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Welcome to The Sweet Tea Series!Join Ariana Guajardo and her guests for some pop culture with a splash of policy ✨... more
FAQs about The Sweet Tea Series:How many episodes does The Sweet Tea Series have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.
April 19, 2024Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?!?!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. ...more52minPlay
April 12, 2024Women in Energy Policy with Jacki DeasonAt 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. ...more32minPlay
April 05, 2024Charity, Government, and Mother CabriniAriana sits down with Marie Marcalus, Director for Research and Publications for TPPF, to discuss her work at the Foundation and unpack the movie Cabrini. They also discuss how Marie's family immigrated to the U.S. during the same era as the film, tensions between charity and government, and how TPPF is working on foster care reforms....more41minPlay
February 23, 2024God Is In Charge (& Reality Dating Shows)Ariana is joined by Grace McCreary, Donor Relations Associate at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss Grace's crazy DEI stories at UT Austin, why we love reality dating shows like the Bachelor and Love is Blind, and how God has been at work guiding her career....more47minPlay
February 16, 2024Political Corruption in Mexico & the Taylor Swift Super BowlAriana is joined by Joshua Treviño, Chief of Intelligence and Research at TPPF, to talk all about his recent trip to Mexico, the Texas-Mexico relationship, and the ongoing political corruption in Mexico. Plus, they discuss the Super Bowl, reactions to Usher's halftime show performance, and the theory that Taylor Swift is really a psyop....more58minPlay
February 09, 2024Be the Change You Want to SeeThis week, Caroline Welton, Campaign Director for Center on Health and Families, sits down with Ariana to discuss how she is affecting change through policy, the importance of civic education, and the role and purpose of government....more46minPlay
February 02, 2024The Crown and Artificial IntelligenceNew Texan Laura Carr joins Taylor to discuss her experience growing up in the United Kingdom, how she moved to the United States, and her thoughts on the finale of The Crown and the British Royal Family. Plus they chat about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Laura's work in the AI space....more47minPlay
January 26, 2024A Working Mom Fighting for LibertyThis week, Ariana sits down with seventh generation Texan, mom, and warrior for liberty, Jessie Ramirez! They dive into Jessie's work as chair of the San Antonio Liberty Leadership Council (LLC), how she prioritizes her family while working as a real estate agent, the current housing market, and her experience on the Library Board in Kyle, TX....more51minPlay
January 22, 2024The Hunger Games and Passing Laws in TexasTaylor talks with Ciara Hall, Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Ellen Troxclair, to discuss what it's like to work for the Texas State Legislature and her background in agriculture. Plus, Taylor and Ciara discuss the Hunger Games and their thoughts on Hollywood's portrayal of female leads....more47minPlay
January 08, 2024Paris to Proud TexanAriana sits down with Carine Martinez, campaign director of TPPF's Secure & Sovereign Frontier, to discuss fighting for Texas' border security and the realities of the border crisis and U.S. immigration policy. Plus, they discuss how Carine moved from Paris to the United States and is now a proud American! ...more39minPlay
FAQs about The Sweet Tea Series:How many episodes does The Sweet Tea Series have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.