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The Sweet Tea Series
Welcome to The Sweet Tea Series! Join Ariana Guajardo and her guests for some pop culture with a splash of policy ✨
Episodes
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The Lost Art of Hosting and Hospitality
Hospitality, kindness, politics, and culture. What do all of those things have in common? They all start at the dinner table. In this episode of The Sweet Tea…
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The Hidden Factors Driving Up Housing Costs for Texans
Why is homeownership becoming increasingly difficult for Texans and what can Texas do to make housing more affordable?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series…
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Raising Resilient Kids: Nutrition & Brain Development in the Age of Screens
What do nutrition, screen time, stress, and everyday childhood experiences do to a developing brain?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo is…
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Raising Conservative Leaders & Rural Texas Challenges w/ Rep. Helen Kerwin
How is rural Texas changing and what does this mean for the future of rural Texas?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Texas State Representative…
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Defending Texas from Islamist Radicalization
How are Islamist networks attempting to gain influence in Texas?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Selene Rodriguez, Campaign Director for TPPF's…
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Why Is Gen Z Struggling to Find Love?
Why are young Americans giving up on dating, marriage, and family?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Hannah Bruck…
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What Happened to Reading?
Are Americans losing the ability and desire to read?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Cameron Abrams, Policy Analyst for the Next Generation…
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Should America Abolish Its Schools of Education?
After years of failing both students and educators, is it time to change the way we are teaching the teachers?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with…
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She Survived a Healthcare Nightmare. Now She's Fighting to Fix It.
How did Brooke go from numerous procedures and thyroid cancer to fighting for transparency and accountability for Texans on the policy side of healthcare?In…
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These Local Government Overreach Cases Sound Fake…
Can the city really fine $915,000 for cutting down trees on your own property?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Laura…
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The Financial Literacy Lessons Every Young American Needs to Hear | The Sweet Tea Series
How can young Americans start using financial literacy today to set themselves up for financial success later in life?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series…
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How Texas Is Protecting Children in the Digital Age w/ Senator Angela Paxton
How can parents protect their children in an increasingly digital world?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Senator Angela…
The Sweet Tea SeriesThe Decline of Higher Education: DEI, Civic Illiteracy, & Grade Inflation
How have America’s universities gone from centers of learning to institutions facing growing questions about accountability, civic education, and student…
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How Marxism Infiltrated America: The Long March Through the Institutions | The Sweet Tea Series
How did America’s schools, media, universities, and cultural institutions become so radically different in just a few generations?In this episode of The Sweet…
The Sweet Tea SeriesSavannah Craven: One of the Most Hated Voices in the Pro-Life Movement
In this episode of the Sweet Tea Series, TPPF’s Ariana Guajardo sits down with Savannah Craven, creator of Her Patriot Voice and a major voice in the pro-life…
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She Was Brazil’s Most Famous Feminist Until THIS Changed Everything | feat. Sara Huff
In this episode, TPPF's Ariana Guajardo interviews Sara Huff, Brazil’s former most prolific feminist and pro-choice advocate. Sara breaks down her powerful…
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From Blue Haired Liberal to Conservative Powerhouse | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode, TPPF's Ariana Guajardo interviews Tyler Bertola, founder and president of United Gen USA. Tyler breaks down launching United Gen USA, a media…
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César Chávez Day was a socialist scam...prove me wrong | The Sweet Tea Series
In today’s episode of the Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo takes a closer look at the growing conversation surrounding Cesar Chavez after a New York Times…
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Grind, Grit, Girlboss: How to Succeed in Business
In this episode, TPPF's Ariana Guajardo interviews Ashley Lands, CEO of Provincial Leisure and co-founder of The VIP Guy. Ashley breaks down launching her new…
