities are experts at memorizing their lines and repeating what they’ve been told about climate change, fracking, and the environment. But how much do they really know? Are they scientists? Are they experts in the field?

The same goes for politicians. The mass majority of politicians are being paid to holler, “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” Who is paying them? Lobbyists in the form of insanely high campaign contributions, of course!

Now, the UN is switching their stance on “climate change”. What have they discovered?

Listen in as Josiah Neeley explains this new evidence.

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July 18, 2014

Title: The Moral Cause for Using Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

I challenge you and your family to an experiment. It won’t cost you a dime. It cost you your dignity. It won’t hurt a bit. I dare you to turn all electrical devices and appliances off (except your fridge and freezer). Don’t use your cell phone, iPad, or computer. No watching TV or popping popcorn. Even turn the thermostat up to around 85 degrees (as long as no one requires the house to be cooler for medical reasons).

Gather your family around in the living room. Sit in the dark (or use candles, no flashlights allowed). Talk. Play games. Pray. Sing. You can do anything – except use electricity.

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, reminisces about the Good Ol’ Days…

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Moral Cause for Using Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In the last segment, Kathleen painted a picture of what life was like before the Industrial Revolution. Now, she explains how fossil fuels have vastly improved our way of life, both here in America and across the world.

Although there are still some places in the world that struggle and are in deep poverty, most countries are thriving. And we have fossil fuels to thank for that.

So, why is Obama continually trying to stifle that progress? Kathleen compares a loaf of bread to the energy of a car burning gasoline.

Listen in to hear the rest of the story.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Moral Cause for Using Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White is the former Chairman for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Kathleen is now the Director for the Armstrong Center for Energy and Environment with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Kathleen explains who benefits from the use of fossil fuels and why it would morally wrong to stop using them.

You can learn more at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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June 30, 2014

Title: The Moral Cause for Using Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Moral Cause for Using Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Moral Cause for Using Fossil Fuels
Topic: Fossil Fuels

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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June 26, 2014

Title: What Science Really Says about Climate Change
Topic: Global Scaring

Discussed by Josiah Neeley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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May 22, 2014

Title: Competing Against the Big Boys, the Good Guys Most Often Lose
Topic: Political Powerhouse

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Local school board elections are often held on off days with odd voting times, giving voters little warning or time to research and prepare. The polling locations are often located at an advantage for school employees, though, making it easier for liberal teachers to vote in masses.

Guest James Quintero, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, also discusses the various government entities in Texas which place heavy debts on the next generation, the kids they are trying to educate.

What will it take for small, conservative groups to be able to compete against the well-funded government entities that are focused on spending more money? Listen in as James explains.

Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more on this and other issues.

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April 11, 2014

Title: Tax Relief
Topic: Tax Relief

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Homeowners in Texas are fed up with high property taxes. Many say it is time for some relief.

But, let’s take it a step further and give consumers a break on sales tax, too!

Listen in as Talmadge Heflin discusses this hot topic.

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January 27, 2014

Title: Obama’s EPA is a Threat to National Security Part 1 of 3
Topic: EPA Lies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Dr. White presented testimony recently before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate. The Democrat controlled committee allow only two conservatives to testify.

Dr. White testified how the President’s Climate Action Plan is a mixture of a least fifty federal programs or initiatives that are mostly redundant at best. A few of the Plan’s components could be extremely damaging to the economy, low income families and even to the U.S. national sovereignty.

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Title: part 2 of 3
Topic: EPA Lies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: EPA Lies

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Germany began its ‘Energy Revolution’ in 2000. Since then, Germany’s electric prices have increased 50 percent and are now three times higher than average U.S. prices. It is now reported that over 700,000 German households are cut off from electricity because residents could not pay their continually increasing energy bills.

In England, the Daily Mail warns of the risks of 24,000 deaths of the elderly this winter who cannot afford to heat their homes.

The EPA is implementing these policies NOW in America.

It is time to say, “NO!”

Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more.

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January 9, 2014

Title: Why is Texas on Top?
Topic: Texas Model: Low Taxes, Low Spending, Less Regulation

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

According to a recent report, the Texas economy added 28,700 net new jobs in November 2013, the second largest employment increase of any state in the nation. Plus, the Lone Star State has added more jobs year-over-year (+274,200) than any other state and has seen the 2nd largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment growth (+2.5 percent), behind only North Dakota (+4.0 percent).

Talmadge discusses why Texas is a leading economic stronghold and how we can stay that way.

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Texas Model: Low Taxes, Low Spending, Less Regulation

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Obamacare has cast a dark shadow over everyone, especially small business owners. However, with more businesses choosing to relocate to Texas every day, the future still looks bright.

Sound off! Go to the comment section at the top of this page to voice your opinion about the future of Texas businesses. Your comment or suggestion just might get read on air!

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December 3, 2013

Title: Why Does Higher Education Cost So Much?
Topic: Higher Education

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Nationwide, higher education suffers from three intersecting crises:

    1) declining affordability;
    2) poor student learning; and
    3) lax standards.

But you wouldn't know this from listening to the three myths masquerading as narrative in typical reporting of the issues.

Listen in as Dr. Thomas Lindsay discusses these three myths. Dr. Lindsay directs the Center for Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and is editor of SeeThruEdu.com. He was deputy chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under George W. Bush.

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Title: What Are Students Learning in College?
Topic: Higher Education

Discussed by Dr. Thomas Lindsay
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

A recent survey finds employers rate critical thinking, problem solving, analytic and quantitative reasoning, and clear writing more crucial than academic majors for employment.

In addition, many are shocked to learn that roughly half of all students who enter college never graduate.

What is the "market value" of your student's degree?

Dr. Lindsay explains.

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November 25, 2013

Title: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Topic: Education

Discussed by James Golsan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The problem isn’t how much money is spent on education in Texas. The problem is how it is being spent.

James Golsan says that one area where money is being mismanaged is administration. In addition, $11,000 is being spent on EACH student in public school in Texas. Is this really necessary?

One possible solution is school choice.

Listen in as James explains.

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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Education

Discussed by James Golsan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

James is an Education Policy Analyst with Texas Public Policy Foundation. In this segment, James discusses the drop-out rate in Texas vs the attrition rate.

Losing one-in-four students before they graduate is unacceptable.

Not receiving a high school diploma sends off a ripple effect of government dependency that is difficult to shake for generations to come.

