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The Sherry Sylvester Show
by Texas Public Policy Foundation
TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, including 7 years as Senior Advisor to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, 9th & Congress presents her insights and updates on politics, policy, the news and history.
Episodes
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Digging into Texas' $338 Billion Budget w/ Comptroller Don Huffines
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is the latest guest on The Sherry Sylvester Show. Earlier this year, Don launched his campaign for comptroller, defeating two statewide officeholders in a four-way Republican primary with nearly 60% of the vote. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed him to take office on…
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Higher Ed, Sharia Law, & Transportation w/ Sen. Brent Hagenbuch
TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow Sherry Sylvester and Texas State Senator Brent Hagenbuch (R-Denton) discuss the future of higher education, protecting religious liberty, and the role of Islamism in public discourse. Hagenbuch is championing the President’s proposal to fast-track commercial truck...
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Did the World Cup Change the World? w/ Joshua Treviño
The 2026 World Cup featured 104 matches in 16 host cities, including 2 in Texas. 7 million people attended the games, but for many Americans it turned into a nationwide tailgate party that went on for weeks. In this episode, TPPF Chief Transformation Officer Joshua Treviño discusses how...
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Race Card Play Falls Flat in College Football with Dr. Richard Johnson
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester discusses how progressives try to play the race card in college football recruitment with Dr. Richard Johnson, head of TPPF’s Booker T. Washington Initiative and a member of Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents. Last month, the NAACP and the Congressional Black...
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Preserving Texas History & the 1836 Project with Sen. Tan Parker
Recorded at the 2026 Texas Policy Summit, Texas State Senator Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) discusses the 1836 Project he helped launch through legislation. Senator Parker and host Sherry Sylvester explore how the Project positions Texas as a beacon of liberty, the importance of preserving and...
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William Inboden on Academics, Reagan, Cold War and Hot Conflicts
Dr. William Inboden, Executive Vice President and Provost at The University of Texas at Austin, shares his insider perspective on the crisis in higher education and the bold reforms underway at one of America’s flagship public universities. A renowned historian, national security expert, and…
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Crisis Politics, Outrage Machines & Fact-Based Journalism with Konni Burton
Sherry Sylvester talks with Konni Burton, Founder & CEO of The Texan, to explore the ever-changing world of media and its massive impact on Texas politics and public discourse. Konni dives deep into how social media has shifted from a grassroots organizing tool to a profit-driven machine that...
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Lessons from Growing Up Around Politics w/ Luke Macias
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester and conservative activist Luke Macias share the lessons they learned as the children of elected officials. Sherry's father was the mayor of their town in Oklahoma and Luke's father was a Texas State Representative. Then, they discuss the trends of more young adults and...
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Is Landman a Conservative TV Show? Feat. Brian Phillips & Michaelanne Hurst
The New Yorker said Taylor Sheridan's Landman demonstrates "how conservative TV might be a damn good time." TPPF's Sherry Sylvester invites Landman superfans Brian Phillips and Michaelanne Hurst to the show to assess the series' core themes (hint: it's not just about the oil industry). Subscribe…
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Fighting for Texas in the Big Blue Cities w/ Kris Coons
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester met with Republican Party of Bexar County Chair Kris Coons at the Texas Federation of Republican Women's 35th Biennial Convention in San Antonio. In this episode, they discuss shifting political dynamics in the Alamo City, motivating voters to get to the polls, and what…
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Sen. Paul Bettencourt on Restoring Free Speech in Texas
Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who was recently appointed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to chair a joint committee on Free Speech and Civil Discourse, talks with Sherry about how we can restore political discourse in Texas and America. Subscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter and weekly Winners…
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Focusing on Outcomes in Education with SAISD Trustee Mike Villarreal
Sherry Sylvester talks education policy with Mike Villarreal, a newly elected San Antonio ISD school board member and former state representative. They discuss the recent passage of education savings accounts in Texas, smart device bans, and the importance of improving student outcomes by…
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Why Voters Vote with Ryan Gravatt
Sherry Sylvester and Raconteur Media CEO Ryan Gravatt look deep into the minds of voters with groundbreaking insights from a new nationwide survey. The data reveals what motivates voters, what turns them off, and how they choose candidates. From debunking the impact of celebrity endorsements to...
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How Texas Helped Win the American Revolution with Ernesto Rodriguez
In this episode of The Sherry Sylvester Show, host Sherry Sylvester sits down with Ernesto Rodriguez, curator and senior historian at the Alamo, to uncover the role Texas and Spain played in America’s fight for independence. From supplying 9,000 head of cattle to funding the war with millions in...
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Why Are Texas Medical Schools Ignoring Merit? w/ Dr. Cliff Porter
On this episode of The Sherry Sylvester Show, we dive into the critical issue of merit and standards in Texas medical schools. Despite recent higher education reforms like Senate Bill 37, which prioritize merit in admissions and faculty hiring, many medical schools continue to push DEI and...
