The Sweet Tea Series

Join Ari as she chats with Sherry Sylvester, an award-winning journalist and political insider on all things Texas, as they break down women's voting trends in 2024, feminism and femininity in the modern world, and what the future looks like for women in politics. 

Tired of trying? Be brat. Join Ari and America to dissect "brat summer," whether it's healthy for our self-image, and what might be the antidote to the self-aggrandizing brat culture: homeschooling. America also talks about what it was like to be one of six homeschooled kids, classical education, and her mother's unconventionally strong example. 

The Ballerina Farm drama has the internet going CRAZY, and the olympics aren't any different. Ariana sits down with Grace and Ella Grace to spill the sweet tea and discuss what it all means - especially in light of Title IX reform.

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Ariana Guajardo is joined by  Kristen Eichamer from the Problematic Women Podcast. They discuss discuss the threat to kids' online safety - especially in light of Kris Tyson's behavior. They also talk about how Americans can support their Olympic athletes without accepting the attack on Christianity.

This week, Taylor traveled to Washington, D.C. to sit down with Kelsey Good, Digital Director at The Strategy Group Company, and talk about life in our nation's capital, her experiences working on political campaigns, how politicians use social media and storytelling to engage with people, and how being a mom has impacted her view of politics.

Happy Mother's Day! Powerhouse Mom and TPPF's Next Generation Texas Campaign Director, Mandy Drogin, is back! She sat down with Ariana to share stories of moms in Texas who are fighting for school choice, the parenting challenges facing moms today, and how her mom has inspired her.

Calling all foreign policy girls: this one's for you! Taylor sat down with Alexandria Paolozzi, Director of Government Affairs for Christians United For Israel Action Fund, to discuss the current conflict in the Middle East, the rise of anti-Semitic protests around the world and on college campuses, the history behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the United States' relationship with Israel.

Jordan Leighty is back on The Sweet Tea Series! This week, she sits down with Ariana to talk about her internship at TPPF, why Gen Z is choosing not to attend college, how college doesn't necessarily prepare students for the workforce. Plus, get the tea on the ongoing fight against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at UT Austin, the problems with DEI initiatives on colleges campuses, and the advice Jordan would give younger self before attending college!

Taylor sits down with Bunni Pounds, author and President of Christians Engaged, to discuss her brand new book, Jesus and Politics, why getting involved with politics matters for Christians, and her journey and experiences in the political arena. Plus, they touch on the new Beyoncé album, Cowboy Carter, and bringing people to God in modern America. 

At the 2024 Texas Policy Summit, Ariana sat down with Jacki Deason, host of The Jacki Daily Show to unpack her career on Capitol Hill, her work on energy policy, including as a senior fellow for TPPF's Life:Powered energy initiative, the importance of energy security, how women can get involved with energy policy, and her advice to women who want to attend law school.