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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Education

Discussed by James Golsan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Every year, 80,000 new students are added to the Texas Public Education System. That is an additional $800 MILLION each year in costs.

Texas Courts are complaining that we are not spending enough on education. If you ask me, we’re spending too much! But where do we begin cutting costs?

To view James Golsan’s editorial The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com.

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September 16, 2013

Title: Hurricane Rush Limbaugh, Hurricane Rick Perry and Hurricane Ted Cruz
Topic: Hurricanes Named After Conservatives

Discussed by Josiah Neeley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

We cannot make this stuff up. There is a new campaign to name hurricanes after noted climate change skeptics.

The group, www.350.org, hopes that associating politicians with destructive storms will make them more willing to enact restrictions on carbon emissions as a means of fighting global warming.

I prefer to name the storms: Hurricane Hillary Clinton, Hurricane Al Gore and Hurricane Barack Hussein Obama. Your thoughts?

Please listen in.

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July 23, 2013

Title: Obama’s War on American Families
Topic: Obama's War on American Families

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Obama is determined to force American families to pay more for their electricity to cool their homes, to heat their homes in the winter, and to pay more for the gasoline to get them back and forth from home to work, to the grocery store, to church, to little league…to everywhere and all we do…pay more and more and more….

Seventy-three major climate studies predicting man-caused global warming have all been proven wrong when compared to the actual temperature of the each over the last decade. And if you missed it the first time: they all – all – have been proven wrong by actual temperature readings. A.L.L.

But Obama is focused on his war on America’s use of coal, which produces about forty percent of all electricity in America today. To replace coal will cost more, a lot more. Should consumers and tax payers be forced by Obama to pay trillions of dollars in the future as a penalty for living in America?

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Title: All Pain. But No Gain.
Topic: Obama's War on American Families

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

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July 22, 2013

Title: Ethanol Stupidity Pushes Forward.
Topic: Ethanol

Discussed by Josiah Neeley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Questions answered today:

    1. When we are forced to purchase gasoline that has a 15% Ethanol mixture, will this increase our gas mileage?
    2. Will using gasoline with a 15% Ethanol mixture void our engine warrantees?
    3. Are we using 40% of our corn crop as a gasoline additive?
    4. Has the use of corn as a gasoline additive lowered the price of food?

Josiah Neeley further explains how Congress in 2007 legislated a table requiring, no mandating, the increased usage of Ethanol as an additive. Question - if PRO is the opposite of CON, does that mean CONgress is the opposite of PROgress? Listen in and weep at Congress’s stupidity!

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Title: Congress Does Not Have a Crystal Ball.
Topic: Ethanol

Discussed by Josiah Neeley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

Josiah Neeley continues to explain how Congress in 2007 legislated a table requiring, no mandating, the increased use of Ethanol as an additive.

If you use a small engine: Beware – You are now warned! Ethanol, at a 15% mixture, will harm small engines like boat engines, lawn mower engines, edgers/wackers/blowers, and even your emergency generator….

Unaware consumers will stop in at the local gas station, and while filling up, will top off the tanks for their boats and fill up the tanks for the mowers and other lawn equipment. They do not realize that the gas has Ethanol as an additive. The government’s attitude is “Buyer Beware”. If you damage your engine you must pay to fix it since warranties will not cover the damage.

No wonder one of the first states to have a Presidential Primary is ‘corn producing’ Iowa. Listen in for more…

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July 2, 2013

Title: Obama’s War on American Families
Topic: Obama's War on American Families

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

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Title: All Pain. But No Gain.
Topic: Obama's War on American Families

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 2 of 2

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March 12, 2013

Title: Texas Sunsets
Topic: Texas Sunset Commission

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

In 1977, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Sunset Act which was designed to forever improve state government. Every agency, every commission, every board is automatically Sunset every 10 years and its very existence must be approved by the legislature.

Even though 78 state agencies have been abolished, saving taxpayers over $945 million dollars, has the Sunset Commission been overrun by government bureaucrats who, by design, are hell-bent on growing government.

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Texas Sunset Commission

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Sunset Commission puts pressure on agencies to justify their regulations, expenditures, and existence.

Bill Peacock explains how the bureaucrats hired to run the Sunset Commission now mirror the population of the Austin Area: liberal to ultra-liberal. Have you ever met a liberal wanting to cut the size and scope of government?

Hence the problem, the worker bees are recommending more honey for the agencies they were to review for their very existence.

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February 26, 2013

Title: It’s Time for Real Science
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The UN is hounding every country to have better, safer, cleaner water and air. And we should take care of resources and conserve energy. But, as we all know, the EPA is somewhat “crazy” about getting things in order.

But if you compare the water and air in the US to 30 years, what would you find? How is this compared to China and India? Kathleen White is a Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. She also served a six year term as Chairman and Commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The EPA sets a standard for everything environmentally related. And this standard is constantly changing.

If you sat down to look at all the different standards and the way they have changed over the just the last 5 or 10 years, it would make your head spin! Are these standards feasible? Should they be stricter?

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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In this final segment, Kathleen explains the recent expansion of natural gas in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and the effect on the people in the area. She also talks about what the public should start demanding of the EPA.

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February 1, 2013

Title: Governor Perry’s Plan to Give it All Back
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Texas is on the right track. We have a great, booming economy.

Terrific schools (for the most part). And people are moving to Texas every day to be a part of that. Talmadge Heflin has been on the inside of the system and is here today to give some insight on why Texas has a surplus and how they did it when so many other states are suffering so terribly.

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Governor Perry knows to run a family, you must have a budget to save, spend, and give.

He uses that same philosophy with the State of Texas. So, what’s his plan and what does it mean for you and your family?

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Title: Obamacare - Safety Net or a Mouse Trap?
Topic: Obamacare

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Medicaid was created to be safety net for the nation’s poorest citizens. But, is Medicaid really helping? Or has it become a game of cat and mouse, with the mouse getting trapped and no hope of escape in sight?

Also, how much is Medicaid going to cost under Obamacare? Is reform even possible at this point? Arlene Wohlgemuth served in the Texas House of Representatives for 10 years, specializing in health care issues.

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December 21, 2012

Title: Fracking Creates Jobs!
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Over 1 million oil and gas wells have been drilled in America since the early 1940’s using “fracking”. There are NO cases of contamination, yet the EPA wants to ban the method!