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Journalism on Campus Today with Dr. Kathleen McElroy & Christy Hoppe
Sherry Sylvester dives into the evolving world of journalism with expert guests from the University of Texas. They discuss the future of news, the impact of platforms like Substack and YouTube, and the importance of fact-based reporting. The conversation explores diversity of thought among...
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Why Lawsuit Reform Still Matters in Texas with Lee Parsley
Sherry Sylvester sits down with Lee Parsley, President and General Counsel of Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR). For over 30 years, TLR has fought to reform Texas’ civil justice system, transforming the state from the "Wild West of litigation" into the 8th largest economy in the world. Lee shares...
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Making Good Citizens at Texas A&M with Ben Crockett
In looking for ways to counter the decades of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ideology that has infused the culture at Texas public universities, I reached out to Ben Crockett, who will graduate from the Bush School of Public Service at Texas A&M next month. Ben has been working with a…
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What Comes After Mainstream Media's Death with Ray Sullivan
Ray Sullivan is a Texas media legend who served as the spokesperson for the Bush-Cheney Presidential Campaign and as Chief of Staff to Texas Gov. Rick Perry during a time of media transition from the 24 hour news cycles to omnipotent digital. Currently, his lobby clients include some of the most...
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The War in Gaza and the Texas-Israel Alliance with Jay Rubin
Jay Rubin is a longtime leader in the Austin Jewish Community, working on a number of efforts to increase understanding of Israel and issues in the Middle East. At the 2025 Texas Policy Summit, Jay spoke with Sherry Sylvester about the painfully slow release of the hostages, the status of the war...
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Still Doing No Harm with Dr. Stanley Goldfarb
TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, author of "Take Two Aspirin and Call Me By My Pronouns" to discuss his journey as the "Paul Revere regarding medical schools being infiltrated by woke policies."
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Why the Founders Established an Electoral College & Why We Must Keep It
In the final countdown to next Tuesday’s election Sherry talks with Chuck DeVore, Chief of National Initiatives at TPPF, about the why the founders created the Electoral College and why it is critically important that it not be abolished.
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The Year Since the October 7 Attack on Israel with Rabbi Dan Ain
Sherry Sylvester sits down with Rabbi Dan Ain, the founder of Moontower Minyan in Austin to discuss what he sees happening in Texas, America and the world since our last discussion following the 2023 attack.
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Can Conservatives Win Women Voters? with Carrie Simmons
Sherry Sylvester sits down with Carrie Simmons, the Founder of Red State Women, to discuss how historically, conservative policies have been supported by Texan women because they benefit women. However, that appears to be eroding today. Why is that, and what can we do about it?
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Texas Tribune Chief Sewell Chan on the Media
Sherry Sylvester is joined by the Texas Tribune’s Editor in Chief and recently appointed Executive Editor of Columbia Journalism Review to discuss the Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump… and, in particular, how the journalistic “powers that be” react and report.
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A Mainstream Media Veteran on Covering the Texas Capitol with Karen Brooks Harper
Sherry Sylvester sits down with acclaimed Texas journalist, Karen Brooks Harper to discuss her experiences while covering the Capitol for several different newspapers over the years.
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The Ever Changing World of Media with Konni Burton
Sherry Sylvester sits down with former Texas State Senator and CEO of The Texan, Konni Burton, to discuss the ever changing world of media – particularly here in Texas.
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Live from the 2024 TX GOP Convention with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Texas' own Liutenant Governor, Dan Patrick took some vluable time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with Sherry Sylvester at the 2024 Texas Republican Convention to discuss the political state of Texas and the nation.
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The Woke-Hamas Partnership Continued Conversation with Chuck DeVore and Erin Valdez
Sherry Sylvester sits down with TPPF’s Chuck DeVore and Erin Valdez to discuss what has happened in the last six months since TPPF's primer on the connection between the "Woke" movement and Hamas.
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The Making of A Classic with Martin Jones
TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Emmy nominated producer Martin Jones to discuss his recent collaboration with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and our leading filmmaker Stephen Robinson to produce “The Making of a Classic.” The latest episode in the Forging Texas series is about a race...
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A New Generation of Leadership with Caroline Fairly
TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Caroline Fairly, the GOP Nominee for Texas House District 87 (centered in Amarillo and encompassing Potter and seven surrounding counties) to discuss the issues facing Gen Z and possible solutions… if they have the courage to pursue them!
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Women’s Rights Champion, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst
“Live from TPS,” TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with Texas Senator Lois Kolkhorst to discuss the battles fought to protect female athletes in the state, and the new forces rising up against those efforts in the name of “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Subscribe to the 9th & Congress...
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Dr. Walter Wendler on Academic Leadership
Live from Texas Policy Summit 2024, TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester sits down with the President of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter Wendler to discuss what is needed in today’s academic leaders in order to prepare Gen Z for what the future has in store for them. Subscribe to the 9th & Congress...
