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The Right Idea: The Texas Public Policy Foundation's weekly look at the people, policy, and politics that drive Texas.

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In the 100th episode extravaganza, hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen talk to leading conservative voices at the 2025 TFRW Conference in San Antonio.

6:51 Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner

 17:40 Deborah Wall, Camino Real Republican Women P... more

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Is more school funding really the key to better student outcomes—or does how we spend matter more than how much?

In this episode of The Right Idea, host Brian Phillips and TPPF’s Andrew Brown sit down with Dr. Eric “Rick” Hanushek, Senior Fellow at ... more

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Hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen dive into the critical issue of indoctrination in K-12 education with special guest Ken Pope, CEO of the Coalition for Empowered Education and Senior Fellow at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. They di... more

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TPPF's Derek Cohen and Jose Melendez catch up on the latest from the 89th Legislative Session and subsequent special sessions with Rep. Cole Hefner. They dive into the quorum break that put Texas in the national political spotlight before discussing ... more

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Recent Guests

Nikki Pressley
Chief of Staff for Right on Crime, focusing on criminal justice issues in Texas.
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: Bail Reform and Texan Pride with Nikki Pressley
Ammon Blair
Senior Fellow at Texas Public Policy Foundation with over 10 years of experience as a US Border Patrol agent and over 20 years as an Army veteran.
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: Border Security Crisis & Military Reforms with Ammon Blair
Abraham George
Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas
Republican Party of Texas
Episode: Texas GOP Priorities - School Choice, Border Security & More with TX GOP Chair Abraham George
Caroline Harris Davila
Representative serving House District 52, noted for healthcare policy initiatives and advocacy for transparency in medical billing.
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: Healthcare Transparency & HOA Reform with Rep. Caroline Harris Davila
Reed Clay
President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance and former Chief Operating Officer of the State of Texas
Texas Nuclear Alliance
Episode: Going Radioactive with Texas Nuclear Alliance President Reed Clay
Terri Leo-Wilson
State Representative for Texas's District 23
Texas Legislature
Episode: The School Choice Process with Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson
Jorge Borrego
K-12 Education Policy Director at TPPF
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: School Choice Is (Almost) Here with Jorge Borrego
Jason Isaac
Founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute
American Energy Institute
Episode: School Choice Is Energy with Jason Isaac
Selene Rodriguez
Campaign director for the Secure & Sovereign Texas campaign
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Episode: Securing Texas and the Nation with Selene Rodriguez

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Brian Phillips
Host, Chief Communications Officer, and a prominent voice on policy discussions at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • JGAguirre

    The many good kernels of information are overshadowed by the rapid speech and the group interactions. The human brain needs strategic pauses, to absorb the information and make it more meaningful to the listener. Plus, the information needs to be curated before delivery for better digestibility. The details are often important for adequate depth, so they don’t need to be glossed over or rushed. If a topic is too big for one sitting, make it two podcasts. ✅ I appreciate your topics and your knowl... more

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Some feedback mentions that the pace of conversation can be rapid, making it occasionally challenging to digest information. Suggestions have been made for clearer structuring of episodes to enhance comprehension.
The podcast is regarded as a valuable resource for staying updated on Texas policy matters, appealing to both politically engaged individuals and professionals in the field.

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"In Depth" Lessons In Texas Education with Rep. Brad Buckley
Q: What is the main concern of parents regarding their child's education?
Parents consistently want to ensure that their children are receiving the education necessary to prepare them for their future careers or higher education.
"In Depth" Lessons In Texas Education with Rep. Brad Buckley
Q: How did you come to support the issue of school choice?
I approached it by examining results and recognized that many students were not performing at grade level, leading to my support for school choice as a complementary tool.
"In Depth" Lessons In Texas Education with Rep. Brad Buckley
Q: What do you attribute to the rise of the parent empowerment movement?
The pandemic brought parents into the classroom, leading them to reassess and demand more from the education system based on their observations.
“In Depth” Standing Up for What’s Right with Rep. Shawn Thierry
Q: Did you happen to see people starting to learn about this issue? What was their reaction?
She notes that through her outreach, many Texans began to understand the implications of the legislation and expressed a shared concern about protecting children.
“In Depth” Standing Up for What’s Right with Rep. Shawn Thierry
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the lead-up to the very important debate over the gender modification of children and talk about your role in all of that?
Thierry describes her surprise at the political opposition she faced while advocating for a bill that would prevent minors from undergoing gender modification.

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