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Obama did not place a single expert in the Oil and Gas industry on the panel to review the “damage” caused by fracking.

Surprised?

You shouldn’t be.

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November 2, 2012

Title: Bring Out The Paddle! Improving Texas School Discipline Practices.
Topic: School Reform

Discussed by Jeanette Moll
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Jeanette Moll, you recently revealed that "zero-tolerance school discipline, originally intended for those that commit serious offenses such as bringing guns or deadly weapons on school campuses, has been in effect for approximately 15 years and to date is not showing a significant safety improvement within the Texas school system despite its significant cost". How much did Texas Spend on security and monitoring services during one year alone to promote Zero-Tolerance School Disciple"

Back in 1996, 13.3 percent of all violent crimes in Texas occurred on campuses. How much lower or higher is this rate now?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: School Reform

Discussed by Jeanette Moll
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In Waco County School District, a new disciplinary tool using school-based interventions modeled after Clayton County, Georgia, has already result in a 27 percent drop in citations. How much does this disciplinary system cost?

You testified on Tuesday, October 30th before the Senate Education and Criminal Justice Committees. What was the goal of this meeting? Were you successful?

Jeanette Moll is a juvenile justice policy analyst for the Center for Effective Justice with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a non-profit, free-market research institute based in Austin, TX. Visit www.TexasPolicy.com for more information.

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October 24, 2012

Title: Unemployment Status of Texas!
Topic: Employment

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

What is the current unemployment rate in Texas?

Why is the unemployment rate so much lower than other states?

How many new jobs has Texas added in the last year?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Employment

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What is Texas doing that is working in this area?

If these things were implemented in other states or in the nation as a whole, what could that mean for the current economic and job situation in America?

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August 24, 2012

Title: Foundation Praises U.S. Fifth Circuit's rebuke of EPA!
Topic: Constitutional Rights

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Let's take the 5th Circuit's rebuke of the EPA - what was that about and why is that such a tremendous victory for Texas, other citizens of other states, and working Americans?

Even though the Clean Air Act had boundaries and limits, didn't it allow each state to devise ways to clean up their air and their water?

Will this latest ruling that declared that the EPA had overstepped its boundaries and legal authority help more power plants in Texas stay in operation?

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August 6, 2012

Title: Clean Air Through Liberty: Reforming the Clean Air Act!
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

What is our quality of air like today compared to 40 years ago? What does "ambient level" mean? What is particulate matter?

Are there any new studies that say we must reduce pollutants to further increase the quality of life, to increase longevity, and to reduce death caused by particles in the air?

What are the harder sciences? Is the EPA in the same ballpark? What do you think about the recent study conducted by the EPA on a sample size of only 10 Mennonite women?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should the EPA be reined in? Should Congress retake its authority, and should we hold Congress accountable for the EPA running amok?

For our listeners just now joining in, what's the quality of our water and air since the EPA was birthed 40 years ago? Also, was the EPA created by law?

Can we continue to go down the same course with the EPA unbridled and maintain our lifestyle of having two SUVs', and a 4,000 square foot home with heat in the winter and AC in the summer?

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May 16, 2012

Title: Is Fracking Shaking Up The Earth's Crust?
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Special guest Kathleen White answers:

Is there any evidence that ONE frack job has contaminated potable water?

Is there any evidence that fracking causes earthquakes?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Oil & Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Will Obama and his new executive order shut down the use of these fracking technique or are we just crying wolf?

How can conservatives stand up and say no to this overreaching federalization of the oil and gas drilling industry on private lands?

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March 8, 2012

Title: Blindfold Removed - Six Reasons Keystone XL Was A Bad Deal All Along.
Topic: Keystone XL

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Special guest Kathleen White answers:

Would Keystone XL reduce foreign oil dependency?

Would Keystone XL have increased domestic oil prices?

Did Keystone XL overstate the number of jobs to be created?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Keystone XL

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Has the current Keystone pipeline leaked this year? If so, how many times?

Are the environmental concerns about oil leaks justified?

Would mining tar sands worsen global warming?

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March 5, 2012

Title: The Honorable Arlene Wohlgemuth has some WORDS for the federal government on threats to the Texas Women's Health Program.
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Special guest Arlene Wohlgemuth answers:

How is the proposed denial of Medicaid funds by the federal government a threat to the Texas Women's Health Program?

Has the federal government discovered a new requirement limiting the ability of Texas to choose which providers quality for its own program?

Is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' threat an abuse of its grant-making authority? Does it violate the U.S. Constitution?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should the federal government be able to dictate state policy to our elected representatives?

IS the duty of the state to represent the desires of its state citizens?

What happened in the Supreme Court case long ago; United States v. Butler?

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February 15, 2012

Title: TAKE COVER! The EPA's Regulatory Avalanche is on a roll!
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Special guest Kathleen White answers:

Is Obama's Environmental Protection Agency Bureaucracy going to put the brakes on the fragile economic recovery?

What does TCEQ stand for? What did you do in another life for air and water quality throughout Texas?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The EPA accounts for how much of the 26 billion dollar total cost of new federal regulations? Does that include the costs of the changes industry must make?

For the families with a median household income - how much of their after tax income is being spent on energy? Is that more or less than food expenses?

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January 26, 2012

Title: SEE BELOW: Six Reasons Keystone XL was a bad deal all along.
Topic: Keystone XL

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Would Keystone XL reduce foreign oil dependency?

Would Keystone XL have increased domestic oil prices?

Did Keystone XL overstate the number of jobs to be created?

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Keystone XL

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Has the current Keystone pipeline leaked this year? If so, how many times?

Are the environmental concerns about oil leaks justified?

Would mining tar sands worsen global warming?

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August 26, 2011

Title: 134,000 New Jobs in Pennsylvania Because of Fracking – 0 New Jobs Created in New York State Because of Fracking. Why?
Topic: Fracking Creates Jobs and Helps Produce More Oil and Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Over 1 million oil and gas wells have been drilled in America since the early 1940’s using a completion technique called “Fracking”.

There are NO cases of groundwater contamination, however the environmentalists want to restrict its use.

Hydraulic fracturing involves pumping water, sand, and some trace chemicals under high pressure into a completed wellbore to create fissures in relatively impermeable geologic formations such as shale sometimes tens of thousands of feet below the surface. This technique is being used now in Pennsylvania and has created over 140,000 new jobs in that State alone in the past two years.

