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Episode 50! Brian and Derek sit down with Jonathan Pidluzny, the Director of the Higher Education Reform Initiative at America First Policy Institute, to discuss the current status and influence of DEI on our college and university campuses and much more.
0:34 Hot Takes: Will the Cowboys and/or Texans eclipse 10 wins in 2024?
8:26 Special guest: Jonathan Pidluzny of the America First Policy Institute
9:05 Jonathanâs overall take on Texasâ response to DEI on college campuses
10:09 The overarching aims of DEI administrators
10:58 Texas as compared to other states with different approaches to DEI in education
13:27 The pervasiveness of DEI⊠even in Texas
15:16 Whatâs next to do?
16:58 Whatâs next for the Texas Legislature to do?
19:06 DEIâs relationship to Pro-Palestine protests
22:00 Outside groups and their influence on collegians
25:00 Overall instability as an objective
28:15 Whatâs the overall response & compliance levels to Texas and other statesâ laws regarding DEI?
30:41 What does the public think about special programs for âmarginalized peopleâ?
35:50 Is college still worth it?
38:10 Are tribal politics interfering with what colleges and universities should be doing?
39:40 SURVEY SAYS! Polling data in the news: Immigration
45:19 LIES, DAMN LIES & STATISTICS: Relevant research: Educational spending in Texas
51:20 WHATâRE YOU WATCHING? How will Texas grid do this summer? -
Brian and Derek sit down with Better Tech for Tomorrowâs David Dunmoyer and the Honorable Zach Whiting to discuss the pros, cons, and oversight efforts surrounding A.I., digital safety for Texas families and much more.
0:20 Hot Takes: Will Biden debate Trump in person?
5:45 Conservative Approach to Tech Policy
10:55 AI: good, bad, or ugly?
35:15 The Governmentâs role in overseeing Technology
45:00 Survey Says! - polling data in the news
48:20 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics â 10k illegal aliens flown into Texas!
51:00 What You're Watching â preview upcoming/developing storiesCheck out the new Rebel Tech podcast for more on tech policy.
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In this special episode of The Right Idea, Brian and Derek sit down with UT Senior and Editor-in-Chief of The Texas Horn, Gerrit Blizzard, to discuss the recent upheaval at the University of Texas.
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Brian and Derek have the pleasure of sitting down with TPPFâs Director of Litigation, Chance Weldon, to discuss Olympic break dancing, squatter's rights (or the lack thereof), overpaid superintendents, and much more.
0:55 Olympic Breakinâ: Electric Boogaloo
4:05 Squatting in America
19:25 Governor Abbottâs warning to squatters
30:30 Survey Says! 75% think the cost of living is rising, 7% canât do math
36:00 Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics - 91 TX superintendents make over $300k
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Brian and Derek have the pleasure of sitting down with author, podcast host and founder of the Bahnsen Group, David Bahnsen, to discuss millennialsâ attitudes towards work and retirement, the myth of âwork/life balance,â the truth behind ESG investing, and much more.
0:23 Hot Take: Willie Nelson taking his Fourth of July Picnic to Jersey?
3:14 Overview of Davidâs new book: âFull Time: Work and the Meaning of Lifeâ
4:03 The Myth of âwork/life balanceâ
7:45 The importance of faith and work⊠and how God created us to work
10:45 The connection of work and lifeâs purpose
11:50 The too-typical millennial mindset towards retirement
14:45 âThe New Rightâ and their Marxist attitudes towards work
18:50 State intervention on the labor force (including minimum wage)
23:40 Trends towards or away from family growth and development vs. career growth and development
27:00 ESG investing
33:30 Are activists intentionally trying to take down Texas oil companies?
35:44 Texasâ Permanent School Fund recently divested $8.5 billion from BlackRock over ESG investing
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Brian and Derek have the pleasure of sitting down with Jacob Howland, the Provost and Dean of Intellectual Foundations at University of Austin, to discuss the need for an entirely new type of university in response to young Americans turning away from higher education⊠and for good reasons.
3:55 Jacob Howlandâs victory lap for UATX
6:40 The Leftâs argument against higher learning like University of Austin
8:00 What sets UATXâs curriculum apart from most other universities?
13:40 What kind of faculty and students is UATX looking for, and how do they find them?
19:35 The problem with faculty and administrators at most American universities
25:14 UATX is the only university in the U.S. with a Constitution
32:50 How can UATX escape wokeness but maintain funding?
35:55 UATX location - navigating East 6th & West 6th
38:28 How will UATX face Austinâs predictable onslaught of protests?
39:55 How is the Left likely to respond to conservative universities?
42:15 Will other places of higher learning be positively influenced by UATX?
43:45 How does UATX respond to the publicâs primary concerns: Cost, Quality of Education and Ideology of the University? -
Brian and Derek have the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO and Founder of OpenTheBooks.com, Adam Andrzejewski, who works to promote transparency in public policy and politics by removing the veil of secrecy that covers up national and local spending.
2:10 What is OpenTheBooks.com?
3:45 How âFree and transparentâ are Freedom of Information Act requests?
6:20 Texasâ reforms regarding government transparency
10:40 Americaâs trust in its government
12:50 How is America really spending money to âprotectâ our southern border?
22:10 How effective is our education spending?
27:35 The ties between education, parental empowerment and Open the Books
31:50 Efficiency Audits on local jurisdictions
34:40 The worst spending atrocities Open the Books has discovered
36:47 How bad did COVID spending get and what did it lead to? -
Brian and Derek have the pleasure of sitting down with TPPFâs Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester to discuss the results of the 2024 Primary Election, from a national, statewide and local perspective.