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Exposing Modern Feminism | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, TPPF's Hannah Bruck and Lily Kate Cole, a Gen Z conservative influencer, unpack the barriers to marriage and family…
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ICE, ICE, Baby: Securing the Border
In this special "Iced Tea" episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Luisa Deason, former public affairs officer for the U.S…
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Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? | Saving Modern Dating | The Sweet Tea Series
In this special Texas Independence Day episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo welcomes back Joshua Trevino, Chief Transformation Officer of the…
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Women are Leading the Protests: From ICE to Pro-Life, From Left to Right | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo welcomes Sherry Sylvester, a veteran journalist and Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy…
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Eros Brousson: French Influencer Ditching High Taxes for Texas Entrepreneurship
Ariana Guajardo welcomes viral French comedian and content creator Eros Brousson to The Sweet Tea Series. Eros shares why he's trading France for Texas to…
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What Do Men Get Out of Marriage? |Valentine's Special
The Sweet Tea Series Valentine's Special featuring host Ariana Guajardo and her husband Tony Guajardo. The two react to the debate between Pearl Davis and Ana…
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Hollywood Grapples with God: Frankenstein, Pluribus & Knives Out Take | The Sweet Tea Series
Ariana Guajardo talks about religion in America today. With Pew Research showing the "nones" have plateaued around 29-30% and Christianity is holding steady at…
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TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar on Conservative Parenting & The Future of Texas Policy | The Sweet Tea Series
Join host Ariana Guajardo for a Sweet Tea chat with Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and interim CEO of America First Policy…
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Model, Mogul, Advocate: Stacey Schieffelin on Women's Rights & America First | The Sweet Tea Series
Ariana Guajardo is in Washington, D.C. for a heartfelt conversation with Stacey Schieffelin, Chair of the America First Women's Initiative at the America First…
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Fixing AI Before It's Too Late
Is AI getting too real and too dangerous? In this eye-opening episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Peyton Hornberger…
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The State of Conservatism: Border Wins, Faith Revival, & New Divisions | The Sweet Tea Series
As 2025 draws to a close and 2026 begins, Ariana Guajardo is joined by Virginia Allen from The Daily Signal to spill some sweet tea on the year’s top stories…
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From Park Trails to Policy Triumphs: How One Texan’s Idea Became Law | The Sweet Tea Series
Ariana Guajardo is joined by Abby Gibson, an everyday Texan who turned a simple observation into legislation. While hiking in Texas state parks, Abby noticed…
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Charlie Kirk: American Martyr & A Call to Courage | The Sweet Tea Series
Ariana Guajardo reflects on the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk amid a wave of national violence, marking a somber 9/11 anniversary. Recorded…
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RGV’s Red Wave: Border, Water, and Rep. Janie Lopez | The Sweet Tea Series
Explore the Rio Grande Valley’s political shift with Rep. Janie Lopez and Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series. They dive into border security, the water…
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Why Teachers are Opting Out: Exposing Shady Union Tactics | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo is joined by Sienna Rose from the Freedom Foundation to unravel why people are choosing to leave their…
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The Conservateur’s Jayme Franklin on Gen Z Faith & Femininity | The Sweet Tea Series
Sweet Tea in D.C.! Ariana Guajardo is joined by Jayme Franklin, CEO of The Conservateur. The ladies sit down to talk about about empowering Gen Z conservative…
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The State of Texas Politics & Motherhood with RPT Vice Chair D'rinda Randall | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode, Ariana Guajardo is joined by D’rinda Randall, Vice Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Texas. They explore issues like taxpayer-funded…
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How The Justice Collective Makes Criminal Justice Relatable | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Britt Allen and Carly Widner from the Right on Crime team at the Texas Public…
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What is a "Conservative" Woman? | Young Women's Leadership Summit Reflection | The Sweet Tea Series
Is the choice for women just farm or corner office?Join Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series as she dives into the 10th annual Young Women's Leadership…