The State of New York banned its use - consequently 0 new jobs have been created. More information can be found at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Fracking Creates Jobs and Helps Produce More Oil and Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A fierce anti-fracking movement is growing.

With the exception of groundwater depletion, no causal connection between hydraulic fracturing and environment problems have been demonstrated. Congress has asked the EPA to submit a report. Surprisingly, the Obama Administration and the EPA placed NO OIL or Gas authority on the review panel.

This is just another example of the elites in America shutting down the expansion of oil and gas production in America. But Obama will give billions in loan guarantees to the County of Brazil so they can drill more. What’s wrong with this picture?

More information can be found at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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July 20, 2011

Title: Does Signing the Marriage Vow Make Someone a Racist?
Topic: Pulling the Race Card

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Family Leader used an ill-advised reference to children born into slavery in their Marriage Vow – a Declaration of Dependence upon Marriage and Family. By signing the Marriage Vow, does one become a racist?

The sad fact is nearly 70% of black children are born into single parent households today.

Dr. Swain points out how the Family Leader could have chosen a more appropriate comparison in their Marriage Vow. But in no way was the Family Leader suggesting that black children were better off being born into slavery.

America has many problems and a very serious one is the breakup of the family unit as defined as marriage between one man and one woman for life.

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July 8, 2011

Title: Are Blacks In America Owed Reparation Payments?
Topic: Reparation

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In his quest for Black votes, will President Obama dangle the promise of “Reparation Dollars”? Dr. Carol Swain joins us again today. Dr. Swain is an award-winning author and widely recognized expert on race relations, immigration, black leadership, and evangelical politics.

Dr. Swain explains what exactly are “Reparation Payments”? She also discusses, “Should America, today, pay reparation payments to descendants of African slaves?” Pick up a copy of her newest book Be The People: A Call to Reclaim America’s Faith and Promise.

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June 28, 2011

Title: Has President Obama failed the African American and Hispanic Communities By Not Doing More To Create Jobs?
Topic: Job Creation

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Leaders of both political parties have failed to connect the dots between illegal immigration, surplus labor, and rising unemployment. Most affected by the surplus labor of illegal immigration are poor whites, blacks, and legal Hispanics. Dr. Swain takes President Obama and the leadership of both parties to task for not doing more to stop illegal immigration.

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June 17, 2011

Title: Did the Recent New Hampshire Debate Feature Seven Strong Contenders or Seven Dwarves?
Topic: Pure Politics

Discussed by Dr. Carol Swain
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

If Mitt Romney ultimately wins the Republican nomination, will his support of “Obamneycare” and the fact that he is Mormon seal his aspiration to be President in a coffin of defeat? Will enough Southerners stay home in a general election allowing Obama to win Florida, South Carolina, Virginian and other Southern States?

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June 13, 2011

Title: 134,000 New Jobs in Pennsylvania Because of Fracking – 0 New Jobs Creating in New York State Because of Fracking. Why?
Topic: Fracking Creates Jobs and Helps Produce More Oil and Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 2

Over 1 million oil and gas wells have been drilled in America since the early 1940’s using a completion technique called “Fracking”. There are NO cases of groundwater contamination. But the environmentalists want to restrict its use. Hydraulic fracturing involves pumping water, sand, and some trace chemicals under high pressure into a completed wellbore to create fissures in relatively impermeable geologic formations such as shale sometimes 10’s of thousands of feet below the surface. This technique is being used now in Pennsylvania and has created over 140,000 new jobs in that State alone the past two years. The State of New York banned its use; consequently 0 new jobs have been created. More information can be found at www.texaspolicy.com.

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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Fracking Creates Jobs and Helps Produce More Oil and Gas

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A fierce anti-fracking movement is growing. With the exception of groundwater depletion, no causal connection between hydraulic fracturing and environment problems has been demonstrated. Congress has asked the EPA to submit a report. Surprising, the Obama Administration and the EPA place NO OIL and Gas authority on the review panel. This is just another example of the elites in America shutting down the expansion of oil and gas production in America. But Obama will give billions in loan guarantees to the County of Brazil so they can drill more. What’s wrong with this picture? More information can be found at www.texaspolicy.com.

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April 5, 2011

Title: Governments are out of money. Can we continue spending?
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Can our elected officials continue to cast a blind eye towards outdated government programs, duplicated services, and unnecessary government expenses? Must we do government differently? The Honorable Talmadge Heflin, who served 11 terms in the Texas legislature, joins us discussing ways to review expenditures in light of our tough economic times. Families and businesses have had to reduce expenditures. It’s now time for government to get with the program. For more information please visit www.TexasPolicy.com.

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March 17, 2011

Title: Who should be laid-off first: teachers, administrators, or support staff?
Topic: Cost of Public Education

Discussed by James Golsan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

While no one should be completely immune from budget reductions in this tough fiscal cycle, teachers should certainly not be the first cuts. California has 1.6 million more K-12 students than Texas, but Texas has almost twice as many school district administrators and 40 percent more ‘other support services staff’. Maybe Texas should consider reducing the number of administrators and ‘other support services staff’ before teachers. [Request from the host, Terry Lowry: Please send us your ideas on ways to reduce the cost of public education – use our contract link.]

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February 11, 2011

Title: Close An Agency – but Keep the Annual Fee Paid By Texas Motorists: Wrong!
Topic: Shell Game

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Republican Leadership Trying To Pull Fast One. Former State Representative Talmedge Heflin sounds the alarm. Texas Republican Leadership proposes closing the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority but keeping the $1 per year fee on all insured motorists that pays for it!

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February 2, 2011

Title: If Congress Can Require Americans To Buy Health Insurance, Is Broccoli Next?
Topic: Obamacare Neutered

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Next Up: Go Buy Broccoli or Go To Jail! Federal Judge in Florida rules “Congress can’t force you to buy broccoli, or health insurance either". Representative Arlen Wohlgemuth, now the Director of the Center for Health Care Policy with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, helps us understand keys points to the Judge’s findings that Obamacare is unconstitutional.

