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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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What's Going on in Israel???
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…
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UT Austin EXPOSED for DEI
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…
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Should 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…
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Women in Energy Policy with Jacki Deason
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…
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Charity, Government, and Mother Cabrini
Ariana 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…
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God 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…
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Political Corruption in Mexico & the Taylor Swift Super Bowl
Ariana 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…
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Be the Change You Want to See
This week, Caroline Welton, Campaign Director for Center on Health and Families, sits down with Ariana to discuss how she is affecting change through policy…
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The Crown and Artificial Intelligence
New 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…
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A Working Mom Fighting for Liberty
This 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…
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The Hunger Games and Passing Laws in Texas
Taylor 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…
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Paris to Proud Texan
Ariana sits down with Carine Martinez, campaign director of TPPF's Secure & Sovereign Frontier, to discuss fighting for Texas' border security and the…
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Goodbye 2023 | New Years Eve Special!
Ariana, Britt, and Taylor sit down to recap the major pop culture news of 2023, how 2023 was the Year of the Girl, how the left has taken their policies to the…
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Merry Christmas, Y'all!
Merry Christmas y'all! Ariana, Britt, and Taylor all sit down and chat about their families' Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas movies, Christmas hot…
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The Kardashians, Bail Reform, and Imposter Syndrome
Taylor sits down with Nikki Pressley, Chief of Staff and Texas State Director for TPPF's Right On Crime, to talk about her path into the policy world, which…
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Corruption in Mexico and the Lady Saving Democracy
This week, Alicia Galvan Lopez joins Taylor in studio all the way from Mexico for a riveting discussion on her work as a woman in politics and the state of…
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Saving Education in Texas
Taylor sits down with Mandy Drogin, Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas, to discuss how she is fighting to save the education system, empower parents…
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A Euro-Moon and Taylor in Paris
Taylor is back! This week, Ariana asks Taylor about her wedding and honeymoon in Europe. Plus, they discuss Taylor's firsthand experience with socialized…
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Conservative Women on College Campuses
Ariana is joined by Jordan Leighty, a student at the University of Texas at Austin and co-chair of the Young Conservatives of Texas, to discuss her experiences…
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Protecting Life and Love is Blind
Ariana is joined by Rebecca Weaver from Texas Right to Life to talk about Rebecca's journey into politics and policy as a young conservative woman. Plus…
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Ahsoka Review - SPOILERS
Attorney and Star Wars fan Chance Weldon joins Ariana Silva to talk about the new Star Wars TV Series, Ahsoka. They also discuss the harmful impact of woke TV…
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Border Talks & Yellowstone with Selene Rodriguez
Selene Rodriguez joins Britt Allen to talk about the humanitarian crisis on the southern sorder. Selene is currently the Assistant Director of Federal Affairs…
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Education, Climate Alarmism, and Being a Working Mom with Courtnie Bagley
The gals of sweet tea sit down with Education Coordinator for Life:Powered, Courtnie Bagley, to break down the state education, the truth about climate…
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Bolivia, Border, & "Sound of Freedom" Review with Melissa Ford
Border expert Melissa Ford joins the ladies to talk about her life in Bolivia and what inspires her work in border policy.
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Why Sherry Sylvester Left the Left
Sherry Sylvester is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Her career has spanned across multiple states, positions, and even…
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Higher Education, College Scandals, and Ramen with Erin Valdez
TPPF's Erin Valdez joins the girls to talk about issues in higher education. They spill the tea on admission scandals, affirmative action, and the "college for…
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Swifties and Being Smart on Crime with Julie Warren
Conservatives often have a "tough on crime" attitude. But is being tough on crime the same as being SMART on Crime? Julie Warren unpacks this issue... and…
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Chatting about Criminal Justice, Barbie Movie, Marketing Trends with Britt Allen
On this episode, Taylor and Ariana are sitting down with the Digital Marketing Manager for Right On Crime, Britt Allen, to talk through all things criminal…
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Meet the Hosts with Taylor Dawson and Ariana Silva
On the first episode of The Sweet Tea Series, we're meeting the girls behind the tea cups, our hosts Taylor Dawson and Ariana Silva! Music License…