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. Together they also address the state of conservatism including massive border security victories, a powerful surge in religious revival among young conservatives, celebrity-driven family values shifts, heartbreaking tragedies, and rising tensions on the right. Recap the year's biggest wins, shocking divisions, and bold hope for the new year.

Sweet Tea Socials: https://linktr.ee/sweetteaseries

Problematic Women: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoW-Z27kAyHuh0pYiE8h4ns-&si=BBF1pTu-zmjVRL5y

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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 that many souvenirs were made overseas, sparking the idea for House Bill 3088, which prioritizes Texas-made and American-made products in state park stores. Abby shares her journey from a casual hike to working with legislators, navigating the legislative process, and seeing her idea become law with unanimous bipartisan support. As a member of the Liberty Leadership Council, Abby also discusses how ordinary citizens can engage in policy, the importance of community, and her life as a mom raising patriotic young Americans. Tune in to learn how one person’s idea can make a difference, the power of local engagement, and why slow, thoughtful governance is a Texas tradition.

Sweet Tea Socials: https://linktr.ee/sweetteaseries

Ariana Guajardo reflects on the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk amid a wave of national violence, marking a somber 9/11 anniversary. Recorded on September 11, 2025, Ariana shares heartfelt words from TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar, urging courage over fear in defending American values, and an insightful tribute from Joshua Trevino in American Mind, portraying Charlie as a modern Socrates and martyr for free speech.

https://americanmind.org/salvo/charlie-kirk-martyr/

As Gen Z grapples with division unlike post-2001 unity, Ariana explores Charlie's legacy and calls listeners to action: speak truth at work, school, and the dinner table. Join in prayer for Charlie, his family and our nation's future.

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#CharlieKirk #SweetTeaSeries #Martyr #Conservative #September11Reflection #AmericaFirst #TPPF #JoshuaTrevino #GenZConservatives #SpeakTruth

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