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January 20, 2011

Title: Understanding the Texas State Budget Process
Topic: Texas State Budget Process

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Understanding the Texas State Budget Process. Former Representative Talmadge Heflin who served eleven terms in the Texas House and who chaired the House Appropriations Committee in 2003, leading the Texas Legislature’s successful efforts to close a $10 billion budget deficit without a tax increase in 2003, joins us to explain the Texas State Budget Process.

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October 22, 2010

Title: Perry Touts the Success of
Topic: Model: Low Taxes, Low Spending, Less Regulation

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Segment 1 of 2

Research reveals Texas is in the Driver’s Seat when comes to creating new jobs. Where would America be without Texas? Can Texans teach other states a thing or two? You Bet!

But what must we do to insure our elected officials stay focused on keeping our taxes lower and even driving them lower? What must we do to insure our elected officials keep spending low? And, what must we do to hog tie all elected officials and keep them from regulating us to death?

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Title: Perry Touts the Success of
Topic: Texas Model: Low Taxes, Low Spending, Less Regulation

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Segment 2 of 2

To keep the Texas economy heading in the right direction, should we insist that our elected officials:

a. Balance the Texas budget without raising taxes?

b. Must Texas reduce its dependency on federal funds?

c. Do we a need a Texas T.A.B.O.R. amendment to control the growth of government spending

d. Should our elected officials understand that ‘government is the problem’ so get out of the way and let the private sector keep on keeping on.

Should our listeners, who may not have voted yet, remember three things: Texans should only vote for candidates that pledge:
1. No new taxes.
2. Keep spending low

And

3. No new regulations like Cap and Trade!

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July 27, 2010

Title: BEYOND THE SPILL
Topic: Beyond The Spill

Discussed by Mario Loyola
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In pursuit of an imaginary green-energy future, Obama is leading us into an oil shortage. Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more details.

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July 8, 2010

Title: FUNDING WITHOUT RAISING TAXES - IT IS POSSIBLE! Part 1 of 2
Topic: Transportation and mobility issues

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In 2009, the 2030 Committee (a committee of 12 community leaders charged with providing an independent authoritative assessment of the state’s transportation infrastructure) issued a grim forecast for the state’s transportation system. For more on this issue, visit www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: FUNDING WITHOUT RAISING TAXES - IT IS POSSIBLE! Part 2 of 2
Topic: Transportation and mobility issues

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Policy Foundation has crafted 5 recommendations to help policymakers prioritize state and local resources to address the state’s mobility needs, without raising taxes. Check it out at www.TexasPolicy.com

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June 7, 2010

Title: “I WANT TO INCREASE OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL” WHAT?!?!?!?!?
Topic: Gulf Oil Catastrophe

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

For decades, environmentalists have blocked the development of an oil empire near Alaska, which only uses 0.001 percent of 19.5 MILLION acres. There is definitely something wrong with this picture. Visit www.TexasPolicy.com for the full article by Kathleen White.

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May 13, 2010

Title: Segment 2: Creating Jobs: How does Texas Rank as a State Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Economic Growth

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is Texas creating Jobs? What about Houston and South East Texas? For more information log on to NewGeography.com.

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Title: Segment 3: Creating Jobs: How does Texas Rank as a State Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Economic Growth

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is Texas creating Jobs? What about Houston and South East Texas? For more information log on to NewGeography.com.

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February 26, 2010

Title: WILL CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION REALLY IMPACT JOB GROWTH? Part 1 of 3
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White is a Distinguished Senior Fellow-In-Residence with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Director of the Armstrong Center for Energy and the Environment. She knows what she’s talking about when it comes to the environment. Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information on the truth.

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Title: WILL CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION REALLY IMPACT JOB GROWTH? Part 2 of 3
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Obama and his minions keep pressuring our duly elected officials to pass climate change legislation in order to strengthen the economy and bring more jobs to the American people. But, is this true? Find out for yourself at www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: WILL CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION REALLY IMPACT JOB GROWTH? Part 3 of 3
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do you still believe the world is headed for disaster and ruin because of “global warming”? If you’re on the fence, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com to learn more.

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February 18, 2010

Title: EQUIP STUDENTS WITH GENERATIONS OF WISDOM
Topic: Higher Education

Discussed by Elizabeth Young
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

When it comes to American civics, Texas college students are failing. Miserably. What’s the problem? A simple lack of knowledge is the front-running root of the situation. If you have a junior or senior in high school or a college-age student, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information.

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February 15, 2010

Title: LET ME HEAR YOU SAY IT: “NO MORE PROPERTY TAX!” Part 1 of 2
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Should the Texas Legislature consider eliminating property taxes? If the property tax is eliminated, the Texas Legislatures could then say: “Okay. We abolished the property tax. Here’s a new one.” So what are we to do? Talmadge Heflin is the former Chair of the Texas House Appropriations Committee and current Director of the Center for Fiscal Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more on this issue.

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Title: LET ME HEAR YOU SAY IT: “NO MORE PROPERTY TAX!” Part 2 of 2
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Some argue that eliminating the property tax in Texas would cut jobs; others disagree. If you would like more information on this and other issues affecting the day-to-day lives of Texans, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com

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December 9, 2009

Title: TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF MAN-MADE GLOBAL WARMING
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, talks about the recent explosion in the climate change war.

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October 6, 2009

Title: ACE BILL TO TRUMP JOB GROWTH IN TEXAS
Topic: Cap and Trade Bill In Congress

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The impact of the Waxman/Markey bill on the Texas economy will be tragic - massive job loss and higher energy prices just to name the two big ones. Low income families will be the hardest hit. Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more and to see how you can stop it from happening.

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September 14, 2009

Title: NO COOLING BENEFITS FROM AGGRESSIVE US CARBON CAPS Part 1 of 2
Topic: Global Warming

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What will happen in the “cap and trade” bill is passed? Can your family afford to pay more each year for your electricity, gas, and groceries? What about your employer? Can they increase their budget while paying higher taxes?

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Title: NO COOLING BENEFITS FROM AGGRESSIVE US CARBON CAPS Part 2 of 2
Topic: Global Warming

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information on the cap and trade bill and what it will cost you. Also, urge your EO’s to vote against the cp and trade bill.

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September 8, 2009

Title: A LETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE ARLENE WOHLGEMUTH
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com to read the letter from Rep. Wohlgemuth. Share the statistics with your friends and neighbors and urge them to contact their elected officials in DC with a simple message: PLEASE VOTE “NO” ON OBAMA’S GOVERNMENT FUNDED HEALTH CARE PLAN.