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Is Our Culture Healing? Exploring Family, Truth-Seeking, and Cultural Shifts
Grab a glass of sweet tea with Ariana Guajardo and guest, Dr. Marianna Orlandi, from the Austin Institute for Family and Culture! They chat on strengthening…
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Texas Legislative Drama, Diddy Trial, & Cannes New Fashion Rules | The Sweet Tea Series
In this episode, Ariana Guajardo and Senior Editor of The Texan, McKenzie DiLullo, dive into all the Texas legislative session drama. From the "Maundy Thursday…
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AI, Tech, and an American Pope: Navigating the future of Technology | The Sweet Tea Series
Join host Ariana Guajardo and tech policy analyst Grayson Gee for a lively sip of sweet tea as they spill on Texas tech policy, from right-to-repair laws to…
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School Choice, Pop Culture, & the Pope
Join Ariana Guajardo and guest Mandy Drogin, Campaign Director of Next Generation Texas, as they dive into the historic Texas School Choice law, its impact on…
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Texas Parents Fight Back: Legislator Reveals Shocking School Secrets
In this eye-opening episode of the Sweet Tea Series, host Ariana Guajardo sits down with Texas State Representative Hillary Hickland to spill the tea on the…
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Why Women Love MAHA: Spilling the Sweet Tea on "Make America Healthy Again" | The Sweet Tea Series
Join Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series as we dive into the hottest topic buzzing online: the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement! In this episode…
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Whistleblower Exposes TX Hospital’s Secret Gender Procedures on Kids | Vanessa Sivadge Interview
Vanessa Sivadge was fired from Texas Children’s Hospital after she blew the whistle on their secret gender procedures for minors—violating both her Christian…
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Criminal Justice, Legally Blonde, and Mens Rea Reform
Right On Crime's Rachel Wright breaks down criminal justice and talks motherhood, work-life balance, Legally Blonde, and mens rea reform.
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Restoring Faith in America
How do we bring faith, history, and tradition back to the heart of our communities? In this episode, host Ariana sits down with Andrea Justus, a school board…
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It Starts With Us: Gen Z Rep. Caroline Fairly
Representative Caroline Fairly, the youngest Republican woman and first gen z representative in the Texas House, joins Ariana to chat about what it's like to…
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2024 RECAP: The Good, The Brat, and The Wicked
2024 was a LONG YEAR, and we go over EVERYTHING - trends, movies, drama, politics, and more!
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Energy Poverty, Women, and a Nuclear Future
All we want for Christmas is reliable energy 🎄Ari chats with Jason Isaac, former state representative and founder of the American Energy Institute, to discuss…
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Trump, Zach Bryan, and Women in Media
The tea has been PIPING HOT. Ariana is joined by McKenzie DiLullo, senior editor of The Texan. They talk about the Zach Bryan drama, how Trump will influence…
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Stacked Deck? DEI in Colleges and Men in Women's Sports
DEI is burning through our colleges - sometimes, literally. Today, Ariana chats with Kate Bierly, a college volleyball player and alumnus of the "wokest"…
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Ep. 038 | Texas' New Curriculum, Mums, & More
Is the Bible back in schools? To answer that question, Ari is joined by experienced Texas teacher, Courtney Bagley, to talk homecoming, Texas' new curriculum…
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Ep. 037 | Landed in Hot Water: TiKTok Drama & Water Policy
Aliyah Formont joins Ariana Guajardo to chat TikTok cruise drama and drop new information on Texas' emerging water crisis - things are about to get real dry…
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Ep. 036 | What do Women Want? Voting Trends, Modern Feminism, & Success
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…
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Ep. 035 | IS HOMESCHOOLING brat?
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…
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Competition & Controversy: Ballerina Farm, Olympics, and Title IX
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…
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Kris Tyson Scandal and Olympics Gone Woke
Ariana Guajardo is joined by Kristen Eichamer from the Problematic Women Podcast. They discuss discuss the threat to kids' online safety - especially in light…
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What's It Really Like to Work in National Politics?
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…
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Why Moms Fight for School Choice & Happy Mother's Day!
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…