2:26 Derekâs take on the major headlines coming out of Tuesdayâs results - Parents Win!
3:19 Sherryâs take on the big winners and losers - Donât mess with Governor Abbott
6:04 How School Choice impacted Texas statewide
9:50 The Mediaâs coverage of Super Tuesday
17:43 School Choice Support in the 89th Legislature
19:35 What will the School Choice debate look like next year?
26:15 George Soros failed
35:49 Who are Texasâ new Congressional candidates?
39:22 New Senator hazing -
TPPF Vice President of Research Derek Cohen interviews National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin about the philosophy of conservatism, the current state of politics and policy, and Major League Baseball.
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In this weekâs episode of The Right Idea, Brian and Derek discuss The Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and the global âsportâ of polling and politics!
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Brian Phillips is joined by TPPF's Vice President of Policy, Andrew Brown, and Director of Litigation, Chance Weldon, to discuss Texas Senate Bill 14, which prohibits gender modification procedures for children in the state.
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Brian and Derek are joined by this weekâs special guest, TPPFâs Distinguished Senior Fellow, Mark Mills for an intriguing discussion regarding the impact that leftist green initiatives have made on our industries, personal lives and economy.
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Brian and Derek are joined by this weekâs special guest, TPPFâs Chief of Intelligence & Research and Director for Texas Identity, Joshua Treviño for a lively discussion regarding the current status of the crisis along our southern border and beyond, as well as predictions for what 2024 might have in store for Texas.
3:00 Derekâs Interim Update
8:45 Overview of current Texas - Mexico relationship
11:40 Explosion - even INVASION of illegals crossing our southern border
17:55 Border crisis affecting âsanctuary citiesâ
20:40 Biden Administration Sues Texas to Stop Enforcement of State Law Criminalizing Illegal Immigration
22:05 TPPF Predicted it: The Feds Just Messed With Texas Over Buoys â And Sided With Cartel-Driven Mexico
22:45 Biden is asking for Mexican help to stop the record surge of migrants. Here's what Mexico wants in return.
27:25 Universal opinion on securing the border from law enforcement⊠so why isnât it happening?
30:55 If a Republican takes the White House, what changes can be made immediately?
36:00 Predictions for 2024 - Biggest issues for GOP/Dems this election year?
40:40 GOP and Dem presidential nominee? Winner?
43:15 Super Bowl? -
Brian and Derek are joined by this weekâs special guest, Senior Reporter for the Texan, Brad Johnson, for a year in review episode where the trio hands out âThe Righties.â
5:45 Biggest Stories of 2023
15:15 Biggest Wins of 2023
20:20 Biggest Disappointments of 2023
34:10 Biggest Surprises of the Year
39:25 Legislators of the Year
47:10 Texans of the Year -
Brian and Derek are joined by Josh Findlay, Director of TPPF's new National Election Protection Project, to discuss the current state of our elections and efforts being made to make them more secure and trustworthy for everyone.
1:30 Derekâs Lege-Land Update
1:45 School Choice in Special Session #4
7:20 Border Safety Legislative Wins
12:10 Interview with Josh Findlay
17:40 Is there a path to election ânormalcyâ?
20:45 Addressing states with histories of election issues
25:15 What is Rank Choice Voting?
30:55 What are the greatest threats to the 2024 election?
35:00 Broader issues that could undermine future elections
39:15 Are Texas elections secure?
41:10 NGOâs, Zuck Bucks, drop boxes and the impacts they can have on elections
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In this special episode, Brian and Derek are joined by Dr. Richard Johnson, Director of the Booker T. Washington Initiative and Senior Fellow for Urban Education at TPPF to discuss School Choice and the potential impacts it has on Texan families.
2:20 Derekâs Lege-Land Update
6:20 School Choice with Dr. J
10:50 Potential Impact of School Choice on the African-American Community
13:20 Odds of School Choice Actually Happening in this Session
17:45 Opportunities that Potentially Stand Before Families Throughout Texas
20:15 False Suppositions Batted Around by Decision Makers
24:40 School Choice and Private School Myths vs. Truths
28:55 Why Would Parents Across Texas Want School Choice?
33:35 School Choice and the Stateâs Religious Communities
35:55 The Myth of âUsing Public Dollars to Fund Religious Schoolsâ
39:45 Predictions
42:55 Dr. Johnsonâs Message to School Choice ActivistsTo learn more about School Choice, Parental Empowerment and ways to get involved, visit TXParentsMatter.com.
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In this special episode, Brian and Derek are joined by State Senator Brandon Creighton to discuss the current Special Session and the truths versus myths surrounding School Choice.
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In this special episode, TPPF's Brian Phillips sits down with a variety of parents, pastors, and activists from across the state who share their stories about how empowering parents and creating Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) will lift our childrenâs educational experiences to new heights.
0:55 Brenda Howard
12:05 Richard Vega
23:05 Jerry Davis
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Brian and Derek are joined by this weekâs guest, Selene Rodriguez to share her firsthand experiences and observations from her recent trip to Del Rio and Eagle Pass, where she witnessed the ugly truth of what is happening along our southern border.
1:20 Derekâs âLege-land Updateâ regarding the Special Session
8:55 Border Buoys - Truth vs. Myth
10:00 Firsthand River Rush
13:00 U.S. Vulnerability Due to Unchecked Immigration
16:30 Local Residentsâ Takes on the Border Crisis
22:05 Current Legislation Regarding the Border
31:00 The Wall
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Brian is joined by this weekâs guest, Tanner Aliff, to make sense out of one of the most confusing aspects of life that we all have to deal with - medical insurance.
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