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Title: OBAMA’S TAKEOVER OF OUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS Part 1 of 2
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Honorable Arlene Wohlgemuth was a Texas State Representative for 10 years and is currently a visiting Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today Rep. Wohlgemuth discusses the dangers of Obama’s government funded health care plan and URGES EVERYONE TO CALL THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN DC TO TELL THEM TO VOTE “NO” TO OBAMA’S TAKEOVER OF OUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS!!! Visit www.TexasPolicy.com for more information.

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Title: OBAMA’S TAKEOVER OF OUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS Part 2 of 2
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Exactly how many uninsured Texans are there? The number is not nearly as high as the left wants you to believe. Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth and others have an alternative to government funded health care. Would it work for you? Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com to learn more. CALL YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN DC AND TELL THEM TO VOTE “NO” TO OBAMA’S TAKEOVER OF OUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS!!!

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June 29, 2009

Title: WHEN WILL YOU BE DENIED HEALTH CARE?
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In your opinion, who should decide your health care needs? The government? An HMO? You and your doctor? These are the questions swirling around the current health care debate. Guest Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth is a Research Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and a former Texas Rep. To learn more, log on to www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: A LETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE ARLENE WOHLGEMUTH
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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June 18, 2009

Title: OBAMA’S TAKEOVER OF OUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS Part 1 of 2
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: A LETTER FROM REPRESENTATIVE ARLENE WOHLGEMUTH
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: OBAMA’S TAKEOVER OF OUR HEALTH CARE RIGHTS Part 2 of 2
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Representative Arlene Wohlgemuth
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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April 16, 2009

Title: HIGHWAY FUEL TAXES DIVERTED! NOW WE MUST PAY AGAIN!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas Senate opened the door for a massive hike in taxes and fees with no online information and accounting review by the Texas Comptroller or State Auditor! Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information.

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March 25, 2009

Title: LOCAL OPTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Let’s face it. Texas has some bad roads that need fixing. We need a new highway or two. The Texas Legislature wants to raise our taxes to help pay for these new projects. However, in the past, tax dollars for similar projects have been funneled to other non-transportation projects. We must stop this misuse of funds NOW! Log on to www.texaspolicy.com for more.

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March 19, 2009

Title: WILL TEXANS HAVE TO PAY MORE FOR OUR DRIVER’S LICENSES, TAGS, AND GAS?
Topic: Government Spending

Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Texas government has enough money. But they, like everyone else these days, are getting greedy. A bill has been introduced that would raise the gas tax by 10 cents, impose a $1.00 per hour parking fee in certain areas, charge a $15 emission fee, charge $250 to register your car if you move to another county, and double - yes DOUBLE - the cost of your driver’s license. Tell your Representative and Senator NO! Guest Justin Keener is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Log on to www.texaspolicy.com for more information or to find your elected officials.

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March 3, 2009

Title: CARBON AUDACITY Part 1 of 3
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Director of Texas Public Policy Foundation, Kathleen White, discusses President Messiah Obama’s lust for clean air and his thirst to tax Americans who use it! Log onto www.texaspolicy.com for more information.

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Title: CARBON AUDACITY Part 2 of 3
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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Title: CARBON AUDACITY Part 3 of 3
Topic: Environmental Issues

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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February 10, 2009

Title: FIRST, DO NO HARM
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

During a time when many states are in dire need of a good scolding from their parents for spending too much of their allowance, Texas is A-OK. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst had the foresight a few years back to save the extra money Texas had and not spend in frivolously on a new pair of shoes. Let’s encourage our newly elected officials to keep on the same track. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.com for more.

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January 26, 2009

Title: SPENDING PRIORITIES Part 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Who decides how to spend our tax dollars in Texas? Who much of the budget is discretionary? Former State Representative Talmadge Heflin discusses these issues and others. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.org for more.

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Title: SPENDING PRIORITIES Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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November 20, 2008

Title: LIMIT STATE SPENDING NOW!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Will the Elected Officials in Texas spend like “drunken sailors”? Or, will they be wise with our money? Guest Talmadge Heflin is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Log onto www.texaspolicy.org for more.

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Title: RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY – IS IT POSSIBLE?
Topic: Electricity: Reliable and Affordable

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Mayor Bill White advocated for “smart meters”. What is a “smart meter”? Guest Bill Peacock explains this and other hot electricity issues. Log onto www.texaspolicy.org for more.

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November 11, 2008

Title: If You Don’t Like The Climate Today, Wait Until Tomorrow
Topic: Climate Change

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is it cost effective to go green? What will it cost us not to build more electrical generating plants across Texas?

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October 30, 2008

Title: STEEP PRICE FOR RUSH TO WIND ENERGY
Topic: Wind Energy

Discussed by Drew Thornley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Who opposed a transition to an environmentally friendly life style? Currently, we use two forms of energy – gasoline and electricity. But, what if we run out of gas? What comes next? Guest Drew Thornley is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Log onto www.texaspolicy.com for more.

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October 28, 2008

Title: DO WE NEED MORE NUCLEAR ENERGY?
Topic: Nuclear Energy

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Let’s face it. Our state, our country, and our world needs more energy. But, where will it come from? What is safest for the environment? How expense will it be? Will there be enough? Guest Kathleen White is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Log onto www.texaspolicy.org for more.

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August 11, 2008

Title: Will Massive Increases in the Price of Food & Fuel Continue Because of the EPA?
Topic: Energy Prices

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The EPA’s Gestapo decision to continue with high levels of ethanol production will increase the price of food, increase energy costs and reduce mileage efficiencies.

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August 5, 2008

Title: Insanity Is Doing The Same Thing Over and Over Hoping For A Different Result! One of Three
Topic: Energy Independence

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Insanity Is Doing The Same Thing Over and Over Hoping For A Different Result! Kathleen White, former Chair of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, discuss the Democrats refusal to an open debate and vote on Energy Independence. Part 1 of 3

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Title: In Quotes is the Democrat’s Plan For Energy Independence: “ " [Hint they have no plan]
Topic: Energy Independence

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathlene White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, continues explaining the differences between the Democrats non-plan and Republican “Action Plan” for Energy Independence. Part 2 of 3

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Title: MIT States the Increase in Energy Costs to Heat and Cool Your Home to be on average $4500 per Year!
Topic: Energy Independence

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

New study by MIT states the Increase in Energy Costs to Heat and Cool Your Home to be on average $4500 per Year! Are your ready?

