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The Right Idea: The Texas Public Policy Foundation's weekly look at the people, policy, and politics that drive Texas.©2024 Texas Public Policy Foundation Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
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  • Texas Special Session “Breakdown”: Redistricting, Bathroom Bill, and Flood Response
    Aug 8 2025

    Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen unpack the heated Texas special session, covering the ongoing redistricting battle, the Texas Women's Privacy Act (SB 7), and critical flood response efforts in the Hill Country. From quorum breaks to property tax reforms and the push to replace the STAAR test, we explore the policies and politics shaping Texas.

    1:37 - Hot Take: Presidential Privileges & Trump’s FIFA Moment
    4:45 - Redistricting Debate: Is It Unconstitutional?
    18:15 - Texas Women’s Privacy Act (Bathroom Bill) Update
    22:45 - Flood Emergency Response Proposals
    32:08 - Eliminating the STAAR Test: What’s Next?
    35:52 - Property Tax Relief with SB 9
    42:09 - Harris Poll: Kids, Smartphones, and Unsupervised Play
    50:07 - Potential Dallas Death Star Bill Lawsuit
    53:14 - What to Watch

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    57 m
  • Jill Tate on Texas Politics, School Choice, and Conservative Activism
    Jul 16 2025

    In this episode of The Right Idea, co-hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen sit down with Jill Tate, Vice President of Legislation for the Texas Federation of Republican Women and a powerhouse conservative activist. Jill shares her journey from a young Reagan supporter to a key player in Texas politics, diving into critical issues like school choice, property taxes, energy policy, and the fight against taxpayer-funded lobbying. They also discuss the resilience of Texas culture, the upcoming special session, and what’s next for the 90th Legislature.


    05:13 - Jill Tate’s background as a Texas super activist and precinct chair

    06:02 - How Jill got involved in conservative activism and politics

    10:02 - Evolution of Texas politics and the shift to a conservative stronghold

    14:39 - Texas cultural resilience and the significance of the Alamo

    21:03 - Recap of the 89th Legislature: Successes in school choice, energy, and AI

    23:31 - Jill’s personal story on school choice and its impact on her son

    30:03 - Energy policy: Nuclear power and securing Texas’ grid

    33:59 - SB 1283: Protecting seniors in retirement communities

    37:24 - Special session priorities: Women’s Privacy Act and ending STAAR testing

    42:30 - Looking ahead to the 90th Legislature: Energy and emerging issues

    45:11 - Water issues in Texas: Balancing rural and urban needs

    46:40 - Gambling in Texas: Concerns about social and economic impacts

    49:33 - Reforming Texas’ committee process for better legislative hearings

    1:05:11 - The fight to end taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas

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    1 h y 8 m
  • The Texas Flood Tragedy, Trump Economy at Six Months & AI Job Impact with EJ Antoni
    Jul 11 2025

    In this episode of The Right Idea, hosts Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen are joined by EJ Antoni, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation. They analyze the Trump economy six months into his presidency—covering job growth, tariffs, and housing challenges. Plus, the devastating Texas floods, the upcoming special legislative session, and the potential impact of AI on jobs.

    0:27 - Update on Texas' Flood Tragedy
    3:16 - Special Session Preview
    7:04 - EJ Antoni on the Trump Economy
    10:31 - Tariff Policy Concerns
    13:40 - June Jobs Report Breakdown
    16:01 - Public Perception vs. Economic Data
    19:12 - AI’s Future Impact on Jobs
    33:53 - Housing Crisis in Texas
    40:10 - DOGE: Government Efficiency Push
    44:18 - 10 Minute Drill: Survey Says, Jobs Stats, & Special Session Watch

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    57 m
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