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Celebrating Women's History Month
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester takes time out from her typical interview schedule to honor the women who have blazed trails across our great nation, highlighted with Sherry's favorite episode of TPPF's award-winning Forging Texas series: Trailboss! Subscribe to Sherry's 9th & Congress newsletter:...
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Restoring the City on a Hill with Chris Sinacola
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Director of Communications and Media at the Pioneer Institute Chris Sinacola to discuss how bad history and civics education in our schools have become and what we can do to turn it around..
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Healing Society and Ourselves with Alexandra Hudson
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with author Alexandra Hudson to discuss how we might return to civil discourse one person at a time.
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Fighting the Good Fight with Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt to discuss the importance of steadfastly standing against harmful ideologies such as Marxism and Socialism. Subscribe to Sherry's 9th & Congress email newsletter: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress
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The War Against Texas History with Justice Ken Wise
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with noted historian and host of the Wise About Texas podcast, Ken Wise, to discuss the importance of accurately remembering days gone by in order to secure a better future for us all. Listen to The Sherry Sylvester Show on Apple:...
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Coping with Societal and Literal War with Rabbi Dan Ain
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Rabbi Dan Ain, Founder of “Because Jewish,” to discuss how Texas’ Jewish community is coping with the continued strife in Israel. Subscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress
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How Texas Got It Right, Part 3 with Mike Baselice
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with nationally and internationally preeminent pollster Mike Baselice to discuss the electoral trends that turned Texas red and what he predicts for the future. Subscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress
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How Texas Got It Right, Part 2 with David Weeks
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with renowned political and public affairs consultant David Weeks to discuss his experience on the Texas Quarter Dollar Coin Advisory Committee, where he contributed to the design and creation of the Texas state quarter that is in circulation today, the current...
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How Texas Got It Right, Part 1 with Ray Sullivan
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with political communications expert Ray Sullivan to discuss what first caused Texas voters to reliably go to the right when they cast their ballots, what policies and issues people cared about in 2002 that they still care about now, and what challenges he sees…
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TribFest Recap with Mark Hemingway
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with acclaimed journalist Mark Hemingway to discuss the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival, which brought newsmakers and news reporters together in Austin.
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Fighting DEI in Texas Universities with Tom Lindsay and Greg Sindelar
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Texas Public Policy Foundation's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Sindelar and Distinguished Senior Fellow for Next Generation Texas, Tom Lindsay to discuss the ongoing battles to stop radically divisive and discriminatory DEI policies in higher ed. These...
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The Fight Against DEI in Medical Schools with Dr. Stanley Goldfarb
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, Do No Harm founder and author of “Take Two Aspirin and Call Me By My Pronouns – Why Turning Doctors into Social Justice Warriors is destroying American Medicine” to discuss the fight to stop the radically divisive, and discriminatory...
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The Importance of Preserving Texas History with J.P. Bryan
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester sits down with famed historian J.P. Bryan of the Texas State Historical Association to discuss the importance of preserving our great state’s history, free from distortion and historically inaccurate bias.
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Just How Bad is the Texas Media? Feat. Brian Phillips and Sam Pohl
Sherry sits down with two Texas Public Policy Foundation colleagues to discuss the dozens of news stories where the Texas media creates their own narrative while ignoring the views of the conservative majority of Texans, pushing out daily news reports portray our state as a bunch of backward,...
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Why Conservatives Win in Texas with Ryan Gravatt
TPPF's Sherry Sylvester talks with Ryan Gravatt, a pioneering digital strategist who led Texas conservatives into the digital age, regarding what we can expect to see next in the digital communications world of politics and public policy as we edge closer to a presidential campaign year and…
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Affirmative Action with Dr. Richard Johnson
Sherry Sylvester discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling that America’s colleges and universities could no longer use race as a factor in determining who could be admitted with Dr. Richard Johnson, Director of the Booker T. Washington Institute at Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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DEI in Higher Education with Dr. Daniel Bonevac
In the inaugural episode of the 9th & Congress podcast, Sherry talks with Dr. Daniel Bonevac, the only University of Texas professor who testified in support of the Texas anti-DEI bill, where he likened DEI to the “campus thought police.” He discusses what it’s like teaching on a Texas campus…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
TPPF Distinguished Senior Fellow, Sherry Sylvester, has spent decades working at the nexus of public policy and politics. She began as a decidedly left-leaning Democrat on the East Coast but years of working closely with the left-wing pushed her to the right. After two decades in Texas, she is committed to Keeping Texas Texan — a beacon of freedom and liberty, a center of innovation, and a major force in the global economy. Coming off a 17-year stint working around the Texas Capitol, including 7 years as Senior Advisor to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, 9th & Congress presents her insights and updates on politics, policy, the news and history.
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