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July 21, 2008

Title: Health Care Policy Analyst Kalese Hammonds Dissects Health Care Problems. Part 3 of 3
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Kalese Hammonds
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Before we can address solutions, we must understand the parts and the current problems. For more, log onto www.TexasPolicy.com

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July 18, 2008

Title: Health Care Policy Analyst Kalese Hammonds Dissects Health Care Problems. Part 2 of 3
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Kalese Hammonds
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Before we can address solutions, we must understand the parts and the current problems. For more, log onto www.TexasPolicy.com

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July 17, 2008

Title: Health Care Policy Analyst Kalese Hammonds Dissects Health Care Problems. Part 1 of 3
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Kalese Hammonds
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Before we can address solutions, we must understand the parts and the current problems. For more, log onto www.TexasPolicy.com

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July 9, 2008

Title: Great New Website: www.TexasBudgetSource.com
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Arm yourself with information to fight government spending. Visit www.TexasBudgetSource.com

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June 23, 2008

Title: Does Any Other Country Prohibit or Ban Oil Companies From Drilling Off Their Shores? Segment 3 of 4
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com) explains how Congress has saddled consumers with dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Title: Does Any Other Country Prohibit or Ban Oil Companies From Drilling Off Their Shores? Segment 4 of 4
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com) continues explaining how Congress has contributed to the problem of high energy prices.

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June 19, 2008

Title: Does Any Other Country Prohibit or Ban Oil Companies From Drilling Off Their Shores? Segment 1 of 4
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com) explains how Congress has saddled consumers with dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Title: Does Any Other Country Prohibit or Ban Oil Companies From Drilling Off Their Shores? Segment 2 of 4
Topic: Oil and Gas Prices

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Kathleen White, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com) continues explaining how Congress has contributed to the problem of high energy prices.

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May 14, 2008

Title: Part Two: Growing Mountain of Evidence Reveals Negative Economic Impact of Ethanol
Topic: Ethanol

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part Two: A growing mountain of evidence reveals the economic and environmental folly of federal ethanol policy. Studies reveal it takes up to 1,700 gallons of water to create 1 gallon of ethanol and when we use it in our cars, it gives us ‘less miles per gallon’. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.com for more.

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May 13, 2008

Title: Growing Mountain of Evidence Reveals Negative Economic Impact of Ethanol
Topic: Ethanol

Discussed by Kathleen White
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

A growing mountain of evidence reveals the economic and environmental folly of federal ethanol policy. Studies reveal it takes up to 1,700 gallons of water to create 1 gallon of ethanol and when we use it in our cars, it gives us ‘less miles per gallon’. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.com for more.

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April 15, 2008

Title: Are we willing to pay more sales taxes for a reduction in property taxes? Good Question!
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

According to the Texas Task Force on Appraisal Reform, the average increase in a single-family residential tax bill over a four your period was almost 46%, climbing from an average of $2,151 to $3,138. How much more can we afford?

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November 16, 2007

Title: Truth is Conveniently Missing From Global Warming Debate Part One of Three
Topic: Global Warming

Discussed by Drew Thornley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

If the popular press is your source for climate science, you are probably terrified the end is near…so opines Drew Thornley, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Find more at www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: Truth is Conveniently Missing From Global Warming Debate Part Two of Three
Topic: Global Warming

Discussed by Drew Thornley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Gore and other global warming alarmists insist increased global temperatures are bad. On the contrary, a warmer earth would be a net benefit to us all…so opines Drew Thornley, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Find more at www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: Truth is Conveniently Missing From Global Warming Debate Part Three
Topic: Global Warming

Discussed by Drew Thornley
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Pumping vast sums of money into global warming makes no sense, when the same money could lead to actual solutions to genuine global problems, such a malnutrition, dangerous water and unsanitary living conditions…so opines Drew Thornley, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Find more at www.TexasPolicy.com

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October 15, 2007

Title: Who Should Pay For Remedial Education? Part One of Three
Topic: Remedial Education

Discussed by Brooke Dollens Terry
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Education Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation discusses “who should pay for remedial education”. For the 4-page perspective log onto www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: Who Should Pay For Remedial Education? Part Two of Three
Topic: Remedial Education

Discussed by Brooke Dollens Terry
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Over 162,000 high school graduates, as they entered college in the fall of 2006, were not prepared. These students were forced to take ‘remedial education’ because their high schools failed to properly educate them. Whose fault is it? The Education Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation discusses “who should pay for remedial education”. For the 4-page perspective log onto www.TexasPolicy.com

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Title: Who Should Pay For Remedial Education? Part Three of Three
Topic: Remedial Education

Discussed by Brooke Dollens Terry
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Students who are not prepared for college level courses on average do not complete college and earn less the rest of their lives. Who should pay for this travesty? The Education Policy Analyst with the Texas Public Policy Foundation discusses “who should pay for remedial education”. For the 4-page perspective log onto www.TexasPolicy.com

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May 14, 2007

Title: Texas House Turns Down a $2.5 Billion Tax Cut
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

"This is a dark day for Texans," states Michael Sullivan. Patricia Harless (R-Spring) and Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) joined with 61 democtats and a handful of other Republicans to deny you a tax cut. Can you every believe a used car salesman?

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May 2, 2007

Title: HOW MUCH WOULD YOU SPEND? OR WOULD YOU?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Our Elected Officials drove into Austin in January with a $14 BILLION surplus. How much have they refunded to your family? $0! Call Lt. Governor Dewhurst at 512.463.4630 and tell him you want your money back!

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April 19, 2007

Title: OBSTACLES IN THE WAY OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Topic: Property Tax Relief

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

What are the obstacles in the way of property tax relief? Who are the tax spenders? Can you and I help? Log onto www.EmpowerTexans.com for more info. Also, please call then Capital switchboard at 512.463.4630 and ask to speak with your Senator or Representative about this and other issues.

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April 13, 2007

Title: HAVE REPUBLICANS SHOT THEMSELVES IN BOTH FEET?
Topic: Hypocrites Exposed

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Michael Sullivan, with Texans for Fiscal Reform and Empower Texans, believes that Texans deserve their money back. Log onto www.empowertexans.com for more information.

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February 19, 2007

Title: DON'T YOU WANT YOUR MONEY BACK?
Topic: Empowering Texans

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Don't you want your share of the $14.2 billion surplus? I DO! Log onto www.EmpowerTexans.org for more information.

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February 12, 2007

Title: PERRY PROSOSES "PLUGGING" SPENDING
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In 2005, the Texas Legislature grew government spending by 18%. Perry proposes "plugging the floodgates". How? Michael Sullivan with www.EmpowerTexans.com explains.

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February 1, 2007

Title: REBATES AND SPENDING CAPS
Topic: Empowering Texans

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

By now, most Texans realize that we overpaid our taxes by $14.3 BILLION and we DESERVE a refund! But, history has shown that government likes to spend and spend and spend some more. Don't you want your money back? For more, visit www.EmpowerTexans.com

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January 29, 2007

Title: SHOULD WE SEND THEM TO JAIL? Replay from January 26, 2007
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

If McDonald's kept your change, what would you do? If the phone company decided to just add $5.00 to your bill each month, what would you do? Texas Elected Officials want to keep our extra tax dollars - $14.3 BILLION to be exact! Should we send them to jail for stealing our money? For more, log onto www.EmpowerTexans.com

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January 26, 2007

Title: SHOULD WE SEND THEM TO JAIL?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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January 25, 2007

Title: IT'S MY MONEY AND I WANT IT BACK!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Dr. Byron Schlomach
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Texans have overpaid taxes by $14.3 BILLION. Now, what should our elected officials do with our money? Should we just let them spend it or should we make them give it back?

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January 17, 2007

Title: WHO OWNS THE SURPLUS?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The new Texas Comptroller, Susan Combs, has certified a $14.3 Billion surplus in the Texas budget. Now, what will the greedy politicians do? Spend the money on more government? Return it to the tax payers? Use it for our children's public schools and lower our taxes? For more, log onto www.EmpowerTexans.com

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January 9, 2007

Title: RETURN TO THE SURPLUS TO ITS OWNER - THE TAXPAYER
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Texans have overpaid their taxes to a tune of $15 billion! What will our elected officials do with the money? Give it back? Surely not! Call your elected officials to let them know where you want the money to go.

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May 3, 2006

Title: WILL THE NEW TAX BILL HELP OR HURT AMERICANS?
Topic: Special Session of the Texas Legislature

Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Are Republicans using "tax-class-warfare" to push through a huge tax increase? Right now, businesses do not pay taxes - their consumers and employees do. To contact your Elected Representatives, use the link on our home page.

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March 20, 2006

Title: GAMBLING
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs? If so, what are some of the costs? The full report, "VLT's - What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?", can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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January 6, 2006

Title: DEFENDING CALL CENTERS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Mary Katherine Stout
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is it good or bad for Texas to focus on Call Centers?

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December 5, 2005

Title: Finishing the work they started.
Topic: Tort Reform

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Bill Peacock- economic freedom policy analyst says we need more tort reform. Bill Peacock uses the recent Vioxx case as the example. I use experts from the Texas Public Policy Foundation often, but this time I disagree with much of what he has to say and write. Listen in. Do you want Judges Appointed?

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November 28, 2005

Title: How should we fund education in Texas? Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Education: spending and taxes

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

How did the Texas Supreme Court rule? What does their ruling mean? Who will get a tax break? Who will pay more? Where do we go from here? www.texaspolicy.com

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Title: How should we fund education in Texas? Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Education: spending and taxes

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

How did the Texas Supreme Court rule? What does their ruling mean? Who will get a tax break? Who will pay more? Where do we go from here? www.texaspolicy.com

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July 13, 2005

Title: Texas School Finance 101 Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Texas School Finance

Discussed by Dr. Byron Schlomach
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

With the Texas special session on school finance and taxation in the headlines, Texans need basic knowledge to cut through the political rhetoric. Dr. Schlomach has 11 facts, we cover a number of them. Log on to www.publicpolicy.com for more.

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Title: Texas School Finance Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Texas School Finance

Discussed by Dr. Byron Schlomach
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

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April 29, 2005

Title: What Could Cause You To Loose Your Health Insurance?
Topic: Health Insurance

Discussed by Mary Katherine Stout
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

State mandated health benefits are causing many to loose their health insurance. Because of the higher prices for health insurance, that include the state mandates, many small businesses can not afford health insurance and many mid to large companies are shifting more of the costs to their employees, many who say they cannot afford it. What can we do?

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April 22, 2005

Title: TABOR: the Taxpayers Bill of Rights: Let's Work Together For This
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The VP of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Michael Sullivan, describes how we have too many politicians and not enough statesmen. We must rein in government spending. Appraisal caps would have been a good start but REV-CAPS (TABOR) would be better. This will take a lot of hard work, years, and much coalition building. Let's start now.

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April 19, 2005

Title: Why not let the poor sucker pay?
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Discussion questions: 1. Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? 2. Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs? If so, what are some of the costs? 3. The report: "VLT's - What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?" It can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com. Listed are examples of financial costs in other states.

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April 18, 2005

Title: Why Not Let the Poor Person Pay?
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Discussion questions: 1. Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? 2. Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs. If so, what are some of the costs? 3. Ms. Patterson, you have published a report, "VLT's-What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?" It can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com. In your report, you list examples of financial costs in other states. Please share 4 or 5 of these "concrete" facts with our listeners...and more.

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February 25, 2005

Title: The Tax Ball
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending

Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The "Leaders in the Texas House" are announcing the "new way to tax Texans" next week. What are they trying to hide by NOT releasing the bill for us to read in advance? www.texaspolicy.com

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February 16, 2005

Title: Monopolies cost too much, produce too little, are too slothful and wasteful, and ...
Topic: Education: spending and taxes

Discussed by Dr. Byron Schlomach
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Dr. Schlomach details what it costs to educate a student from K through 12th grade. When you factor in costs for those who do not graduate, HISD spends over $166,000 per graduate. Less than half of all dollars spent on education make it to the classroom. Dr. Schlomack shares an Economics 101 lesson with us: monopolies cost too much, produce too little, are slothful and wasteful and are constantly seeking more protection from competition and always cry for more money.

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May 13, 2004

Title: How does Texas Rank as a State Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Economic Growth

Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Is Texas creating Jobs? What about Houston and South East Texas? For more information log on to NewGeography.com.

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